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BAFTAs Asked Cynthia Erivo to Sing at Show Even With All-White Acting Nominees (EXCLUSIVE)
08.01.2020 - 03:41 / variety.com
The BAFTAs, the British equivalent of the Academy Awards, have come under fire for nominating only white actors in its lead and supporting categories.
But, in a move that highlights the disconnect between awards shows that try to promote inclusivity but don’t always make significant progress, the BAFTAs — or the EE British Academy Films Awards — reached out to Cynthia Erivo’s reps in December to see if she’d perform at the show.
According to sources, it was agreed that Erivo’s reps would get
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