Fitness fanatics run, cycle and row 3,000,000 metres to raise funds for Wigan hospital

Ron Kaplan, the veteran music agent who recently joined ICM Partners’ music department, was struck years ago by how remote philanthropy sometimes can feel from its impact on individuals. Kaplan ran his family’s foundation and the work mainly involved writing checks of donations at the end of each year.

Lesley McKenzie Managing EditorFrom takeout to socially distanced fine dining, take your pick from three dynamic restaurant collaborations happening in Southern California.Los Angeles pizza maven Nancy Silverton is bringing her world-renowned pies and California flavors to a Pizzeria Mozza pop-up on the grounds of the Ojai Valley Inn, where Silverton also serves as a culinary ambassador.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Ray Halbritter, an Oneida Indian Nation Representative, CEO of Oneida Nation Enterprises, and a trustee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Museum, has launched Standing Arrow Productions, a privately-funded, independent film and TV production company aimed at increasing the representation and championing the narratives of Native American and Indigenous peoples on screen.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced a crowdfunder to raise funds for their live crew after their livelihoods were severely impacted by COVID-19.The band were forced to cancel their 2021 tour at the end of last year, resulting in further financial hardship for their road crew – many of whom work on a freelance basis and have been unable to access government funding or support schemes.Now, it’s hoped that a new fundraiser will help to support their basic living costs – with fans paying to

direct to your inboxA fitness fanatic who kept experiencing a ‘funny feeling’ in his chest while out shopping was told by doctors he had just three months to live - unless he had an emergency operation.Carl Clark, from Liverpool, was diagnosed with a serious heart condition in 2016, which meant he had to undergo six-way heart bypass surgery.A few months prior to his diagnosis, the 50-year-old said he had a strange feeling in his chest when walking to the shops or when riding his bike.

As more and more allegations of misconduct from Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum and controversy surround Joss Whedon, the Justice League director and some of Warner Bros.’ top brass are once again in Ray Fisher’s social media spotlight.

direct to your inboxTime is running out for siblings Kevin and Debbie Webster next week on Coronation Street as the pair remain trapped in the fridge at the bistro.The warring brother and sister, locked inside by dastardly hotelier Ray Crosby, are cold and slightly delirious.The pair have a heart to heart and discuss their childhood as Kevin's girlfriend Abi Franklin is at her wits' end over his disappearance.Meanwhile as the police question Ray, he suggests that they've done a runner together

Rachael Ray is thinking positive.

Heather Rae Young certainly gave her fiancé, Tarek El Moussa, a memorable Valentine's Day gift this year. In a now-deleted Instagram post, the star showed off her new tattoo for El Moussa, which she got on her butt.In the post, 33-year-old Young shared a close-up of her fresh ink, which reads, «Yes sir, Mr.

Heather Rae Young is sporting some cheeky new ink!

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A KIND-HEARTED Coatbridge girl has taken her first fundraising steps by embarking on a sponsored walk around her local park to raise a four-figure sum in aid of charity.Darcy McKenna, three, completed her fundraiser with parents Ashley Pollock and James McKenna by walking a mile round Drumpellier Country Park, raising more than £1200 for The Halliday Foundation.Little Darcy, who attends the Pre-school

Ray J is opening up a new chapter in his life. The rapper, 40, joined the hosts of TMZ Live, where he discussed his relocation to Miami from Los Angeles with his whole family, including wife Princess Love. “We’re in a good place right now,” Ray J shared with the hosts. “We’re in Miami; we’re gonna move down to Miami. And I don’t think we’re coming back to LA any time soon,” he revealed.

Jonathan Roy is putting an acoustic twist on a ’90s classic.

Taking the reins at the Berlinale’s European Film Market after the departure of the long-serving Matthijs Wouter Knol, who left last year to run the European Film Academy, was never going to be easy. Throw an ongoing pandemic into the mix, which has upended traditional industry interactions and shut down international travel, and the role overseeing one of the world’s most important film events looked even more challenging.