Bollywood

1930 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan's fan club donates to actor's Meer Foundation and West Bengal relief fund

In the time of coronavirus pandemic when everything has been halted by this health crisis, many people from the film industry and other fields have come forward to help those who have been hit hard financially by Covid-19 and facing many challenges. ## Recently, one of the fan clubs of the superstar Shah Rukh Khan 'Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club' who claims to be the biggest fan club of the actor has donated ₹ 1 lakh to the SRK's Meer Foundation's fundraiser to protect the healthcare workers fighting coronavirus on the frontline. ## The club has also added financial support of ₹ 20K to West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund. The state has been hit badly by the Amphan Cyclone which has already cost as many as 86 lives in the state. ## Apart from this, we have also donated Rs 20,000 to WB relief fund. You can do your bit by donating to West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund. Details are mentioned in this link:https://t.co/Fkb4YgnFk8 @MamataOfficial @KKRiders#CycloneAmphan pic.twitter.com/TK0KdEM3Ci— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) May 23, 2020 ## It is indeed a nice gesture by the by 'Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club' who is truly idolizing the actor. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1948 days ago

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I For India concert raises over Rs. 50 crore fund

I For India, a virtual concert that was organized to raise money to help in the fight against coronavirus pandemic has raised Rs. 52 crore fund. Director-producer Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar took the initiative to organize a concert and later many Bollywood and international stars joined it. ## The concert has become a massive hit to which, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar thanked fans for their support. Akshay Kumar said, "From our hearts to yours. Thank you for watching.Thank you for responding.Thank you for donating. #IForIndia started out as a concert. But it can be a movement. Let’s continue to build a safe, healthy & strong India. I For India".## From our hearts to yours. Thank you for watching.Thank you for responding.Thank you for donating. #IForIndia started out as a concert. But it can be a movement. Let’s continue to build a safe, healthy & strong India. I For India. Please donate https://t.co/cEgmMhAdHa @GiveIndia pic.twitter.com/DrVlltHFap— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 4, 2020 ## Karan Johar also took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards fans, ## From our hearts to yours. Thank you for watching. Thank you for responding. Thank you for donating. #IForIndia started out as a concert. But it can be a movement. Let’s continue to build a safe, healthy & strong India. I For India. Please donate https://t.co/yzXMagyy3z@GiveIndia pic.twitter.com/MTGxXi3kgk— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 4, 2020 ## I For India concert was streamed live on Facebook on Sunday and become Bollywood's biggest fundraiser concert. The concert featured some of the biggest Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Kapil Sharma, Alia Bhatt and other. ## Apart from Bollywood, some international stars including Mick Jagger, The Jonas Brothers, Sophie Turner, Will Smith, Bryan Adams also joined the concert. ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1954 days ago

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Lady Gaga's COVID-19 relief concert 'absolutely beautiful': Lisa Mishra

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Singer Lisa Mishra described joining global superstar Lady Gaga's COVID-19 relief concert "One World: Together at Home" as an "absolutely beautiful" experience and says that it has made her realize the importance of music in global healing.## Over 70 artists and celebrities from across the world joined Gaga's concert to honor the frontline workers earlier this month. The virtual concert, organized by the WHO and Global Citizen, included performances and appearances from stars such as Lisa, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Taylor Swift, Elton John, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney.## "I think it was absolutely beautiful. A free concert, accessible from our homes, celebrating our healthcare workers, and raising funds for their continued safety while they are on the front-lines: an absolute dream," Lisa told IANS while looking back at the experience of the virtual concert.## Talking about her takeaway from it, she said: "I think it made me realize exactly how important music is for global healing. These are uncertain times and I've been leaning so much on music to carry me through the low points. I can only assume the rest of the world feels the same."## While many projects have been put on hold due to the global lockdown, Lisa has come out with new music. She has launched her first solo non-film single "Nai chaida", about a long-distance relationship. "Nai chaida" released on Tuesday on VYRL Originals.## The singer feels "music has always been the global language of healing in times of hardship".## "Songs of war, freedom, unity, have long-defined eras of tumult. Music will again be the art form that rejuvenates our spirits in this time," she added.## The Indian-American is best remembered for rendering the reprised version of "Tareefan". Most recently, she delivered hits "The wakhra song", "Naadaniyaan" "The Sky is Pink" and "Chandigarh means" from "Good Newwz".## She is utilizing her time amid lockdown by "Writing and recording".## "There were several pending projects when the lockdown happened, so I am busy finishing those and working on new songs," she said.## Asked if the uncertainty about the future makes her anxious, Lisa said: "Of course- it's less about the lockdown but more the human toll that makes my heart heavy. I am grateful for my health and family because we're seeing how badly this has ravaged the world. I am especially worried about those without the means or access to necessary healthcare and essential goods."## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1956 days ago

