PATRICK Kielty has said he's "still buzzing" after hosting his second-ever Late Late Toy Show. The festive extravaganza beamed into homes across Ireland and the world on Friday night, drawing record-breaking audiences. This year's Toy Show, featuring a Home Alone-inspired theme, attracted an average TV viewing of over 1.6 million, including catch-up viewing on Saturday and Sunday and the repeat broadcast. Some 250 children invaded the McCallister home by getting involved in toy demonstrations, Wicked performances and the inaugural Toy Show County Parade. Across the weekend, the RTE Player broke their Toy Show record with 622,000 streams in Ireland and abroad, including Irish Sign Language streams. Audiences from 139 countries including streams from all 50 states in America and all eight Australian territories tuned in to see Brian Óg’s karaoke moment, Kevin and his Leitrim half dozen and Zara sharing her space facts - 21 per cent of live views came from outside of Ireland. RTE social platforms celebrated demo kids and performers from little Kevins to Wet Bandits, and also showed behind the scenes clips with Paddy after the show. Footage of Brian Óg, Dory, and a rocking performance of Thunderstruck also delighted audiences across the RTE social platforms. There were a whopping 18.4 million video views across all and 1.4m engagements on that content across TikTok , Instagram , Facebook , X and BlueSky. With Patrick Kielty emulating Kevin McCallister, a Christmas tree, and a wrestler to name just some of the extravagant costume changes, the biggest kid of them all, Kielty said: “I can’t believe it’s over for another year but I’m still buzzing from a magical Toy Show last Friday night. "As always that’s down to the amazing kids who knocked it out of the park with their performances, their toy demos and bringing their unique personalities, and to you at home for watching and sharing the love on the night. "The incredible amount our audience watching at home gave to the Toy Show Appeal this year is mind blowing and the difference it will make to kids and their families up, down and across Ireland is truly humbling. "Thank you so much for making it a night to remember." Audiences showed their generosity in enormous numbers through their donations to the Toy Show Appeal, raising €4.9 million this year. Children’s charities across Ireland will see the benefit of these funds in the year ahead with the total figure raised since its inception in 2020 now reaching beyond €26 million. Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland said: “The huge generosity of The Late Late Toy Show viewers will transform young lives in every county. "On behalf of the Community Foundation and our voluntary, community and charitable partners, I want to sincerely thank everyone who took part in this truly magical television moment. "As the money continues to flow in, we will now begin the work of turning it into positive action to meet essential needs, address health and wellbeing, as well as, promoting play and creativity. "An application process for groups will open in January and full details will be placed on our website www.communityfoundation.ie ” The Late Late Toy Show with Irish Sign Language (ISL) was also available live on Friday night on the RTE News Channel and RTE Player. ISL Toy Show will be repeated in Wednesday night's ISL block on RTE One. The repeat show was broadcast with Audio Description on Sunday, making the Toy Show more inclusive for Blind and Vision Impaired audiences. The Audio Description version will be repeated tonight on RTE One. Alan Tyler, Head of Entertainment, Comedy and Music said: “The Late Late Toy show is a truly unique programme. "Where else in the world will you find toys, kids, puppies, stunts, performances, books, costume changes, Christmas, Patrick Kielty and live TV all rolled into one? "We are delighted that the hard work and dedication shown by everyone involved in Toy Show has once again connected so well with audiences of all ages both at home and abroad. "We are also humbled and hugely grateful to the Irish public who gave so generously to Toy Show appeal, directly affecting the lives of Children and families across the country. We will be back next year to do it all again!"
