The number of complaints received by the Fundraising Regulator rose by 8 per cent last year, new figures show. The regulator’s latest annual report, published today, says 1,137 complaints were made to it in the year to the end of August 2023, up from 1,056 in the previous year. The regulator said 509 of the
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The next UK government should remove restrictions on civil society campaigning, according to the NGO umbrella body Bond. Bond’s 2024 manifesto, called A Global System for People and Planet and published today, sets out the steps it believes the next government should take to “help secure a global system for people and planet, the delivery
The government has commissioned a review of Arts Council England. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport said it had appointed Dame Mary Archer, chancellor of the University of Buckingham and a former chair of the Science Museum Group, to lead the exercise, supported by a panel of 14 arts and cultural sector experts. The
“Will & Grace” star Eric McCormack is stepping up to defend straight actors who play gay characters on screen — pointing out that taking on roles different from oneself is the whole point of being an actor. The actor, who is straight IRL and also famously portrayed gay protagonist Will in the hit NBC sitcom,
La estrella de “Will & Grace” Eric McCormack ha salido en defensa de los actores heterosexuales que interpretan a personajes gays en la pantalla, señalando que asumir papeles diferentes es la razón de ser de un actor. El actor -que es heterosexual en la vida real e interpretó al famoso protagonista gay Will en la
Play video content ABC Oprah Winfrey is opening up about the extreme lengths she’s taken to lose weight over the years … revealing she previously starved herself in order to drop some pounds. The talk show legend discusses her years of yo-yo dieting in her new ABC special, “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,”
Play video content ABC Oprah Winfrey se está abriendo sobre los extremos a los que ha llegado para bajar de peso durante su vida, revelando que incluso pasaba hambre con tal de bajar unas libras. La leyenda del talk show habló de sus años haciendo dietas en su nuevo especial de ABC, “Shame, Blame and
Travis Kelce‘s apparently got his eyes on taking his tight end to a new seat … he’s now reportedly in talks to become a game show host in the very near future. The Kansas City Chiefs star and Prime Video reps are working to hammer out a deal that would make the three-time Super Bowl
Travis Kelce está en conversaciones para convertirse en presentador de un programa de juegos en un futuro muy próximo. La estrella de los Kansas City Chiefs y los representantes de Prime Video están trabajando para llegar a un acuerdo que convertiría al tres veces campeón del Super Bowl en el rostro de un reinicio de
Play video content Dan Schneider is addressing the allegations in the new Nickelodeon doc that paints him as a monster and wildly inappropriate with some in the cast … and he’s taking accountability. The one-time Nickelodeon honcho sat down with former “iCarly” actor BooG!e Tuesday to offer up his formal response to toxic workplace claims
Kim Kardashian might feel like an also-ran these days in comparison to Bianca Censori — who’s the “it” girl right now — but in terms of who’s getting searched more … it’s the OG. We were curious which of these ladies people were flocking to their computer screens to see more of these days —
It’s hump day here at TMZ, but we’re still kicking ass on TV … especially with these topics. TMZ Live Starting out on ‘TMZ Live,’ Charles and Harvey talked about Oprah’s new TV special that’s all weight loss drugs — like Ozempic — which she says she’s turned to amid her ongoing challenges with weight
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky‘s marriage is beyond repair — that’s what close family and friends are saying about any hopes the estranged couple can still work things out … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ the pair’s relationship has reached the point of no return, and if they were to suddenly
ARTIFACT recently dropped his latest EP, ‘Return Of The Dead,’ which featured four thrilling tracks – ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Gatekeeper,’ ‘Jump Scare,’ and‘Night Vision‘ across the realms of dubstep, riddim, and even drum and bass. Bass music fan or not, you can count on this one fueling your day with unbridled energy and thundering arrangements. Yet again, he flexes
Detroit based artist KAWSAN has quickly begun to make a name for himself, both on stage and in the studio. He’s performed with some of the biggest names around, including Paul Oakenfold, while his productions have been a breath of fresh air into the progressive house / melodic techno space, supported by the likes of
When it comes to breakthrough producers in the 140 space, few are as refined as Eater. Hailing from Italy, he’s earned support from the likes of Zeds Dead, Excision, and even BBC Radio One for his thrilling tracks that go just as hard in the studio as they do live. His trajectory is nothing short
Armed with a subtle yet rumbling soundscape that gradually escalates into an intricately woven electronic frenzy, LA-based electronic producer Bisaria has marked himself as an artist who’s making incredible strides in the industry. Known for weaving Indian themes into his music, he strongly believes in expressing elements of his culture through his sound and aesthetic.
