Perthshire theatre troupe on tour raises £30,000 for Ukraine charities

EXCLUSIVE: For years I sat right by a U.K. national newspaper sports desk. Few things excited me more than when, if I happened to be in the office of an evening, a rare thing, and there was a big soccer game showing on the giant screens located where the sports writers lived, then I’d dive right in and watch.

Holly Jones In tandem with its world premiere in competition at the Young Audiences Short Film Strand at Annecy, the team behind the tender Argentine short title, ‘La Calesita,’ will be offering up a bit of magic to those attending the screenings: Customized tickets for a ride on the town’s ornate, family-owned carousel.The short, written and directed by Annie Award-nominated filmmaker Augusto Schillaci and produced by Reel FX Animation associate producer Oliver Benavidez, tells the heartwarming tale of a proud and determined carousel-keep who finds immense joy in maintaining family tradition by operating the neighborhood merry-go-round.In “La Calesita,” his dutiful and attentive nature is on display as he joyously rides through vivid and colorful Buenos Aires streetscapes en route to work, where he takes a keen interest in the families that visit each day. He plays matchmaker, confidant, and watchful eye, with dignity.

As part of Paramount’s multilateral global partnership with CJ ENM, Paramount+ is officially launching today on the Korean giant’s streaming platform TVing. This marks Paramount+’s entry into Asia.   Paramount+ originals made available include Halo, Yellowjackets, Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber, Mayor Of Kingstown and 1883. This is the first time these titles will all be released in Korea.

Davide Sanclimenti turned heads when he first arrived in the villa, hours after the fresh batch of singletons had been coupled up and started their Love Island 2022 journey. The 27-year-old caused all kinds of drama when he coupled up with Gemma Owen, 19, but has since moved on.

There were plenty of magical moments as Harry Styles made his huge homecoming at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground on Wednesday night. Not least when he halted the show in front of 74,000 fans to find his first ever school teacher who was in the crowds.

Issa Rae looked radiant atthepremiere ofNadia Hallgren's Netlfix documentary Civil during the2022 American Black Film Festival in Miami, Florida on Wednesday.The 37-year-old Insecure star posed for shutterbugs on the red carpet in a sparkly pink sequin polo top and matching maxi skirt.Civil follows civil lawyerBenjamin Crump, who famously represented the families ofTrayvon Martin andGeorge Floyd in civil lawsuits, and his mission to 'root out anti-Black racism and violence by hitting perpetrators where they’re hurt most: their wallets. Night one:Issa Rae looked radiant at the premiere of Nadia Hallgren's Netlfix documentary Civil during the 2022 American Black Film Festival in Miami, Florida on Wednesday'Crump has been working to ensure financial accountability and raise the value that courts put on Black life,' reads the Tribeca Film Festival synopsis.

Cynthia Erivo was snapped atIndeed's Presentation of Rising Voices presentation in New York City Wednesday.The 35-year-old actress was clad in a floral gown with shoulder straps at the event, which is part of the ongoing Tribeca Festival.The London native wore black open-toe sandals, accessorizing with earrings and multiple rings at the luxe event in the Big Apple. The latest:Cynthia Erivo, 35, was snapped at Indeed's Presentation of Rising Voices presentation in New York City WednesdayOther notable names in attendance includes film director Georgia Fu, writer Jalmer Caceres and film producer Rishi Rajani.Erivo opened up about her career Sunday during a storyteller conversation, saying that rejection can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.

