Billie Faiers calls on sister Sam Faiers to help with 'pressures' of renovating home

K.J. Yossman The European Broadcasting Union, who organize the Eurovision Song Contest, have barred Russia from participating this year.In a statement, the EBU said:“The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest’s governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and the values of the EBU.The Reference Group recommendation was also supported by the EBU’s Television Committee.The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.

Michael Appler On Wednesday evening in New York City, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offered its return to the original movie musical with “Cyrano,” director Joe Wright’s musical adaptation of “Cyrano de Bergerac,” starring Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett.At the New York City premiere, held at the SVA Theater, cast and studio executives reflected on the film’s unusual journey from an off-Broadway musical to a $30 million MGM feature film.“The whole reason I set out to do this project was because I really, really wanted to be on Broadway,” Bennett, who plays the leading role of Roxanne, told Variety at the premiere. “We started out in this tiny room six or seven years ago, and in my imagination, we might have ended up on a Broadway stage together.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorBerlinale Competition title “Return to Dust,” written and directed by China’s Li Ruijun, has been sold to Modern Films for U.K. and Ireland, and BTeam Pictures for Spain.

Todd Gilchrist The NAACP Image Awards ceremony celebrates its 53rd year on February 26, commemorating more achievements by people of color than ever before: in addition to its multiple Outstanding Motion Picture, Television, Recording and Literary awards, the organization selected Nikole Hannah-Jones as its second-ever Social Justice Impact Award recipient, and has also added five new categories recognizing podcasts and social media.  After last year’s ceremony, which like many other awards shows was held remotely due to the pandemic, the prospect of packing a live stage with honorees while Anthony Anderson hosts for his eighth time felt like an exciting, overdue balm — not just for the show’s audience, but for Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chair of NAACP’s Board of Directors. But the latest and most aggressive strain of the Covid-19 virus led to the sensible decision to not endanger the lives of the people that made some of the most inspiring accomplishments of the last year, and instead to try and capitalize on the discoveries made both during the weeks and months of quarantining as well as in the adjustments implemented during the 2021 Image Awards that seemed to resonate most strongly with the community that they were conceived in order to honor.  “I think like most, we thought that in 2022 we would be back in person at the Dolby but that’s not where we are,” Boykin-Towns tells Variety.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorHelen Mirren is the perfect choice for the SAG Life Achievement Award, that rare performer respected and awarded for their work but also beloved by audiences. Able to effortlessly move between Shakespeare and Hollywood spectacle, Mirren joined the “Fast & Furious” franchise with 2017’s “The Fate of the Furious.” Fans loved that she was perfectly cast as the mother of Jason Statham’s Deckard and Luke Evans’ Owen. She’s set to reprise the role in the final two “Fast” films, but that’s only part of her busy schedule.The SAG Life Achievement Award, which will be presented to her by Kate Winslet, is an honor previously bestowed on the likes of Robert De Niro, Sidney Poitier and Rita Moreno.

EXCLUSIVE: Police officer turned video game writer and technical director Morley Nelson (MIB: Alien Crisis, The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct) is currently in production in Minnesota on Uncontained, a horror-thriller that he is directing from his original screenplay.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are speaking out about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday, the couple released a brief statement on their Archewell Foundation website, titled: «We stand with the people of Ukraine.»«Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same,» reads the statement.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are able to make such a declaration after officially stepping down from their roles as working members of the royal family last year. Royals usually do not comment on current events or politics, and no other member of the British royal family has publicly reacted to the situation in Ukraine and Russia.

The Talk co-host Amanda Kloots, who lost her husband Nick Cordero to Covid in 2020, has revealed she has tested positive for the virus.

“Like many of you, I’m praying for the people in Ukraine,” wrote Angelina Jolie at the start of the statement she posted to Instagram on Thursday (Feb. 24). Angelina, 46, said that as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, her focus “along with my UNHCR colleagues is that everything possible is [being] done to ensure the protection and basic human rights of those displaced, and refugees in the region. We have already seen reports of casualties and people starting to flee their homes to seek safety.”

