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'Not acceptable': 'SNL' faces backlash for its Tourette's skit
The latest episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) has sparked controversy with a sketch that parodies celebrities attributing their controversial behavior to Tourette's syndrome.
BAFTA host Alan Cumming apologizes for racial slur outburst
Alan Cumming, the host of the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, has apologized for an incident involving John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome.
'Boong' producers say BAFTA win feels 'shocking, surreal'
The Manipuri film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, recently won the Best Children's and Family Film award at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in London.
'Won't take over human emotions': 'Boong' producers talk about AI
As the debate over artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, Shujaat Saudagar and Vikesh Bhutani, the co-producers of Boong, have shared their views on the issue.
BAFTA N-word controversy: 'BBC' chair was present during incident
The chair of the BBC, Samir Shah, was present at the recent BAFTA Film Awards, where a racial slur was shouted by John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome.
Farhan Akhtar's BAFTA-winning 'Boong' arrives in theaters in March
Farhan Akhtar's production, Boong, which recently bagged the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 2026 BAFTA film awards, will hit theaters on March 6, 2026.
'Cultural erasure': BAFTA quietly deletes 'Boong' director's winning speech
Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi recently made history by winning the Best Children's and Family Film award at the BAFTA Film Awards for her film Boong.
Tourette tics 'involuntary,' advocate clarifies after BAFTA N-word backlash
John Davidson, a Tourette's syndrome advocate, has publicly addressed the incident where he involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).
BAFTA apologizes for failing to mute N-word during MBJ's presentation
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued an apology after a racial slur was heard during its coverage of the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
'Keep shining': Kangana Ranaut celebrates Lakshmipriya Devi's BAFTA win
Kangana Ranaut on Monday congratulated filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi for her film Boong's historic win at the 2026 BAFTA Awards.
Better than main BAFTA winners: Shekhar Kapur praises 'Boong'
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has praised the Manipuri film Boong for winning the Best Children's and Family Film award at the BAFTA 2026 ceremony.
'Sinners,' 'One Battle...': Where to watch BAFTA winners on OTT
The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) took place at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday (local time).
BAFTA honors legendary Dharmendra in heartfelt In Memoriam segment
The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) held on Sunday night paid a heartfelt tribute to the late legendary actor Dharmendra in its In Memoriam segment.
BAFTA: Tourette's campaigner shouts N-word during Michael B. Jordan's speech
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, held at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, witnessed an unexpected incident when John Davidson, an invited guest with Tourette's syndrome, unintentionally shouted the N-word while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were announcing an award.
BAFTA 2026: Full list of winners
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another dominated the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, bagging six awards, including Best Film.
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' creates record at BAFTA
Ryan Coogler's acclaimed vampire thriller Sinners made history at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards by becoming the most-awarded film directed by a Black filmmaker.
Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' ties record for most BAFTA losses
Josh Safdie's sports dramedy Marty Supreme has made an unwanted entry into the history books by tying the record for the most losses at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).
BAFTA 2026: 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' wins Best Documentary
The documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, directed by David Borenstein, has won the Best Documentary award at BAFTA 2026.
BAFTA 2026: Jessie Buckley's 'Hamnet' bags Outstanding British Film
The Shakespeare drama Hamnet bagged the Outstanding British Film award at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday night.
'Boong' director calls for peace in Manipur on BAFTA stage
Lakshmipriya Devi, the director of Boong, used her acceptance speech at the 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards to call for peace in Manipur.
BAFTA: Robert Aramayo beats DiCaprio, Chalamet for Best Actor
British actor Robert Aramayo stunned Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothee Chalamet by winning the Best Leading Actor award at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
BAFTA 2026: Alia channels Marilyn Monroe, introduces award in Hindi
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt made a stunning debut at the 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards.
BAFTA 2026: Paul Thomas Anderson crowned Best Director
Hollywood director Paul Thomas Anderson won the Best Director award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) for his film One Battle After Another.
BAFTA 2026: Farhan Akhtar-backed 'Boong' wins Best Children's Film
The Manipuri-language film Boong, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, has won the Best Children's & Family Film award at the 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards.
BAFTA 2026: 'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley wins Best Leading Actress
The 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) saw Jessie Buckley winning the Best Leading Actress award for her performance in Hamnet.
BAFTA: Leonardo DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another' wins Best Film
The action thriller One Battle After Another, featuring Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, won the coveted Best Film award at the 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).
This Indian film is nominated at BAFTA 2026
Alia Bhatt will be a presenter at the BAFTA 2026, it was announced on Tuesday.
When, where to watch BAFTA 2026 in India
The 79th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at London's Royal Festival Hall.
Alia Bhatt to present at BAFTA 2026
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt will present an award at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced on Tuesday.
BAFTA nominations 2026: 'One Battle...' leads with 14 nods
The BAFTA Film Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday, with Paul Thomas Anderson's political satire One Battle After Another leading the pack with 14 nominations.
BAFTA Awards 2026: 'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet' lead longlists
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced its longlists for the 2026 Film Awards, with Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller One Battle After Another leading the pack.
Alan Cumming to host 2026 BAFTA Film Awards
Scottish actor Alan Cumming has been announced as the host for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
Despite setting a goal, BAFTA misses 50% women mark
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that it has met nearly all its membership diversity goals set in 2020.
Why 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is ineligible for BAFTAs
Netflix's animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters has been ruled ineligible for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards, reported Variety.
Michaela Coel's trailblazing path in Hollywood
Michaela Coel's journey from a writer to a Hollywood icon is nothing short of inspiring.
BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Full list of winners
The British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA TV Awards) 2025 took place on Sunday at London's Royal Festival Hall, honoring the finest in the television industry.
