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Melinda French Gates, former wife of Bill Gates and a well-known figure in global philanthropy, has decided to step down from her position at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She will step down from her role as co-chair on June 7 to devote herself to philanthropy.

Melinda French Gates announces that she is resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation https://t.co/esYlzMpDXY

— CNN (@CNN) May 13, 2024

Separated from the Microsoft founder for three years, Melinda French Gates shared in an emotional Instagram post her pride in the achievements of the Bill Gates Foundation she founded. Gates hailed the Foundation’s role as a global leader in the fight against inequality, and expressed her gratitude to the entire team and its partners around the world.

Gates said she had not taken the decision lightly, and expressed her enthusiasm for the work ahead, which will focus on families and women. She will have $12.5 billion, as part of an agreement with her ex-husband, to fund her efforts. Projects are expected to be announced shortly.

Bill Gates regrets his departure, but expressed confidence in the future impact of his philanthropic efforts. He also reaffirmed his determination to continue his foundation’s multi-faceted global strategies to improve people’s lives.

The Gates Foundation, which was established in 2000, has disbursed a staggering $76.6 billion since December 31, 2023. This makes it one of the world’s largest charitable organizations. The foundation has also played a major role in global health and development initiatives.

In addition to his contribution to the Foundation, French Gates founded Pivotal Ventures in 2015, an organization dedicated to creating professional opportunities, particularly in the technology sector, for minorities and women in the United States. The organization also works with women wishing to advance in politics. It also supports the creation of a modern care system for families, so that they can earn a better living while caring for themselves or their loved ones. These initiatives are a strong testimony to her commitment to empowering under-represented groups and promoting gender equality.

Bill and Melinda Gates’ philanthropic impact remains profound, even though their marriage of almost 30 years ended in divorce in 2021.

The big city of New York isn’t exactly safe… even in broad daylight.

According to the New York Post, 66-year-old actor Steve Buscemi was attacked in broad daylight in Manhattan.

Following the attack, the assailant fled the scene, but his whereabouts remain unknown. The attacker is believed to be a man with a beard, wearing a baseball cap, a blue sweater and black pants.

‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Steve Buscemi punched by maniac in random NYC attack https://t.co/e8ZnXpZ1y4 pic.twitter.com/JYbi8BxGDF

— New York Post (@nypost) May 13, 2024

The Boardwalk Empire actor eventually escaped with swelling to his face and left eye. He was taken to hospital for treatment and to check his general condition.

According to the same source, this actor would be the second from the Boardwalk Empire series to have been attacked for no reason in the streets of New York in 2024, as actor Michael Stuhbarg was allegedly rocked in the back of the neck while running!

Steve Buscemi is a beloved figure among NewYorkers… he’s a former FDNY firefighter!

Travis Kelce, three-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs and best known for being Taylor Swift‘s new love interest, has just taken a new turn in his career.

He’s landed a starring role in Grotesquerie, the upcoming horror series from Ryan Murphy(American Horror Story), soon to air on FX.

Travis Kelce Joins Ryan Murphy’s ‘Grotesquerie’ in First Major TV Role https://t.co/m3NOy6MwYA

— Variety (@Variety) May 8, 2024

This foray into the world of television undeniably represents a significant step in the career of this 34-year-old athlete, who has demonstrated his interest in entertainment through various projects. In the past, he has hosted an evening of Saturday Night Live, starred in the dating show Catching Kelce, and his name has been mentioned as the host of the new version of the game show Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? on Amazon Prime Video.

Details of Ryan Murphy ‘s series remain confidential, but we do know that it will air this fall, at the same time as the NFL season. This will provide even more exposure for Kelce, who is already getting a lot of attention as Taylor Swift ‘s companion and Chiefs superstar!

Expectations will be very high for this first real TV role, given that it will evolve in the hands of horror master Ryan Murphy.

A special HBO concert featuring singer Lady Gaga and recorded during her The Gaga Chromatica Ball tour will be broadcasted for the first time this month!

Paws up, Little Monsters.

The HBO Original Concert Special GAGA CHROMATICA BALL premieres May 25 on @streamonmax. pic.twitter.com/v1hE6PNKDW

— HBO (@HBO) May 8, 2024

This film-concert, which captures Lady Gaga’s acclaimed 2022 tour, was filmed primarily during the singer’s show at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

In addition to Lady Gaga ‘s many hits since her debut, this concert tour celebrated the singer’s sixth studio album, Chromatica, released on May 29, 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic.

The star expressed her excitement at finally being able to share The Chromatica Ball with the world. The work traces a period of immense creativity… fashion, dance, music, in her words.

I’m so excited that we can finally share The Chromatica Ball film with the world. This film chronicles a time of immense creativity…the fashion, the dance, the music. Revisiting the tour leaves me speechless the way we had each other—you all showed up for music and art in a big… pic.twitter.com/08qt8FAu8x

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) May 8, 2024

Discover the trailer for the Gaga Chromatica Ball concert, to be broadcast on May 25 at 8pm on MAX.