Jack Black performed a number of somersaults as he took home the Comedic Genius Award at this year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards.The actor and comedian picked up the honour at last night’s (June 5) show, making an entrance after Awkwafina introduced him.“He’s actually so much more than the guy that makes us laugh till we cry,” she said. “He’s also a giant gamer, a facial hair aficionado, a Grammy winner and the only person whose Instagram actually makes you feel better about yourself because he’s one of the nicest guys on the planet.”Black then came on stage as he performed two somersaults and played to the crowd, joking as he picked up the trophy: “Oh my god! I need a little blast of oxygen.“Comedic genius, c’mon are you kidding? For what?” he quipped.
AJ Odudu on the struggles of being a Black woman in the industry: ‘The world isn’t fair’
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She’s one of our rising talents having won over audiences with her down-to-earth presenting skills as well as her impressive stint on Strictly, yet AJ Odudu still finds herself having to work twice as hard as anyone else.The 34-year-old has previously said how being a Black woman has meant she hasn’t had the same opportunities as white female hosts, and she feels she continually has to prove herself. She has said, “Even if you don’t get told (that you need to work harder to get half as far as white peers), you feel it.The opportunities you get and the things that you do, you know in your heart of hearts that you’ve had to jump through many more hoops than your counterparts.” Commenting on the struggles she has experienced during her career, Blackburn-born AJ tells us, “The world isn’t fair and life isn’t fair, and even though we don’t say it, we feel it and we know it.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. “The facts are the facts but hopefully people will continue to make a lot of progressive change.
I’m aware that change will take a very, very long time and I wish it would hurry up, but we are where we are.” While hopeful for change, AJ’s approach has always been to make the most of every opportunity. And this has definitely been the case with her latest role, as she is about to front a new series of Channel 4 challenge show The Bridge.
Here, two teams go head-to-head to build a bridge in just 12 days to win a £200,000 cash prize. The show is also set to appear in the US on HBO Max.
Prince George arrives at Trooping the Colour and royal fans struggling to cope with just how much he looks like dad William
READ MORE: Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis wave to crowds from carriage "Prince George is so William’s mini me!" one enthused, while another admitted they "couldn't believe" how much George has grown up. "Prince George looks just like Prince William," a third penned, "It's like he's his a younger William's twin!"A fourth simply put it: "Prince George looking so very much like Prince William. " MyLondon reporters Rebecca Russell and Ella Bennett are at the Mall, and you can keep up with all their updates here.
Blake Shelton pays tribute to military heroes with surprising new project
Blake Shelton has offered up his artistic talents to Indy500 race car driver Jimmie Johnson, with the pair collaborating on a new helmet to honor America's veterans.The country star switched his guitar for pencils as he worked with Jimmie and Troy Lee Designs to paint the helmet and bring their vision to life. Jimmie will wear the helmet during the race on Sunday 29 May's and then it will be signed and put on display, during which time fans place bids to win the helmet.WATCH: Blake Shelton pays tribute to military heroes with surprising new projectBlake's father was in the honor guard and served in Korea and his brother was in the army.He told People: "I was raised at points thinking, 'I guess I'm also going in at some point.' But there wasn't any call for a guitar player in our military."EXCLUSIVE: Miranda Lambert is preparing for an unexpected change to her appearanceMORE: Gwen Stefani confirms she is returning to The Voice with Blake SheltonHe spoke of his desire to work with Jimmie on the design, even though he joked that he can only draw stick figures and "inappropriate" pictures".Fans can bid for the helmet at the American Legion website; every $48 donated earns one entry into the auction.
