You know Icona Pop. They got this feeling on the summer day when you were gone. They crashed their car into the bridge.
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Limitless Live – an annual event described as “a music festival with social purpose at its core” – has announced that it will launch the Black Influence Awards as part of this year’s edition at the Roundhouse in London on 8 Apr.Organisers say that the new awards, sponsored by whisky brand Ballantine’s, will “celebrate black influencers and change-makers throughout a variety of industries”. Shortlists have been put together by a panel of judges with the final winners due to be selected by public vote.Alongside the new awards, Limitless Live will also “highlight pay disparity for black influencers”.
Organisers explain that a 2021 survey conducted by communications firm MSL found a that on average the monies generated by influencers differs depending on race, with “the gap between white and black influencers at 35%”. To that end, Limitless Live will “challenge brands to pay equitably and showcase those who are having a positive impact on their industry”.Limitless Live founder Tolu says: “The Limitless Black Influence Awards is an extension of the Limitless Live brand, which is focused on having an equitable impact on communities, societies and business.
While we are excited about celebrating and highlighting the achievements of the black influencers nominated, we also want to go further and advocate through data around the pay disparity they face”.Ballantine’s is supporting the venture via its True Music initiative. The firm’s Senior Global Brand Manager, Dan Maurice, says: “Ballantine’s are very excited to be supporting Limitless Live’s Black Influence Awards.
You know Icona Pop. They got this feeling on the summer day when you were gone. They crashed their car into the bridge.
Actress Linda Thorson said her friend Paul O’Grady was “so happy” and “full of life” when she spoke to him hours before his death aged 67.The Avengers star, also known for being on the ITV soap Emmerdale, described the drag queen turned TV and radio presenter as a “king among men” who “really cared about me”. O’Grady, who began on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening, his partner, Andre Portasio, said in a statement.Tributes have been flooding in for the comedian, including from the Queen Consort, Sir Elton John, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and MPs.Thorson, who said she first met the presenter on early-morning show The Big Breakfast, told Good Morning Britain: “Paul rang me on Tuesday, the day before yesterday, at three o’clock and we spoke for an hour.
Lukas Gage is in love with Chris Appleton! During a recent appearance on the “Today” show, the 27-year-old actor gushed about his boyfriend.
Lukas Gage is in love with Chris Appleton! During a recent appearance on the show, the 27-year-old actor gushed about his boyfriend.«I think this mane needed to be tamed,» Gage quipped with a laugh. «I also needed to be tamed.»On a more serious note, Gage said, «I feel very happy, very lucky and very much in love.»The gushing didn't stop there. When the show flashed a pic of Gage and the 39-year-old hairstylist on the screen, Gage lovingly called his boyfriend «a good-looking man.»«Something about being in London.
After rumours of her alleged split from Love Island beau Maxwell Samuda began circulating amongst reality fans, Olivia Hawkins wants to officially set the record straight regarding the status of their relationship. The 27-year-old former ring girl tells OK!: "Things between me and Maxwell are really good.
Montana Brown has revealed she recently had to go to hospital after suffering a pregnancy scare. The former Love Island star, 27, is currently pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Mark O’Connor. She confirmed earlier this month that the gender of their baby is a boy.
Lukas Gage is opening up about his relationship with new boyfriend Chris Appleton.
Chris Pine shows off his chest in a silk shirt while on his way to film an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday (March 27) in Los Angeles.
Former Love Islander Faye Winter has shared that her pup is her "reason for being" who has helped pull her through her recent heartache. Faye, 27 and Teddy Soares, 28 parted ways earlier this year following months of speculation about their relationship.
Former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has shared a heartwarming tribute to her late dad as she prepares to give birth. Shaughna, who appeared in the sixth season of the hit reality show in 2020, announced last year that she was expecting her first child with partner Billy Webb.The reality star revealed her due date, and just days before she is expected to give birth, Shaughna shared a touching tribute to her dad, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2016.The former Love Islander and influencer posted to her Instagram account on Friday with a photo of a red plaque that had been installed at Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates Stadium in London.
Matt Hancock is claiming an extra £13,200 a year in expenses from the taxpayer to rent a love nest after quitting his marital home. The former Health Secretary has been claiming £3300 a month for a property in London since September, shortly before he earned £320,000 for appearing on TV reality show, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
New research has revealed the life expectancy for those living across the different postcode areas in Scotland.
Love Islanders Tom Clare and Samie Elishi have confirmed they are officially in a relationship after a romantic date night led to an announcement. After leaving the Love Island villa in third place the pair said they would look at making their relationship official after spending some quality time together on the outside. On Tuesday evening Tom, 23 and Samie, 22 dined at an Italian restaurant called Gloria Trattoria in London's Shoreditch during a cosy and intimate date.
Former Love Island star Natalia Zoppa has hit back at critics who branded her as "fake" after she got fillers in her bum.The 23 year old took to her Instagram Stories to say that she wanted to "be transparent" with her followers about any cosmetic work she's had done as she went on to admit that she has been "insecure" about her "hip dips" for a long time. Natalia, who appeared on the winter series of Love Island in 2020, went on to say that she had been "going to the gym consistently" but that "nothing ever worked" so she started looking into fillers. After seeing lots of "fake" and "dodgy" looking work, she came across a surgeon on Instagram and was impressed by the before and after pictures of his work.
They had somewhat of a tumultuous journey on Love Island UK season 9, so fans are eager to know if Lana and Ron are still together after being runners-up to winners Kai and Sanam.
Amber Davies has shared her frustration after coming face-to-face with Kim Kardashian while sporting her frumpy Back To The Future costume in London.The former Love Island star, 26, is currently starring in the musical version of the hit 1985 movie as Marty McFly's mum Lorraine Baines, and was left shocked when Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim, 42, took a trip to the West End recently to watch the show. Once the musical had come to an end, Kim and her son Saint, seven, who she shares with ex-husband Kanye West, headed backstage to meet the cast and pose for photographs. Amber, dressed in a blue midi skirt and knitted cardigan, could be seen standing side-by-side with Kim in the fun photograph, which included two of her co-stars and seven year old Saint.
Love Island stars Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins have publicly addressed claims they were embroiled in a row on their plane home from the villa, just days after the show drew to it’s dramatic conclusion. Last week, the couple, both 25, finished the ITV series in second place behind show winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan - however, the pair were soon hit with feud rumours, as it was claimed that the couple exchanged tense words on the flight home.
Love Island stars Jessie Wynter and Will Young looked as loved-up as ever as they enjoyed a date night in London on Saturday. Jessie, 26, and Will, 22, have been inseparable since leaving the Love Island villa earlier this month, with Jessie, who lives in Sydney, jetting straight to the UK to stay by her new boyfriend's side. The couple have been spending time together at Will's family's farm in Buckinghamshire as well as heading into London to enjoy shopping sprees and take part in interviews.
Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter looked loved-up as they strolled the streets of London following their return from the villa. The TikTok farmer, 23, and the former Love Island Australia contestant, 26, narrowly missed out on a place in the ITV series final and landed back in the UK earlier this week, with Jessie already taking a trip to Will’s farm since their arrival. The couple were seen taking on some post-show promo commitments in central London on Thursday (14 March) as they explore their relationship for the first time outside of the villa.
Love Island's Jessie Wynter recently enjoyed her "first ever" trip to Tesco after jetting to the UK with boyfriend Will Young. Jessie, 26, who found fame on Love Island Australia before appearing on the UK version, lives in Sydney, Australia but opted to jet to London with Will, 22, when Love Island finished.