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Vijay Deverakonda raises Rs 40 lakh through fan donations

Hyderabad, April 27 (IANS) Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda has raised over Rs 40 lakh through his Middle-Class Fund and says he has "reset" the goal of his charity, what with such generous donation coming in from fans. While he had earlier planned to help 2000 families, Vijay now hopes to help over 4000 families.## The "Arjun Reddy" star took to Twitter, where he shared a spreadsheet showing the amount of donation that has come in, and how many households have so far been helped.## Alongside the spreadsheet, the actor also penned an emotional thank you note.## "Today what I saw was magical. Mass care, Mass love, and Mass generosity. Each one of you this missed class fund and its success belongs to you. I promise I will not let you down, we will reach out to each and everyone who reaches out to us and we shall all enjoy the happy smiles that shine back at us.## "In a day you made 25 lakhs into 40+ lakhs. Together we have now reset our goal of 2000+ families to 4000+ families. Today our team was 4, tomorrow we make it 34, so we can reach more people faster."## "Below is an update of day 1 broad numbers. Every day at 9 PM we will share with you a sautés update, so we can witness the impact of what we all are together doing. #TDF #MCF. Note- Households funded today were affected by our training session and 11 AM-12 Noon closure of stores. We will see a jump in families reached from tomorrow on."## Vijay also shared a tweet from a person, who donated Rs 1 lakh to The Deverakonda Foundation.## The actor replied saying: "Darling, 100+ Families will be reached with your support to #MCF. Bigg hugg"## On Sunday, Vijay took to social media to make two important announcements.## He wrote: "None of us were prepared for this. But we are fighters. We shall survive this and come out of it strong. This thing hit me hard as well, but I am here now. I am here with my incredible team that never says no to a fight and we are happy to announce a Rs 1.30 cr fund to help as many as we can. All we need is some love, kindness, and support and I am sending you all, my love and strength."## He even posted an 11-minute video clip in which the actor assured that he will provide employment opportunities and take care of the immediate requirements such as groceries and medicine through his foundation.## He also added that he will take care of the immediate needs of more than 2,000 families.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1958 days ago

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Varun Dhawan donates money to aid 5 lakh daily wage workers

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Varun Dhawan has donated money for five lakh daily wage workers of the film and television industry belonging to 32 different work profiles at a time when they are jobless due to the COVID 19 pandemic lockdown. The actor made the contribution on the occasion of his 33rd birthday, which happened on Friday.## Sharing a video message on Twitter, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) chief advisor Ashoke Pandit thanked the actor for his gesture on his birthday yesterday.## In the video, Pandit says: "Federation of Western India Cine Employees would like to thank actor Varun Dhawan for donating towards the daily wage workers of the film and television industry. It's his birthday today and on behalf of five lakh daily wage workers of the film industry belonging to 32 crafts, I wish him a very happy birthday. God bless you Varun for coming forward and standing by the daily wage workers who really form a very important place in our industry."## The actor has also provided free meals for doctors and healthcare staff who are leading the nation's fight against the COVID 19 pandemic.## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1959 days ago

