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Jamie Foxx Comments on Tourette’s Activist John Davidson BAFTA Controversial Statement

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At the 2026 awards ceremony hosted by BAFTA, controversy overshadowed part of the evening after comments and reactions connected to Tourette’s activist John Davidson. Davidson attended the event following the release of the film I Swear, which was inspired by his experiences living with Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological condition that can produce involuntary vocal and motor tics.

During the live broadcast, Davidson experienced several tic episodes that were visible and audible to the audience. One of the vocal tics included the accidental utterance of a racial slur, the N-word, which was broadcast during the ceremony. The incident occurred while actors were presenting onstage, and the clip was widely shared online after the broadcast.

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Actor Jamie Foxx later commented on the incident, describing it as “unacceptable” and questioning whether the statement was entirely involuntary. Foxx suggested Davidson “meant that s***,” a remark that generated significant online discussion.

His response contrasted with statements from Tourette’s advocacy groups, which emphasise that vocal tics can occur without conscious control. Medical specialists note that people living with Tourette’s may occasionally produce socially offensive words during tic episodes, and these expressions do not necessarily reflect personal beliefs or intentions.

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Attention also turned to the ceremony’s broadcast management under BAFTA. Some viewers and commentators criticised the handling of the broadcast after the slur was transmitted without immediate editing during the delayed telecast. Critics argued that stronger content moderation measures could help prevent the airing of offensive language, particularly given the historical sensitivity surrounding racial slurs in public discourse. Others said that excessive editing of cultural events could limit visibility of disability experiences and reduce public understanding of neurological conditions.

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The incident brought renewed focus to the complexity of representing Tourette’s syndrome in public spaces and the challenge of balancing audience sensitivity with authentic depiction of disability. Supporters of Davidson urged viewers to avoid assuming intent behind the tic episode, while critics of Foxx’s remark argued that judging the event without medical context could contribute to misunderstanding of neurological disorders.

The controversy has extended discussion about how major cultural institutions manage live broadcasts, accessibility awareness, and language sensitivity during high-profile ceremonies.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Arrive Paris Fashion Week

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have arrived in Paris for Fashion Week, where they were photographed together on Tuesday, September 29.

Nicola wore a white Rina top from Cou Cou Intimates with three-quarter-length sleeves and a curved hem. She paired it with low-rise black leather trousers, pointed black pumps and a rectangular shoulder bag. She wore oversized sunglasses, while her brunette hair was styled in soft, blown-out waves.

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The actress has previously worn pieces from Cou Cou Intimates, making the label a familiar addition to her wardrobe.

Brooklyn opted for a casual look, wearing a vintage white Apple T-shirt printed with the company’s rainbow logo and the words “The Journey Begins”. He paired it with loose sandy-coloured cargo trousers and black dress shoes.

The couple’s Paris arrival follows their appearances at film festivals earlier this month. Nicola attended events surrounding the Venice Film Festival, where she received a Rising Star honour at the Kinéo Awards. She wore a purple Balenciaga gown for the occasion, while Brooklyn wore black tailoring.

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They later travelled to the Deauville American Film Festival, where Nicola appeared in connection with her upcoming independent film Prima. She wore a vintage Dior slip dress for a photocall before changing into a white Alberta Ferretti gown for the festival’s opening ceremony. Brooklyn wore a black suit.

Brooklyn and Nicola have attended Paris Fashion Week together several times, including Balmain and Courrèges shows in 2024. The couple have also previously coordinated their outfits for Fashion Week, including matching black looks at Balmain.

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Their latest appearance comes ahead of Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show. Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from Victoria’s Fall 2026 presentation in March, while David Beckham, Romeo, Cruz and Harper attended. People reported that their absence came amid tensions between Brooklyn and his parents.

The couple are expected to attend further Fashion Week events in Paris, with reports indicating that they will be at Pierpaolo Piccioli’s show.

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Rihanna Celebrates Daughter Rocki’s First Birthday With Never-Before-Seen Photos

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Rihanna has shared previously unseen photographs and home videos of her daughter Rocki Irish Mayers to mark the youngster’s first birthday.

The singer posted the collection on Instagram, giving followers a look at Rocki’s first year through family photos and clips from her birthday celebration.

“Who let me have a daughter, bro?” Rihanna captioned the post.

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Among the videos was one of Rocki wearing one of her mother’s full-sized wigs. Another showed the one-year-old playing with a Louis Vuitton Speedy handbag before Rihanna tried to take it back.

Rocki could also be seen alongside her mother during a beauty routine, while other photos showed her wearing pink hair rollers, bows and different outfits.

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The birthday celebration featured plenty of pink. Rocki wore a pink sequin tutu dress with translucent pink sunglasses, while a matching doll sat on top of her birthday cake.

Rihanna’s longtime friend Melissa Forde also shared photographs from the celebration, including a picture of Rihanna and Rocki wearing matching pink outfits.

Rocki is Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s third child, joining her older brothers RZA and Riot. Rihanna revealed her pregnancy with their third child at the 2025 Met Gala.

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Rocki has appeared alongside her parents in several high-profile fashion moments during her first year. She made her magazine cover debut alongside Rihanna for W Magazine in April 2026 and later appeared with A$AP Rocky on the cover of W China.

The birthday photos offer a rare look at Rocki away from the fashion shoots and public appearances, with Rihanna sharing moments from her daughter’s first year at home and with family.

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Lady Gaga’s Plan to Shield Baby Rose From Fame and Give Her a ‘Normal Childhood’

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Lady Gaga has spent much of her career under intense public scrutiny, but motherhood has brought a new priority: protecting her daughter from unnecessary attention.

Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky welcomed their first child, daughter Rose Bean Polansky, on June 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. The couple kept the pregnancy and birth private, with details about their daughter emerging months later.

Their approach follows comments Gaga made before becoming a mother. During a 2025 interview with Howard Stern, she discussed how having a child could affect her career and said she would need to consider what her child needed.

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Gaga described giving her child a safe and happy childhood as her “No. 1 priority”.

That priority is reflected in how she and Polansky have handled Rose’s first months. The couple have largely kept their daughter away from public events, while photographs of Gaga with Rose have been limited.

Gaga has also spoken about allowing her future children to develop their own identities rather than expecting them to follow a particular path.

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Rose’s name has attracted attention of its own. Reports have linked “Rose” to Gaga’s performance of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” in A Star Is Born. Her middle name, Bean, has also prompted speculation about a possible connection to the late singer and activist Carl Bean, whose work influenced Gaga’s “Born This Way”. Gaga and Polansky have not publicly confirmed the meaning behind the name.

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Gaga has continued her music and acting career since becoming a mother, but her comments suggest Rose’s needs will be considered alongside her professional commitments.

For now, keeping Rose largely out of the spotlight gives Gaga and Polansky control over how much of their daughter’s early life becomes public.

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