Zoe Saldana's BAFTA win makes her an Oscar frontrunner
The 2025 awards season is already seeing fierce competition in the Best Supporting Actress category, with Zoe Saldana and Ariana Grande emerging as leading contenders.
BAFTA Awards 2025: Most memorable moments
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) 2025, which took place on Sunday night, were nothing but memorable, leaving a lasting impression on the viewers.
BAFTA 2025: Full list of winners
The 2025 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) took place at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, with David Tennant returning as host.
From aquatic chic to dark glamor: Boldest looks at BAFTA
The 2025 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) ceremony, which took place at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night, was a spectacle of high fashion drama.
David Tennant's Trump jokes axed from BAFTA: Here's why
The BBC recently edited out several jokes about US President Donald Trump from David Tennant's monologue at the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards.
'Alien: Romulus' star David Jonsson clinches BAFTA Rising Star Award
British actor David Jonsson (31), who appeared in Alien: Romulus and the HBO series Industry, has bagged the EE Rising Star Award at the BAFTA Film Awards.
Who is Mikey Madison? Meet BAFTA 2025 Best Actress winner
Rising Hollywood star Mikey Madison has been named the Best Actress at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).
BAFTA 2025: Brady Corbet wins Best Director for 'The Brutalist'
The Brutalist's writer-director Brady Corbet has been awarded the Best Director at the 78th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) ceremony.
BAFTA 2025: Adrien Brody wins Best Actor for 'The Brutalist'
Continuing his winning streak in award shows, Adrien Brody won Best Leading Actor at the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards on Sunday night for the American epic, The Brutalist.
BAFTA 2025: Ralph Fiennes's 'Conclave' wins Best Film
Edward Berger's Conclave was the biggest winner at the 78th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards on Sunday.
BAFTA 2025: 'All We Imagine...' loses to 'Emilia Pérez'
Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film, All We Imagine As Light, faced a setback at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) on Sunday night.
BAFTA: 'Emilia Pérez's Karla snubbed from guest list amid controversy
Karla Sofia Gascon, the first openly transgender actor nominated for a BAFTA for her role in Emilia Pérez, is reportedly skipping the upcoming BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday.
Prince William, Kate Middleton to miss BAFTAs 2025: Here's why
Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have confirmed that they will not be attending the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards.
BAFTA: 'All We Imagine...' bags nomination for Best Non-English Film
The BAFTA nominations were announced on Wednesday, with the Indian-French production All We Imagine As Light earning a nomination in the "Film Not in the English Language" category.
BAFTA longlist: Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine...' earns 3 nods
Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film, All We Imagine As Light, has received three nods in the longlist for the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards.
New rule: BAFTA to strip awards for criminal offenses
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced new rules that will enable it to retract awards from winners convicted of serious crimes or confirmed cases of dishonesty.
Why Hans Zimmer's 'Dune 2' score isn't eligible for Oscars
The much-awaited musical score for Warner Bros.'s Dune: Part Two, composed by Academy Award-winning maestro Hans Zimmer, has been ruled ineligible for this year's Oscars.
Sandhya Suri's 'Santosh' chosen as UK's official Oscar 2025 entry
The British Academy has chosen Sandhya Suri's Hindi-language crime thriller, Santosh, as the UK's entry for the Oscars's International Feature Film category.
Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi to lead Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights'
Academy Award nominee Margot Robbie and BAFTA nominee Jacob Elordi are set to star in the upcoming adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic romance novel, Wuthering Heights.
Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment acquires rights to 'Devdas'
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's production company, Red Chillies Entertainment, has acquired the rights to the 2002 film Devdas.
From Baazigar to legend: SRK to receive Locarno's Honorary Award
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his exceptional career in Bollywood, is set to receive the Honorary Leopard Achievement Award at the Locarno Film Festival.
Legendary editor Bud S Smith (88), behind 'The Exorcist,' dies
Bud S Smith, the acclaimed Hollywood film editor known for his work on iconic films such as Sorcerer, The Exorcist, and Flashdance, reportedly died on Sunday at his home in Studio City, California.
BAFTA TV Awards 2024: 'Top Boy,' 'Happy Valley' emerge victorious
The 2024 BAFTA TV Awards, held on Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrated the best in British television over the past year.
Harry Lawtey to play young Richard Burton in 'Mr. Burton'
Harry Lawtey, a promising talent in the UK acting scene, has been selected to portray a young Richard Burton in the upcoming film Mr. Burton, reported Deadline.
Callum Turner to star in Apple TV+ series 'Neuromancer'
BAFTA-nominated actor Callum Turner has been confirmed as the lead in the upcoming series adaptation of William Gibson's novel, Neuromancer.
BAFTA sets date for 2025 Film Awards
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has officially declared February 16, 2025 (Sunday) as the date for its prestigious Film Awards next year.
BAFTA TV Awards: Netflix's 'The Crown' reigns supreme
In an unprecedented year for the streaming behemoth, Netflix's regal saga The Crown has taken BAFTA TV nominations by storm, securing eight nods.
Here's how 'Zone of Interest' sound designer used his Oscar
Johnnie Burn, the talented sound designer who recently bagged an Academy Award for Best Sound in Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest, found a unique way to use his award.
Historic firsts at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards
The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards—held at London's Royal Festival Hall—turned out to be a memorable affair for reasons more than one.
Mia Mckenna-Bruce wins Rising Star BAFTA; revisit her career
The 77th BAFTA Film Awards were a night of celebration of the crème de la crème of Hollywood.
BAFTA responds to Matthew Perry's exclusion from 'In Memoriam' segment
The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards took place on Sunday night (early Monday morning per IST) at London's Royal Festival Hall.
Times Deepika Padukone turned heads in Sabyasachi sarees
Om Shanti Om and Pathaan actor Deepika Padukone once again made India proud by being a presenter at the recently concluded BAFTAs.