Questions raised over charity seeking to buy JRR Tolkien's Oxford house

coronavirus pandemic thanks to Stagehand‘s #ILoveLive prize draw.The #ILoveLive memorabilia prize draw launched last month, aiming to support the unsung heroes of the live music industry.

Steve Buscemi hosted a virtual fireside chat on Tuesday in support of Friends of Firefighters, which offersessential programs and services to help active and retired firefighters and their families support, prioritize and clearly communicate their physical and mental health needs during stressful times.

their #SaveOurVenues campaign has raised over £3.8 million this year for crisis-hit grassroots music venues across the UK.Launched back in April after music venues up and down the country were forced to close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ongoing campaign is aiming to offer both financial and human support to venues during the health crisis.In an end-of-year statement, the MVT said they wanted “to acknowledge all the remarkable work that has been done this year to shield our

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorSamantha Bee will have another year to vent to her heart’s delight on her TBS program, “Full Frontal.”The WarnerMedia-backed network will renew Bee’s satire-and-talk show for a sixth season, which will debut on Wednesday, January 13 at 10:30 p.m. eastern.“It’s a huge honor to get to keep doing this crazy smart and silly show for a sixth season,” said Bee, in a prepared statement.

Bandcamp Fridays initiative has raised over $40 million (£29.68 million) in 2020 for artists and labels during the coronavirus pandemic.The online music platform and distribution service launched the initiative back in March to aid those musicians whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the pandemic, with Bandcamp waiving their revenue share to ensure that as close to 100% of the profits as possible from fan purchases, downloads and merch goes directly to artists and labels.Following nine

direct to your inboxThe UK's coronavirus vaccine roll-out is now well underway with 'tens of thousands' of jabs already administered to those most vulnerable, according to the government.A vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford has been a front-runner in the global race to produce a vaccine against Covid-19 since early this year.But it was a jab from American firm Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech that became the first vaccine to be approved for use in the UK.The vaccine was

direct to your inboxThe professor who led research into the University of Oxford's Covid-19 vaccination has issued a dire warning about the possible impact of the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas.Sarah Gilbert joined NHS bosses in expressing fears about a third wave of the pandemic in the new year, just as Germany announced a hard lockdown because of record numbers of cases and deaths there.Although cases are falling in Tier 3 Greater Manchester, the infection rate for

Say what you will about Michael Bay, his overuse of explosions and slow-motion hero shots, but the man can get a pretty good cast together. Case in point, last month it was reported that Jake Gyllenhaal was in talks to star in Bay’s new film, “Ambulance.” Now, he’s getting some company in the form of one of the best up-and-coming actors we have today: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Steph McGovern raised eyebrows on Wednesday when she opened up about the rejection letter she received from Oxford University following an unsuccessful interview.MORE: Steph McGovern's daily diet: what the TV presenter eats for breakfast, lunch and dinnerSpeaking on her daytime show Steph's Packed Lunch, the journalist explained that she earned top A-level grades, however, was "the only one" out of her peers who attended an interview at the prestigious university without knowing what she was

The Goonies gang reunited fora virtual fundraiser this Saturday to benefit No Kid Hungry and its work feeding kids and families amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Stars of the classic 1985 adventure film —Josh Brolin, Sean Astin, Martha Plimpton, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Jonathan Ke Quan, Jeff Cohen, Joe Pantoliano, and Robert Davi — participated in the fundraiser that wasfree to stream but encouraged donations.

Dionne Warwick’s Twitter is full of musings and thoughts but it was a question on Saturday that had everyone pondering.

Tim Dams With the Brexit deadline looming on Dec. 31, film and TV production remains largely in the dark about how businesses can operate between Britain and the European Union.When Britain formally left the E.U.

link.South Lanarkshire Council social work services staff will then collect the items mid-December in plenty time to get them to families for Christmas, ensuring a magical day all round.Advertiser reporter Leona Greenan, who co-ordinates the appeal, said: “Donations can be handed in to Starbucks Hamilton at the Palace Grounds Retail Park, Starbucks Rutherglen on Dalmarnock Road or at Rocca Restaurant on Cadzow Street, Hamilton.“Alternatively, donations can be handed in to The Salvation Army