Brit leaves support worker job to fight Russians in Ukraine as 'I can't just do nothing'

Phillip Schofield was presented with a birthday cake and Champagne as he celebrated his 60th birthday a day early with the This Morning team on Thursday.The presenter appeared delighted to be receiving his birthday cake from long-time co-host and friend, Holly Willoughby, along with the rest of the crew as he sat in his dressing room. Phillip will be enjoying a day off from This Morning on his actual birthday this Friday and so the team took it upon themselves to mark the milestone occasion with a party in the studio.

Winona Oak is one of the fast-rising pop superstars we’re most excited about here at Just Jared, and we want our readers to get a chance to know her even better.

Malin Andersson has revealed she and her boyfriend Jared broke up four weeks ago, following the birth of their daughter Xaya.The 29 year old, who recently shared her relief at hearing her baby cry, announced the news on her Twitter page as she shared how "blindsided" she felt and explained she's "processing" it all. She wrote: "I have always prided myself on being open and transparent on here, so I wanted to let you all know that myself and Jared are no longer together.

winning the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for his pride-swelling, eye-opening streaming darling Summer of Soul, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson revealed that he’s always at the ready to give fans their own healing music festival experience. While speaking with ESSENCE in the press room just moments after receiving his trophy, the legendary DJ and music curator revealed that he already works to give the people a Summer of Soul of sorts every year with the annual Roots Picnic.

Chloe Lewis has collaborated with much loved high street brand River Island on a brand new collection and it’s perfect for any upcoming summer holidays. From summer inspired prints and embellishment details to crochet dresses that will have you looking your best whilst around the pool, there’s something for everyone.The aptly named 'dresses to go' range will have a style for any occasion. When it comes to Chloe’s style, we’re always left with style envy so it’s no wonder the brand have chosen to partner with the 31 year old former TOWIE star.

Summer is on its way and what better way to save money on your energy bills than stocking your freezer to the brim with ice lollies. However if your freezer is looking a little empty, now could be the perfect time to ensure that it is packed full of your favourite treats. Freezers work best when they are full because the appliances have to use energy to cool down the warm air that enters when the door is opened.

Bruce Willis' stunt double has revealed how the star "changed" in the months before he was diagnosed with aphasia. It was announced the Hollywood actor would be retiring from his career due to the heartbreaking diagnosis on Wednesday, March 30, following an emotional post from his daughter Rumer, 33, that was also signed off by the star's current wife Emma Heming Willis, 43, and ex-wife Demi Moore, 59. Now the 67 year old star's long-time double and co-star Stuart F.

A video has emerged showing Jada Pinkett Smith‘s reaction to her husband Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.

The countdown to Strictly Come Dancing is officially on now that the long-running BBC show has confirmed the professional line-up for the next series following some big departures.TV bosses have unveiled the stars taking part in the upcoming 20th series, including fan favourites Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer. Other dancers who will be teaching famous faces how to dance once again are Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima and Amy Dowden.

Trafalgar Releasing and Warner Bros. will present a digitally remastered ABBA: The Movie for two night in May to celebrate the Swedish pop sensation’s 50th anniversary.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Next to Normal,” the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning 2009 musical, will be reimagined as a live immersive theatrical event. The new version of the acclaimed production will have its world premiere at the Festival Grec de Barcelona this July.The show will be presented without sets or props in a 20,000 square-foot venue, utilizing a surround-sound system and 360-degree projections to create an immersive experience that places the audience alongside the actors. It is directed by Simon Pittman and carries the blessing of its writers Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.  Alice Ripley, who won a Tony for the original show, will reprise her performance who will be joined live by Andy Señor Jr., Jade Laurel, Eloi Gomez, and Lewis Edgar.

