Alexandra Daddario, Jennifer Coolidge and Connie Britton attend premiere of HBO's The White Lotus

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefA group of prominent Ukrainian filmmakers has called for the world to wake up to the threat posed to democracy following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the Central European country on Thursday.An open letter was circulated Friday by filmmakers including: Oleh Sentsov, director of “Rhino”; Valentyn Vasyanovych, director of “Reflection” and “Atlantis”; Maryna Er Gorbach, director of “Klondike”; Anna Machukh, executive director of the Ukrainian Film Academy and OIFF; Natalia Vorozhbyt, director of ‘Bad Roads”; Iryna Tsilyk, director of “The Earth is Blue as an Orange”; and Nariman Aliev, director of “Homeward.”“Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. Now, more than ever, we need the help of the international community and anyone who understands that tomorrow war may be at your door.

Piers Morgan has called out Meghan Markle and Prince Harry over their response to the Ukraine-Russia crisis. Russian president Vladimir Putin, 69, authorised what he called a “special military operation” to “demilitarise and denazify” its neighbours on 24 February.The attack was launched in the early hours of yesterday morning, with Russian troops crossing the border into Ukraine and missiles being launched at airports and military bases.

Robert Pattinson has enjoyed a string of high-profile romances over the years, including Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart and singer FKA Twigs. The Batman star, 35, was once engaged to FKA Twigs, real name Tahliah Debrett Barnet, but the couple's relationship came to an end back in 2017.

Developers behind rejected plans to build a luxury golf resort in Bolton have claimed that the town has "missed out on the biggest investment in its history".

Stalker Lydia's creepy hate campaign against Adam steps up a gear on next week's Coronation Street as Abi hits rock bottom again.

The Apprentice viewers found themselves flocking to social media after spotting a 'rotten' detail during the latest epsiode.

Marnie Simpson has revealed she doesn't feel in control of her hormones and feels as though she's going "through waves" in her second pregnancy. The Geordie Shore star, 30, who admitted to feeling "depressed" after being bed-bound with a virus, added that she has noticed she is now covered in new moles and skin tags, as well as her gums and lips, feeling really sensitive. Here, in her exclusive OK! column - only available for OK! VIPs - Marnie addresses why it frustrates her when people touch her baby bump as she reveals she would be "terrified" if she fell pregnant with twins...

Motsi Mabuse has been left feeling heartbroken as her family is stranded in war-torn Ukraine.The 40 year old, who is married to Ukranian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, took to Twitter to share how her mother-in-law is has been in floods of tears over the phone to them since Russia invaded her country on Thursday 24 February.The Strictly Come Dancing judge explained that she felt helpless as there's "absolutely nothing we can do" in the situation.Taking to her Twitter page to share a number of distressing messages to her 72,200 followers, she first wrote: "This cannot be happening!!!!!!!!!!!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Motsi followed this up by explaining: "It’s heartbreaking hearing my mother in law crying this morning , afraid and there absolutely nothing we can do [crying emoji]! Just Sad honestly," alongside a red heart emoji. She continued: "There is not but in this situation !!!!" The TV personality went on to share: "Our parents have been told to go outside and to switch off water &gas ! They have no possibility to get to the polish border #Ukraine". Worried fans flocked to the comments as one person wrote: "Thinking of you and your parents [red heart emoji] I’ll never understand why the human race cannot live together in peace and harmony".

football team travelling to a game leaving multiple players injured and one in hospital.Bahia had just arrived at their home ground Arena Fonte Nova to take on Sampaio Correa in the Copa do Nordeste on Thursday (February 24) evening when the explosive device detonated.Images uploaded to social media showed a window at the rear end of their vehicle had been smashed and the nearby seats were splattered with blood, while a car close by was also damaged.Bahia goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes was taken to hospital with injuries to his face from the shrapnel blast.Updating fans, the club wrote on Twitter: "Esporte Clube Bahia reports that a bomb exploded inside the team's bus on arrival at Fonte Nova and athletes were injured."The most worrying case is that of goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes, who was hit by shrapnel in the face and already taken to a hospital.

Benenden Health, shared her top 10 foods with great health benefits to include in your diet this year. Check them out below... Live yoghurt has an excellent source of so-called friendly bacteria, also known as probiotics.

