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SAG Awards in full swing

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3 years ago

February 27, 2023

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The 2023 awards season is well and truly in full swing, with Hollywood’s biggest stars arriving for the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Popular TV Drama the White Lotus is up for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series”.

Speaking to the Associated Press, Stars Michael Imperioli and F. Murray Abraham react to their SAG award nomination.

The SAGs are seen as the most reliable indication of which actors and what productions will take home an Oscar.

Missing out on a SAG nomination usually indicates a film’s Best Picture hopes are over.

The sci-fi multiverse flick “Everything, Everywhere All at Once” and dark comedy “The Banshees of Inisherin” are battling to be awards season frontrunners at the ceremony.

Each film has a leading five nominations, and are also up for best ensemble – which is the equivalent of the best picture prize at the Academy Awards.

Other films up for this accolade include Steven Spielberg’s “The Fableman’s”, Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” and “Women Talking.”

Actors themselves are the largest voting bloc in the Academy, which why the SAG Awards are usually a strong indicator of who will be successful at the Oscars.

In the two out of the last three years, the best cast winner, being “Parasite” in 2020, and “CODA” in 2022 went on to also take home best picture.

Meanwhile, Sally Field will be honoured with the SAG lifetime achievement award tonight, saying she is proud to be an actor.

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King Charles hails UK-US partnership at state banquet

King Charles celebrates UK-US partnership at Windsor Castle banquet, highlighting peace and trade progress under Trump. #KingCharles #Trump #UKUS

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7 minutes ago

September 18, 2025

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King Charles celebrates UK-US partnership at Windsor Castle banquet, highlighting peace and trade progress under Trump. #KingCharles #Trump #UKUS

At Windsor Castle, King Charles opened the state banquet with a speech celebrating the enduring partnership between the UK and the US.

He praised shared commitments to peace, the environment and trade, noting progress under President Trump’s administration.

#KingCharles #Trump #StateBanquet #UKUS #TickerNews

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Disney cancels Jimmy Kimmel’s show after controversy

Disney suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC chair criticises comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

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1 hour ago

September 18, 2025

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Disney suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC chair criticises comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

In Short:
– Disney has indefinitely removed Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s criticism of his comments.
– ABC station owners plan to drop the show due to offensive remarks made regarding political reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death.

Entertainment giant Disney has decided to indefinitely pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show from the schedule.

It action follows criticism from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr regarding Kimmel’s recent comments.“ABC spokeswoman confirmed the decision on Wednesday,” reported Joe Flint. Several ABC station owners, including Nexstar Media Group, have indicated their intention to drop the show due to Kimmel’s remarks.

Kimmel, known for his criticism of former President Trump, made controversial statements about political reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk during his Monday night show.

He expressed concerns that some were attempting to exploit Kirk’s death for political gain, specifically mentioning Vice President JD Vance and others associated with the ‘MAGA’ movement.

Remarks Controversy

Nexstar’s president, Andrew Alford, commented that Kimmel’s statements were “offensive and insensitive” and do not represent the views of their communities amid current national discussions.

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Starmer plans to recognise Palestine after Trump visit

Keir Starmer to recognise Palestine as a state after Trump’s visit amid escalating tensions and international pressure

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3 hours ago

September 18, 2025

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Keir Starmer to recognise Palestine as a state after Trump’s visit amid escalating tensions and international pressure

In Short:
– Sir Keir Starmer will recognise Palestine as a state after Donald Trump’s visit, despite US opposition.
– The UK’s recognition follows internal pressure and a warning from Benjamin Netanyahu about potential security threats.

Sir Keir Starmer will formally recognise Palestine as a state following Donald Trump’s state visit.

The Prime Minister’s announcement is delayed to avoid overshadowing their joint press conference at Chequers. The US has expressed strong opposition to this recognition, with President Trump stating it could reward Hamas.

The recognition comes ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting next week, where several countries, including the UK, are expected to support Palestinian statehood. Yvette Cooper and David Lammy will represent the UK, as Sir Keir will not attend.

Statehood Debate

In July, the Prime Minister stated the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel agreed to specific conditions, which Israel has rejected. Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Starmer’s impending recognition and warned of potential security threats.

Internal pressure on the Prime Minister is growing, with a significant number of Labour MPs advocating for action.

Cooper has characterised Israel’s actions in Gaza City as reckless, while the government maintains Hamas must disarm and cannot influence the recognition process of Palestine.