Relief: Last News

A fundraising effort by video game Fortnite and Microsoft’s Xbox has generated $144 million for organizations seeking to help Ukraine.

Concert For Ukraine raised a mammoth £12.2 million for the war relief effort in Eastern Europe last night. 

Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran helped bring in help for those in Ukraine.

Former Love Island favourite Malin Andersson has spoken openly about how her birth experience with daughter Xaya brought back memories of her birth to late daughter Consy. The 29 year old – whose first daughter Consy tragically died at just a month old – has shared the relief she felt when daughter Xaya cried for the first time. Consy was born seven weeks premature and the star was reminded of the birth when Malin’s second labour with Xaya saw her being rushing into surgery for an emergency Caesarean despite her reaching full term.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhen Sting first released the song “Russians” in 1985, the Cold War had been raging for nearly 40 years, and the song aimed to strike a humanizing tone on the people actually behind that Iron Curtain. Just weeks earlier, the Soviet Union had gotten a young new leader named Mikhail Gorbachev who ultimately would end that war and change the world in the process, for the better, it seemed at the time.Sadly, four decades later, Russia has launched the most devastating ground war in Europe since World War II with its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and it’s necessary to strike a humanizing tone again, and Sting has released a re-recorded version of the song to benefit www.helpukraine.center — a volunteer storage center established by Ukrainian business owners where humanitarian and medical aid can be sent from all over the world – with funds being processed through the German charity foundation, Ernst Prost, People for Peace – Peace for People.

Jonathan Cohen Arcade Fire raised more than $100,000 for PLUS1’s Ukraine Relief Fund through five surprise club shows — one in New Orleans and four in New York — in the course of a week, the group announced on Instagram.A post shared by Arcade Fire (@arcadefire)Wristbands for the gigs at New Orleans’ Toulouse Theatre (March 14) and New York’s Bowery Ballroom (March 18-21) were distributed at random locations throughout both cities, and fans were invited to pay whatever they could afford for entry. They represented Arcade Fire’s first full live shows since February 2020, ahead of the May 6 release of their new Columbia album, “We.”At them, the group debuted five songs from the album, including the two-part first single “The Lightning,” “Age of Anxiety I” and its companion “Age of Anxiety II (Rabbit Hole)” and “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid).”The group’s first show in New York culminated with the entire band and much of the audience marching out onto Delancey Street in front of the Bowery Ballroom, singing the final song of the set — and the song that introduced them to most of the world — “Wake Up,” the opening track from their 2004 debut album, “Funeral.” Arcade Fire brought arena spectacle to their surprise Bowery Ballroom show on Friday night that spilled out onto the street and into the subway.

The Apprentice star Tim Campbell has addressed his relief as his co-star Claude Littner returned to the show last week.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Tim, 44, spoke about standing in for the businessman after he suffered serious injuries to his leg during an electric bike accident last year, forcing him to take time away from the BBC show to recover, before returning last week in the semi-finals.Tim also spoke about how he is backing an education campaign to help parents understand the benefits T-level qualifications offer to both children and employees.Speaking about his time on the show, Tim told how he's proud of his input as one of Lord Alan Sugar's aides.When asked if he'd return to the show, he said: "For me, I've been really, really pleased that Lord Sugar asked for me."I've done what I feel, and what my wife or children judged, to be a good job on this series."My only focus was to get through the series, I've done that," he added.He said he was glad Claude was finally back on the programme following his horror accident.Tim went on: "I'm really glad that the horrible circumstances that led to it have gone now because Claude's back."And you saw about his lovely interview, where I think half the nation were hiding behind the sofa, seeing him tear [candidates] to shreds."But the reality is that I've done my job, and I'm really proud," he explained.Last April, Claude was riding an electric bike a mile away from his home when he found himself lying on the ground.He had to learn how to walk again after injuring his right leg so badly he required multiple surgeries after revealing doctors initially thought they may have to amputate his leg.Recalling the incident, the 72-year-old businessman said: “I was just

