Tennis-Federer to donate $500,000 to support Ukrainian children

Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation has donated $500,000 (£382,000) to help feed Ukrainian refugees.The foundation set up by the metal legends announced yesterday (April 4) that it was making a donation to the World Central Kitchen, which is providing meals for those who have fled Ukraine as the result of the ongoing conflict with Russia.“The work that Chef José Andrés and the dedicated World Central Kitchen cooks do on the frontlines in a humanitarian crisis is nothing short of incredible,” drummer Lars Ulrich said of the donation.“We are inspired, humbled, and beyond proud to support their teams currently in six European countries serving the millions of Ukrainians who have been forced to leave their homes.”Ulrich continued, “WCK represents everything that Metallica and our All Within My Hands Foundation stand for by providing meals with dignity and hope worldwide.”World Central Kitchen was founded by Chef José Andrés to provide “meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises”.The band have said they’d like to raise even more money for the cause, with a goal of $1million over the next two months. To help reach the goal, Metallica are selling a new t-shirt designed by artist Andrew Cremeans.

Brandi Carlile is one of the most talented singer/songwriters to emerge onto the American music scene over the last decade. After getting the attention of critics and fans alike with her sophomore effort The Story in 2007, the 40-year-old Washington native would go on to strike gold with 2015’s The Firewatcher’s Daughter, receiving her first Grammy nomination. She tallied up six more nods for By the Way, I Forgive You in 2018 and another three for her work as a producer and writer on Tanya Tucker’s 2019 album While I’m Living. Brandi would bring home a total of six Grammys from the incredible recognition.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have made a generous donation to Canadian charity, Water First Education & Training Inc.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have announced a $500,000 donation to Water First Education & Training.

LL Cool J, the host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, took time to send love to Ukraine amid the show Tuesday night. "Before we continue, I want to send love and support to the people of Ukraine," LL Cool J said following the announcement of the first two sets of awards. "Our prayers are with the innocent people who have lost their lives as the result of this terrible war and with the Ukrainian citizens.They are all living through this crisis every day and I think it's very important that we send our prayers and our love to them and let them know that we stand with them.

Ed Sheeran, The Chemical Brothers and more have donated to a series of exclusive prize draws for the DEC's Ukraine appeal. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is holding a number of draws with prizes ranging from special meet and greets to VIP concert tickets to benefit the organisation's Ukraine humanitarian aid appeal.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has returned to Europe amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to help those in need. The "Dancing with the Stars" pro went live on Instagram Sunday from the Polish capital city of Warsaw and told his followers he was "fine" and "enjoyed some of that Los Angeles weather" after he returned home from Ukraine earlier this month. "Saw my family, saw my friends, obviously spent some time [with them]," said the 42-year-old.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are opening their doors to Ukrainian refugees.

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The Polbeth Community Hub has been overwhelmed with donations as they collect supplies for those fleeing the invasion of Ukraine.

IATSE said Wednesday that it is donating $25,000 to support humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees. The donation, made through the International and European Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), will provide food, water and medical supplies to refugees inside Ukraine and to those who have fled to neighboring countries. The donation was approved during IATSE’s general executive board meeting.

Angelina Jolie received an overwhelming response from fans after she shared a poignant post about Ukrainian children following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. DONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?The Eternals actress took to Instagram to share some heartbreaking photos, including an image of an injured teenage boy lying in a hospital bed following a Russian attack, and urged her followers to learn more about the war that will result in "trauma, lost childhoods and shattered lives".WATCH: How you can help the people of Ukraine She penned: "As well as the millions who've fled over Ukraine's borders, nearly 2 million people are displaced inside their country, many trapped by fighting, denied access to aid, and in direct physical danger."Without an end to the war children will pay the highest price – in trauma, lost childhoods and shattered lives." Angelina ended with a note for followers to "learn more" about the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, sharing the @refugees Instagram page.

Angelina Jolie issued a stark warning about how children will be most affected by Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Jolie, who serves as special envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), took to Instagram on Tuesday with a message about what's to come if the war doesn't come to an end.

Christopher Vourlias In the days before Russian forces invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, Danish filmmaker Simon Lereng Wilmont – the director of two critically acclaimed documentaries shot in the Eastern European nation – began to field messages reporting of increased hostilities in the restive eastern part of the country.The director’s feature directorial debut, “The Distant Barking of Dogs,” was filmed in the hamlet of Hnutove, a stone’s throw from the frontline of Donbass, where war has been simmering for the better part of a decade.

Pavlo Li on his U.S. IMDb page, was killed in the Ukranian city of Irpin on March 6, according to Ukranian journalist Sergiy Tomilenko and a post by the Odesa International Film Festival.More to come …