After the Oscars’ Controversial ‘Naatu Naatu’ Performance, South Asian Dancers Are Fighting for Representation

If producers use artificial intelligence to simulate an actor’s performance, they’re going to have to bargain for it, SAG-AFTRA said Friday in a statement on the use of AI and digital doubling.

Ferne McCann has revealed that she is set to become a certified life coach after "taking responsibility" for the recent voice note scandal. Only recently, pregnant Ferne, 32, broke down in tears as she publicly apologised for the voice notes during a candid interview on Wednesday's This Morning. While she publicly addressed the voice notes during Wednesday's episode of her ITVBe show First Time Mum, admitting she felt "ashamed".Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Ferne revealed to her 2.9 million followers that she is currently training to be a certified life coach so she can help other women.

“Top Gun: Maverick” actor was noticeably absent from the 2023 Academy Awards on Sunday, despite the blockbuster film being nominated for six awards.But as the celebrities got suited and booted for Hollywood’s biggest night, Cruise headed across the pond to attend Caine’s birthday celebration in the UK.Joining the likes of comedian David Walliams and Caine’s wife, Shakira, 75, Cruise was snapped grinning at an intimate dinner for the big day.“Happy 90th Birthday to the legendary Sir Michael Caine,” Walliams wrote on Instagram alongside a series of pictures from the dinner.Caine appeared to be healthy and in good spirits as he continues to recover from major spinal surgery to treat spinal stenosis — a condition caused by the narrowing of the spinal canal, resulting in back and neck pain.The two-time Oscar winner, who relies on the help of a walking frame, previously spoke out about his back issues in 2021 — sparking speculation that he was set to retire.Other snaps from his birthday showed Cruise wrapping his arm around the veteran actor as Walliams joined them for a snap.The scaled-back affair featured a handful of A-listers including celebrity chef Ruth Rogers and an appetizing chocolate cake and a lot of red wine.Cruise was MIA at Sunday’s ceremony because he reportedly wanted to avoid an “awkward run-in” with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman, 55, whom he divorced more than 20 years ago.“Tom was not there because she was there, and he did not want a run-in,” a source told the Daily Mail on Monday.But insiders close to Cruise told the outlet that his absence was “not personal” and instead the result of scheduling issues.The Post has contacted representatives for Cruise and Kidman for comment.The prolific duo married on Dec.

told IndieWire it would be “incorrect” to say that there were few, if any, without clarifying further.)The Academy did not comment further on the backlash. In an interview with AMPAS’ magazine A.frame, producer Raj Kapoor said he worked with the film’s creative team – including producers, public relations representatives, and composer M.M.

, but she's also the queen of keeping it real. In between presenting at and partying at last weekend, the and took a moment to do what anyone would: immediately devour a late-night snack.

GMB host Susanna Reid has recalled what Hugh Grant was like when she met him after an interview of him at the Oscars went viral online Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the host recalled her experiences on meeting mega actor Hugh Grant, saying he is known to be like he was portrayed in the interview. Richard Arnold was talking about Hugh Grant's now infamous interview with Ashley Graham on the red carpet for the Academy Awards on Sunday, as the actor was labelled "obnoxious." Richard went on to say: "I've never met Hugh actually, have you got Hugh news for me?" Susanna said: "Yes, I think Ed summed him up for me yesterday. He can be grumpy.

Morgan Wallen’s hit single “Last Night” has landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.The 29-year-old’s song topped the charts despite his recent controversies surrounding COVID and his use of the n-word.“Last Night” was previously at No.

Don’t look up? Vanessa Hudgens seemingly ignored her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler after the 95th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12.

won the Academy Award for Best Original Song on Sunday, becoming the first song from an Indian film to win in the category.Composer M. M.

Family — and Wakanda — forever! While Angela Bassett may have lost at the 95th annual Academy Awards, she had her Black Panther: Wakanda Forever costars in her corner.

The movie RRR was represented on stage at the Oscars with a performance of the song “Naatu Naatu,” which is up for Best Original Song.

. The performance, which undoubtedly had all eyes in India glued to their TV sets early Monday morning, earned a rousing ovation following the thrilling dance number.«Naatu Naatu» is nominated for Best Original Song.

The Oscar-nominated Original Song nominees were front and center at the Oscars on Sunday, including the first Indian song to be nominated in the category: “Naatu Naatu” from RRR.

Singer duo Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj were among the early arrivals at the 95th Academy Awards.

A celebration of the achievements of South Asian women was held Saturday in downtown Los Angeles, galvanizing a community to move forward in entertainment and create “space for mainstream wins.”

Friendly exes. Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid spent time together at an Oscars Weekend party in Los Angeles on Friday, March 10.

Charna Flam Hosted by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anjula Acharia, the South Asian Excellence Pre-Oscars Celebration on Thursday on the Paramount Studio lot invited South Asian industry changemakers and honored Oscar nominees of South Asian descent. As co-host, Chopra Jonas introduced the event by acknowledging that South Asian representation in Hollywood and at the Oscars has “been quite an arduous journey.” She said it would not have been possible without the South Asians who have “fought the stereotypes to ensure that our stories were not just a cliche, those of us who fought for actors to have bigger leading roles. Those of you who fought for stories of South Asian descent to be a norm, to not be an exception, but to be normal.”

Priyanka Chopra is gushing over hubby Nick Jonas!

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are celebrating South Asian excellence. ET’s Denny Directo spoke to Chopra and Anjula Acharia, at the South Asian Excellence pre-Oscars celebration Thursday night, where they highlighted the importance of celebrating South Asian culture.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are celebrating South Asian excellence. ET's Denny Directo spoke to Chopra and Anjula Acharia, at the South Asian Excellence pre-Oscars celebration Thursday night, where they highlighted the importance of celebrating South Asian culture.«I'm so grateful that we've had the ability to not just return, but do it in such an amazing capacity and be hosted by Paramount Pictures,» Chopra, who is co-hosting Thursday night's event with Mindy Kaling shared. «I mean, this is iconic.