Warner Music Group announce $100m “social justice” fund to combat music industry racism

Stars of the critically-acclaimed HBO comedy-drama series The White Lotus reunited at Deadline's Contenders Television in Los Angeles.On Sunday, Connie Britton, Alexandra Daddario, Sydney Sweeney and Murray Bartlett hosted a panel at the week-long event that kicks off television award season.Connie., 55, looked chic in a black silk ensemble comprised of a blouse with 3/4 length sleeves and cropped pants. Back together: Stars of the critically-acclaimed HBO comedy-drama series The White Lotus reunited at Deadline's Contenders Television in Los AngelesThe Boston native sported textured black platform Mary Janes and accessorized with gold bracelets, rings and earrings.

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his pregnant wife Liz beamed at the Olivier Awards 2022 on Sunday night at London's Royal Albert Hall. Strictly Come Dancing star Kelvin, 38, and his wife Liz are already proud parents to five-year-old Marnie and three-year-old Milo, and recently announced they are expecting twins . The couple, who married in 2015 and recently appeared on BBC series Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure, looked more loved-up than ever as they sweetly posed for photos on the red carpet where Kelvin looked dapper in a black tuxedo.

True Thompson celebrated her upcoming fourth birthday during a party that was held on Sunday.Several videos from the event were shared to the Instagram Story of her mother, Khloe Kardashian, who appeared to be making the most of her daughter's special day.The influencer spared no expense in celebrating her child's upcoming birthday, and her kid was seen enjoying every bit of the event in her mom's clips. A day to remember:True Thompson celebrated her upcoming fourth birthday during a party that was held on SundayTrue was first seen being presented with a glass container full of custom M&M's that had been sent by her uncle Rob.Although the daughter of the reality television personality appeared to be excited by the candy, she did not notice that each piece of the confectionery had her face printed on them.

Drake Bell surprised his fans with a lively karaoke performance of Livin' la Vida Loca at a ET's Classy Lounge in Temecula, California on Tuesday.While singing Ricky Martin's 1999 hit track, the35-year-old actor showed off his impressive vocals after shooting a few games of pool with some friends.Even when he forgot some of the song's words, the formerNickelodeon star kept pushing through as hehilariously adlibbed his own lyrics. Unexpected: Drake Bell surprised his fans with a lively karaoke performance of Livin' la Vida Loca at a ET's Classy Lounge in Temecula, California on TuesdayAfter taking the stage, he was seen taking selfies and enjoying a few cocktails, according to TMZ.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum Kim Kardashian was every bit the doting soccer mom during her six-year-old son Saint West's game in Calabasas on Sunday.The 41-year-old SKIMS CEO placed a protective arm around her eldest son's chest as they stood together on the side lines.A bodyguard stayed close to the mother-son duo. Mommy duties: Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum Kim Kardashian was every bit the doting soccer mom during her six-year-old son Saint West's game in Calabasas on Sunday Mama bear: The 41-year-old SKIMS CEO placed a protective arm around her eldest son's chest as they stood together on the side linesKim wore an all-black ensemble consisting of a Balenciaga turtleneck tucked into cargo pants, and sneakers for the 60F-degree spring weather.Kardashian - with her raven locks tied back into a tidy ponytail - hauled a black backpack and a Zo-Li water bottle on the field.

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White were spotted in each other's company during a sightseeing trip in Athens on Sunday.The 33-year-old actress and the 35-year-old snowboarder were seen posing for a selfie at one point, and they later held hands while taking a stroll with a mutual friend.The happy couple has been romantically connected ever since 2020, and they met at a motivational event the previous year. Staying close:Nina Dobrev and Shaun White were spotted in each other's company during a sightseeing trip in Athens on SundayWhite kept it casual in a striped short-sleeve shirt, slim-fitting pants and stark white sneakers.Dobrev sported a sleeved white blouse while she spent time with the snowboarder.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker is said to be lined-up to sign a £1.5 million deal with Channel 5. It was announced on Monday 4 April that the 45 year old TV presenter was leaving his £295,000 job at BBC, and admitted it was a “massive decision” for him. Sharing the news on Twitter, he wrote: “Hello, it's Dan here.

After Sam Elliott publicly criticized the Oscar-winning The Power of the Dog, he has since issued an apology for his remarks.

