Piers Morgan and Dizzee Rascal clashed on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, when the rapper refused to share his views on Black Lives Matter.
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Jake Kanter International TV EditorAll3Media-owned Lime Pictures has launched an investigation after actress Rachel Adedeji raised questions about the treatment of black cast members on the set of Channel 4’s UK soap Hollyoaks.Adedeji, who has appeared in more than 200 episodes of Hollyoaks, tweeted her disapproval of the show’s support for the Black Lives Matter movement and raised a laundry list of questions about her experiences of those of co-stars.In her statement, she claimed that she was
.Piers Morgan and Dizzee Rascal clashed on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, when the rapper refused to share his views on Black Lives Matter.
Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular "Forces’ Sweetheart" who serenaded British troops abroad during World War II, has died at 103. During the war and long after, Lynn got crowds singing, smiling and crying with sentimental favorites such as “We’ll Meet Again,” and "The White Cliffs of Dover." “The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers at the age of 103,″ her family said in a statement.
Dame Vera Lynn, British singer, who is known for her song We’ll Meet Again that became an anthem of hope in the country during the Second World War, passed away at the age of 103. Her songs like The White Cliffs of Dover, gave a voice to the hopes and fears about the conflict with Nazi Germany back in the day when British soldiers were fighting the war back in the day.
Vera Lynn, the British singer whose songs were hugely popular during the Second World War, has died aged 103.A statement from her family said: "The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain's best-loved entertainers at the age of 103."Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, 18 June 2020, surrounded by her close family."Lynn was widely known as "the Forces' Sweetheart" as her performances inspired and gave hope to troops in Egypt,
British Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn stirred the hearts of millions with songs and a personality that brought hope and inspiration during the darkest days of the Second World War.
Jake Kanter International TV EditorDame Vera Lynn, the British singer and actress who was known as the “forces’ sweetheart,” has died at the age of 103.Her family confirmed her death on Thursday, saying they were “deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers.”Lynn is best known for performing the song We’ll Meet Again, which was made famous during World War II and was recently evoked by Queen Elizabeth II to rally the nation in an address on the coronavirus
Naman Ramachandran On Monday, Liana Stewart’s short “My First Time,” featuring testimonies from people who recall the first time they were racially abused, aired on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4, its streaming service All 4 and its social channels.
Stormzy has pledged to donate a total of £10million to organisations, charities and movements that are committed to fighting racial inequality, justice reform and black empowerment within the UK.The 26 year old has released a statement amid the global outrage following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed at the hands of police officers in America.
Hanna Flint Guest ContributorAs a powerful new wave of protests against systemic racism floods the streets of Britain, Black creatives within the TV industry have become increasingly emboldened to speak out and share their experiences of workplace microaggressions, othering and discrimination.In the last week, “Hollyoaks” star Rachel Adedeji — who is exiting the show — tweeted her disappointment with the Channel 4 soap’s response to the Black Lives Matter campaign by revealing several examples
Jake Kanter International TV EditorLime Pictures has confirmed that Hollyoaks actress Rachel Adedeji is leaving just days after she raised questions about racial discrimination on Channel 4’s soap.The All3Media-owned company said Adedeji handed in her notice last year, meaning her decision to leave came before she went public with concerns about the treatment of diverse cast members.Lime said: “Rachel made the decision to leave Hollyoaks to pursue other opportunities earlier last year which
Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentThe actor at the center of a row over alleged racism behind the scenes at British soap opera “Hollyoaks” has quit the show, it has emerged.Rachel Adedeji, who has alleged that she was subject to racist comments while working on the long-running Channel 4 drama, resigned last year, it has now been revealed.