JK Rowling donates £1m to help homeless and domestic abuse victims

After seven years, Alex, Jane, Penny, Max, Brad and Dave will soon be reconnected!

Oprah Winfrey's foundation has made a $3 million donation to assist South Los Angeles residents suffering during the pandemic,ascoronavirus cases continue to surge in California.The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation made the donation to the newcoalition South LA Forward, which provides fresh food, COVID-19 testing, healthcare and financial assistance to those who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic.'As I continue to seek out ways to support underserved communities, I was struck by the unique multi-layered approach to effect real change to the systematic barriers of access to healthy food, quality health care and educational opportunities,' Oprah said in a statement.

Donald Trump has been accused of racism once again after downplaying police violence against black people and claiming "more white people" are killed.

Dive right in! Like the weather, the Daily Star's FREE newsletter is a scorcherA dog was left looking “like an alpaca” after nipping his groomer midway through a haircut.Shih Tzu-poodle cross Cheddar bit the PetSmart groomer in Deptford, New Jersey – leaving him with a half-finished lockdown barnet.Owner Lisa Torres took him to the pet salon on Thursday, June 18 while she finished work – but was called back an hour early because Cheddar had bitten his groomer.Lisa said: "When I got the call I chuckled a little and thought 'oh my god, I'm on my way to pick up a lion', and when I get there it's the funniest thing in the world."I walk into the store and I'm completely embarrassed, like 'he's not my dog, he's a rescue dog, don't think he's

Rebecca Davis editorChina’s largest cinema chain operator Wanda Film said Tuesday that it anticipates reporting a net loss of between $214 and $228 million (RMB 1.5 to 1.6 billion) in the first half of the year, after cinemas were shut for almost that entire time due to COVID-19. In contrast, the firm saw a net profit of $75 million (RMB 524 million) during the same period last year.

Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend will remain behind bars until trial after she was denied bail Tuesday as a risk to flee rather than face charges she recruited girls for the financier to sexually abuse more than two decades ago. Two Epstein accusers implored the judge to keep British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell detained after she pleaded not guilty to the charges during a video court hearing in Manhattan.

Eli Countryman editorViola Davis has commented before on her regret for playing a part in 2011’s “The Help.”But in a new interview with Vanity Fair, and within the context of the recent Black Lives Matter protests, she took the time to further elaborate on how the film’s storyline caters primarily to its white viewers.“Not a lot of narratives are also invested in our humanity,” she said. “They’re invested in the idea of what it means to be Black, but…it’s catering to the white audience.”Davis went on to explain that while the movie might provide some insight into some of the experiences of Black Americans, its structure and the voices it chooses to centralize do not contribute to a greater culture of understanding.

RICKY Gervais has slammed celebrities, including the Kardashians, who accept crazy amounts of money to do sponsored posts on social media. Ricky, 59, made the comments during a live periscope broadcast as he sipped on a BrewDog beer.

HOLLYOAKS viewers were left welling up tonight as Felix opened up to ex Martine about the abuse he suffered as a child. Felix (played by Richard Blackwood) was forced to open up to Martine (Kéllé Bryan) after she overheard him confronting Brody after he told all to the police.

LOVE Island Australia was rocked by shock domestic abuse claims when Erin accused "agressive" Eden of being abusive towards her and "trying to kill them both". The pair were runner-ups in the 2018 series of the reality show, which aired in the UK this summer instead of a new British version.

, a cult classic sitcom that ended in 2013 after three seasons, are reuniting via video chat for a good cause,  is first to report. Casey Wilson previously told ET in April that a reunion was in the works. “For years, the people -- and multiple networks -- have spoken: They do not want this show to continue.

Michael “Mickey” Madden is taking some time away from his band, Maroon 5, some two weeks after he was arrested for an alleged incident involving domestic violence, the bassist said on Tuesday. "I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence from Maroon 5 for the foreseeable future," Madden told People magazine in a statement on Tuesday.

Maroon 5. The bassist revealed on Tuesday, two weeks after his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence, that he is taking a leave of absence from the band «for the foreseeable future.» A spokesperson for Maroon 5 has no comment. «I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence from Maroon 5 for the foreseeable future,» Madden said in a statement to.

Wigan Athletic recorded an amazing 8-0 win tonight as they sent out a huge statement in their bid to stay in the Championship.The Latics, who went into administration earlier this month, recorded their record league win and equalled the record Championship win as they thrashed fellow relegation threatened Hull City at the DW Stadium.It was raining goals from the moment Kal Naismith gave them the lead after just two minutes.

Viola Davis has previously said she has one major acting regret and it is starring in “The Help." Now, Davis is speaking out about the film again. The actress slammed the movie in a recent Vanity Fair article and said it was “created in the filter and the cesspool of systemic racism.” Davis, 54, played the role of maid Aibileen Clark who worked for a white family in the 1960s.

Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden is taking a leave of absence from his band two weeks after he was arrested on allegations of domestic violence.The 41-year-old musician confirmed to People magazine on Tuesday that he is stepping away from the group after being taken into custody.He said: 'I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence from Maroon 5 for the foreseeable future.

A family have spoken about their heartbreak after a double tragedy claimed the lives of a young woman and her mum within weeks of one another.

Since the murder of George Floyd and the many Black Lives Matter protests that have spawned as a result, renewed attention has been placed on Tate Taylor’s Oscar-winning film, “The Help.” The discussion hasn’t been kind to the 2011 film, with critics and even actress Bryce Dallas Howard talking about how it isn’t a great example of a film that tackles racism, due to its filmmakers largely being white.

“So far we’ve reached the £4000 mark but hope to get to double our target and donate the total to Beatson Cancer Charity to go towards helping other patients facing cancer.”Charlene Low, Beatson Cancer Charity’s Community Fundraising Manager, said: “This is a very ambitious and exciting challenge, and I’m sure Nick will complete it no problem.“Let’s help them reach their target, which will go towards supporting people affected by cancer and those close to them.”If you would like to help Nick reach his target, you can donate via his Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nick-boyle26 .For more information on how you can support Beatson Cancer Charity, visit www.beatsoncancercharity.org.

Solid gold personalised name bracelet, £550; Vermeil name bracelet, £140; Oval huggies, from £60-£140, all OtiumbergAs chosen by Lisa ArmstrongWhen the UK went into lockdown, 31-year-old Rosanna and 35-year-old Christie Wollenberg, the sister-duo behind Otiumberg, the stylishly understated source of irresistibly pretty jewellery, had three hours to clear their new showroom of stock.“I ended up moving hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery to my small flat in south London without proper insurance. It was either that or lose access to it and we didn’t know how long that would be for,” recounts Rosanna.

Ricky Gervais doesn’t do sponsored ad posts on social media.