Comic Relief lost £380,000 to an African aid group whose director used donations to pay his mortgage and splash out in expensive restaurants, an inquiry has found. The charity is said to have awarded almost £800,000 in grants to Kenya Community Support Network. The London-based charity aimed to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among Kenyans … Read more
Comic Relief has ditched plastic red noses in favour of a plant-based alternative after children set up a campaign with the backing of David Attenborough. Co-founder Richard Curtis, 63, said ‘a bit of tactical nudging by some passionate kids’ helped Comic Relief create its first 100 per cent plastic-free nose for Red Nose Day 2021. … Read more
Doctor’s adorable grandson ‘zoom bombs’ his live MSNBC interview about the coronavirus and becomes the star of the show Dr Irwin Redlener appeared on an MSNBC coronavirus segment on Thursday The doctor, who was speaking from his home, was interrupted by his grandson The toddler burst into the room and began babbling in the background … Read more
Normal People’s Paul Mescal has admitted that he’s ‘dying’ to get back to work after the coronavirus lockdown has halted filming across the world. The Irish heartthrob, 24, has also addressed rumours that he could become the next James Bond after soaring to fame as Connell in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel. Paul spoke to Ray … Read more
Normal People will return for TWO new specials after series one became the most popular BBC Three show ever By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 17:42 BST, 24 June 2020 | Updated: 20:26 BST, 24 June 2020 Normal People will return for two specials after series one broke BBC iPlayer records as fans still can’t … Read more
Normal People will return for TWO new specials after series one became the most popular BBC Three show ever By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 17:42 BST, 24 June 2020 | Updated: 17:42 BST, 24 June 2020 Normal People will return for two specials after series one broke BBC iPlayer records as fans still can’t … Read more
BBC’s Big Night In kicks off with a Miranda reunion and the return of Dawn French as The Vicar Of Dibley (who suggests parents should use lockdown to eat chocolate off each other) to raise funds for Children In Need, Comic Relief and the COVID-19 battle By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 19:33 BST, 23 … Read more
Davina McCall was leading the stars supporting Comic Relief’s coronavirus relief efforts on Monday. After a host of stars backed the new campaign to help raise donations for charities tackling COVID-19 over the weekend, there were plenty more famous faces continuing to showcase their support online. The presenter, 52, took to Twitter to reveal why … Read more
The coronavirus crisis has seen a whole host of celebrities coming together to help support relief efforts helping those affected by the pandemic. And joining forces with Comic Relief, Carey Mulligan, Dame Joan Collins and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain are among the stars fronting a new campaign to help raise donations for … Read more