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Lily Ford

Lily Ford is THR’s U.K. Reporter, covering breaking news, features, award shows, premieres and the like from across the pond in London. She came to THR from ITV News as a multimedia producer and before that, PA Media, on their social media desk. Lily graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theology from the University of Cambridge and a year later, earned a master's in Broadcast Journalism from Cardiff University.

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Chappell Roan: “I’d Be More Successful If I Was OK Wearing a Muzzle”

"If I were to override more of my basic instincts, I would be bigger. I would be way bigger…. And I would still be on tour right now," the pop star said about being dubbed a diva in the music industry.

How Director Rich Peppiatt Reinvented an Entire Film Genre With ‘Kneecap’

Off the back of six BAFTA nominations, the helmer discusses the determination that drove him to make one of the riskiest, buzziest and most audacious indie films of the year: "One way or another, I was going to make this film."

London Mayor Under Investigation After Accepting Free Taylor Swift Tickets

Sadiq Khan reportedly accepted £3000 (around $3,600) worth of Swift gig tickets when she was in London on her Eras Tour last August.

Apple’s ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ Axes Season 2 Production

The news follows a report by British tabloid The Sun that titular star Noel Fielding pulled out three-quarters of the way through the shoot.

Dancing Through 2024: BAFTA Lauds Most Musical (Or Music-Inspired) List of Films Ever

'Wicked' (7), 'A Complete Unknown' (6), and 'Emilia Pérez' (11) all scored BAFTA Film Awards nominations on Wednesday.

Daniel Craig Shut Out of BAFTA’s Lead Actor Race as Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’ Earns No Nominations

The star was nominated for Golden Globe, Critics' Choice and SAG awards, though has been what many would call snubbed by the British Academy in his native U.K.

Rich Peppiatt Makes BAFTA History as Most Nominated Debut Director Ever With ‘Kneecap’

Rich Peppiatt's Irish hip-hop biopic on the Belfast-based trio — boasting Michael Fassbender among its ensemble — scored six nominations on Wednesday.

BAFTA Blesses ‘Conclave’ With 12 Film Awards Nominations, One Ahead of ‘Emilia Pérez’

The British Academy revealed all of the contenders for its 2025 honors in London.

BAFTA Film Awards Nominations 2025: Watch the Livestream

Take a look as the nominees for this year's EE BAFTA Film Awards are being unveiled.

James Norton Is in Need of a Vacation

The British star catches up with THR on his monumental upcoming slate that includes child-swap drama 'Playing Nice,' historical epic 'King & Conqueror' and Steven Knight's hotly anticipated 'House of Guinness': "I'm not complaining, but it has been intense."

Kate Middleton “Relieved” to Be in Remission After Battling Cancer

The Princess posted to Instagram Tuesday: "As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead."

Tony Slattery, British Actor, Comedian and ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Regular, Dies at 65

A contemporary of Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, he was featured in 'Peter's Friends' after they all met at Cambridge University.