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KT Tunstall, Annie Lennox, Hamilton, The Wombats, Meas Soksophea, Star Feminine Band, South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir, Harmony Chorus Bangalore, Stewart Sukuma, The NHS Choir and many more.The global project will see these artists take ‘Resolution Song’ and perform it for the camera to call for peace, unity, global harmony and action on climate, celebrating the differences and similarities that bring us all together.“‘Resolution Song’ is a joyous demonstration of the power of humanity when we come together,” organisers said. Find out more info here.An EP was released to DSPs last Friday (April 15), which you can hear below, and an album is set to arrive this Friday (April 22) along with access to the entire performance collection online.There will also be “over 100 unheard, unreleased, and brand new tracks available to buy from Bandcamp in support of the most impactful climate charities”.While the full line-up of artists behind the tracks won’t be announced until 7am on Earth Day (April 22), ‘No Music On A Dead Planet’ have confirmed involvement from Brian Eno, Hot Chip, Coldplay, Murkage Dave, Declan McKenna, The Weather Station and Laura Misch.With artists to be announced on the day, organisers have announced that this inaugural song drop will be a regular feature for Earth Days in the years to come.

Actor Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for defamation over an op-ed she wrote for the Washington Post alleging she was the victim of domestic abuse. The actor, 58, told jurors on Wednesday that Heard hurled a bottle of vodka at him, which severed the tip of his finger.  The pair were in Australia, where Depp was filming "Pirates of the Caribbean," and had a vicious fight in 2015 over a postnuptial agreement he had asked Heard to sign, he told jurors. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in a Fairfax, Va., courtroom.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticLittle Simz has become a bona fide star in her native England, but conquering America has run into a roadblock. The acclaimed hip-hop artist said Tuesday that she is canceling a U.S. tour that was to begin in May due to a lack of resources as an independent artist that would create a “huge deficit” for her if she carried out the shows as planned.“Hey guys, due to unforeseen circumstances I’ve been left with no option but to reschedule my US tour,” the artist wrote in a statement.

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First Dates star Merlin Griffiths appears to have been discharged from hospital just days after going under the knife. Merlin, 46, was tragically diagnosed with bowel cancer last year, but refused to let the illness get the better of him. Over the weekend the father-of-one shared a snap from his hospital bed where he said that while he had some “aches and pains”, he was officially tumour-free.

The Queen has shared a new portrait where she can be seen with two majestic-looking white horses. The Queen has long loved equines, and proved as such in the newly released photograph.The portrait was released ahead of Her Majesty’s 96th birthday tomorrow, Thursday 21 April, by the Royal Windsor Horse Show. In the photo, the Queen is stood in between two horses – which appear to be Cobs – as she gently holds their reins.

Will Smith’s Oscars slap right off the bat. “Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focused on deep healing,” a title card stated at the beginning of the episode, which was released on Facebook Watch on Wednesday.

New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.

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Shaquille O’Neal is opening up about his divorce from ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal, admitting their split was his fault.On an episode of The Pivot Podcast on Tuesday, April 19, the Lakers legend talked all about his career, relationships, and some of his biggest regrets. The former 50-year-old also explained the reason he blames himself for the end of his marriage to Shaunie, who split from Shaq in 2009 after getting married in 2002.“I’ve never talked about this, and I’m glad you guys asked because I don’t mind talking about this, but I was bad,” Shaq said.

A source is speaking out about Rihanna and A$AP Rocky just hours after he was arrested.

Halloween Ends is arriving later this year, and fans may not see the ending coming.

Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial is still ongoing and one topic he touched upon during his testimony was Amber Heard‘s alleged drug use during their relationship.

A transparent conversation. Jada Pinkett Smith confirmed that a conversation about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars will happen during a future episode of Red Table Talk.

Matt Bomer is set to star in the upcoming Showtime limited series “Fellow Travelers,” Showtime announced Wednesday.The series is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon and tells the love story story of two men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington. Bomer, who is also an executive producer on the show, will play Hawkins Fuller, who has a lucrative career in politics while keeping behind the scenes.

In a good place. Jaden Smith’s girlfriend, Sab Zada, has been a shoulder to lean on amid his recent family drama, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

In what is being deemed a “freak accident,” a man was crushed to death in an automatic car wash on Friday, according to Fox5 San Diego.

For years, people have speculated about whether or not Hugh Jackman is gay — and once again, his wife Deborra-Lee Furness is sharing her brutally honest thoughts on those incessant rumors!

Prince Harry's wife painted with several children in the Netherlands, where the Invictus Games are occurring. Photos depict Meghan showing her support for Ukraine, as she painted the country's flag along with the word "Peace." Duchess Meghan on Sunday during a family event at the @ukinnl tent, painting the Ukrainian flag with the word "peace" written across it.

“Saturday Fiction” opens in select US theaters April 22.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterErika Christensen has been cast in the “Will Trent” pilot at ABC, Variety has learned.Christensen joins previously announced series lead Ramón Rodríguez in the drama pilot, which is based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling “Will Trent” novel series.The show follows Special Agent Will Trent (Rodríguez) of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI). Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system.

Erika Christensen has been cast as the female lead opposite Ramón Rodríguez In ABC’s drama pilot Will Trent, from 20th Television.

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Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend, Pete Davidson, is very supportive of her business. The Kardashian star recently revealed which SKIMS items the comedian owns. During an interview with E! News‘ Erin Lim Rhodes at the Revolve Festival Coachella party on April 16, the businesswoman and reality tv personality said he wears several pieces.

Amy Schumer's latest talk show appearance wasn't as fun as they usually are, and the star detailed why in a bittersweet tribute on Instagram bidding farewell to an impactful aspect of her career.MORE: Amy Schumer makes career decision in wake of 'traumatizing' Will Smith Oscars upsetThe comedian appeared on The Ellen Show this week, and while her time is usually all fun and games and full of shenanigans with the host, her most recent visit was more sentimental than comedic, as she revealed it would be her last time on the show.Many celebrities will be experiencing the same feeling of good riddance, since this year marks the end of Ellen DeGeneres' iconic program, which first premiered in 2003.WATCH: Amy opens up about her health issues with Jimmy FallonMORE: Amy Schumer releases statement about Will Smith and Chris Rock: 'So disturbing'Amy took to Instagram to share an emotional dedication to Ellen, reminiscing over her many appearances with her through a series of hilarious pictures, explaining how impactful she was to her career.The initial image is of her very first time on the show, which she revealed was a whooping 15 years ago.In it, she looks baby-faced yet unchanged, waving to the camera as a microphone stands in front of her.A post shared by @amyschumerThe sentimental tributeShe began her caption with a heartfelt revelation about why the moment meant so much to her, writing: "I'm gonna be on @theellenshow tomorrow for the last time. This is a shot of my first time 15 years ago.

Canadian actress Franchesca Wong came under fire for her role in the Hong Kong series “Barrack O’Karma 1968”.

As his trial with ex-wife Amber Heard continues to unfold, many are curious to know if Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis are still on good terms. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor famously dated the French model and singer for 14 years and share two children together, sparking questions about where they stand today.

Johnny Depp took the stand this week to testify in his $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, more than five years after their divorce was finalized.Days after their divorce, Heard was granted a temporary restraining order against Depp when she claimed that Depp had physically attacked her. During his Tuesday testimony, Depp said that Heard's allegations, which he's long denied, «were not based in any species of truth.»«It was a complete shock,» he said. «It just didn't need to go in that direction as nothing of the kind had ever happened.

People in Greater Manchester have been sharing their views on the current state of our bus network.