David Walliams is reportedly looking for love on celebrity dating app Raya. The Britain’s Got Talent judge is supposedly using selfies of him and his adorable Border Terriers, Bert and Ernie, to help increase his chances on the exclusive members-only platform. Raya is one of the most popular dating apps for the rich and famous, with stars like Ella Henderson and Simone Biles finding love on the site.
‘Little Britain’ returns to iPlayer with edits to “better reflect” cultural landscape
16.03.2022 - 20:21 / nme.com
Little Britain is available to watch via BBC iPlayer again following a number of edits to “better reflect the cultural landscape” of today.Matt Lucas and David Walliams’ sketch show was removed from the streaming service in 2020 after facing criticism for a number of its recurring characters, particularly the use of blackface in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests. Netflix and BritBox also removed the programme from streaming.However, following a number of edits to the sketch show – including the removal of Black characters depicted by Lucas and Williams such as Desiree DeVere, “portly Thai bride” Ting Tong, and Pastor Jesse King – the series has returned to the BBC’s streaming service.Other Little Britain characters such as Vicky Pollard, Emily Howard and Lou and Andy remain in the edited episodes.A statement from the BBC said: “Little Britain has been made available to fans on BBC iPlayer following edits made to the series by Matt and David that better reflect the changes in the cultural landscape over the last 20 years since the show was first made.”In a joint statement on Twitter in June 2020, the pair said: “David and I have both spoken publicly in recent years of our regret that we played characters of other races.
Once again we want to make it clear that it was wrong; we are very sorry.”Little Britain began as a radio programme in 2000. Walliams and Lucas worked on the multi-BAFTA winning TV version together between 2003 and 2007, while their second sketch show Come Fly With Me ran for a single season between 2010 and 2011.
Last year (May 21, 2021) Lucas and Walliams stated on The Jonathan Ross Show that were working on a new series together.“We just have an idea of something we want to do,” he told Ross. “The
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metroweekly.com
03.04.2022 / 20:39
Editor’s Pick: Mezzo-Soprano Jamie Barton In Recital At The Kennedy Center
Dead Man Walking, an operatic adaptation of Sister Helen Prejean’s famous book that he developed with Terrence McNally.Barton and Heggie will perform music from The Breaking Waves at this recital, designed in part as a live showcase of the duo’s Grammy-nominated 2020 album Unexpected Shadows.The program also includes the album’s song cycles “Of Gods & Cats,” set to poems by Gavin Dillard, and “Iconic Legacies: First Ladies at the Smithsonian,” set to poems by Gene Scheer and originally commissioned by Vocal Arts.Also on tap at the concert is “What I Miss the Most,” a song cycle set to lyrics by an assorted bunch of strong, inspiring women, including Prejean, Joyce DiDonato, Patti Lupone, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Kathleen Kelly.“Jamie Barton and Jake Heggie make music together in a way that is completely beguiling and infectious,” says Vocal Arts DC’s Peter Russell in a press release.“It is an honor to welcome them back to our organization for the first time since our 25th anniversary season in the autumn of 2015, and I know their program will be a joyous occasion.”Wednesday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. Terrace Theater.
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27.03.2022 / 20:59
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Guest Stars You Might Have Forgotten About: Demi Lovato, Millie Bobby Brown, Hilarie Burton and More
Checking in! Many famous faces have visited Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital during its nearly two-decade run — some of which fans may not remember.
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19.03.2022 / 19:13
Britney Spears Returns to Instagram: 'If You Don't Like It, Don't F--king Follow Me'
Britney Spears is back.
foxnews.com
19.03.2022 / 18:25
Britney Spears returns to Instagram 2 days after account disappeared
Britney Spears returned to Instagram two days after her account disappeared. The pop icon made her big return on Friday with a carousel of images showing her standing in her home wearing a low-rise skirt, white crop top and heels. The 40-year-old singer simply captioned the photo with a red rose emoji, declining to address what happened to her account just a couple days before.
hollywoodlife.com
19.03.2022 / 03:15
Britney Spears Returns To Instagram In Sheer Crop Top Velvet Miniskirt: Photos
Britney Spears, 40, is back on Instagram! The “Toxic” singer raised eyebrows when her account mysteriously appeared deleted on Wednesday, March 16 but triumphantly returned just two days later. Britney left little to the imagination with a sheer white crop top with nothing underneath, showing off her toned abs. She paired the thin t-shirt with a navy blue tennis style skirt made out of a luxe velvet, and a camel colored pump.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.03.2022 / 22:29
When did Rock Profile first air on TV and who used to do the interviews?
Comedy duo Matt Lucas and David Walliams are reviving their sketch show Rock Profile for one night only, in aid of Comic Relief. The pair will be transforming into famous faces for the Red Nose Day special of Rock Profile.
msn.com
18.03.2022 / 21:17
BBC Comic Relief 2022: History of Red Nose Day, hosts, what is the schedule and how to get involved?
Red Nose Day, the telethon fundraising event which makes millions for the Comic Relief charity. This night of celebration raises money to help end child poverty in the UK and around the world. Read on to find out more about this year’s festivities, and the origins of the event.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.03.2022 / 21:27
Little Britain returns to BBC with 'racist and bigoted' sketches kept in
Little Britain is back on BBC iPlayer and viewers are unhappy that some 'racist and bigoted' sketches left in.
msn.com
17.03.2022 / 15:59
BBC Comic Relief 2022: When is Red Nose Day? Who are the hosts, what is the schedule and how to get involved?
Red Nose Day, the telethon fundraising event which makes millions for the Comic Relief charity. This night of celebration raises money to help end child poverty in the UK and around the world. Read on to find out more about this year’s festivities, and the origins of the event.
ok.co.uk
16.03.2022 / 22:25
Little Britain returns to BBC iPlayer with offensive scenes cut to 'reflect cultural landscape'
Little Britain has returned to BBC iPlayer two years after the sketch show was axed in light of the Black Lives Matter protests.The show came under fire for offensive scenes including ones regularly featuring "blackface", as David Walliams frequently wore black make-up and a large afro wig to play a black woman called Desiree DeVer. David's co-star Matt Lucas also dressed as a Thai bride, called Ting Tong, a Jamaican coffee stand worker named Precious Little and a Pakistani airport worker called Taaj for Come Fly With Me.
msn.com
15.03.2022 / 20:59
Comic Relief TV specials are airing this week - including This is My House, Glow Up and Blue Peter
Comic Relief this week will be live from MediaCityUK in Salford on Red Nose Day. There will be a range of shows airing on the special day that will include celebrity guest appearances such as This is MY house, Bedtime Stories and more. Funds raised for Red Nose Day will go towards helping tackle important issues including homelessness, hunger, domestic abuse, and mental health problems.
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10.03.2022 / 13:35
Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall signs solo deal with RCA Records and joins Harry Styles' management team
Jade Thirlwall has officially signed a solo record deal with RCA Records.