Scott Disick is still very much part of the Kardashian clan — however, the 38-year-old “felt like an outcast” at the premiere for the family’s new Hulu series, which drops on April 14. The Talentless CEO attended the black carpet event with his new girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson, 27, while ex-girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian made it a family affair with fiancé Travis Barker and son Reign, 6, and Travis’ kids Landon, 18, Alabama, 16, and stepdaughter Atiana, 22. Although Scott has maintained public support for Kourt and Travis, sources tell HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY why he still was in an “awkward position.”

Queen has revealed that her own private battle with Covid in February this year left her "very tired and exhausted" as she hit out at the "horrible pandemic".The monarch, who turns 96 later this month, tested positive for coronavirus earlier this year and, despite having what Buckingham Palace said were “mild cold-like symptoms”, continued with as many remote public duties as she could.At the time of diagnosis, royal insiders were supposedly "terrified" and even "holding their breath". She has since beaten the virus.And for the first time, on a virtual visit to the Royal London Hospital on Wednesday (April 6), Her Majesty shed some more light on what her experience had been like – even agreeing with another patient that having Covid was "very frightening".The remote Royal visit was held to mark the official opening of the hospital's Queen Elizabeth Unit.During a video call with workers and medical staff, the Queen listened to their stories of coping with the huge influx of Covid patients, and was told by one senior nurse “we held their hands, we wiped their tears and we provided comfort”.Around 800 people from across north-east London were treated at the 155-bed Queen Elizabeth Unit, built in five weeks to meet the demand instead of the normal time period of five months, and the Queen hailed the "Dunkirk spirit" on show during that time.Speaking to former Covid patient Asef Hussain, and his wife Shamina, the Queen said about the virus: “I’m glad that you’re getting better…It does leave one very tired and exhausted, doesn’t it? This horrible pandemic.

Ukraine. The footage showed the ground in ruin with its stands wrecked and rubble everywhere.The 12,000-seater, built under the Soviet regime in 1936, belonged to the boyhood club of West Ham United star Andriy Yarmolenko, who play in the Ukrainian Premier League.

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Sam Heughan gave fans an update on the second season of his hit travel show Men in Kilts.

Trains running through a Scots station will not stop as police deal with an ongoing incident.

Police are investigating an incident in which Cristiano Ronaldo knocked a phone out of a fan’s hand after losing a Premier League game on Saturday. 

Noel Gallagher says he never buys cut-price supermarket food – and leaves it for the poor.The former Oasis star is said to be worth around £50million.He said of his trolley dashes: "I just fill up the f***ing thing."I would never buy a bit of out-of-date fish because it was reduced."I put reduced stuff back, I leave it for the needy."Noel, 54 – who lives in an £8million home in Hampshire with wife Sara MacDonald, 50, and their two sons – is a regular in his local Waitrose.The music legend refuses to pay for flunkies to shop for him.He said: "I still get asked on a daily basis, in the supermarket, ‘What are you doing in here?’"People think that famous people have butlers and all the women are like Joan Collins and all the rock stars are like Mick Jagger, it’s not like that."I still queue up to get in Tesco Metro. I have just a normal life, but an extraordinary job."I wouldn’t have anybody doing shopping for me."Noel also pitches in with household chores, adding: "If my room needs hoovering, I’ll hoover it – I don’t like relying on too many other people for anything."It comes after the Don’t Look Back In Anger hitmaker said he’d “get involved” if WWIII did erupt on our doorstep.Speaking on the Matt Morgan podcast, Noel said: “If there was an invasion here you'd have to get involved."He added: “I haven't got any long-range weapons at my disposal but I could probably get a gun.

Len Blavatnik, who receives all the revenue from the stock sale with none of the proceeds going to the company.

On June 3, Warner Music Group went public in the year's biggest stock offering, and its share price rose 39% over the next two days. The company itself didn't raise any money — the shares were sold by Len Blavatnik's conglomerate, Access Industries — but it's now worth $18.3 billion based on its $31.05 per share closing price on June 10. After selling $1.86 billion in stock and adding dividends and management fees, Access has taken out $

Warner Music Group (WMG) bosses have set aside $100 million (£79 million) to help combat racism in the music industry.Company officials launched the fund for charitable causes “related to the music industry, social justice and campaigns against violence and racism,” following calls from stars including The Weeknd to take action amid ongoing protests against racial injustice across the U.S.The fund, which has been established in collaboration with the Blavatnik Family Foundation – the charitable organisation run by WMG vice-chairman Len Blavatnik – aims to support individuals and companies who are “strengthening education, promoting equality, opportunity, diversity, and inclusion” within the music industry.“This fund will support the

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