Pune: A 55-year-old farmer, who also owned a hotel, was found murdered on Monday evening at Shindawane village in Yavat, about 45km from the city, barely 12 hours after he was abducted by five men in an SUV from Phursungi Phata in Hadapsar. The deceased, Satish Sadba Wagh , was the relative of a sitting member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) from the city. He lived in an independent house close to Blueberry hotel at Manjari Farms near Phursungi Phata. "He owned a hotel and a shop, which he had given on rent to third parties," DCP (Zone IV) R Raja told TOI. "We have questioned the victim's family over the possible motive behind the murder. However, so far we haven't received any leads. Our teams are working on certain clues to identify and arrest the suspects. For now, we are questioning four local residents but haven't got any specific information," he added. Senior inspector from the Hadapsar police Santosh Pandhare said, "Wagh went on a morning walk every day. On Monday too, he was out for a walk around 6.30am, and even greeted one of his neighbours when they crossed each other. Moments later, an SUV came and stopped next to him. Three men stepped out and dragged Wagh into the four-wheeler, prompting him to raise an alarm." Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
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US stocks rose Monday, with the Dow finishing at a fresh record as markets greeted Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, while oil prices retreated on hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The Dow climbed one percent to a second straight all-time closing high on news of the selection of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead the critical economic policy position. A widely respected figure on Wall Street, Bessent is seen as being in favor of growth and deficit reduction policies and not known overly fond of trade tariffs. The market "breathed a sigh of relief" at Bessent's selection, said Art Hogan from B. Riley Wealth Management. But after an initial surge Monday, the gains in US equities moderated somewhat. While investors are enthusiastic about the possibility of tax cuts and regulatory relief under Trump, "we do have to face the potential for tariffs being a negative as well as a very tight market around immigration, which is not positive for the economy," Hogan said. Earlier, equity gains were limited in Europe as growth concerns returned to the fore with Germany's Thyssenkrupp announcing plans to cut or outsource 11,000 jobs in its languishing steel division. Currently around 27,000 people are employed in the steel division, which has been battered by high production costs and fierce competition from Asian rivals. Elsewhere, crude oil prices fell decisively as Israel's security cabinet prepared to decide whether to accept a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said Monday. The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all pushed in recent days for a truce in the long-running hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which flared into all-out war in late September. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an Israeli official told AFP the security cabinet "will decide on Tuesday evening on the ceasefire deal." And bitcoin's push toward $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark last week, on hopes that Trump would enact policies to bring the cryptocurrency more into the mainstream. Bitcoin was recently trading under $96,000, having set a record high of $99,728.34 Friday -- the digital currency has soared about 50 percent in value since Trump's election. This week's data includes a reading of consumer confidence and an update of personal consumption prices, a key inflation indicator. Those reporting earnings include Best Buy, Dell and Dick's Sporting Goods. Sign up to get our free daily email of the biggest stories! New York - Dow: UP 1.0 percent at 44,736.57 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.3 percent at 5,987.37 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP 0.3 percent at 19,054.84 (close) London - FTSE 100: UP 0.4 percent at 8,291.68 (close) Paris - CAC 40: FLAT at 7,257.47 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.4 percent at 19,405.20 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 1.3 percent at 38,780.14 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.4 percent at 19,150.99 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,263.76 (close) Euro/dollar: UP at $1.0495 from $1.0418 on Friday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2564 from $1.2530 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 154.23 yen from 154.78 yen Euro/pound: UP at 83.51 pence from 83.14 pence West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 3.2 percent at $68.94 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 2.9 percent at $73.01 per barrel bur-jmb/dwParty season is almost here, and what better way to accessorise your glam outfit than with a spritz of the perfect perfume ? I've put some of the latest fragrance launches to the test to find to best long-lasting perfumes for parties, whether that's sophisticated drinks and canapés or a wild night on the dance floor. They also all make great Christmas gifts, too. Even