Music Industry Moves: UMG Receives ‘Ukraine Peace Prize’ Recognizing Humanitarian Support; BMI to Fete Ellie Goulding at London Awards

EXCLUSIVE: Some BBC World Service teams are to be asked to relocate away from the UK as they prepare for impending cuts, Deadline understands.

Sourdough. You all started making it in lockdown, didn’t you? You got hold of a starter from somewhere. Maybe you fermented one yourself, or found it in a ditch or something.

A new documentary will explore the life of Canada’s most legendary children’s entertainer, Mr. Dressup.

Northern Beaches and Randwick Councils are installing rainbows to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Mardi Gras, this year.Randwick Council voted unanimously to update the 47-metre Coogee Rainbow, at the steps of Coogee’s lower promenade, to include five additional Progress Pride Flag colours, creating a more inclusive rainbow.Coogee Rainbow. Image: SuppliedDesigned in 2018 by graphic designer Daniel Quasar, the Progress Pride Flag incorporates a brown and black stripe to represent people of colour and the white, pink and blue stripe of the trans flag, to create a more inclusive representation of the LGBTQI+ community. Randwick Council Mayor Dylan Parker proclaimed that, “Randwick Council is proud to partner with Sydney World Pride as part of the 45 Rainbows initiative.

A mum has caused a debate online after she stopped picking up her nephew from school when her sister refused to cover the cost of a TV he allegedly damaged. The stay-at-home parent had been regularly collecting her sister's nine-year-old son from school and looking after him for a few hours before his mum, who is a single parent, could come and get him after work.

SNP ministers have been accused of failing to keep their promise to give free laptops or tablets to West Dunbartonshire schoolchildren – after it emerged that 17 percent have been bought new devices.

Ukraine's First Lady will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral on behalf of her country. While President Volodymyr Zelensky will remain in his war-torn country as global leaders say a final farewell to the British monarch - who died on 8 September aged 96 - his wife Olena Zelenska will join dignitaries at the service on Monday (19. 09.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has survived following an incident which saw a car slam into his motorcade.

President Volodymyr Zelensky is alive after a car ploughed into his motorcade in Kyiv.

Vladimir Putin has reportedly sacked a new Lieutenant General just 16 days after appointing him as Russian troops suffered a humiliating defeat in Ukraine. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched his first major counter-offensive since the invasion began in February.Ukraine claims it has regained 3,000sqkm (1,158sqmi) of territory this month.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine have joined other world leaders mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth. The UK's longest-reigning monarch passed away on Thursday (08. 09.

Eurovision 2023.This follows their success with last year’s entrant Sam Ryder, who finished in second place, scoring an impressive 466 points overall with his song ‘Space Man’.Ryder was personally chosen by the management firm and gave the United Kingdom its best Eurovision result since 1998.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent “I see a lot of rich people here!” said Jodie Turner-Smith as she took to the stage to open the Venice Film Festival AmfAR gala and auction held Wednesday evening in the Arsenale, a former shipyard complex on the edge of the city’s Grand Canal. Urging guests to be generous, Turner-Smith, who looked stunning in a yellow corset top, reminded everyone that, “It’s easy to forget that AIDS still remains one of the world’s most serious health threats.”  Though undoubtedly lower key than the event held at Cannes, AmfAR Venice had its fair share of glamour and star power with Heather Graham, Patricia Clarckson, Marisa Tomei and Rachel Brosnahan among chairs. 

Ellie Goulding showed off her incredible figure at the amfAR Gala at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Wednesday. The singer, 35, was joined by Jodie Turner-Smith who wows in a bold skirt that she teamed with a corset top at the charity event that benefits AIDS research. Ellie's wet-look metallic gown clung perfectly to her gym-honed physique as she flashed a glimpse of her lithe legs through a daring thigh-high split.