Eddie Van Halen's son Wolf hilariously expressed his relief that Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's new baby no longer shares his name.Kylie and Travis welcomed their second little bundle of joy last month and announced that they had called him Wolf Webster.However Kylie, 24, revealed this Monday that they had decided to change the name, prompting Wolf Van Halen to tweet: 'THANK F***.' Phew:Eddie Van Halen's son Wolf hilariously expressed his relief that Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's new baby no longer shares his name Delight: Kylie, 24, revealed this Monday that they had decided to change the name, prompting Wolf Van Halen to tweet: 'THANK F***'Kylie dropped the bombshell on her Insta Stories on Monday, writing: 'FYI OUR SONS NAME ISN'T WOLF ANYMORE.'She explained: 'WE JUST REALLY DIDN'T FEEL LIKE IT WAS HIM. JUST WANTED TO SHARE BECAUSE I KEEP SEEING WOLF EVERYWHERE.' Wolf Van Halen, whose full name is Wolfgang, is the son of the late Eddie Van Halen and the onetime sitcom star Valerie Bertinelli.His famous parents apparently named Wolf after the legendary Habsburg-era composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorEpic Games, after announcing Sunday that it was donating all proceeds from its popular “Fortnite” game toward humanitarian relief for people affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine, said Monday it has already raised $36 million for the effort.According to Epic, “Fortnite” proceeds from March 20-April 3, 2022 will go toward Ukraine relief. In addition, Microsoft’s Xbox is joining the effort and will commit net proceeds from all sales of “Fortnite” content on Microsoft Store during the time period.Epic said the money is going to four organizations: UNICEF; the U.N.’s World Food Programme; UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency; and Direct Relief, a nongovernmental organization that says it has deployed more than 48 tons of medical aid to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s war.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, the Ukraine-born former Dancing With the Stars pro who earlier this month chronicled on social media his flight home to Los Angeles via Poland from war-ravaged Kyiv, has returned to Poland to assist in humanitarian relief efforts.

Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt had Comic Relief fans on their feet when she joined other celebrities in singing a medley of three Aria’s from Carmen as part of the Red Nose Day event at The London Coliseum. The I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! winner, 31, only had 24 hours to rehearse for the her performance with comedian Rosie Jones, Call the Midwife actress Helen George, former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite and another Ex-EastEnder, Nina Wadia.

Lenny Henry fans claimed he looked very different while presenting Comic Relief on Friday evening, as he appeared on the BBC show following his three stone weight loss.The 63 year old hosted the BBC charity show when viewers on social media commented on the star’s health transformation. Lenny previously revealed that he had lost "between two and a half and three stone" thanks to eating a healthier diet and adding in more exercise to his routine.The change was noticeable to many viewers, with one writing on Twitter: “Blimey.

Dancing with the Stars alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, fled Ukraine following the horrific invasion by Russia on February 22. And one day after Maksim arrived safely back in the United States to be with his wife Peta Murgatroyd, 35, and 5-year-old son, Shai Aleksander, Maksim’s Ukrainian-born father Aleksandr Chmerkovskiy, started Ukrainian relief charity Baranova27 to help those being affected by the horrific war that is still going on. Since its inception on March 3, the Chmerkovskiy family’s organization has raised nearly $120,000 which is being used to send more than 135,000 pounds of goods to Ukraine!

Comic Relief viewers were wowed by Sir Lenny Henry tonight, with some unable to get their heads around how youthful the comedian looked.Sir Lenny, 63, who co-founded Comic Relief back in 1985, kicked off this year’s Red Nose Day telethon.Tonight, Comic Relief was filmed in Salford and presented by Doctor Who actor David Tennant, Top Gear’s Paddy McGuinness and pop star Alesha Dixon.Sir Lenny’s presence on stage proved to be a distraction, however, as people just couldn’t get over his age-defying looks. The comedian looked trim in a navy suit, which he paired with a bright blue shirt.BBC viewers took to Twitter to share their amazement at the comedian’s appearance on the show. Twitter user PottyDotty wrote: “Lenny Henry you get better with age #likeafinewine”.While Lexi commented: “Wait what 63??? You look fantastic”.Prime Time Gav asked: “How does Lenny Henry look younger now than he did 30 years ago?!”KatieBenz53 exclaimed: “Flippin heck! Lenny Henry doesn’t age!” Jen Jen added: “Lenny Henry wow, defo better and better with age”.In 2018, the comedian first surprised fans with his newly-slim frame in 2018, when he appeared at the Unsung Heroines: The Lost World of Female Composers premiere, held at Soho House.Lenny has put his impressive three stone weight loss down to a strict vegetable-based diet and rigorous fitness regime.  He told The Mail On Sunday: “What's my secret? Well, it's eating broccoli and not much else. “I've also been running a lot.

