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In response to the ongoing wildfires pummeling Los Angeles County, the Walt Disney Company revealed today it is donating $15 million “for initial and immediate response and rebuilding efforts.”

Jamie Lee Curtis is addressing the horrific fires in Los Angeles.

Michaela Zee Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are calling on others to lend their support to the victims of the wildfires raging across Southern California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who live with their two children in Montecito, Calif., posted a statement Thursday on their official website that reads: “In the last few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical care centers, and so much more – affecting tens of thousands from all walks of life.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are speaking out about the horrible fires in California.

Ellise Shafer Jamie Lee Curtis got emotional on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” Wednesday night while talking about the devastation of the multiple fires raging across Los Angeles. Earlier in the day, the Oscar winner — who just earned a SAG supporting actress nomination for her performance in “The Last Showgirl” — shared via Instagram that she might lose her home in the Pacific Palisades blaze. “My community and possibly my home is on fire,” she wrote.

A bus carrying 70 people has plunged into a lake in a horror crash in Norway on Boxing Day. Reports suggest there have been fatalities caused by the incident on Norway's northwestern coast, according to public broadcaster NRK.

Ariana Grande has donated Christmas presents to child patients at Manchester Hospital.Yesterday (December 23), The Manchester Foundation Trust Charity revealed that the singer and actress had made a donation of toys to the children being treated in their hospital system.Writing on Twitter/X, the charity said: “We are so grateful to Ariana for thinking of our young patients this Christmas.” They shared the news alongside a series of photos of children with the wrapped presents.“The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital,” they wrote.Thank you Ariana Grande! ✨✨✨We are so grateful to Ariana for thinking of our young patients this Christmas. The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across @RMCHosp, @TraffordHosp, @WythenshaweHosp and @NorthMcrGH_NHS.

Morgan Wallen has donated $500,000 to the American Red Cross as a way to support the relief effort in Hurricane Helene’s wake.On September 27, Hurricane Helene delivered more than 76 cm of rain to parts of North Carolina and has claimed the lives of roughly 107 people in six states (as per the Associated Press). States in the Southeast such as Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Virginia and North Carolina have become inaccessible to aid due to washed-out roads created by the intense storm.His donation from the Morgan Wallen Foundation – which was announced yesterday (September 30), was one of the most substantial donations to relief efforts helping those who were impacted by the historic flooding which continues to devastate communities in Southeast.A post shared by Morgan Wallen (@morganwallen)The ‘Whiskey Glasses’ singer took to his official Instagram stories and wrote: “My family in East Tennessee are safe but I know many are absolutely devastated there and in multiple states.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office issued new evacuation orders and warnings today for the Lake Fire, which has grown to more than 34,000 acres overnight and remains at 16 percent containment.

UK drama The Gathering was the big winner at the Golden Nymph Awards, which were announced at the closing ceremony of the Monte Carlo TV Festival.

A coroner will "rule out the possibility that this was the result of a criminal act" following the discovery of a body in the search for missing TV presenter Michael Mosley on the Greek island of Symi. A body, which has not yet been formally identified, found during the search for the TV doctor has been removed from Symi island on a boat.

Kate Middleton's grandmother was an incredible WWII codebreaker, who played an important in the second world war.The Princess of Wales revealed her relative Valerie Middleton's incredible story while honouring the Red Cross in 2020. War hero Valerie worked as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park which broke the Enigma code.

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Jeff Benjamin Yoshiki’s involvement in philanthropy encompasses a diverse range of causes, with his family and upbringing being core influences. “I lost my father when I was young,” Yoshiki says. “He actually took his own life.

An aid worker has revealed the horror being suffered by children and families on the frontline of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Glastonbury Festival bosses have announced they are holding a charity draw, giving fans who missed out on tickets to the 2024 event the chance to win one of 20 pairs.

Glastonbury is giving away free tickets to this year’s festival to support people affected by conflict – find all the details below.Fans can be in with a chance of winning one of 20 pairs of tickets on offer by entering a prize draw via Crowdfunder.“Money raised will be donated to the British Red Cross, Oxfam and War Child who are working in areas of conflict delivering humanitarian support to those who need it most,” the page reads.The prize draw is open to UK residents until 12 noon (GMT) on Thursday, March 28. One entry costs £10, and you may enter multiple times.

A mum has issued a warning to other parents after her son almost lost his leg in a horror e-scooter crash.

Glastonbury Festival donated a record-breaking £3.7million to good causes in 2023, organisers have revealed.Each year, the legendary Worthy Farm event raises funds for Oxfam, Greenpeace and WaterAid – which are its joint charity partners – as well as numerous other organisations and campaigns.For the 2023 edition, Glastonbury also made a donation towards the Red Cross’ Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal to provide immediate and urgent medical support for all those in need.Other beneficiaries this year included War Child, homeless charity Centrepoint, and organisations working to help communities living in poverty across the UK such as Fareshare, Foodcycle and Beauty Banks.Glastonbury supported refugees and asylum seekers too via Safe Passage UK, Refugee Council and more.In a new post on social media, festival co-organiser Emily Eavis announced: “It’s wonderful for us to be able to let you know that we have donated a record amount of over £3.7m to charitable causes & campaigns this year, helping those facing challenges in the UK and across the world.“It is thanks to your support for the Festival that this has been possible. You can read about the hundreds of organisations on our website now.”A post shared by Emily Eavis (@emily_eavis)She concluded: “Thank you to every one of you who comes and allows us to be able to make a bit of a difference to those that need it right now.” You can see Eavis’ post above.A separate post from the event’s official channels read: “Glastonbury Festival is thrilled to have supported some incredible causes in 2023.

Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler will be auctioning over 120 of his instruments at Christie’s in January.The rock veteran’s collection encompasses instruments used over his five-decade career, including the 1983 Gibson Les Paul used to record ‘Money For Nothing’ and ‘Brothers In Arms’, which was also played at the iconic Live Aid concert in 1985.Other instruments being sold include his coveted 1959 Gibson Les Paul, for an estimated £300,000 to £500,000, and a mandolin previously owned by blues player Yank Rachell, estimated at £300 to £500.25 per cent of the auction’s proceeds will benefit various charities, including the Red Cross, wildlife advocates Tusk, and children’s non-profit, Brave Hearts of the North East.Speaking to the BBC, the 74-year-old expressed that with age, he finally feels at peace with downsizing his guitar collection. “I’m looking now at about 20 guitars that I use to make records and there are at least 100 other ones that aren’t going to get played,” he said.

Residents in Lanarkshire are being urged to secure their spot this month to have a Will written to protect their families’ assets and inheritance during this year’s Will Aid campaign.