#OscarsSoWhite? Here are the 6 black actors nominated for 2017 Oscars

#OscarsSoWhite? Here are the 6 black actors nominated for 2017 Oscars

For the past two years the Academy Awards ceremony was criticised for the lack of black actors nominated for an Oscar. It is unclear if #OscarsSoWhite had an effect on the selection of the nominees but this year a record six black actors were nominated for an 2017 award: Denzel Washington, Ruth Negga, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris. Feb 25, 2017
Little Mix thank their exes for Brit Awards success

Little Mix thank their exes for Brit Awards success

All girl group Little Mix won the Brit Award for Best British Single with their break-up anthem Shout Out To My Ex. After being nominated consecutively for the last three years, Little Mix finally got their turn and decided to give a cheeky thanks to their former partners for the success. Among the songs they beat was Zayn’s Maliks Pillowtalk. Malik and Little Mixs Perrie Edwards were previously engaged. Feb 23, 2017
David Bowie and George Michael tributes at Brits 2017

David Bowie and George Michael tributes at Brits 2017

Two icons of the British musical scene, George Michael and David Bowie, were given emotional tributes at the 2017 Brit Awards on 22 February. David Bowie won both best British album of the year and best British male, as Coldplay front man Chris Martin performed a tear-jerking beyond-the-grave duet with George Michael. Feb 23, 2017