All posts tagged: fiasco

BAFTA Review Finds “Weaknesses” in Planning Before Tourette’s Fiasco

BAFTA Review Finds “Weaknesses” in Planning Before Tourette’s Fiasco

An independent review of the BAFTA Film Awards has found a “number of structural weaknesses” in planning, escalation procedures, and crisis coordination before John Davidson‘s Tourette’s outburst. Davidson, an executive producer on the BAFTA-winning I Swear, dominated headlines for weeks after involuntarily shouting the N-word as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the award for best visual effects at the 79th British Academy Film Awards on Feb. 22. A review, commissioned by the BAFTA board and carried out by RISE Associates, was ordered to determine what happened and what must change, and identified “a number of structural weaknesses” across the British Academy’s planning and crisis management. “However,” said a note from the BAFTA board sent to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, “it did not find evidence of malicious intent on thepart of those involved in delivering the event. We accept its conclusions in full.” The board continued: “We apologize unreservedly to the Black community, for whom the racist language used carries real pain, brutality, and trauma; to the disability community, including people with Tourette …

Keir Starmer warned not to repeat Chagos fiasco in Cyprus | Politics | News

Keir Starmer warned not to repeat Chagos fiasco in Cyprus | Politics | News

Britain must not lose control of its military bases on Cyprus or risk a repeat of the Chagos Islands debacle, Sir Keir Starmer has been warned. The Government of Cyprus is reportedly preparing “at all levels” for negotiations on the future of the military bases on the island. This has triggered concerns Cyprus may seek its own version of the deal which saw the Labour Government agree to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back the UK-US Diego Garcia base. The Cyprus Mail reported government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis saying that “at the appropriate time and where and when there is something which can be announced, it will be announced”. Britain’s Akrotiri airbase was hit by a drone strike earlier this month. This triggered questions about the UK’s capacity to protect the bases as the US and Israeli strikes on Iran continue. Another spokesman for the Cypriot Government said earlier in the week that it has received legal advice on the treaty which underpins the British presence on the bases. Cyprus’s President …

Delroy Lindo Speaks on BAFTA Tourette’s Fiasco at NAACP Image Awards

Delroy Lindo Speaks on BAFTA Tourette’s Fiasco at NAACP Image Awards

At the end of the week that saw the 2026 BAFTA Awards descend into controversy after guest John Davidson, who has Tourette Syndrome, shouted the N-word while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award, the 2026 NAACP Image Awards offered numerous opportunities for those affected by the incident to express their support for Jordan and Lindo. And Lindo himself offered his first public comments on the incident, taking the stage with his Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler a little over an hour into the ceremony to loud applause at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. “I’d just like to officially say, I appreciate, we appreciate all the support and love we have been shown in the aftermath of what happened last weekend. It means a lot to us,” Lindo said. He added the moment is a “classic case of something that could be very negative becoming very positive” and reflected on the “honor” of being at the NAACP Image Awards. BAFTA has since offered a full apology for the incident, which reached a wider audience when …

“Leader Turned Follower”: Lululemon’s See-Through Legging Fiasco Exposes Brand Drift

“Leader Turned Follower”: Lululemon’s See-Through Legging Fiasco Exposes Brand Drift

Lululemon Athletica has drifted from its core strength in premium, high-quality yoga pants, chasing trends and fast product cycles. Competitors such as Alo Yoga and Vuori are quickly taking market share, while Lululemon has seen quality lapses, culminating in the botched launch of its “Get Low” tights earlier this month. Bloomberg reports that Chief Brand and Product Activation Officer Nikki Neuburger told hundreds of employees at a meeting last week and in a video shared with staff worldwide that customers were not wearing the new $108 Get Low tights correctly. Neuburger said that customers who bought the new controversial leggings, which some customers claim were see-through and “not squat proof,” must size up and wear skin-toned underwear before putting on Get Low tights. Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData, was quoted by Bloomberg as saying that Neuburger’s memo to staff blaming customers for the see-through tights fiasco must “honestly be a joke.” “You are selling a premium product, you shouldn’t have to issue instructions to women on how to wear leggings because your product is …

Over 100 Latinos sign open letter to Hollywood for ‘Deep Cuts’ fiasco

Over 100 Latinos sign open letter to Hollywood for ‘Deep Cuts’ fiasco

Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo and Xochitl Gomez are among the 100-plus Latino actors, artists and creatives who have signed an open letter calling for accountability in Hollywood — citing longtime discrimination in casting and storytelling. The public statement follows the controversy surrounding Odessa A’zion, who dropped her role as a Latina character in Sean Durkin’s “Deep Cuts,” following online backlash over the actor herself not being Latina. “Recent casting decisions around the character Zoe Gutierrez in A24’s ‘Deep Cuts’ have exposed a troubling pattern,” the letter states. “We acknowledge and commend Odessa A’zion for listening, reflecting and deciding to exit the project and become an ally. Yet how did this happen?” Earlier this week, the Wrap revealed that the “I Love L.A.” and “Marty Supreme” breakout star was cast as Zoe Gutierrez in the A24 film adaptation of Holly Brickley’s music-filled coming-of-age novel. The character’s identity plays an important role in the book, as she is written as a half-Mexican and half-Jewish lesbian. Though the 25-year-old announced Wednesday night that she had dropped the role …

Podcast: Tesla’s auto suicide, Model S/X dead, Cybercab fiasco, and more

Podcast: Tesla’s auto suicide, Model S/X dead, Cybercab fiasco, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s automotive suicide, Model S/X getting axed in the process, the Cybercab fiasco, and more The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Advertisement – scroll for more content We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: FTC: …

Wall Street Journal slams Trump, DOJ over Powell subpoena: ‘Fiasco’

Wall Street Journal slams Trump, DOJ over Powell subpoena: ‘Fiasco’

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board slammed President Trump and the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday over the criminal subpoena of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling it a “fiasco.” “In the annals of political lawfare there’s dumb, and then there’s the criminal subpoena federal prosecutors delivered Friday to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell,” the… Source link

Deal to nationalise ‘ferry fiasco’ harbour at ‘advanced stage’, says Scotland’s first minister | UK News

Deal to nationalise ‘ferry fiasco’ harbour at ‘advanced stage’, says Scotland’s first minister | UK News

Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume. Discussions with private operator Peel Ports about nationalising the harbour are at a “well-advanced stage”, according to Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney. Reports suggest a price was agreed in October, and it is hoped a deal could be completed before the end of 2026. The current site cannot dock two new ferries on the route between the mainland and the Isle of Arran because they are too big – just another setback for the harbour at the centre of what’s been Scotland’s “ferry fiasco”. Ministers are reportedly looking to upgrade it once under public ownership. The Glen Sannox has been in service since last January, while the Glen Rosa could be delayed from entering service until early 2027. Image: Ardrossan on Scotland’s Ayrshire coast lost its status as the primary port for connectivity to Arran Image: The town of Ardrossan has been hit hard by the temporary closure …