While Hulu has yet to renew The Kardashians for a second season yet, if they do it may offer a glimpse at Kim Kardashian with her boyfriend Pete Davidson.The 41-year-old reality star and the 28-year-old Davidson had been dating throughout most of The Kardashians' first season on Hulu, and while he was heard over the phone or off camera a few times, he was never seen.The show threw fans a bit of a curveball in the season finale, with its first post-credit scene that features Kim introducing Pete to longtime crew member Paxy. Kim and Pete:While Hulu has yet to renew The Kardashians for a second season yet, if they do it may offer a glimpse at Kim Kardashian with her boyfriend Pete Davidson Dating:The 41-year-old reality star and the 28-year-old Davidson had been dating throughout most of The Kardashians' first season on Hulu, and while he was heard over the phone or off camera a few times, he was never seenThe show typically features a preview for the next week's episode at the end of the episode, but they opted for a bonus post-credit scene for the finale.After the credits finish rolling, Kim is seen in confession, telling Pete, 'Come here, you have to meet Paxy.' Paxy is a longtime crew member who has worked with the family for years on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Owen Wilson has been hard at work shooting his latest film, simply titled Paint, in the New York capital of Albany over the past couple of months.With principal photography having just wrapped just over a week ago, the actor has since made his way across the pond to London, England, where he was spotted making his way through the Mayfair neighborhood,an affluent area in the West End of London.And while out and about, some of Wilson's family members could be seen trailing close behind him, most of their stroll, as they went from street to street in what's considered one of the most expensive districts in the world. Across the pond: Owen Wilson, 53, was seen making his way through the streets of London, England on Wednesday, as some family members followed close behindWilson, 53, kept it casual and comfortable in the fashion department dressed in light blue dress shirt that he tucked into navy blue pants.He also brown suede shoes, which he matched perfectly with a leather belt, and a baseball cap over his blonde hair, that was grown out over his ears and came down to his shoulder in the back.

She's fashionable, no matter the occasion.And Hailee Steinfeld did not disappoint when she was seen arriving to the Herve Leger X Law Roach collection launch party in Hollywood on Wednesday.The 25-year-old Hawkeye star modeled a fitted white dress with a plunging neckline that was slightly obscured by a mesh panel across the chest. Serving looks!Hailee Steinfeld did not disappoint when she was seen arriving to the Herve Leger X Law Roach collection launch party in Hollywood on WednesdayThe curve-clinging number stopped mid-calf and had strategic stitching down the front to exaggerate her natural hourglass shape.She slipped her feet into a pair of matching white stiletto heels but gave her look a pop of color with neon pink nail polish.

The season finale of The Kardashians followed Khloe Kardashian in the aftermath of finding out baby daddy Tristan Thompson had fathered a third child with personal trainer Maralee Nichols.And hours before the episode aired, Khloe was joined by sister Kendall Jenner and their mom Kris Jenner appeared at an FYC event for the Hulu show.Khloe, 37, showcased sideboob in a racy jumpsuit while Kendall opted for a cream blouse with a coordinating skirt. Striking:The season finale of The Kardashians followed Khloe Kardashian in the aftermath of finding out baby daddy Tristan Thompson had fathered a third child with personal trainer Maralee Nichols.

England's 4-0 defeat to Hungary has not gone down well with the England fans, and it was their worst defeat on home soil since 1928.Despite being hailed as England's hero over the past two tournaments, some fans are already calling for Gareth Southgate to be sacked following four underwhelming fixtures. In these reactionary times, 'be careful what you wish for' comes to mind, but it appears as though Mauricio Pochettino is being favoured as some desperate fans look for a solution.

Kate Middleton once let a secret code name slip when she wasn't recognised in a shop, according to her friend.Like most royals, the Duchess of Cambridge is referred to by private and royal security staff under a pseudonym as a way of protecting her safety and identity.This practice is intended to prevent phone and radio hackers working out when they’ve found the right signal.But when Kate decided to drop in to buy a wetsuit at a water sports shop back in 2010, she inadvertently gave one of her monikers away after realising she had forgotten her purse.The store owner, Dave Buckland, somehow didn’t recognise the world-famous royal and asked her for her name so he could hold the item for her.She replied simply: “Mrs Cambridge”, which is understood to be one of her easier-to-guess aliases.A friend later told the Mail on Sunday: “He was looking straight at her and actually commented that it was quite an unusual surname.“He hadn’t a clue who she was. She just smiled and said she’d be back.

mum died after falling 50ft from a balcony while her two children were waiting for her in a car outside.Janetina, 36, was about to head off on holiday with her kids when she returned to their third-floor apartment to get another bag.She then found that the door was stuck and she was unable to open it and, therefore, asked for her neighbour's permission to jump across her balcony to her own and gain entry that way. It is then understood that she slipped between the two balconies before landing in a courtyard situated behind the apartment block in the Pagrati region of Athens in Greece.

