Some good news here, especially on the AMC Theatres front. The Leawood, Kansas-based chain–the No. 1 circuit in U.S and Europe–is reopening three Odeon Cinemas in Norway effective today. Odeon Cinemas Oslo Storo 14, Sandvika 8 and Lillestrøm 7 are the first three locations within the AMC and Odeon cinemas circuit to reopen, and its
This week, a lot of K-pop fans have been acting in service of Black Lives Matter protests by obstructing racist hashtags and police departments. It started last Sunday, May 31, when the Dallas police department issued a tweet asking people to send them videos or pictures of “illegal activity from the protests.” The police had
The government must better support grass-roots community ventures and guarantee funding to community asset bids, especially in less affluent places, according to a report from the think tank Localis. The publication, Local Delivery – Protecting Social Infrastructure, concludes that community asset transfer still “relies too much on local capacity and resources”, which it says “are
A “Now Hiring” sign advertising jobs at Lowe’s is seen as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Homestead, Florida, U.S., April 17, 2020. Marco Bello | Reuters Quite unexpectedly and rather suddenly, investors have been given a reset, a reprieve, a chance at a fresh start. What should they do with it?
Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have all announced major donations to fight for social justice and racial equality. Recording artist The Weeknd recently donated $500,000 to various related causes and called on the big three record labels, as well as Spotify and Apple Music to make their own donations. Along with
(CNN) — When the world is feeling just too much, imagine how great it would be to start afresh. If you can pool together $7 million with a syndicate of business-savvy friends (and have a few “rainy day” millions in your back pocket), building your own utopia could now become a reality. A rare opportunity
The editors at Swagger are aware that the Covid-19 Virus and the lock-downs across the globe have been challenging for many, not only financially but with our personal relationships. Swagger Magazine wanted to tackle some relationship issues many of our readers may be experiencing, so we sought out advice from the internationally respected relationship expert,
An OPEC sign hangs outside the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria, on Nov. 29, 2017. Akos Stiller | Bloomberg | Getty Images OPEC and its oil-producing allies reportedly agreed to extend the historic 9.7 million barrels per day production cut that was set to expire at the end of June, according to two sources familiar
Exclusive The “Grown-ish” family is looking after one of their own … setting up a college fund for the daughter of late “Twilight” actor Gregory Tyree Boyce. The sitcom has launched a GoFundMe for Gregory’s 10-year-old daughter, Alaya, and the proceeds will be saved for her future college tuition. Gregory’s father, Deon Boyce, is an
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Several Bollywood celebs have been called hypocrites for actively perpetuated colourism by profiting off skin-lightening creams Over the past week, several Bollywood celebrities spoke out on social media in support of Black Lives Matters. But statements of protest against racism from stars like Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani was immediately met
Today, she has returns to Hollywood on her own terms with her first new project in five years. She is the showrunner and writer for Showtime’s Work In Progress, a series about a lesbian who falls in love with a trans man. The franchise that made her popular is, of course, returning for another installment
Garrett Yrigoyen has hit back at fellow Bachelor Nation star Bekah Martinez after she criticized his solidarity with police amid Black Lives Matter protests. Garrett Yrigoyen, 31, responded to fellow Bachelor Nation star Bekah Martinez, 25, after she slammed him for showing solidarity with cops amid global outcry and Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the
More than a third of charities are facing increased demand during lockdown while more than half report fewer donations, new research shows. And in Scotland, one in five charities say they run the risk of a “critical threat to their financial viability”. The Charities Aid Foundation asked more than 400 charities on 21 and 22 May
Please note our writer visited Amsterdam prior to the coronavirus pandemic Amsterdam’s charms are small-scale and intimate, so experiencing the city from the warmth and conviviality of a b&b is to be taken into its heart. Mesh right in to what Amsterdam has to offer as you lodge beside a canal, in the tumult of
Exclusive Details Kodak Black could be spending the last year of his sentence at a halfway house … but first, he’s gonna need a few dominoes to fall perfectly. Kodak’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … the rapper is now eligible to spend the last year of his sentence in a halfway house, meaning, he
