BAFTA drops Singer’s name from film credits

The The British AcadThe The British Acad emy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that it has suspended the BAFTA nomination of Bohemian Rhapsody director Bryan Singer in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against him. The 53-year-old  had received a nomination in the outstanding British film category for the Queen biopic, but the British academy in a statement on Wednesday said the suspension is “effective immediately”. “In light of recent very serious allegations, BAFTA has informed Bryan Singer that his nomination for Bohemian Rhapsody has been suspended, effective immediately,” it said. Fox also issued a brief statement, saying: “We fully support BAFTA’s decision.” (PTI)