1152 views

Beyonce donates $6 million for COVID-19 relief

Los Angeles, April 24 (IANS) Pop star Beyonce Knowles has pledged $6 million to fund mental health support during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.## Beyonce's BeyGOOD has partnered with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's #startsmall to provide $6 million to fund the mental health and personal wellness services, reports variety.com.## The 38-year-old singer shared an update on her website.## "Beyonce's BeyGOOD recognizes the immense mental and personal health burdens being placed on essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic," read the organization's official statement, adding: "In our major cities, African-Americans comprise a disproportionate number of workers in these indispensable occupations, and they will need mental health support and personal wellness care, including testing and medical services, food supplies and food deliveries, both during and after the crisis."## The mental health initiative includes a key national partnership with UCLA. BeyGOOD has also partnered with the National Alliance in Mental Illness, which provides local support in Houston, New York, New Orleans, and Detroit. BeyGOOD is also supporting the United Memorial Center, Bread of Life, Matthew 25 and other organizations to help provide basic necessities, including food, water, cleaning supplies, medicines, and face masks.## Earlier this month, Beyonce highlighted the deadly impact of the coronavirus pandemic on African American communities during her stint inA "One World: Together at Home" virtual concert, saying the virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate in the US.## The 38-year-old singer highlighted the plight of the African-American community, saying: "Black Americans belong to these parts of the workforce that don't have the luxury of working from home. And African-American communities at large have been severely affected. Those with pre-existing conditions are at higher risk."## "This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate in America," added the Grammy Award-winning artist.## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1963 days ago

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Lady GaGa concert raises $128mn for COVID-19 relief

Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Pop star Lady GaGa's COVID-19 relief concert "One World: Together at Home" has raised almost $128 million in the US.## The two-hour event, which also saw the participation of Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, featured performances by Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Lizzo, and Taylor Swift among others, was not planned as a fundraiser but the April 18 show inspired people across America to donate, reports aceshowbiz.com.## The "Poker face" hitmaker kicked off the special with a performance of Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" and closed the show with an all-star rendition of "The Prayer" featuring singers Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.## The Global Citizen officials, who helped put the show together, confirmed the event raised $127.9 million for COVID-19 aid.## "Thank you @ladygaga for helping @GlblCtzn create this historic global broadcasting event. To everyone around the world: Stay strong, stay safe, we will be together in person soon," the message read.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1964 days ago

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SRK, Priyanka Chopra join Lady Gaga for corona relief concert

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Indian superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined Lady Gaga's star-studded "One World: Together at Home" to celebrate healthcare workers fighting against the coronavirus pandemic and urged everyone to stay strong during the health crisis.## Over 70 artists and celebrities from across the world joined the concert to honor the frontline workers. The virtual concert, organized by the WHO and Global Citizen on Saturday, was hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert. The event included performances and appearances from Taylor Swift, Elton John, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney.## Shah Rukh opened up about the coronavirus outbreak in India and delved into the plight faced by the people.## "India is facing one of its greatest challenges, in our history. With a population of over a billion citizens, the strength of COVID-19 is bound to have a negative impact on the country. Like, it is impacting the rest of the world too," Shah Rukh said in a video clip.## "Battling this crisis is going to take its toll, and this is the time to take action. Right now, I'm working with a team of people to provide protective equipment, quarantine centers, food and essentials to patients, hospitals and homes. But to beat this worldwide pandemic, the world must come together," he added.## He continued: "So find out how you can contact World and private sector leaders, and ask them to continue to contribute to WHO's Solidarity Response Fund, so they can help to continue the hardest of areas and people who desperately need it. India, planet earth, we are one world. I love you, stay strong."## Priyanka, who is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, spoke on the challenges faced by the refugee camps all over the world.## "I have witnessed first hand the overcrowded and unlivable conditions in refugee camps ... The camps need health care, clean water, and sanitation to stand through the pandemic," said Priyanka, who has worked with Shah Rukh in the "Don" series.## The mega concert also had acted by Chris Martin, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, and Jennifer Lopez among many others.## The US event featured the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Michael Buble, Annie Lennox, Common, The Killers, Luis Fonsi, Adam Lambert, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, Ke$ha, and Jessie J. The event aired in India on AXN and Sony PIX.## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1968 days ago

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Justin Bieber, Kevin Hart in fundraiser for COVID-19 relief