Katy Perry put on a sizzling display as she slipped into a skintight leather outfit for her latest television appearance.The 37-year-old singer gave fans a glimpse of her toned torso in a trendy top and trousers two-piece.She dressed to impress for her stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! alongside her fellow American Idol judges Lionel Riche and Luke Bryan.The trip appeared on the US talk show to promote the upcoming 20th season of the singing competition.Katy's leather top featured a plunging neckline and she tied up her dark locks into a messy bun with a few strands of hair left down.She extended her model pins as she donned a pair of black leather heels.The mother of one gave herself enhanced her beauty by adding a smokey winged eyeliner look and painted her lips a peachy nude shade.As for accessories, Katy had a pair of unique silver coiled hoops in her ears.Unsurprisingly Katy's latest smoking hot social media display caught the attention of her 153million followers, with some rushing to leave a message for the star in the comment section.One fan gushed: "Literally breathtaking.:"Another added: "A true goddess."A third person posted: "Gorgeous as always."While a fourth social media user simply left four flame emojis under the post.Katy has been adapting to life as a new mum after welcoming her first child with Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom.The Grammy Award nominee welcomed her daughter Daisy Dove, one, in August 2020.

Hellbound and D.P, are set to helm a brand-new show.Yesterday (February 24), the studio gave the green light for a television adaptation of the critically-acclaimed 2015 short film Bargain, originally directed by Lee Chung-hyun, according to a report by The Korea Times.Bargain is said to be a disaster thriller K-drama that chronicles the aftermath of a massive earthquake. It’ll follow a survivors trapped in a building, who have to negotiate for black market goods in order to continue surviving.

North Lanarkshire residents are being urged to use their vote and make sure they’re registered for the upcoming council elections.

Alexandra Daddario and her boyfriend Andrew Form looked happy in love as they made their second red carpet appearance together at the ESPY Awards on Friday night.While attending theannual award ceremony to honor year's top athletes and sports moments, the lovebirds cozied up as they were photographed with his hand on her trim waist.Looking completely smitten with her handsome man, the35-year-old star placed her hand on his shoulder and smiled demurely for the cameras.

All eyes were onNina Dobrev as she put on a very busty display at theESPY Awards at Rooftop At Pier 17 in New York City on Friday night.TheCanadian actress, best known for her portraying Elena Gilbert on The Vampire Diariesfor six seasons, wore a skintight red gown with a plunging necklace.She accessorized with a gold clutch, matching hoop earrings and a pair of opened-toe pumps in the same metallic hue.

Ethan Shanfeld “It feels very good to be the original MILF,” Jennifer Coolidge told Variety at the premiere of HBO’s “The White Lotus.” “I know there’s other people that are supposed to be MILFs, but I hope I’m the first choice.”On the red carpet at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades, Coolidge opened up about her iconic role as Stifler’s mom in “American Pie” and taking on a more challenging role in “The White Lotus,” premiering on July 11.

It’s safe to say there was a lot of laughter on set of The White Lotus. Jennifer Coolidge, Jake Lacy, Alexandra Daddario, Steve Zahn, Connie Britton and more make up the cast of writer Mike White’s latest satirical miniseries — and were quick to agree on the funniest person of the group.

On July 13, “Legally Blonde” turns 20 and Elle Woods’ pal, Paulette, is ready to celebrate!

turns 20 and Elle Woods' pal, Paulette, is ready to celebrate! At Wednesday's Los Angeles premiere of HBO's , ET's Matt Cohen spoke with Jennifer Coolidge, who played the fabulous nail tech in the 2001 comedy and its 2003 sequel, about how she thinks leading lady Reese Witherspoon and the rest of the  cast should commemorate such a monumental occasion.«I'm curious if there will be fireworks,» Coolidge pondered. «I mean, I don't know what they will do. I feel like it will be a big deal.»The actress does have her own lofty idea for how the movie should be recognized.

Connie Britton looks ravishing in a red suit at the premiere of The White Lotus held at Bel-Air Bay Club on July 07, 2021 in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Alexandra Daddario gets cozy with boyfriend Andrew Form at the premiere of The White Lotus held at Bel-Air Bay Club on Wednesday night (July 7) in Pacific Palisades, Calif.