A sneak peek at tonight's instalment of Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries on Wednesday 27 October sees the couple struggle when faced with a "big problem" at the new house. Billie Faiers and her hubby Greg Shepherd – who are renovating their Essex mansion – have kept fans updated on every step of the journey, and it hasn't been the smoothest of rides.

Sam Faiers has given a glimpse inside her luxurious getaway to Dubai with her partner Paul Knightley and their two adorable children. The former Mummy Diaries star, 30, who recently revealed that she shares her bed with children Paul, five, and Rosie, three, has shared a sneak peek inside their sun-soaked holiday to the United Arab Emirates.

Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd vowed to "put their foot down" with son Arthur, four, over his "disruptive" behaviour on Wednesday's episode of Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries.The duo, who also have daughter Nelly, seven, spoke to Billie's mother Suzie Wells about Arthur where she admitted that the youngster "rules the house" and they need to be "tougher". It comes after Billie and Greg admitted that they walk on "egg shells" around son Arthur as he threw an epic tantrum during an episode earlier this month.

Sam Faiers and Billie Faiers' mum Suzanne Wells joined her daughter for a glitzy walk down the red carpet at their In The Style Collection launch.The trio beamed and showed off their fabulous new looks as they posed together for the cameras, and it looked more like the trio were sisters and all the same age. Suzanne, 48, is known for her striking resemblance to her girls, and has a very close bond with them.The mum-of-two also opted to wear her blonde tresses scraped back into a ponytail, with just a few loose tendrils at the front, which made her look even more alike to her daughters as Billie followed suit with a similar up-do.

Billie Faiers and her mum Suzie have launched an In The Style clothing range and have given a sneak peek inside the glamorous party. The Family Diaries star, 31, who is considering expanding her family-of-four with husband Greg Shepherd as they reveal they might have another baby, looked stunning as she posed with her mum Suzie Wells, 52, at the lavish launch party at Piazza Italiana in London.

Billie and Greg Shepherd are considering expanding their family of four to five as they reveal they might have another baby.The married couple - who have just celebrated their 10 year anniversary - are parents to Nelly, seven, and four year old Arthur. While looking towards their future as a family in the next 10 years, Greg, 35, and Billie, 31, have spoken of considering trying for another child.

Any couple celebrating ten years together will have their fair share of ups and downs. And none more so than TOWIE favourites Billie and Greg Shepherd.The pair celebrated their milestone anniversary with a lavish two night bash surrounded by family and friends and seemed more in love than ever.

Billie Shepherd and Greg Shepherd have just celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a two-day party at the Cave Hotel & Golf Resort near Canterbury.The star-studded event was definitely a time to remember for the couple, as Billie's sister Sam Faiers, 30, and her close pal Ferne McCann, 31, wouldn't have missed it for the world. Billie, 31, and Greg, 36, are the dream Essex couple and are parents to their two gorgeous children Nelly, seven, and four year old Arthur.

Billie and Greg Shepherd have shared every step of their love story together with OK! - and their 10-year anniversary was no different! We were exclusively invited to the party, which included guests such as Billie’s sister Sam Faiers, Ferne McCann and In the Style founder, Adam Frisby. In the exclusive video, the TV duo can be seen enjoying their night at the glamorous event with show-stopping furnishings, including sequin walls, live music and exquisite floral décor.

Here at OK!, we don’t like to have favourites, but Billie and Greg Shepherd are right up there. And when we meet the reality stars to discuss their 10-year anniversary party, which we were invited along to, they’re as entertaining as ever.

Sam Faiers made a name for herself as part of the original TOWIE cast, with fans quickly obsessing over her and sister Billie's stunning looks, romances and family life. After being a part of some huge storylines, including Sam's on-off relationship with Joey Essex, the Faiers bid farewell to the drama of TOWIE and continued to grow their careers.

Billie Shepherd was left blindsided when her husband Greg surprised her with a paragliding trip during a recent family holiday to Portugal, despite her admitting that she has a huge fear of heights. In OK!’s exclusive, first look at tonight’s episode of their ITVBe reality show The Family Diaries, Billie, 31, and Greg, 35, are enjoying a ‘relaxing’ boat trip – only for Greg to reveal he has booked his wife Billie an adrenaline-filled experience to help push her out of her comfort zone.