Actor Idris Elba will be honoured with a special award at this year's Bafta ceremony.
The London-born star is being recognised for his creative contribution to television and for using his influence to push for further diversity in the cinema industry.
The Luther star will receive the honour at the virtual Bafta TV awards ceremony on July 31.
Elba described it as a "great privilege" and said it was his "mission" to give opportunities to emerging talent.
Taylor Swift surprises with performance at 'Toy Story 5' premiere
Pop superstar Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance in Hollywood at the premiere of animated movie "Toy Story 5".
André Reyes' Gipsy Kings to perform at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena
Gipsy Kings by André Reyes is heading to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, June 21 under the 'Viva El Arte' 2026 tour.
NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry
Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled the inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading to the moon, underscoring the brand's push to be the first major luxury player to make inroads in the space industry.
'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical on Broadway's biggest night
"Schmigadoon!" has won the Tony Award for best musical on Sunday, while more socially driven works dominated other top categories, with “Liberation” taking best play, “Ragtime” best musical revival and John Lithgow best leading actor for “Giant”.
Hollywood workers rally against Paramount, Warner Bros. deal
As he spoke at a gathering on Saturday to protest Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery , stand-up comedian Adam Conover framed the ongoing media consolidation as an existential threat to an industry that made the United States a cultural power.
A Dubai court has sentenced a driver to three months in prison and suspended his driving licence for one year after a dangerous road rage incident.
The UAE has launched a humanitarian initiative called 'Step of Hope' to provide prosthetic limbs for Palestinians who have suffered amputations during the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has held a series of meetings and visits in Sweden aimed at strengthening cooperation in innovation, technology and economic development.
