Help Musicians launches new helpline to support people experiencing bullying and harassment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that thousands of autistic jobseekers across Scotland and the rest of the UK are set to benefit from calmer jobcentre environments and tailored support after 15 were accredited by the National Autistic Society (NAS) following a successful pilot.

the much-criticised Brexit deal – which, former minister David Frost recently admitted, presents “a whole set of problems” for touring musicians and their crew – and to help reset the live music industry following the COVID-19-enforced shutdown of recent years.Help Musicians has today (March 29) announced that it will be providing £250,000 in financial support for touring musicians, with artists eligible to receive up to £5,000 each towards “their plans to drive their careers forward and propel their forthcoming releases”.The financial support is expected to help cover touring expenses, session musician and crew fees, PR and marketing, merchandise, a proportion of international administration fees (such as visas and carnets) and more.Help Musicians is also seeking to provide advice to musicians by funding 30-minute consultations with Viva La Visa, a service pioneered by the Incorporated Society of Musicians and The Musicians’ Union.“Through this support, the charity aims to help musicians re-build their careers post-restrictions and provide practical advice to musicians wishing to tour,” a press release further explains. “The service will help them better understand the complex requirements from working/traveling abroad, and mitigate against the financial risks now associated with touring, especially in Europe.

From Vicky Pattison openly discussing her experience at a fertility clinic to Amy Hart documenting her egg freezing journey, fertility is a topic on everyone’s lips - especially women’s. And following the news that over half of women in the UK haven't had a child by the time they reach their milestone 30th birthday, the ongoing discussion surrounding reproductive health means that women are under more pressure than ever to keep tabs on their so-called biological clock.

READ MORE: Rochelle Humes stuns with husband Marvin as they become godparents but fans think their daughter stole the show And babies were at the centre of the event with an entire playroom with its own ball pit ready to use as well as dedicated place settings for the younger guests. Rochelle's one-year-old son Blake was in attendance along with her husband Marvin and the family posed for the cameras in matching outfits in a series of photos posted to her Instagram. "What better way to celebrate your birthday than to see your baby grow," she wrote.

Numbers updated this morning by the CDC indicate that the percentage of new Covid cases across the United States tied to the even more transmissible BA.2 variant has jumped from 23% in early March to 35% this week. On the positive side, that means the rate of increase has slowed from two 100% jumps over the previous month to a little less than 50% in the past two weeks. But there are portions of the country that are much worse. See map below, where BA.2 is represented in pink.

Frank Doelger, who was an executive producer on Game Of Thrones between 2011 and 2019, provided an update on his new company in Germany during a Series Mania panel today.

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TV personality Gino D'Acampo has taken to Instagram to announce he is launching his very own cooking game in the metaverse.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentProminent Dubai-based satellite pay-TV and streaming service Orbit Showtime Network (OSN) is launching OSN Plus, a new premium streaming service that replaces its streaming app and marks OSN’s full-fledged entry into the MENA region’s increasingly crowded SVOD landscape.The move comes after OSN in January re-upped its long-term exclusive partnership with HBO, and expanded its rapport with NBCU to include more premium content from Peacock and Sky Studios. The company also has new deals for premium shows in place with Endeavor Content and All3Media, supplementing existing partnerships with Paramount, Warner Media, Sony, Discovery, MGM and Lionsgate.However, OSN recently lost the SVOD leverage it had under its exclusive deal with Disney, which will be launching Disney Plus in the region this summer and has rescinded the SVOD aspect of that arrangement.

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Rebecca Ferguson and Lily Allen have spoken out about the harassment they have experienced and what needs to be done to support musicians experiencing such difficulties.At present, there is no similar initiative in place in the UK but Help Musicians hope to bridge this gap with the helpline by ensuring that those working in the music industry have a place to turn for advice and practical help.James Ainscough, Chief Executive of Help Musicians, said, “Bullying and harassment requires a collaborative response across the music industry. The creation of the helpline is a vital next step and Help Musicians is well placed to provide this service, as an independent charity.”Today we announce a new Bullying & Harassment helpline, open to anyone working in the music industry.If you work in music and are concerned about a bullying or harassment situation, you can call us confidentially for free on 0800 088 2045.

Until recently, azelaic acid was something of an unsung hero in the skincare world. It’s been used by experts for aeons, but it’s only in the last few years that it’s really become a popular beauty buzzword among the masses. Unlike glycolic and lactic, azelaic isn’t one of your powerful exfoliating acids – but its credentials are very impressive in terms of how it can improve your complexion, and it's found in many of the best face serums.

The National Association of Theatre Owners today announced the creation of The Cinema Foundation, a new, donor-supported non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the cinema exhibition industry by developing future diverse workforces and growing moviegoing communities through research, education and philanthropy.

Kim Kardashian has celebrated 'beauty icon' Gwen Stefani, praising her for the launch of her new make-up brand, GXVE.MORE: Gwen Stefani launches debut makeup brand GXVEKim shared a video posted by her "bestie" Allison Stratter - a brand strategist who worked on Gwen's campaign - which promoted the new products, and Kim was quick to praise the pair, commending Allison for "how hard" she worked on the campaign and Gwen for the launch, sharing how she "couldn't wait" to try it.WATCH: Gwen Stefani stuns as she unveils debut cosmetics lineGwen then shared the post and thanked the reality star, adding a series of kissing emojis.The 52-year-old singer made sure she looked the part for her big reveal, wowing in multiple head-turning outfits, including a netted dress that featured a daring thigh-split for a number of promotional videos.MORE: Gwen Stefani fans can't believe their eyes with stunning childhood photosMORE: Gwen Stefani shares glimpse of incredible party celebrating latest family milestonePosting a video on Instagram of herself modeling the collection, Gwen was her own best advertisement as she wowed with her signature bold red lip and winged eyeliner."Before the music, it was makeup. Bold color.

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Jay Park has officially launched a brand-new music label, named More Vision.On March 3, a new YouTube channel for the company was launched, alongside its first video titled ‘More Love, More Laughter, MORE VISION’, which acted as an introduction to the ethos of new label.Taking on the form of an interview with Jay Park, the video begins with Park’s own values surrounding the motifs of love, laughter and vision, which seem to be what he has in mind for his company and the artists under its care.“I kept running no matter how tired I was because I wanted to create a better environment and better life for the people I love,” he shares, before adding that he envisions a company that encourages both himself and his artists to be fearlessly creative. “People have always tried to put me in a box.

Jennifer Hudson, 40, is getting the talk show treatment. News broke on Wednesday, March 2 that The Jennifer Hudson Show will premiere in Fall 2022 on Fox Television Stations following the end of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Jennifer’s daytime show will be one-hour long, according to Variety, and will come from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television and Ellen production company Telepictures. The test show was reportedly shot in November 2021 with Ellen executive producers Andy Lassner and Mary Connelly as showrunners.