Bieber, medical staff record song
Justin Bieber has teamed up with a choir of London medical staff to record a special charity Christmas single.
The choir, made up of nurses, doctors and other health care staff working in the British capital’s Lewisham and Greenwich public health service, joined the Canadian pop star for a special version of his song “Holy” in a bid to top the Christmas chart.
Choir members recorded their vocals at London’s Abbey Road Studios. Profits from the collaboration will go to National Health Service charities.
The choir gained fame when it vied with Bieber in 2015 for the Christmas No. 1 song. Bieber urged his fans to support the choir, not him, and it eventually won the top spot on the singles chart. The star then traveled to London and presented them with their charity award.
“It’s great to be reunited with the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS choir, as we share a fun bit of U.K. chart history together,” said Bieber, 26. “Especially in these difficult times, I’m humbled to team up with them for a charity single that will benefit NHS workers on the front lines of this pandemic and pay tribute to their unbelievable dedication.”
Meghan thanks heroes of pandemic:
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, thanked the people who have stepped up to help others amid the pandemic during a surprise TV appearance Sunday.
Speaking on the “CNN Heroes” special, Meghan said she’s witnessed “the power of the human spirit and the remarkable ways that communities respond in challenging times.”
She praised those who made sure others did not
suffer alone during a challenging year.
“We saw the good in people, in our neighbors and in entire communities coming together to say they would not stand by while our neighbors went hungry,” Meghan said.
Meghan was not previously announced as a speaker on the annual special, which also saw Gal Gadot, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Angela Bassett and Patton Oswalt participate.
Sia says LaBeouf ‘conned’her:
Following news that musician FKA twigs filed a lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf citing physical and sexual abuse, another of his former girlfriends has come forward alleging misconduct by the actor.
In a post on Twitter, singer Sia shared an article detailing the news of FKA twigs’ lawsuit, adding that she suffered emotional abuse while in a relation
ship with LaBeouf.
“I too have been hurt emotionally by Shia, a pathological liar, who conned me into an adulterous relationship claiming to be single,” she tweeted. “I believe he’s very sick and have compassion for him AND his victims. Just know, if you love yourself — stay safe, stay away.”
FKA twigs accused LaBeouf of sexual battery, including knowingly giving her a sexually transmitted disease, verbal and emotional abuse and physical assault.
Dec. 15 birthdays: Singer Cindy Birdsong is 81. Drummer Dave Clark is 81. Actor Don Johnson is 71. Director Reginald Hudlin is 59. Actor Paul Kaye is 56. Actor Garrett Wang is 52. Actor Adam Brody is 41. Actor Michelle Dockery is 39. Actor George O. Gore II is 38. Guitarist Alana Haim is 29. Actor Maude Apatow is 23.