Billy Dee Williams backs actors wearing blackface: ‘Do anything you want to do’

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Naman Ramachandran “Homeland” actor David Harewood thinks that actors should be able to “Black up” for roles, but warns “it’d better be fucking good.” Speaking to The Guardian, Harewood, who also serves as president of prestigious British drama school the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, said: “We’re at this strange point in the profession where people go: ‘Oh, you can’t play that role because you’re not disabled, or you can’t play that because you’re not really from there.’ The name of the game is acting.” He added, “Yes, we’ve got to be representative, but I do think we have to be careful. That even extends to ‘Othello’ in Blackface. I say, if you want to Black up, have at it, man.

Prince William returns to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis, bolstering the royal family’s ranks as health problems continue to sideline the princess and King Charles III.William is set to visit a surplus food redistribution center and a youth club it serves, highlighting efforts to reduce food waste as a way to cut greenhouse gas emissions and feed people in need. The prince stepped away from public duties after Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced on March 22 that she was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer.In a video message released that day, Kate asked for “time, space and privacy” as she and her family adjusted to her diagnosis.“I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she said at the time.“It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be okay,” she added.Both Charles and Kate have been largely absent from the public stage since January due to health problems, leaving Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and other members of the royal family to pick up the slack on the whirl of events and awards ceremonies that dominate the work of Britain’s monarchy.Charles announced on Feb.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Bill Maher welcomed Katie Couric onto his “Club Random” podcast and passionately defended Woody Allen while the two discussed canceled artists in Hollywood. Maher said “I don’t think he committed that crime” in reference to Dylan Farrow’s molestation allegation against Allen, adding: “There was two police investigations that exonerated him.” “There’s these actors who won’t work with him anymore and some of them made movies with him are saying, ‘I regret doing that.’ What a bunch of pussies!” Maher said.

Liam Gallagher has said his collaborative album with John Squire is “just the starter”, hinting that further music from the pair is on the horizon.The former Oasis frontman and ex-Stone Roses guitarist released their self-titled, UK Number One record last month before embarking on a joint UK, Ireland and European headline tour.Following the recent live dates, Gallagher said it would “be rude not to do another album” with Squire. “I think it’s got legs, man,” the singer explained of the team-up.

original production team behind the 1999 film “The Blair Witch Project” revealed Monday that they’ve not been asked to return to the most recent reboot of the franchise. “It’s bittersweet, honestly,” production designer Ben Rock told the Hollywood Reporter after learning of the new installment during CinemaCon last week. According to Rock, 56, this is not the first time that the production team has been ignored when it came to revamping the thriller series.

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Billy Dee Williams is sharing his thoughts on actors wearing blackface.

Bridget Jones is back to write in her diary once again. Renée Zellweger will be returning for the fourth installment of the iconic romantic comedy franchise.The film, titled “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” is set to premiere in theaters and on Peacock come Valentine’s Day 2025.

Star Wars actor Billy Dee Williams has said that actors should be able to perform in blackface in a new interview.Speaking on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, Williams recalled watching Laurence Olivier in 1965’s Othello, in which Olivier wore blackface to portray the title role.He told the podcast: “When he did Othello, I fell out laughing. He stuck his ass out and walked around with his ass, you know, because Black people are supposed to have big asses.”“I thought it was hysterical.

Billy Dee Williams is defending actors who want to wear blackface in their performances.

Michaela Zee Billy Dee Williams believes actors should be able to perform in blackface. In a new episode of Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, the “Star Wars” actor recalled watching Laurence Olivier in 1965’s “Othello,” in which Olivier wore blackface to portray the title role. “When he did ‘Othello,’ I fell out laughing,” Williams said of Olivier.

ESPN EVP of Production Norby Williamson, who helped build SportsCenter into a signature franchise but recently had a public clash with Pat McAfee, is departing after nearly 40 years at the network.

Drew Barrymore revealed on Friday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” that the movie’s co-writer and star, Adam Sandler, is working on a screenplay for “Happy Gilmore 2.”“Variety reports that Adam Sandler may have written the first draft for ‘Happy Gilmore 2,'” Barrymore said.“I want it. I need it.

Swim Deep have returned with the latest single ahead of their new album, in the form of ‘First Song’ – listen to the song below.The Birmingham band announced their fourth album ‘There’s a Big Star Outside’ in February, sharing its lead single ‘How Many Love Songs Have Died in Vegas?’ at the same time.And now, the latest taster has been unveiled. Watch the video for ‘First Song’ here:Frontman Austin Williams shared: “This song came about after Cavan got my heavy into Mogwai, and I got obsessed with this arpeggiated loop I had made. It’s one of those songs that just came crashing in and the baseline made itself.”“I wanted a driving force of a song that meant business.

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Alfred Molina was first on Broadway nearly 30 years ago in “Art,” but admits he still gets butterflies when he hears the stage manager announce on a Saturday: “Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Saturday night on Broadway!”“You kind of go, ‘F – – k! What a dream come true,” the British actor, 70, told the New York Post with a laugh during a recent interview.The Tony nominee is back in New York starring opposite Steve Carell in a Lincoln Center production of the Chekov classic, “Uncle Vanya.”And yes, he knows that there is a segment of people who immediately think of Russians ensconced in weekend dachas endlessly moaning about their existence, when they hear the name Chekov.“I would say I know what you mean,” he shared. “There is an element about that.