Jack Black to receive Comedic Genius award at 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Jack Black will receive the award for Comedic Genius at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards.Set to be hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, the ceremony will honour the actor, comedian and musician when it airs live on Sunday June 5 in the US.Past recipients of the award include Sacha Baron Cohen, who won the title last year, Melissa McCarthy, Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell.After forming the band Tenacious D with Kyle Gass in 1994, Black has gone on to have a successful acting career. He’s best known for roles in 2000 film High Fidelity, School Of Rock in 2003 and more recently, the reboot of the Jumanji franchise.He also voiced lead character Po in the Kung Fu Panda films and released musical fantasy comedy, Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny, all about the rock duo in 2006.Black’s upcoming roles include some film adaptations of games.
Martha Stewart Sells Her Things to Blake Lively, Jimmy Fallon and More in ‘Great American Tag Sale'
Martha Stewart hosted her first-ever yard sale and she had lots of famous faces in attendance.Blake Lively, 's Sunny Hostin and Joy Behar and Kris Jenner all made an appearance at Stewart's New York home. The yard sale was held as part of a new ABC special , which will see the lifestyle guru part ways with pieces from her vast collection of furniture, art and housewares.Stewart spoke to ET about the sale which helped raise more than $800,000 for The Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital, which provides assisted living to older adults and their families.«I'm having my first-ever, very exciting, tag sale.
Sky Ferreira sets fire to your street on incendiary comeback track Don't Forget
Sky Ferreira has finally returned...and there's a fire on her street.
‘Black Panther 2’ is worthy of Chadwick Boseman, Letitia Wright says
told Variety on Sunday at the Kering’s Women in Motion event at the Cannes Film Festival. “We just committed every day to working hard no matter what circumstances we faced.
Kendrick Lamar fan shares Ticketmaster trick to help those struggling to get tickets
Kendrick Lamar fans flooded the Ticketmaster website this week following the pre-sale launch of his tour. Thousands jointed the Ticketmaster queues for a chance to see the American rapper later this year.
HGTV & Food Network Unveil First Slate Post-Warner Bros. Deal With More Guy Fieri & Nicole Curtis Series
HGTV and Food Network are bolstering their lineups.
Mary J. Blige Gets Emotional Receiving Icon Award at 2022 Billboard Music Awards
ICON Award on Sunday at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. She is one of only 11 other artists to receive the honor.While accepting her award, presented by Janet Jackson, Mary reflected on the status of an «icon» in culture, and the public perception of artists deemed icons.«The way the world is now, I think people think icons are born that way, that they become a legend overnight, but that is definitely not the case,» she shared. «It takes a lot of time, hard work, and a lot of surviving, trial and error, to achieve greatness.»«What an icon means to me is overcoming obstacles to accomplish the unthinkable and be wildly admired for having influence over a multitude of people, and that is what I've always represented,» she continued.
Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira are engaged
Marc Anthony’s now-fiancée Nadia Ferreira has revealed that she and the artist are engaged, months after they made their relationship Instagram official. The 23-year-old model shared the news on her Instagram Story on Thursday. The post included a picture of her hand, on which she wore a diamond engagement ring on her finger.
Blake Shelton & Carson Daly Bar Competition, Bobby Bones Social Experiment & Alaska Survival Romp Lead USA Network Slate
USA Network has ordered a slew of series including a bar competition series from Blake Shelton and Carson Daly, a social experiment fronted by former American Idol mentor Bobby Bones and an Alaska-set survival competition from the producers of Deadliest Catch.
Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira are engaged! See here the impressive diamond ring
Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira will become husband and wife! The Miss Universe Paraguay took to social media to share snaps of her engagement party and the impressive diamond ring the salsa singer gave her.Ferreira has celebrated her 23rd birthday surrounded by family, friends, and her soon-to-be husband. The model, whose official birth date is May 10, partied having champagne in a private jet and then kept it festive with dinner and enjoying seafood and fresh fruit on Marc’s yacht the following day.Marc Anthony’s big surprise for his girlfriend Nadia Ferreira’s 23rd birthdayMarc Anthony cancels concert in Panama due to an injuryTake a look inside the spectacular residence of Marc Anthony in the Dominican RepublicThe engagement comes a week after the musician had an accident right after a concert in Panama.