Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Sony Corp. said Thursday that it will launch a $100 million fund to support those around the world affected by the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
The Tokyo-based conglomerate said the initiative would target three areas: supporting front-line medical professionals and first responders to fight the virus; aiding children and educators who must now work remotely; and supporting members of the creative community in the entertainment industry, "which has been greatly impacted by the spread of the virus." The company also said it will match COVID-19 donations made by its approximately 110,000 employees worldwide.
The Japanese tech and entertainment giant's relief fund follows similar efforts by other major entertainment industry players.
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