Great British Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins will become the latest celebrity to host the British LGBT Awards later this month. The 52-year-old will follow in the footsteps of famous names such as Mel B, Alan Carr and Kelly Osbourne in hosting the star-studded bash in London, on June 24. Celebrities and organisations with a track record of promoting LGBT+ rights will be honoured at the showbiz event, with nominees including singer Lady Gaga, Rylan, Steps, Olly Alexander and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Princess Diana's fractured relationship with the Royal Family sent shockwaves around Britain and beyond in 1992.The late mother of Prince William and Prince Harry, laid bare her unhappiness to author Andrew Morton, who published her secrets in 'Diana, Her True Story'.Three decades on and almost 25 years since Diana's tragic Paris car crash death, we look at five of the most ground-breaking revelations from the book.Diana told Mr Morton of the hate mail she received, how she ran away from the palace, Camilla Parker Bowles' influence on her marriage to Prince Charles, her media hell and a royal 'striptease'.The former Princess of Wales was determined to do good in the world and that included supporting AIDS victims.For years AIDS carried with it stigma and prejudice, which Diana not only looked past but challenged in her actions which were not universally well received.Mr Morton wrote: "While her involvement with Aids counselling initially met with some hostility, which was regularly translated into anonymous hate mail, it was part of her desire to help the forgotten victims in society."It mattered not whether he was dying of Aids, cancer or some other disease; she had given her word to be with him at the end."Diana spoke about the times her husband Charles failed to put her needs first and was once so fed up she made a run for it.The late princess also told Mr Morton that she thought Charles was a "selfish father" to William and Harry. Mr Morton wrote: "When Prince Charles arrived home from a private visit to France she found his presence so oppressive that she literally ran out of Kensington Palace."She thought he was a bad father, a selfish father, the children had to tie in with what he's doing.

Russian serial killer that killed 49 people was said to be aiming for a target of 64 victims but was cut short in his terrifying rampage that lasted over a decade.Alexander Yuryevich Pichushkin, dubbed the "Chessboard Killer," had come close to his sickening goal of 64 murders, with anywhere between 49 and 60 murders attributed to the 48-year-old.His killings took place between July 1992 and June 2006, but there was one target he was aiming for that he never managed to reach. Allegations that Pichushkin wanted to become the most notorious killer in Russia have been the reason, but this sick inspiration was not the core of the killings.

James Van Der Beek's move to Texas has allowed the actor to prioritize spending time with his family and connecting to nature. The 45-year-old actor spoke to Fox News Digital about the quality time he gets to spend with his six kids and wife Kimberly, whom he married in 2010, in a recent interview. "We love it.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has spoken in a new interview about her fear of getting dementia, with the idea of "losing" herself frightening the presenter.She added that she believes we need a "frank conversation" about assisted death for people who suffer with the condition.Lorraine opened up in a recent interview about her fears in life and what she hopes to conquer.She was asked: "What other fears are you going to face up to?"Lorraine replied: "To be honest the thing that frightens me, I will be totally honest with you."The thing that frightens me is not so much getting ill as you can hopefully do things to help yourself a bit."I gratefully fear for things like losing myself to dementia."As my gran had it a bit, not too bad but I think seeing that."Seeing friends' loved ones lose themselves and slowly lose the person they love the most."She continued: "And that is what scares me about getting older but of course dementia can hit people that are younger."I don't want to lose anybody I love and that sort of bit by bit way and I certainly would not want that for myself", she said in an interview with The Mirror.Lorraine is very open about her health concerns or weight woes, with the presenter revealing earlier this year a realisation she had during the pandemic.She told Express.co.uk she was sleeping as little as four hours per night, calling her habits "awful".With her sleeping schedule changing, the presenter revealed she went from a size 10 to a size 14 in lockdown.Lorraine said: "I’ll tell you what, the thing it’s making me focus on more than anything is sleep."During the pandemic, I’ve not been sleeping as well as I might."When you see it written down [on your tracker] as, ‘Oh, you’ve had for hours,’ you realise it’s not

The Queen’s Birthday Honours list this year recognised the contributions of several LGBTQI community members including  historian and marriage equality activist Dr Shirleene Robinson, Men on Men Gay Art Prize founder David Allen and gay country music singer Beccy Cole. The 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours list recognised nearly a thousand Australians with 37 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia, 201 Meritorious awards, and 85 Distinguished and Conspicuous awards. Governor-General David Hurley congratulated all Australians recognised in the Honours List.“Recipients share some common traits- including selflessness, excellence, and a commitment to service.

The family of a man who was found dead in his cell are set to finally get answers over how he died.