Tim Westwood BBC Scandal: Independent Barrister Appointed To Lead Review

The Dnipro Kids charity chairman has successfully got the backing of his fellow Perth and Kinross councillors to mark Ukraine Independence Day.

Naman Ramachandran “Mariupol. Unlost Hope,” one of two Ukrainian documentaries recently acquired by Beta Film’s Autentic Distribution, will be released in 40 cities across the world, which are similar to Mariupol either by population or as a port and/or industrial center, or cities that are twinned with Mariupol, on Aug. 24, Ukraine independence day.The film shows the Ukraine war through the eyes of ordinary people who lived through the first month of the invasion in Mariupol.

Guy Lodge Film CriticAfter three solemn features centered on the ramifications of war — not just in her home country of Bosnia but, in 2017’s “Never Leave Me,” Syria too — writer-director Aida Begić leaves political conflict behind in her fourth. “A Ballad,” however, charges no less abrasively into the emotional battleground of a young woman’s separation from her long-term partner, and the personal, legal and familial skirmishes that hamper her fight for independence.

Tubi continues to expand its adult animated programming, giving a green light to Breaking Bear, an adult animated comedy series from The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia director Julien Nitzberg, Creepshow producer Cartel Entertainment, and Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge’s To The Stars Media (Monsters of California).

Stacey Giggs has joked that she has shifted "a lead weight" following her split from Max George, which was announced just days before he was spotted on holiday with Maisie Smith.The 43 year old took to social media to share a gorgeous image of herself with her and ex-husband Ryan Giggs' children Zachary, 19, and Liberty, 15. Despite receiving an influx of comments about her beauty and likeness to her children, it was Stacey's reply to one comment in particular which got fans talking.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe ongoing feud between former friends and collaborators Kanye West and Kid Cudi took another turn on Monday, when West took a shot at his erstwhile pal as part of an elaborate online dig at Pete Davidson, who reports say has ended his relationship with West’s estranged wife Kim Kardashian. (Read that sentence again: Such is the life of a virtuoso internet troll.)The dig actually came a subheadline in a mock New York Times cover that is just the latest in West’s arguably abusive public behavior toward Davidson and Kardashian, which has ranged from verbal threats to elaborate jokes, such as West burying a Davidson effigy in the video for his song with the Game, “Eazy.” His latest “prank” came in the form of a fake headline reading “Skete Davidson Dead at 28” (“Skete” being his nickname for Davidson, derived from vulgar Chicago slang), with the bottom reading: “Kid Cudi meant to play funeral but fearful of bottle throwers.” The Cudi mention refers to a July 22 incident during the elaborate drama around the Rolling Loud Festival, where West was originally scheduled to be a headliner but abruptly pulled out just days before the event.

Princess Diana and the tragic circumstances of her untimely death are being rehashed in a new docuseries,, on Discovery+ this month. The four-part series, available to stream on Aug.

BBC has launched an independent inquiry into what the corporation knew about the conduct of Tim Westwood.It recently acknowledged that six allegations of bullying and sexual misconduct were received against the former Radio 1 DJ, one of which was handed over to police. That was despite the corporation’s Director General Tim Davie saying in a statement made back in April that “no evidence of complaints” had been found.Four more allegations in 1982, 1985, 2010 and 2016 have now come to light today (August 4) with the Met confirming to the corporation it was investigating a man over over the new claims.After receiving the results of an internal review, independent director Sir Nicholas Serota told BBC News: “New allegations and issues are emerging as time passes and more people are prepared to come forward.

Naman Ramachandran The BBC Board has appointed an independent reviewer to examine concerns regarding DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct during his time with the corporation.The BBC Board made the decision following an expedited review by the broadcaster’s internal investigations team, which reported to the board’s senior independent director Nick Serota. The BBC has instructed Gemma White QC, supported by the law firm Linklaters, to lead this work.The 64-year-old Westwood presented shows on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra between 1994 and 2013.

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy could be turned into a Hollywood film. The revelation has been made by Lizzie Cundy. She told the Mirror a former Strictly Come Dancing judge confirmed a movie is now in the works.

The Wagatha Christie libel trial involving Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney is set to be adapted into a drama series for Channel 4, bosses have confirmed. In May, the high-profile case went ahead in court as Coleen, 36, sued Rebekah, 40, for libel after she accused her Instagram account of leaking fake stories about her to the press in October 2019. Rebekah vehemently denied the allegations and is suing Coleen for libel.

EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to the drama Manifest West, starring Lexy Kolker (Shooter), Annet Mahendru (Father Stu), Milo Gibson (Under the Stadium Lights), Tim Heidecker (Spin Me Round) and Michael Cudlitz (Clarice), slating it for release in theaters and on digital platforms this fall.

DJ Tim Westwood but felt they were “warned against taking further action” (via The Guardian).Earlier this year, sexual assault allegations were made against Westwood by multiple women, leading him to step down from his Capital Xtra radio show.The alleged victims also gave testimony as part of a new 30-minute documentary, Tim Westwood: Abuse Of Power, which aired on BBC Three in April.In response to the documentary, a spokesperson for the DJ said: “Our client confirms that there has never been any complaint made against him, whether officially or unofficially, relating to claims of inappropriate behaviour of the nature described.”Now, in the latest accusations against the DJ, an ex-BBC employee said they raised concerns about the DJ’s bullying behaviour but was “warned” about taking further action.According to The Guardian, a former employee worked with Westwood in the early 2010s and alleged he took part in “unacceptable bullying”. After raising concerns, they allege that the responses they received suggested they “be quiet, don’t say any more, be careful what you say.”Another former employee, who The Guardian describe as having “worked with Westwood for a number of years in the 2000s”, described a “boys’ club” culture at the organisation and said both official and unofficial complaints had been made about his treatment of co-workers.“Everyone knew what he was like,” they told the publication.