American Idol Season 19

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.

American Idol fans:  Katy Perry , Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan are all returning to the show for another season. ABC confirmed the news on Wednesday, August 19, also letting viewers know that the show‘s longtime host,  Ryan Seacrest , will be returning as well.

Katy Perry has put in a request for a high chair for the next season of American Idol.

“American Idol” will return for its fourth season on ABC mostly unscathed.

13-time Grammy nominee Katy Perry had one request after news broke Wednesday that she, Lionel Ritchie, Luke Bryan, and host Ryan Seacrest are all returning for season four of ABC's American Idol.'Can #babycat get a high chair next to the desk?' the expecting 35-year-old - who boasts 319.2M social media followers - tweeted.'She's gonna be a workin' Mama WERKIN' it on @americanidol for season 4!' 'We're back!' 13-time Grammy nominee Katy Perry had one request after news broke Wednesday that she, Lionel Ritchie, Luke Bryan, and host Ryan Seacrest are all returning for season four of ABC's American Idol The expecting 35-year-old tweeted: 'Can #babycat get a high chair next to the desk? She's gonna be a workin' Mama WERKIN' it on @americanidol

Will Thorne Staff WriterThe lineup of judges for “American Idol” will remain the same next season.Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Ritchie have all agreed deals to come back to the series, alongside host Ryan Seacrest.The news comes around four months after ABC renewed the talent show for a fourth season at the network.

returns for season 4, there will be all familiar faces. On Wednesday, the ABC music competition announced that Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will all be returning as judges. Host Ryan Seacrest will also be back. Remote virtual auditions are currently taking place across all 50 states.

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are all returning for American Idol’s newest season, alongside host Ryan Seacrest!

Peter White Television EditorThe American Idol gang is getting the band back together for another gig after judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest all signed up for next season.However, it’s still to be determined whether in-house mentor Bobby Bones will be part of the fourth season of ABC’s reality competition format, which was renewed back in May and will air in 2021.Deadline understands that there are still conversations ongoing as to whether Bones, who recently signed up to a 16-part Nat Geo travelogue, Breaking Bobby Bones, will return or not.Last month, producers Fremantle revealed that they would swap their traditional live bus tour search across America for contestants for a digital version due to