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Celebrities like Justin Bieber and Kevin Hart are signing-on to take part in All In Challenge -- a fundraiser -- to help feed Americans affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.## Philadelphia 76'ers co-owner Michael Rubin launched the fundraising auction where athletes, artists, and celebrities offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences to fans.## Bieber, Hart, and Dwyane Wade were among some of the first high-profile names to lend their names and prizes to the effort, reports dailymail.co.uk.## People can donate as little as $10 to earn a chance to win one of the fan experiences being offered by the celebrity of their choice.## Bieber is offering to fly out to the winner's house for a private show of his song, "One less lonely girl".## There's also a chance to be in Hart's next movie.## Since gaining traction on Tuesday, many of the celebrities are calling out some of their famous friends to get involved.## Other high-profile names taking part in the auction include lMeek Mill, Ryan Seacrest, Rob Lowe, Robin Thicke, and Alex Rodriguez.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1976 days ago

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Urvashi Sharma takes up craft-making for charity

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Amid the ongoing lockdown, actress Urvashi Sharma is using her time to make items of craft through which she aims to raise funds.## The actress, known for films like "Naqaab", "Baabarr", "Khatta Meetha" and "Chakradhaar", has taken up a new passion -- candle-making and embroidery.## "Lately, I've taken up on candle and flower making, embroidery, knitting, and beading work. I have also been painting besides spending quality time with my children. All in all, it's been a very productive quarantine," said Urvashi, who also appeared in songs like Atif Aslam's "Doorie" and Mika's "Something something".## "Creativity is my passion. I don't do anything ordinary. Every corner of our lovely home has a special touch by me," said Urvashi, who is working on detailed embroidery work on Lord Shiva.## "I take about 2-3 weeks to make one," she said, who has earlier created embroidered work on Sai Baba, Hanuman, Lord Ganesha, Jesus, Mother Mary, and baby Jesus.## The actress is married to Sachiin J. Joshi, who is currently stuck in Dubai. They share two children -- a daughter named Samaira and a son named Shivansh, together.## "I love art and crafts and I find time to do it every day. I'll be selling these to raise funds for our Big Brother Foundation," said Urvashi.## Set up in 2012 as a not-for-profit initiative, Big Brother Foundation works on empowering underprivileged children and women in rural India. Recently, the foundation is conducting nationwide food distribution drives and helping the people in need during the ongoing health crisis.## "It is the best time for me to do all of it. We always find time for the things that we are passionate about," said Urvashi while talking about getting time due to the lockdown.## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1978 days ago

1063 views

Elton John donates $1 million to HIV/Aids charity

London, April 5 (IANS) A Legendary singer Elton John has pledged $1 million to his Aids Foundation in the hope that it isn't forgotten amid the coronavirus pandemic.## The iconic singer, 73, admitted that he was concerned HIV/Aids sufferers would be hit with a "double whammy" due to the strain on the health service, during a Bright Minded live-stream with Miley Cyrus, reports dailymail.co.uk.## John said he is working with his Aids Foundation and the new funds would be available in the "next few months".## He said: "I'm going to stick to my guns with the Aids Foundation and make sure because of this global pandemic that's happening that the people who are suffering from another global pandemic don't get forgotten."## "That's what my foundation has tried to do, help the marginalized, help the poor, help the people who mustn't get left behind. That is my main focus in the next three months, to make sure these people on the HIV and Aids lifeline we give them, don't get forgotten," the singer added.## At the moment, John is self-isolating in Los Angeles with his husband David Furnish and the couple's two sons, Zachary, nine, and Elijah, seven.## As well as pledging money to his HIV/Aids charity, John has also played a huge part in raising money to COVID-19 relief. The iHeart Living Room Concert For America raised more than $8 million dollars in donations earmarked to Feeding America and the First Responders Children's Foundation.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

Bollywood

1979 days ago

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COVID-19 lockdown: Salman Khan deposits money into accounts of 'Radhe' crew

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Despite shoot being stalled owing to the pan-India lockdown, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has deposited money into the bank accounts of the crew of his forthcoming movie "Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai".## Money has been deposited into the accounts of all workers who were supposed to be part of the unit between March 26 and April 2.## Confirming the news, makeup artist Subhash Kapoor told news portal Spotboye: "What a great thing to do. I thank Salman sir from the bottom of my heart. Times are so tough."## Salman's gesture follows his decision to extend help to 25,000-odd daily wage workers of the film industry whose lives have been affected by the lockdown.## Stay tuned...