Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine
A group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music โ including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish โ have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine.
โMankโ leads Oscar nominations with 10 nods
Zhao, the first woman of color nominated for best director, is the most nominated woman in a single year in Oscar history. She was also tipped for the filmโs adapted screenplay, editing and as a producer in the best picture category. โI just quietly gave thanks and felt some gratitude.โDavis, who won for her performance in 2016โs โFences,โ landed her fourth Oscar nomination, making her the most nominated Black actress ever. The Academy Awards would typically have happened by now but this year will be telecast April 25. โCollective,โ the Romanian documentary about investigative journalism and government corruption, became just the second film nominated for both best documentary and best international film.
New this week: 'The White Tiger,' Salt-N-Pepa movie & Rhye
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. โThe White Tigerโ shows her acting chops in a way that American productions have thus far failed to. The film, from director Gabriela Cowperthwaite (โBlackfishโ), is adapted from Matthew Teagueโs Esquire article about his own experience. โ AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICโ After a hectic 2020, all you need is the smooth and soothing sound of Rhye to help you start the new year right. โ AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONโ The rise and impact of one of the first female rap groups is dramatized in the Lifetime movie โSalt-N-Pepaโ (8 p.m. EST Sunday).
Priyanka Chopra Talks the 'Really Difficult' Part of Quarantining With Husband Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are making the most of their time together as they quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. 'British Vogue'Although it has been really, really difficult being apart from my mom and brother, who are both in India, Im so grateful to have spent time with my husband, family and dogs, but mostly with my four year old niece, Krishna," the Isn't It Romantic star says. As for how she's keeping busy in isolation, Chopra adds, "Creativity has always been an outlet for me to relieve anxiety. "Similarly, she's really busy as well in this time, and we're working from home. Nick's older brother, Joe Jonas, is preparing to become a dad while in quarantine.