British Independent Film Awards Unveil Gender-Neutral Acting Prizes, Expand Categories

Idris Elba and wife Sabrina are stepping out for the day.

The nominations for this year’s AIM Independent Music Awards have been announced, with multiple nods for the likes of Dave, FKA Twigs, Wet Leg, Nilüfer Yanya, Taahliah and more.As well as shortlists for the bulk of the awards, a long old longlist has also been put up for the Best Live Performer category, with the decision of the overall winner being put to the public. Have a go at voting in that yourself here.The big reveal of all the winners will take place at the Roundhouse in London on 28 Sep, followed by a live show that will be open to the public. More information on that is still to come, but I guess you can expect sets from some of the nominees.

plummeting approval ratings during the opening monologue of his Monday night episode. “I read that Dr.

The legacy of Boris Johnson will be paving the way for Scottish independence, the Tory leader was told today.

Naman Ramachandran British music exports soared 13.7% to a high of £590.8 million ($709 million) in 2021, the highest total on record, per the latest analysis from British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the trade body for independent and major record labels in the U.K.The 2021 total is the highest since the BPI began its annual survey of record label overseas income in 2000 and was driven by a record number of U.K. artists, nearly 400, each achieving 100 million-plus global streams. These include superstars like Adele, Dua Lipa, Dave and Ed Sheeran, and several emerging artists, including Glass Animals, PinkPantheress and Rex Orange County.

The UK independent film sector is in a fight for its survival amid the streamer-fuelled production boom and a long-term decline in traditional revenues, according to a one-off economic review commissioned by the British Film Institute (BFI).

Naman Ramachandran A perfect storm of flatlining production budgets, galloping costs and declining revenues have led to the U.K. independent film sector being strained to the point of market failure, a report commissioned by the British Film Institute (BFI) has found.The report, An Economic Review of U.K.

An independent girls' school in Salford has been told by inspectors it "requires improvement" and does not meet the required standard under regulations. Beis Malka Girls School was judged to be "good" in categories of assessment covering quality of education, behaviour and attitudes and early years provision.

pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault in the U.K.Spacey, an Oscar winner for “The Usual Suspects” and “American Beauty,” was meant to star in “1242: Gateway to the West,” a historical drama that was being shopped at the Cannes market this summer with him attached. However, the film’s producer Bill Chamberlain of Chelsea Pictures told Variety on Thursday that in the wake of Spacey facing the new assault charges, the film’s lead has been replaced and that negotiations with the new actor are underway and will be revealed soon.

He may be known for making violent films for adults but Quentin Tarantino has a soft spot for family fare.

The CW announced its fall premiere dates that includes the debut of new legal drama Family Law, the Walker prequel titled Walker Independence, and the Supernatural prequel The Winchesters. 

Celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Madonna have protested against Independence Day in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade and another mass shooting. Ukraine war: Britons charged with being mercenaries by RussiaCovid Hospital Admissions Likely To Rise Further, Says Health ChiefFire At St Marks Square, BromleyPm ‘Didn’t Know Specific Claims’ About Chris Pincher Before Giving Him Whips JobHundreds show love and support at vigil for Londoner Zara AleenaKeir Starmer And Angela Rayner Take Part In London's Pride ParadeEuropean Movement Vice President AnnouncementWar in Ukraine: The latest headlinesThousands of holidaymakers are continuing to face travel chaos at airportsPrince Harry speaks of Diana’s ‘legacy’ in his children at award ceremonyTrue Impacts Of Ukraine War To Spike Food Prices At The End Of 2022, Industry WarnsUK: Passengers Queue Up At Heathrow Airport After More Flight Cancellations 2Rihanna and ASAP Rocky spotted in south London barber shopFDA Recommends Updating COVID Boosters to Fight OmicronFarne Islands to close to visitors due to impact of avian influenzaZara Aleena’s maternal aunt remembers her 'independent' nieceThe 4th of July celebrations were also marred by a shooting during a parade in Highland Park, which killed six people.

Naman Ramachandran The British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) have made all acting prizes gender neutral from this year.In the BIFAs’ 25th year, the traditional best and supporting actress and actor awards have been replaced by best lead performance, best supporting performance, best joint lead performance — for two (or exceptionally three) performances that are the joint focus of the film — and best ensemble. BIFA’s breakthrough performance award, sponsored by Netflix, remains unchanged. These changes to the acting categories are permanent.In addition, BIFA is adding a new debut director category — best debut director, feature documentary.

The British Independent Film Awards is making some changes for its 25th anniversary, going gender-neutral with its acting categories as it also adds new performance awards, a new debut director category for feature documentaries, and two new music prizes.

Katy Perry, Bette Midler and Jessica Chastain were just a few of the many Hollywood stars engaging in social media protests against Independence Day in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade more than one week ago.

PHOTOS: 15 best dressed stars on the BAFTA TV Awards 2022 red carpetHost of the charity event Peter Andre, who has his own chart topping track record in the music industry, believes music unites people. "The two things in life that break down the barriers of race, nationality, language, colour is music and food.

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn testified in the Jan. 6 select committee hearings this week – sort of. Really, he avoided answering several direct questions by pleading the fifth, and Seth Meyers made a point to call him out for it on Thursday.During his “A Closer Look” segment, Meyers focused on driving home just how thoroughly the Jan.