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Queen Elizabeth II is lending her support to the people of Ukraine.A Buckingham Palace source confirmed to ET that the queen has made a generous donation privately to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian appeal.The donation is unusual for the queen, the source shared, who usually stays neutral when it comes to politics.«This is unusual for the royal family as they typically stay out of politics and don’t provide monetary support,» the palace's source told ET.The queen's private donation comes after the royal family's outward support for the Ukrainian people, with Prince William and Kate Middleton and Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, all putting on a united front amid Russia's unprovoked attacks on Ukraine.Over the weekend, William and Kate issued a statement via their verified Twitter account, writing, «In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.

Kim Kardashian joins the Ukraine relief efforts and donates some of their proceeds to chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen. The reality tv star and businesswoman took to social media to announce her initiative and invite her followers to do the same.SKIMS donation comes after the Washington D.C.-based chef allocated money from his Bezos Award to set up mobile kitchens in the Ukraine-Poland border, providing meals for people fleeing the Russian invasion. As we previously reported, Jeff Bezos granted the Spanish chef $100 million to expand his philanthropy efforts.

Just hours after Deadline reported that Netflix is pausing all of its production and acquisitions work in Russia, the company’s co-founder, chairman and co-CEO Reed Hastings announced a $1 million donation to an organization providing emergency relief to Ukraine.

Pussy Riot‘s Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has launched a new organisation that will sell NFTs to support the relief effort in Ukraine.Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation this week (February 24), with Ukraine saying that Putin had “launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine” (via BBC News).AS part of a new organisation called Ukraine DAO, created in association with Trippy Labs, Tolokonnikova will sell NFTs to support those in Ukraine suffering because of the Russian invasion. Earlier this year, Tolokonnikova and her Pussy Riot bandmate Nika Nikulshina were labelled as “foreign agents” by the Russian government.She explained on Twitter: “Welcome to @Ukraine_DAO.

Kim Kardashian West is continuing her fight to be declared legally single. On Thursday, several outlets got their hands on new court documents where Kim goes into detail about the emotional distress Kanye West has caused her by sharing “misinformation” regarding their “private family matters” on social media. “I very much desire to be divorced.

New traffic lights have been installed at a dodgy Renfrew crossroads in a bid to address safety concerns.

European Film Market has felt lopsided.Sony’s $60 million deal for Tom Hanks’ “A Man Called Otto,” an adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s bestselling Swedish-language novel “A Man Called Ove” — which was made into an Oscar-nominated  Swedish feature — that grabbed headlines early on (Variety understands it boiled down to a bidding war between the studio and Apple), but hasn’t necessarily spawned the usual flurry of deals from Berlin halfway through the festival.One buyer from a major U.K. distributor says the EFM vibe has felt “muted” for a company of its size, with an absence of broad-appeal product available once “Otto” was snapped up by Sony.

UPDATED with share price, quarterly stats: Shares of Snapchat parent Snap soared 60% on fourth-quarter gains in revenue and daily active users and a chorus of relief across Wall Street that it’s not Facebook.

This year's Comic Relief Red Nose Day will be here before we know it and fundraisers across Scotland are beginning preparations for the big day.

Buzzing Reo Hatate rifled the best goal of his career as his classy feet do the talking during his opening days at Celtic.

Restrictions for families visiting loved ones in care homes will be eased from next week.

Thomas Collins had an explanation for sending shots out of Buffs Park on Saturday – he was desperate to score his first hat-trick in four years.

Lugar defender Adam Lowe admits he had to put his head in where it hurts again to convince himself he could bounce back from a fractured skull. The 24-year-old suffered the potentially career-threatening injury after blocking a shot with his head in a league clash against Girvan last September.

If Meghan Markle and Prince Harry decide not to return to the UK, members of the Royal Family will "breathe a sigh of relief", an expert has said. Palace officials are currently gearing up to honour the late Prince Philip, who died in April 2021, in a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in the spring.

coronavirus pandemic.The relief fund will now cover additional unforeseeable events, including natural disasters, “the lasting effects of COVID-19”, and potential future pandemics.“These venues and promoters contribute in immeasurable ways to the vibrancy of the nation’s diverse communities and economy,” said Lisa Gedgaudas, co-chair of the NIVF ERF committee and program manager, Cultural Affairs Arts & Venues with the city of Denver.“While NIVF’s ERF is limited in resources compared to the federal funding we have seen, it is our social responsibility to have this program in place to help represent our independent contributors that are hardest hit and facing severe and catastrophic emergencies beyond their control.The National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF), a 501(c)(3) organization, would like to announce the relaunch of its Emergency Relief Fund. pic.twitter.com/lPq8IHuN4B— NIVA | #SaveOurStages (@nivassoc) January 20, 2022“From pandemics to fire and floods, the new evolution of the ERF program stands in preparation for a stronger recovery in the face of various climate emergencies that may continue to impact independent venues in our communities over time.”The ERF has awarded a total of $3,170,000 to entities in 40 states, made up of $2,800,000 to 148 independent venues and $370,000 to 18 independent promoters, using funds sources from thousands of individuals around the country as well as corporate and institutional partners.More detailed information about the fund, including a link for those that wish to apply or donate, can be found at the NIVF’s Emergency Relief Fund website.

An 18-month project to end flooding in Airdrie by increasing waste water capacity is entering its final phase.

Martin Lewis has taken to Twitter to express his relief at hearing from his wife Lara Lewington as she spends time in Las Vegas for work.The financial journalist teased his wife of 13 years, saying that her goings-on in the Entertainment Capital of the World had thankfully "been reported home".In view of his one million followers, the financial expert mischievously expressed his relief at having heard of his wife's goings-on in Sin City.Martin wrote: "What happens in Vegas..."Is all thankfully reported home.."The Martin's Money Week star retweeted a post his wife Lara had shared upon landing in the desert.In view of his one million followers, the financial expert expressed his relief at having heard of his wife's goings-on in Sin City.Martin wrote: "What happens in Vegas..."Is all thankfully reported home.."The Martin's Money Week star retweeted a post his wife Lara had shared upon landing in the desert.Lara told her 48,000 fans that she was set to present BBC show Click's coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas.The conference starts today and ends on Saturday 8.Posting a snap of herself sitting on the City of Las Vegas sign, the tech reporter told how grateful she was to be covering the conference.Lara wrote: "Feels almost hard to believe, but made it to Vegas to bring you this week’s @BBCClick from CES."Fans of the TV power couple took to Lara's post to express their excitement at watching the segment at the weekend.Dennis Burge wrote: "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."Fawad Raza implored the BBC journalist to stay safe amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.They commented: "Stay safe and keep social distancing please."You and @spenley are one of the best presenters @BBCClick have ever had."Michael

A pharmacist has been prosecuted after claiming business rates relief he was not entitled to.

In an interview with ABC News, President Joe Biden repeated previous plans to run for re-election in 2024 — especially the race ended up a rematch against his 2020 opponent, Donald Trump.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) plan designed to help businesses impacted by the Omicron variant of coronavirus that is sweeping across the country.Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt was just a matter of time before proud Kentucky native and Variety’s 2021 Hitmaker of Tomorrow Jack Harlow teamed up with Kentucky Fried Chicken, and on the eve of the rising rapper’s “No Place Like Home” concert series in his home state, the partnership has been announced: The Louisville native will “usher in a new era for the iconic fried chicken brand, which will be full of surprises for fans over the course of the next year,” according to the announcement.However, the partnership will start with a serious donation to an important cause: Harlow, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and KFC parent company, Yum! Brands, will be donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts around the tornados