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Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The 78th Academy Awards in 2006 delivered one of the most enduringly controversial upsets in Hollywood history when Crash, a modest ensemble drama about racial tensions in Los Angeles, won the Best Picture Oscar over the year’s early runaway favourite, Brokeback Mountain. The outcome was greeted with bafflement inside and outside the industry — and has since become shorthand for...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The British Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed that it edited out a second racial slur from its coverage of the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, amid a growing controversy over how the broadcaster handled offensive language during the ceremony. The BBC’s chief content officer, Kate Phillips, informed staff that while one slur was successfully removed before broadcast, another was...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Robert Carradine, the American actor known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71 following a long struggle with bipolar disorder, his family has confirmed. Carradine’s family issued a statement on 23 February 2026 announcing his death, describing him as “a beacon of light” to those...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in London, British and Irish acting talents stole the spotlight as Jessie Buckley and Robert Aramayo scored major wins against stiff competition from Hollywood heavyweights. The annual ceremony, held at the Royal Festival Hall and hosted by Alan Cumming, recognised outstanding achievements in film from the past year. Irish...

Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online An Australian television presenter has issued a public apology after delivering a slurred report during coverage of the Winter Olympics, admitting to consuming alcohol before going on air. The incident has sparked criticism from viewers and media commentators, raising questions about professionalism in live broadcasting. The presenter, whose identity has been confirmed by the network but withheld from...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A major political scandal has erupted in the United Kingdom after it emerged that a senior government minister used a high-profile law and lobbying firm to launch a campaign against journalists who were investigating a controversial political group linked to the ruling party. The controversy centres on allegations that Josh Simons, a Cabinet Office minister and former head...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The world of cinema mourns the passing of Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career spanned over seven decades and left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Known for his versatility, commanding presence, and dedication to craft, Duvall’s journey from aspiring actor to one of the most respected figures in film history is a testament to talent, perseverance, and...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Brazilian actor Wagner Moura, best known internationally for his role as Pablo Escobar in Narcos, has spoken candidly about the typecasting he has faced in Hollywood, insisting that Latino actors are often pigeonholed into stereotypical roles such as drug traffickers or criminals. Moura, an Oscar nominee for his recent work, said he actively sought roles that would reflect...

GMB issues bombshell Andrew update minutes into show as furious viewers ‘switch off’, after Good Morning Britain opened its latest broadcast with a controversial segment centred on Prince Andrew, triggering immediate backlash from sections of the audience. The decision to lead with the update sparked anger among viewers who accused the programme of overexposing royal scandal at the expense of other pressing national issues. Within minutes of the broadcast beginning,...