Ahead of Oscars, COVID Concerns Loom as Hollywood Parties Almost as Usual

More people are going into hospital with Covid, and more people are contracting Covid in hospital, according to a Salford health boss. The Government’s decision to scrap free lateral flow tests has been slammed by councillors as they received concerning statistics showing Covid hospital numbers rising.

Ricky Gervais gave fans a more fulsome idea of what his jokes would have been, had be been in Chris Rock’s place at the Oscars.

Lindsay Lohan is spilling the tea on some of her most iconic looks. In 's latest «Life in Looks» segment, Lohan shared the story behind 18 looks, from 1998 to now, including a  moment and that famous  cover.«This was the first time we did a photoshoot where all of the girls got together, and no one knew each other.

Will Smith's former director has a lesson for Hollywood stars still weighing in on the Oscars slap heard 'round the world: there are bigger things to worry about. Director Michael Bay, who worked with Smith on "Bad Boys 1" and "Bad Boys 2," said at the end of the day the actor's onstage violence of Rock was "wrong." Still, he insisted that it's not exactly the first thing on his mind when he thinks about issues going on in the world. "First of all, it’s wrong to begin with," Bay shared with Deadline while promoting his upcoming thriller "Ambulance." "But that’s all people are talking about.

Will Smith’s Oscars outburst approximately 8,000 times already. In a fit of rage at a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s short hair – caused by the autoimmune condition alopecia – Smith slapped the comic on stage at the awards, before dropping a series of f-bombs. The grim ruckus has been analysed every which way this week, with a series of famous names – from Nicki Minaj to, er, Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak (cringe) – entering the fray to offer prognoses on Smith’s career, or merely to throw shade.

The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett has scored a new horror film for Netflix called Choose Or Die – watch the trailer below.Previously titled CURS>R, the film stars Sex Education‘s Asa Butterfield, Nightmare On Elm Street‘s Robert Englund and Sherlock Holmes‘ Eddie Marsan.According to a synopsis, the film follows a young coder who reboots a video game from the 1980s. Doing so unleashes a curse that starts to “tear reality apart.”This will be Howlett’s first time scoring a film although his music with The Prodigy has featured in a number of films over the years including The Matrix, Kick Ass and Repo Men.The film will be available from April 15 – watch the trailer below:Earlier this month, The Prodigy announced details of a live tour for 2022 – check out the dates below and buy your tickets here.The group will return with a run of live dates in England across July this year to coincide with the 25th anniversary of their iconic album, ‘The Fat Of The Land’.Writing on social media, the group said: “We can’t wait to get back onstage to play our tunes for the people again.

lost ground in the never-ending battle for equality (and in fighting our own battles, as well). There were some strides, as “CODA,” a female-directed-and-written film took Best Picture and Jane Campion snagged Best Director (the third woman in 94 years) for “The Power of the Dog,” but the talk of every after-party on Sunday night wasn’t celebrating those achievements; instead, every conversation was about the two famous men and the one famous woman at the center of the storm.But Hollywood’s return to the party swirl had plenty of glitz and glamour as the week unfolded – and lots of love, too, overriding that violent interlude seen around the world.

Madonna’s daughter, but Lourdes Leon is a star in her own right.The model was one of the celebs in attendance at the high-profile Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday, March 27, proving she knows how to steal the show just like her mom. The 25-year-old wore a stunning strapless, silver gown with a plunging neckline, also sporting a sultry thigh-high slit to the star-studded event.

The Oscars telecast on Sunday night was dominated by a completely unexpected (and unprecedented) event, and now, the aftermath is really falling into place.

Good Morning Britain viewers were perplexed by Liam Payne’s accent in an interview he gave at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday night (27 March). The ceremony itself was marred by controversy after Will Smith stormed the stage and struck presenter Chris Rock across the face, after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Payne attended the Elton John Foundation Oscars afterparty, where he spoke to GMB about the historic night.

Liam Payne has confused fans as he spoke about Will Smith punching Chris Rock at the Oscars on Good Morning Britain.The former One Direction star was asked about the moment Will hit Chris on stage after he made a joke about his wife, Jada, before then shouting: “Keep my wife’s name out of your f****** mouth.” While Liam offered a lengthy insight into his thoughts on the situation, most viewers were distracted by his unusual voice. “I’m going to be honest with you, Will Smith actually used to live behind my house,” he began.

Academy Awards. Some of the cutest couples in Hollywood stepped out for the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, with engaged pairs and longtime loves each getting their moment in the spotlight.Best Actress nominee Kristen Stewart rocked the red carpet in Chanel shorts, alongside her fiancée, Dylan Meyer.

Reba McEntire has arrived at the 2022 Oscars!

Covid isolation and will attend the 94th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night, it is being reported. Hinds, who is nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for 'Belfast', along with Branagh had both tested positive for coronavirus and were understood to be isolating in New York. ' Belfast ' is up for seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, at this year's awards ceremony.

Refresh for updates… The 94th annual Academy Awards are being handed out tonight in Hollywood, and Deadline will be updating the winners live as they are announced.

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