Spencer Platt | Getty Images The unemployment rate in the U.S. improved last month as millions of people returned to the workforce. But the official 13.3% unemployment rate, while still high relative to any point since the Great Depression in the early 20th century, likely understates the economic damage wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. The
Of the innumerable fashion and retail companies stepping up their online presence in light of ongoing social distancing measures, Gucci announces its all-new personalized video shopping feature, in effort to recreate the brand’s highly crucial and revered in-store experience. Dubbed ‘Gucci Live’, the video service connects store staff with consumers via both mobile devices and
A Boeing 777-222(ER) passenger plane belonging to the United Airlines taking off at Hong Kong International Airport on August 08 2018 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Marcio Rodrigo | Getty Images United Airlines plans to close three of its five overseas flight attendant bases in October as international air travel continues to struggle because of the coronavirus
Matthew StockmanGetty Images As protests fighting for racial justice broke out this week triggered by the senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and other past injustices, brands are being forced to reflect on the role they play in advancing inclusion and diversity in the workplace and online. Now, Alexis Ohanian,
After staying away from the public eye due to health issues, Jet Li has shown up in Disney’s Mulan. He has suffered from hyperthyroidism, which has changed his outlook. He has been living in seclusion so that he can face this challenge. RELATED: The 10 Best Martial Arts Fueled Movies For Everyone Li is a lauded
Returning with the “Healthcare Hero of the Week” segment, Jimmy Kimmel has surprised yet another one of his guests — with the help of Luke Skywalker himself: Mark Hamill. On Thursday night’s virtual, social-distancing episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the 52-year-old TV host honoured a front-line health-care worker who has been conducting coronavirus tests by inviting
Charities should consider environmental factors when considering whether to accept donations, according to new guidance from the Institute of Fundraising. The membership body has today published Environmental Change: A Toolkit for Fundraisers, which sets out measures that charities should consider in their fundraising activities to minimise their environmental impact. The guide says that when thinking
Shares of Slack continued to drop double digits Friday, as investors remained disappointed that the company reported steady revenue growth rather than blowout numbers. Earnings also showed that Slack doesn’t have the massive revenue growth that Zoom does. The company’s stock was down more than 17% in morning trading. Shares initially fell as much as
Robert “Rocky” Ford Jr. has died. The hip-hop journalist and producer, who served as a mentor to a young Russell Simmons at the beginning of the music mogul’s career, passed away on May 19, according to an Instagram post from Simmons and The New York Times. “In a world where ripping off artists or overreaching
Asiamarine is now the official dealer for Bali Catamarans in Hong Kong and Macau, in addition to representing the French brand in Thailand and Vietnam since 2019. Asiamarine’s role in Hong Kong – where it has its headquarters – and Macau officially began on June 1, 2020. The Catspace Sail is one of four new
Ava DuVernay announced on Twitter Friday that her debut Oscar-nominated film Selma is now available to stream for free on U.S. digital platforms, including Amazon Prime and YouTube, for the month of June. Selma follows the historic civil rights marches led by Martin Luther King, Jr. (David Oyelowo) that culminated in the Voting Rights Act of
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday raved about the May jobs report, saying the 2.5 million jobs added last month was evidence the U.S. economy was bouncing back from the coronavirus-induced devastation. “We’re back,” he said on “Squawk Box.” ”I think there were a lot of people who felt that the layoffs would be permanent and it’s obvious that
We’ve seen Elisabeth Moss take on corporate male toxicity in Mad Men, a ghost of a man in The Invisible Man, Gilead in The Handmaid’s Tale and punk rock in Her Smell. This weekend we’ll see her try her as a horror author who tries not unravel as she goes through her creative process in the Josephine Decker-directed Shirley. The
When the novelist Brit Bennett moved to New York City last year to teach writing classes, she didn’t anticipate that she would eventually get a front-row seat to the type of social change she has contemplated in her writing. From the Brooklyn apartment where she has weathered the pandemic, she has also watched a protest