Just when you thought the lineup couldn’t get any better, Sol Fest Music & Arts Festival reveals their star-studded Phase 2 lineup for its 2024 edition, slated to take place from Thursday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at the new venue Vortex Spring in Ponce de Leon, Florida. The Phase 2 lineup announcement
Premier motorsports music festival GRIDLIFE Midwest has unveiled its impressive artist lineup for the 2024 event, featuring headliners Zeds Dead and experimental bass virtuoso Mersiv, both making their festival debuts. Joining them as first-time performers are genre-blending bass act Tape B, renowned dubstep duo Barely Alive, and experimental bass duo Eazybaked. Returning festival veterans include
Get ready to embark and explore the realms of electronic music as Brainjack, Vydia & Empowered join forces to present ‘The Kickoff’ ahead of Miami Music Week. Taking place on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, at one of Wynwood’s hottest venues, Racket, this event promises an extraordinary fusion of musical styles featuring six globally recognized acts—Damon Sharpe, Electric Polar Bears, Ekonovah,
Dynamic singer/songwriter ALANA recently dropped her first single of 2024, titled “Motherless Money,” accompanied by a music video and remixes from esteemed artist/DJs Franky Boissy and D-Stone. This captivating single intertwines elements of jazz, pop, and house, presenting not only a mesmerizing arrangement but also a bold commentary against vulture capitalism. Produced by Henry Binns,
With their latest release, “Undercover,” marking their fourth scorching single in the past six months, the multi-talented, international duo Crumb Pit, representing LA and London, is rising through the ranks to be quite the exciting act. Their blend of “British-cool,” reminiscent of The Streets and Dizzee Rascal, combined with razor-sharp, pulsating drum & bass soundscapes,
Dance music heavyweightys SAYMYNITTI (NITTI and SAYMYNAME_ are reviving the exhilarating vibe of 90s and early 2000s rave culture in remarkable fashion. Following their previous hit, “Can’t Find My Friends,” their latest single sees the duo teaming up with Blasterjaxx for “Midnight”. It’s a thrilling tune from start to finish, highlighting the best of each
Indies in moderate-wide release claimed the nos. 6, 8 and 9 spots at the domestic box office led by Love Lies Bleeding. Kristin Steward toplines the Berlin-premiering film by Rose Glass that expanded nationwide, grossing $2.5 million for the weekend on 1,362 screens (up from five theaters opening week). The steamy crime thriller from A24
With a solid offshore hold, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is closing in on $500M globally. The overseas weekend brought in $51.2M across 73 markets, a 40% drop versus last session (-37% excluding China). The international box office cume through Sunday is $289.4M, and worldwide the running total is $494.7M. The latter figure means the film
How does an A CinemaScore and 4 1/2 star PostTrak movie with a major star and a dog underdeliver at the box office? The adventure sports charged, doggie-with-a-heart title Arthur the King from Lionsgate had no chance of winning a crown this weekend with an $8M-$10M projection, however, many were expecting this well received movie
EXCLUSIVE: Picturehouse is spicing up the opening weekend of their documentary Carol Doda Topless at the Condor on March 22-24 with a live revue of top burlesque dancers before the movie screens. Carol Doda Topless at the Condor documents the life, history and impact of the legendary topless dancer who ignited the 1960s sexual revolution. The “Doda-esque
EXCLUSIVE: Level 33 Entertainment has taken domestic on H.P. Mendoza’s The Secret Art of Human Flight, which made its world premiere at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival. A July theatrical release has been set followed by a debut on digital platforms. Pic written by Jesse Orenshein centers around a children’s book author, Ben Grady (Grant Rosenmeyer),
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour broke records on Disney+ with 4.6 million views, making it the No. 1 music film ever on the platform per the studio. Swifties watched 16.2 million hours of the blockbuster 3.5-hour concert film this past weekend. These viewership numbers are based on 3 days of streaming; views released for other movie premieres
Broadway‘s insanely busy spring doesn’t really kick into full gear until next month when 14 new shows have their official openings, but with March as a sort of sign of things to come – five shows have opened or will soon this month – box office was strong last week. In all, the 25 productions