Tom Daley has admitted open water ‘freaks him out’ after completing a challenge for Comic Relief.The Olympic diver, 27, successfully completed an incredible challenge for Comic Relief where he was seen swimming, running, cycling and rowing across four days and raised over a million pounds in donations for the charity. However, the athlete made a surprising confession when quizzed by host Alesha Dixon and Paddy McGuinness about his time completing the challenge.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reunite for an emotional dance.The fan-favourite pair took to the dancefloor for the first time since being crowned the victors on the beloved BBC dancing show in December.Rose and Giovanni wowed the nation with an emotional waltz to Ellie Goulding's How Long Will I Love You during Friday night's Comic Relief on BBC One (March 18).The duo were all smiles as they dazzled the BBC's Salford studio - which is hosting the annual fundraising event for the first time.It's fair to say the fans at home loved seeing the duo reunite on the dancefloor, and many flocked to Twitter to talk about the moment.One wrote: "It’s so good to see Rose and Giovanni dance again. The best couple Strictly have ever had! #ComicRelief2022 #comicrelief.A second said: "Such elegant dancers and beautiful song #RedNoseDay #comicrelief #ComicRelief2022." ShakyWoon added: "Rose and Giovanni beautiful and graceful dancing! #RedNoseDay #ComicRelief #RedNoseDay2022."A third gushed: "It’s so good to see Rose and Giovanni dance again.

BBC viewers were confused when Comic Relief appeared to suffer a technical blunder at the start of the show.However, the apparent technical issue came during a segment called Magic Goes Wrong, which left some viewers wondering if the so-called blunder was actually intended.The mysterious moment came just 20 minutes after Comic Relief kicked off on BBC One (March 18).The BBC's annual fundraising show was hosted by Alesha Dixon, Paddy McGuinness, Lenny Henry and David Tennant.When Alesha and Paddy introduced the Mind Mangler, an act played by Henry Lewis, fans could still hear the previous segment, which saw Fantastic Beasts stars Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law surprise school kids with a trip to the Wizarding World.It meant the Mind Mangler's segment was interrupted by Eddie and Jude's voices at first before a long silence filled the studio.Cutting off the segment, Alesha said: "Give it up for the Mind Mangler!", before correcting herself, saying that there had been a "technical fault" in the studio.Some viewers on social media questioned whether the 'error' was staged.One fan wrote: "Is it wrong that I genuinely can't tell if that Mind Mangler bit was genuinely supposed to happen, or if it was an actual technical fault?"A second replied: "A fourth added: "Exactly. We have a storm going on in Spain and I thought the signal had gone.

Alesha Dixon put on a glamorous display when she stepped out to host BBC's Comic Relief.BBC's annual Red Nose Day fundraising event which aired on Friday night (March 18), saw Britain's Got Talent beauty Alesha join co-hosts Doctor Who legend David Tennant, comedian Lenny Henry and Take Me Out star Paddy McGuinness.Alesha stole the show in a collared red blazer matching Red Nose Day's trademark red colour theme, which she paired up with a black bra and stylish black trousers.The star-studded charity show was filmed at the BBC's studios in Salford for the first time ever, but it didn't come without its dramas.That's because Radio presenter Zoe Ball, as well as Kylie Minogue and Joel Dommett, all had to pull out of the show after testing positive for Covid.Kicking off the show, Alesha and her co-stars sent their well-wishes to Ball.David said: "We will miss you tonight Zoe, we are sending you loads of love."Zoe was meant to be one of the presenters, but she said she would be "watching and supporting from bed".Taking to Twitter, she wrote: "Pook ! fell at last hurdle and have had positive lat flows this am – noooooooo – gorgeous @AleshaOfficial is going to work the double shift tonight on @ComicRelief, i owe you lady love...She added: "good luck to A, Lenny, David, Paddy, AJ, Vernon, & the @comicrelief gang."Joel revealed he was "super annoyed" to catch the virus, as it meant he couldn't host the show.He wrote: "Super annoyed to report that I have the vid. This unfortunately means I have to pull out of hosting @comicrelief.

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As schools, shops and businesses across the UK raise funds for Red Nose Day 2022, here’s what you need to know about Comic Relief – and when Red Nose Day beganEvery mid-March, people all over the UK don iconic red noses and take part in fundraising activities to raise money to help to end child poverty and hunger. The UK’s funny fundraising campaign, spearheaded by Comic Relief, sees Red Nose Day held every two years – with schools, businesses and celebrities raising money to help aid Comic Relief’s mission of tackling poverty in the UK and across the world.