Government to 'wait for latest data' before deciding on June 21 Covid rule changes

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe loophole that allowed docs to somehow compete in both Oscars and Emmys was always a bit bizarre. It couldn’t happen in scripted, where the rules have been ironclad: If you were released theatrically first, you’re a movie; if you’re on television, you’re, well, TV.In documentary, though, it’s often TV outlets such as HBO, PBS or Nat Geo commissioning and funding the projects to air on their networks — making them, arguably, TV projects.

The Scott Morrison government is on track to bring back its controversial Religious Discrimination Bill before the Parliament by December 2021. Attorney General Michaelia Cash, who voted this week to delay medical treatment for trans children, has indicated that a fresh draft of the Bill will be placed before the Parliament by the end of the year.

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financial support if they are struggling to meet accommodation and other costs.Backed by £20 million of new funding, students in financial hardship can apply directly to their college or university’sCoronavirus Discretionary Fund.Students have reported that they are facing financial challenges, unlike last year when furlough from part time jobs, living in family homes or spending significantly less due to lockdown created some stability.This summer despite the release from lockdown many are

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DAZN has signed a “game-changing” five-year deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing to televise fights in the UK and Ireland, marking the latest blow the sports streamer has struck to Comcast-owned Sky.

coronavirus death and 490 cases in Scotland overnight. The latest figures bring the total number of confirmed cases to 233,671 since the start of the global outbreak last year.

Michelle Heaton was on death’s doorstep due to alcohol and drug addiction, which saw her drinking two bottles of wine and a full bottle of vodka every day. The former pop star entered rehab thanks to the help of her friend, Katie Price.

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COVID-19 on Monday, his daughter, Jasmin Davis, revealed on Facebook.«Unfortunately my dad passed away this evening through the coronavirus,» she wrote on Monday alongside a video of her dad singing. «He made a lot of people happy with his laughter and smile, his happy spirit, love and especially through his music.»«He gave so much to the world! Please give him the last round of applause,» she continued.

coronavirus-related causes.Davis’ daughter Jasmine shared the announcement on Monday. “My dad passed away this evening through the coronavirus,” she wrote on Facebook.

Grammy Awards, which will come into force next year.These changes follow on from the announcement in April that the organisation would be scrapping its Nominations Review Committee, which had attracted ample controversy in recent years.The latest Grammys rule changes particularly concern the Album of the Year category, which this year was won by Taylor Swift for her record ‘Folklore’.From 2022, any producer, songwriter, engineer or featured artist on an album nominated for Album of the Year will

The Recording Academy behind selecting nominees for the Grammy Awards changed its rules allowing for more people to be eligible to win its top award — album of the year. The change comes amid a slew of changes to how the Recording Academy selects potential winners.This specific change gives more producers and songwriters a better chance at winning the top award, reducing the minimum requirements to be considered an eligible collaborator on an album.

Mourning Mark York. The actor known for his role of Billy Merchant on The Office died at the age of 55 earlier this month.