Ellie Goulding might be known for making catchy pop hits like Starry Eyed and Burn.But the stunning singer decided to show off her incredible flexibility and athletic dancer's body on social media this week.Ellie, 35, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday (September 7) with sizzling snaps that saw her stripped down to a tiny grey underwear set.READ MORE:Ellie Goulding reveals she suffered 'debilitating' panic attacks at height of fameThe pop star stretched out on her living room carpet and put her killer physique on full display in the teeny grey bikini and skintight thong.Ellie's washboard abs and athletic arms were clear to see as she posed on the floor with her leg stretched out to the side.In another shot, she stood up with her arms outstretched towards the ceiling, revealing her gorgeous side tattoo which was partly covered by her bra.The Brit Award winner let her beautiful blonde locks flow freely onto her shoulder in wavy tresses.It's clear she'd caught an enviable tan this summer as her skin was positively glowing on camera.Ellie is certainly not afraid to get her sweat on for an intense workouts, because she has previously posted her sessions on Instagram.The Starry Eyed singer recently graced the stage at the BBC's Broadcasting House in London with a Friday (September 2) appearance on The One Show.The songstress played her new song Easy Lover after telling fans that her new music was a "long time coming" and that it had "many lives".Ellie shares her toddler son Arthur, who is 16 months old, with her art dealer husband Caspar Jopling, 30.The star has just admitted she used to feel "really insecure" about her singing voice.Goulding recalled one time when someone telling her she should stick to guitar and

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, alongside her daughter Chelsea Clinton, 42, on Tuesday night.As part of the interview, the pair took part in a Mother Daughter Challenge, where they had to answer a series of questions asked by Fallon.At one point during the segment, Clinton, 74, was asked about her “craziest family vacation memory.”Taking a second to think, the mom-of-one remembered the time she and Bill managed to leave Chelsea in the Kremlin sometime during Bill’s time in office from 1993 until 2001.“I hope she [Chelsea] doesn’t remember this because it was pretty traumatic,” the former Secretary of State began. “We took her to Russia when we went on a state visit when Bill was president, and there were the formal goodbyes so Bill and I were ushered into the Beast, the big limousine, to head to the airport, not knowing that we had left her behind.

Famed actors Ben Stiller and Sean Penn have been permanently banned from entering Russia, according to an announcement from the country's foreign ministry Monday. Stiller and Penn were named on a list of 25 “high-ranking officials, representatives of the business and expert communities, as well as cultural figures” that can no longer legally enter the country. Both Stiller and Penn have been active in their support for Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the Eastern European country. The actors have visited the country, met with leaders and been vocal in their support for Ukraine and opposition of Russia's attacks. A post shared by Sean Penn (@seanpenn)This year, Penn traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky while filming a  documentary.

Sean Penn and Ben Stiller today were among 25 “high-ranking officials, representatives of the business and expert communities, as well as cultural figures” banned from Russia today by that country’s foreign ministry.

Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder has announced that his debut album, There’s Nothing But Space, Man!, will be released this autumn.The British singer rose to fame after he came second behind Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, giving the UK its best result in more than 20 years.He achieved the success with his uplifting pop song Space Man and the track features on the new album, which is due to be released on November 18.‘This year for myself and our team has been one filled with so many blessings, opportunities and dreams coming to fruition,’ reflected Sam.‘To create a body of work throughout this time representing aspects of our journey feels like the highest honour and a beautiful way to redirect the flow of energy back to the people who are making this whirlwind possible – you.’He added: ‘Biggest thank yous, and I hope you enjoy it!’The 14-track offering will also include his single Somebody and his collaboration with David Guetta and Sigala, Living Without You.The singer has also announced a string of tour dates for 2023 which will see him play across the UK, including shows in London, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff and Glasgow.When the world went into lockdown in March 2020, the Essex native began uploading covers to TikTok and caught the attention of global stars including Justin Bieber and Alicia Keys.He later signed to the Parlophone record label, part of Warner Music Group, and released his debut EP, The Sun’s Gonna Rise, in 2021.He was selected to compete for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest by the BBC and global music management company TaP Music, which counts Lana Del Rey and Ellie Goulding among its clients.His performance at the competition in Turin, Italy, in May won over