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K.J. Yossman Red Bull Studios (RBS), one of the producers behind the electrifying documentary “The Real Mo Farah,” have set their next project, titled “The Moment: How Sports Changed the World,” Variety can exclusively reveal.Directed by Tom Jennings of 1895 Films, “The Moment” is a feature doc that explores the lasting repercussions of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, which was controversially held in South Africa at the tail end of apartheid.

Spice Girls fans could not get enough of Geri Horner's latest update which saw fellow band member Mel C pen a special message to the star in celebration of her 50th birthday.MORE: Geri Horner's son Monty is his mum's double in new photo – see picTaking to her Instagram feed, the former Ginger Spice shared an incredible video with a montage of photos of herself alongside incredibly famous faces including the late Sir George Michael, Prince Charles and even Nelson Mandela!WATCH: Geri Horner celebrates England's win alongside daughter BluebellCaptioning the fabulous clip she penned: "I get to be 50! I’m so grateful to all the wonderful people and experiences I’ve had in my life. Thank you.

they famously quit royal life in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are used to a certain level of scrutiny. But as the couple stepped out in New York last week, with Harry giving a speech to the UN to mark Nelson Mandela day, they found themselves also making headlines for all the wrong reasons.The release of Tom Bower’s bombshell book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War Between The Windsors, has left the former Suits actress “furious” – and Harry feeling yet more guilt over the pressure they keep coming under.Some of the cutting allegations include that Harry’s old school friends called him “f**king nuts” for dating Meghan after she scolded them for their sexist jokes at a shooting weekend and more royal fallouts with family members – including raking over the infamous bridesmaid dress incident that supposedly left Kate Middleton in tears.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed that she doesn't believe Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex have 'found their path yet' since stepping down from the royal family. Appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Sharon, 69, said that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are 'floundering and totally lost' in the United States.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘floundering and totally lost’ after moving to America, claims Sharon Osbourne. The 69-year-old believes the couple have not ‘found their path yet’ after stepping down from the royal family and trying to kick off their own careers.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted in a loving embrace as royal watchers zeroed on Prince Harry, 37 affectionately squeezing Meghan’s leg as the pair travelled to New York to deliver a keynote speech to the United Nations on Monday 18 July. As the assembly gathered for Nelson Mandela Day, The Duchess, 40, is caught reaching for her husband’s hand, before he moves to affectionately squeeze her leg.

Ethan Hawke dropped by “The Late Show” on Tuesday, where he shared his unorthodox idea to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

By Sam ReedBy Alice CaryBy Sam ReedWhile he wasn't wearing any rings, Duke of Sussex did take the opportunity, on Nelson Mandela Day, to speak about, among other things, women's rights. In his remarks at the event, he called out the "rolling back of constitutional rights here in the United States," a reference to the overturn of Roe v.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looked loved-up as the left a trendy restaurant where they had been eating with friends during their trip to New York.The couple spent the evening at Chef Andrew Carmellini's Tribeca hotspot, Locanda Verde, with pals just hours after Harry gave a keynote speech at the UN. The pair looked very much in love as they smiled and held hands as they left the restaurant, following a busy day that saw Harry speak at a United Nations event honouring Nelson Mandela.

Prince Harry took the stage during the U.N. General Assembly on Monday, to give an inspiring speech on Nelson Mandela Day. The Duke of Sussex took the podium to speak “with humility” about the importance of the late leader’s legacy.

Prince Harry has heartwarmingly paid tribute to his wife Meghan Markle by calling her his “soulmate” during a highly anticipated speech at the UN. The couple attended the organisation’s New York headquarters on Monday as part of a wider celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day.They were invited along to an event held by the General Assembly to mark the special day, with Harry even giving a keynote speech to a number of keen listeners.The Duke of Sussex was just one of several speakers, which also included the Deputy Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly – however it was his touching reference to his wife that many fans felt stole the show.

