Person: Ava DuVernay

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BULLETIN: Supermarkets bringing in extra food supplies amid shortage; Olding tells rugby rape trial: 'I wasn't forcing her'

Here are all the latest headlines this lunchtime...

world

Oprah Winfrey praises Florida students as 'warriors of the light'

Oprah Winfrey has nothing but praise for the Florida school shooting survivors who have channelled angst into activism, calling them "warriors of the light" and comparing them to civil rights pioneers.

general

The hot 100: These are the big tickets for 2018

From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics reveal their picks for the year ahead.

fashion and beauty

The return of the pantsuit

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American actress, Chloe Sevigny, remembers her childhood

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What to watch on TV this week...

Oscars are ‘only tip of the white iceberg’

In one of the most exhaustive and damning reports on diversity in Hollywood, a new study finds that the films and television produced by major media companies are “whitewashed”, and that an “epidemic of invisibility” runs top to bottom through the industry for women, minorities, and LGBT people.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2016

Feminist makeover for Pirelli calendar

Annie Leibovitz has struck a blow for feminism by putting clothed high-achieving women on the 2016 Pirelli calendar, breaking with the tradition of nudity associated with the product.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

Director: Police doctored dashcam video

Dashboard video footage released involving the traffic stop in Texas of a woman later found dead in her jail cell appears to have been doctored, an award-winning Hollywood director said.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Marvel wants Selma director for a diverse superhero movie

After receiving critical acclaim for Selma, director Ava DuVernay filled up her calendar with interesting projects. Marvel is also reportedly keen to get her on board for an upcoming project.

Wed, 13 May, 2015

Movie reviews: Selma, Patrick’s Day Jupiter Ascending

Selma *****

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Why are black people being ignored at the Oscars?

White men dominate the Oscar nominations, despite the success of 12 Years A Slave last year and Selma this year. Why are black people being ignored? asks Louise O’Neill.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015

Oscars chief responds to all-white actor nominees

Film academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs has responded for the first time to the firestorm over the all-white acting list in this year’s Oscar nominations, saying it inspires her to speed up the push for more diversity.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Birdman leads Golden Globe nominations

Birdman squawked loudly at the Golden Globes, flying away with a leading seven nominations.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2014

Lupita: I yearned for lighter skin

Best supporting actress Oscar nominee Lupita Nyong’o has admitted that when she was young she wished her black skin would become lighter.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2014

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