Oscar nom Cynthia Erivo wants 'sexual' roles

Rapper Slowthai has faced backlash after hurling a Champagne glass into the audience at this year’s NME Awards, before jumping into the crowd and sparking a brawl.The hip-hop artist, 25, was booed earlier in the night after making “inappropriate” comments towards host Katherine Ryan while accepting the Hero Of The Year award.

Diane Warren has joked about her “consistency” after losing out on the best original song gong at the Oscars on Sunday night, following her 11th Academy Award nomination.

Double Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo took the stage at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night to perform her song, "Stand Up," from Harriet.Clad in gold floor-length gown with a thigh-high gap, Erivo belted the powerful lyrics she wrote alongside Joshuah Brian Campbell for the best original song nominee against the a sunset backdrop.The 2020 Oscar double nominee was joined by a group of singers in gold and silver outfits.

It's a big night for Cynthia Erivo!

Cynthia Erivo, 33, is one of the many nominees who will be attending the 2020 Oscars on Feb. 9. Cynthia’s powerful performance in the critically-acclaimed film Harriet has earned Cynthia her very first Oscar nomination of her career. Cynthia is not just a movie star, she’s also a renowned stage actor and is making waves on TV right now. HollywoodLife has 5 key things you need to know about Cynthia.

Cynthia Erivo is still processing her two Oscar nominations for the Harriet Tubman biopic,

Cynthia Erivo has said it is “saddening” that she is the only person of colour to be nominated in an acting category at the Oscars.

Cynthia Erivo wants to explore her sexuality on screen as she feels Hollywood is failing to show black women’s sensuality.

To say Cynthia Erivo’s last few months have been nothing like she has ever experienced before would be an understatement.

Cynthia Erivo is having a moment. The British born-beauty just received her first Oscar nomination for her role as Harriet Tubman in Harriet. If she wins, she’ll become the youngest EGOT winner (only 15 people have reached the coveted milestone).

The Oscars’ failure to nominate any female directors has ignited a fierce backlash, as has the lack of diversity among top acting nominees.

The creator of Netflix comedy Dear White People has said he is not surprised by a lack of diversity in recent Oscar nominations.

Jamie Foxx has said he appreciates that “people feel for us” after he was snubbed for an Oscar and only one black performer was nominated.

Cynthia Erivo and Issa Rae are addressing this year's very white, very male Oscar nominations.Appearing viasatellite from Tokyo at the Television Critics Association press tour to promote HBO's new Stephen King adaptationThe Outsider, new Oscar nominee Erivo was asked about Monday's nominations and King's controversial Tuesday tweets about them in which he shared his take on the lack of inclusiveness. "I would never consider diversity in matters of art.

Cynthia Erivo may be nominated for an Oscar for her performance as Harriet Tubman in biopic Harriet, but one snub has nevertheless affected her. Cynthia, who is British, is not one of the five nominees in the Best Actress category at this year's BAFTAs. So she's making a stand, and says that she will not perform at the ceremony.