Prince Harry is calling on the world to live up to Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

Royals in the Big Apple! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in New York City for the U.N. General Assembly’s celebration of Nelson Mandela Day.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted in New York ahead of the Duke of Sussex's keynote speech at the UN General Assembly in New York.The royal couple were seen entering the Manhattan headquarters of the United Nations, with Harry set to address the assembly at its annual celebration of Nelson Mandela Day.The day pays tribute to the late-leader of South Africa, speaking of his legacy and his fight against apartheid for which he spent 27 years in prison before eventually being elected the country's first black leader. Prince Harry, 37, will be the keynote speaker at the event, and will talk both about the legacy of Nelson Mandela as well as talking about the effects of climate change and world hunger.

For the first time, the rainbow flag has been flown on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.

EXCLUSIVE: YouTube has ordered five new original projects as part of its Black Voices Fund.

Richard Wagner, whose three-decade career as a correspondent for CBS News included covering the war in Vietnam and numerous other conflicts around the world, has died. He was 85.

a nationwide book ban sweeping America’s school districts, primarily fueled by conservatives who are targeting books mostly by and about minorities, especially LGBTQ and Black people.Over the last nine months 1145 books have been removed from school classrooms and libraries in 86 school districts, a PEN America report finds. They cover a wide range, including books about Rosa Parks, Dr.

Netflix will release its latest project from Africa, the action thriller Silverton Siege, to coincide with South Africa’s Freedom Day on April 27.

Naman Ramachandran “Silverton Siege,” an action thriller inspired by the real life incident that sparked the global Free Mandela movement, is being added to Netflix. The film is directed by noted South African filmmaker Mandla Dube (“Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu”) and stars Thabo Rametsi, Noxolo Dlamini and Stefan Erasmus.Set in 1980, Rametsi, Dlamini and Erasmus portray the Silverton Siege trio – three young freedom fighters with nothing left to lose.

Michelle Obama is sharing stories of individuals who are making a difference in communities across the country. She shared a black and white photo by Chicago based photographer Antonio Dickey and wrote, “This is a month of celebration—a time to not only reflect on the heroes in our history books, but to honor the Black people who are quietly working every day to improve and enrich our communities right here and now.” “Today, I’m starting with Antonio Dickey,” she continued.The photo Michelle shared was taken by Dickey when she spoke with students at a school resource event in 1991. “Back then, I was just Michelle Robinson, an assistant to Mayor Daley at City Hall,” she wrote.

health delays — Elton John is resuming his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour.His retirement tour began in 2018, but due to a series of postponements, he was forced into a performance hiatus.But now, the 74-year-old British singer is back on the road and played at the Crescent City in New Orleans on Wednesday night.“Wow, we haven’t played a show since the 6th of March 2020. This is a new experience for us, I’ve never had this amount of time off in my life … playing music, well at least since I was 17 years of age,” the “Tiny Dancer” singer said to the New Orleans audience, who hung onto their coveted tickets for 745 days.“I can’t thank you enough for being so patient,” he continued.

JOHANNESBURG -- A South African Cabinet minister on Friday urged the cancellation of an upcoming U.S. auction of a key to the Robben Island prison cell where Nelson Mandela, the country's first Black president, was long jailed for his opposition to apartheid.The key is among Mandela memorabilia being sold by Guernsey's auction house in New York on Jan.

Rock band frontwoman Skin has had one hell of a career – not only is she a trailblazer for other Black women in a genre largely dominated by white musicians, but in the last three decades she’s sold millions of records with Skunk Anansie, partied with Nelson Mandela and toured with David Bowie.

Christopher Vourlias To understand the success of Triggerfish, the fast-rising, Cape Town-based animation house, which won the prestigious MIFA Animation Industry Award this week in Annecy, one need look no further than the circumstances of its birth 25 years ago.South Africa was finally emerging from the shadows of apartheid, a cruel and exploitive system of institutionalized racism that had oppressed its Black-majority population for nearly 50 years.

Dozens of members of the LGBTIQ+ community gathered at Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill on Wednesday night for a moving candlelight vigil to honour the victims of hate.

Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King jr and Mahatma Ghandi. He wrote: "People who did not ask for a referendum from their oppressors before they demanded freedom." His comment was taken by SNP figures as a clear link to the UK Government’s repeated refusal to allow a second referendum on Scottish independence.

Liverpool player turned reality TV fave and the Take That star were pals in the 1990s, bonding mainly over booze. The lifestyle – escapism from the pressures of fame for Robbie and from those of football for Razor – spiralled.