better, most are currently reduced by as much as 25% as part of the Black Friday sales , which have already begun across lots of retailers, making now the perfect time to shop for fragrance for Christmas. READ MORE: Benefit's popular advent calendar gets you 17 free products and is now back in stock READ MORE: Debenhams shoppers can save over £200 on Murad, Benefit and Urban Decay beauty box From £38.25 for 30ml from LookFantastic (usual price £45) A homage to the city that never sleeps, there’s a lively, timeless fragrance pulsating with energy in this weighty hourglass-shaped bottle. Perky pepper kicks off this youthful scent, then as the fragrance unfolds, a light floral heart and lingering woody notes take over, lasting long into the night. From £51.75 for 30ml from LookFantastic (usual price £69) A fun and flirty fragrance for anyone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and loves to be the life and soul of every gathering. The scent is as brilliantly quirky as the bottle, with fruity “notice me” notes of rhubarb and plum teamed with sweet vanilla and honey, and a hint of underlying spice. From £53.60 for 30ml from Boots (usual price £67) You’ll feel a million dollars in this bold, spotlight-stealing new scent from Rabanne that’s a gorgeous blend of traditional masculine and feminine notes: rose, crisp white flowers, a salty, mineral zing, and a creamy, warm vanilla bourbon base. It’s the ultimate confidence booster in a bottle. From £42 for 40ml from LookFantastic (usual price £56) Jimmy Choo’s I Want Choo perfumes all have an evening allure to them, but this latest iteration has upped the glam factor – think elegant cocktail soirée rather than tearing up the dance floor. Slightly sweet with a rich, ambery base, there’s also pear, jasmine and sandalwood in this long-lasting scent that smells far more expensive than it is . From £54 for 30ml from LookFantastic (usual price £72) The olfactory equivalent of YSL’s sharp black tuxedo, Libre is a classic and stylish scent. The new Flowers & Flames interpretation , inspired by sun-drenched desert blooms, will see you through the upcoming festivities to next summer’s festival nights. £120 for 50ml from Selfridges As its name suggests, the brand Discothèque has beats running through its veins, creating fragrances inspired by iconic dance floors around the world, first with candles and now in a new set of seven EDPs. Capturing the spirit of Tokyo in 2000, Call For A Good Time is a sparkling cocktail of yuzu, angelica, jasmine and pink pepper that will see you from dusk until dawn. From £56.95 for 25ml from LookFantastic (usual price £67) The iconic Angel fragrance goes over to the dark side with this sensual, otherworldly new version . Fans of the original will be able to sniff out the same amber and vanilla accords, with fresh additions of pineapple, coconut and tiare flower, creating a sublime scent perfect for winter nights out.
DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY DECLARES FOURTH QUARTER DIVIDENDSHip-hop megastar Jay-Z has emphatically denied accusations in a lawsuit that he and fellow entertainer Sean “Diddy” Combs raped a 13-year-old girl more than two decades ago. The complaint was amended Sunday in U.S. District Court in New York to add Jay-Z as a defendant after originally being filed against Combs in October. It alleges they “took turns assaulting the minor” at a party after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. In a statement issued Sunday by Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s entertainment company, he assailed Tony Buzbee, the attorney for the anonymous accuser. “These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!” the statement said. “Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree?” The statement called the lawsuit’s claims “idiotic” and something that would be laughable “if not for the seriousness surrounding harm to kids.” “You have made a terrible error in judgment in thinking that all ‘celebrities are the same,’” the statement said. “I’m not from your world. I’m a young man who made it out of the project of Brooklyn. We don’t play these types of games. We have very strict codes and honor. We protect children. ...” Federal prosecutors charged Combs in September with crimes including sex trafficking and racketeering. He has pleaded not guilty. Buzbee, a Texas-based attorney, has filed several lawsuits against Combs since his arrest. The attorney didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. An anonymous celebrity sued Buzbee in Los Angeles County Superior Court in November, accusing the attorney of threatening to “unleash entirely fabricated and malicious allegations of sexual assault” if the celebrity didn’t participate in a “confidential mediation.” The lawsuit said Buzbee alleged the celebrity raped “multiple minors, both male and female, who had been drugged at parties hosted by Combs.” On Sunday, Buzbee pushed back against Jay-Z on social media: “Mr. Carter previously denied being the one who sued me and my firm. He filed his frivolous case under a pseudonym. ... Since I sent the letter on her behalf, Mr. Carter has not only sued me, but he has tried to bully and harass me and this plaintiff. His conduct has had the opposite impact” She is emboldened. I’m very proud of her resolve.”
