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Angelique Jackson CBS has announced the winners of the studio’s Leadership Pipeline Challenge short film competition, which supports local L.A. nonprofits. Now in its third year, the competition challenges early-career storytellers to create short films in collaboration with and highlighting the mission of hyper-local nonprofit organizations.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Fresh off its “Big Spring Sale” event, Amazon has announced the return of Amazon Pet Day. Taking place May 7 through May 8 in conjunction with National Pet Month, the shopping event will offer 48 hours of deals and discounts on pet supplies, toys, apparel, grooming products and accessories.

The Cinema for Gaza auction has added a Joker poster signed by Joaquin Phoenix and a Crown script signed by Emma Corrin, as it passes more than $200,000 donations.

Alex Ritman With just a day to go until it closes, the Cinema for Gaza auction has received several new celebrity donations from the entertainment world, with its fundraising efforts now surpassing $200,000. Among the new lots are a “Joker” poster signed by Joaquin Phoenix.

The Food and Drug Administration is planning to lift its ban on sperm donations from men who have sex with men, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The report also says the FDA would simultaneously lift the ban on donations of other tissues and organs from gay and bisexual men.

A new National Trans Monument has been proposed for the former site of the UK’s first trans memorial, which was destroyed following a fire two years ago.

A play centre in Greater Manchester is letting parents pay what they can in a bid to help struggling families.

The Zone Of Interest filmmaker Jonathan Glazer has reinforced his support for the virtual Cinema For Gaza campaign auction, pledging a new personalized gift to the fundraiser alongside first-time donors Spike Lee, Olivia Colman, and Paul Mescal. 

Alex Ritman Donations from the likes of Spike Lee, Paul Mescal and Olivia Colman have been added to a growing list of items being sold off as part the Cinema for Gaza auction, which has so far raised over £90,000 ($113,000). A framed “Malcolm X” poster signed by Lee, an “Aftersun” poster signed by Mescal and a personalized video message from Colman are among the auction lots launching on Monday, alongside additional items including a “beer on Zoom” with Tessa Thompson with memorabilia from “The Marvels,” a “Worst Person in the World” poster signed by Joachim Trier and the cast and the chance to talk to Susan Sarandon over Zoom about your favorite of her films (plus a signed “Rocky Horror Picture Show” t-shirt).

This is the moment that a brave Ayrshire tot battling got to meet her music heroes behind a powerful charity song dedicated to her.

Police Scotland has been urged to make a public statement on Operation Branchform on the first anniversary of the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon's husband.

Dozens of bikers followed a much-loved volunteer in procession as he made his final journey through Tameside. Paul Redfern founded the Blood Bikes Manchester charity in 2012, leading a team that transported vital donations and supplies to save countless lives.

Ellise Shafer “The Zone of Interest” director Jonathan Glazer has donated signed posters to the Cinema for Gaza auction, which has collected gifts from major names in the U.K. entertainment industry to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians. Before the fundraiser officially began on Tuesday, Glazer and “Zone of Interest” producer James Wilson donated seven “Zone of Interest” posters and a selection of posters from his 2014 film “Under the Skin.” The posters will be signed by Glazer, Wilson and composer Mica Levi, who scored both films.

A growing list of high-profile names from the film and TV world, including Jonathan Glazer, Tilda Swinton, and Succession star Brian Cox, have donated unique gifts to Cinema For Gaza, a fundraising auction supporting aid for people in Gaza, which launched yesterday April 2nd.

The devastated family of a Scots beauty queen have paid tribute after her tragic death at the weekend. The loved ones of Jade Leigh Hunt, who was 35, say they are "devastated" after they received the news of her sudden passing on Saturday.

Scooter Braun is launching a new campaign to support both Palestinians in Gaza who have been affected by the war, as well as families of Israeli hostages.

Shannen Doherty is letting go of a lot of her possessions as she continues to fight breast cancer.

Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty has devastatingly revealed that she is 'preparing for death' as she shared a heartbreaking health update.The 52-year-old actress is living with stage 4 breast cancer which has spread to her brain and bones. She was first diagnosed with cancer in 2015, but went into remission two years later, before the cancer returned in 2020. She underwent surgery to remove a tumour from her brain On her Let's Be Clear podcast, Shannen revealed that she is downsizing from her house and trying to get things sorted out, such as donating and selling her antiques “just in case” anything happens to her.

Humza Yousaf has warned it is "increasingly difficult" to shield his children from racism after he was targeted with Islamophobic graffiti near his Dundee home.

Princess Catherine was a champion for cancer sufferers far before she became one herself.

A mum diagnosed with breast cancer has won a huge amount of money as she undergoes chemotherapy treatment.

A mum has been told she may only have a few weeks left to live following a devastating Good Friday diagnosis. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, families across Greater Manchester gathered to celebrate, Joanne loved ones were coming to terms with the heartbreaking news this will be their last Easter together.

Tributes, memories and generous donations continue to roll in for The Star and Garter landlord Andy Martin, following his sudden death last Friday. The 52-year-old touched the hearts of the hundreds of people who laughed with him and danced in his legendary Manchester pub.

When Deadline chronicles the passing of industry execs, filmmakers and actors, there are often asks to donate to certain causes, in lieu of flowers. Paula Weinstein, the Emmy-winning producer of Truman, Recount and films like The Perfect Storm and The Fabulous Baker Boys, put forth the most unusual posthumous request.

The loved ones of a well-known Salford dad who died suddenly have spoken of their “utter disbelief”.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor “Donating sperm makes me feel good. Maybe it makes me feel wanted, and needed. Worth something to somebody else,” says Stefan, one of the subjects of “Spermworld,” the new FX on Hulu documentary that delves into the landscape of unregulated babymaking and just why prospective parents have sought out these unconventional solutions.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has been thanked and praised as he shared his support to a charity's latest initiative. The actor took to social media and shared a video in which he said he was "so proud" while putting on a baseball cap.

Alex Ritman A number of major names from the U.K. film and TV world and beyond have donated items — and their own time — to an auction raising money for Gaza.

Queen Camilla has been sending 'super-sweet' letters to Paul O'Grady's husband, Andre Portasio, following the star's passing. Camilla and Paul were close due to their shared love for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, often appearing together at public events. But Andre, who recently spoke to The Mirror about his first year without Paul, has admitted he hasn't responded yet.

Jeff Benjamin Yoshiki’s involvement in philanthropy encompasses a diverse range of causes, with his family and upbringing being core influences. “I lost my father when I was young,” Yoshiki says. “He actually took his own life.