Oscars.The footage released on TikTok shows the back ofJada Pinkett Smith’s head as she seemingly bends over laughing at the incident.On Sunday evening’s show, Will approached the stage and slapped Chris after he made a joke about Jada’s hair.Chris had quipped that he can’t wait to see GI Jane 2 when he saw her shaved head.However, Jada has alopecia and rolled her eyes at the comment.Up until now, viewers could not see her reaction to the actual slap.Although this new video filmed on a phone shows Will walking off the stage as she laughed with the audience.Jada leans forward, shakes her head and seems to laugh.This was just before Chris said: “Wow.

Queen, 96, has recently been at the centre of reports speculating on her health after she cancelled a series of engagements on the royal schedule.Some royal experts suggested that the Monarch had been cancelling events to avoid being seen in a wheelchair.Robert Jobson, Royal editor for Australian television channel Sunrise, claimed that there had been “talks” about the Queen using a wheelchair, but that she wouldn’t want to be seen in public using one.Comedian Rosie Jones has now reacted to the barrage of claims surrounding the Queen’s health in a tweet, in which she claimed that ableism was “still everywhere”.Rosie, who suffers from a disability named ataxic cerebral palsy, said she felt “disappointed” to find out about Her Majesty’s “reluctance” to use a wheelchair.In view of her 181,000 Twitter followers, Rosie said: “Disappointed to read of The Queen’s reluctance to use a wheelchair.“In 2022 ableism and internalised ableism is still everywhere.“Mobility aids are not a defeat.They are life ENHANCING.“Elizabeth love, don’t you want to look as sexy as me and Maureen.”She concluded the tweet with an emoji surrounded by love hearts and attached a picture of herself in a wheelchair waving the Union Jack.Rosie’s remarks sparked debate in her tweet’s replies, with some online users defending the Queen's reported choice to avoid being seen in a wheelchair.Yums0me said: “I hear what you're saying but It's not ableism to want to retain our physical independence as long as poss.“Unless we're in our 90s & used to being very active, we can't really understand how on a personal level, using a wheelchair very much must feel like admitting defeat.” (sic)Minty4President argued: “I think you might be confused.Seeing a mobility aid as a

Sunday night’s Oscar ceremony.Director Questlove, alongside producers Patel, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein, scored the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature during the show. But their moment was outshined by Will Smith slapping the soul out of Rock, 57, just minutes before the former announced the doc as the winner. As the foursome walked up to accept their statuette, the comedian announced them as “four white guys.” Patel slammed Rock in a lengthy, now-deleted Twitter thread.

Rihanna had the best date for a star-studded 2022 Oscars after-party! The 34-year-old pregnant musician and businesswoman took to Instagram to show off her eye-catching maternity style. This time, she posed in a black bandeau top, sequin black skirt and sheer cover over her bare baby bump. «Me and my date for Oscar Gold Party #bump22,» Rihanna captioned the photos. The Oscars Gold Party was hosted by Beyoncé and JAY-Z at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles following the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri)Queen Bey also rocked a revealing look for the event, posing in a sheer gown with silver rhinestone embellishments and Tiffany jewelry.

Heartbreaking footage has been released of Tom Parker's final ever performance with The Wanted. The singer, who tragically passed away aged 33 on March 30, joined his bandmates on stage in Liverpool on March 17 for what was unbeknownst to be the last time before his devastating death.

Derry Girls season three has been revealed alongside its spring release date.In the clip, friends Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell) and James (Dylan Llewellyn) are seen visiting a video rental shop when they discover that Dennis (Paul Mallon), their aggressive local corner shop proprietor, is also working at the store.Dennis is irked when Clare asks him for a film recommendation, to which he says “no”, and then takes issue with her saying that the gang will just keep “reading” around for ideas of what to rent.“Bit of a read? This isn’t a fucking library, girls,” Dennis responds before screaming to them all to “Get out!” when it’s put to him by James that the shop is actually a “video library”.The scene previews the new series of the Channel 4/All 4 comedy series, which will return to screens on April 12.A press release shared with the first trailer released earlier this month reads: “While series one observed the gang navigating their teens in 1990’s Derry against a backdrop of The Troubles, series two charted them navigating their parents, parties, love interests and school against the backdrop of a precarious peace process.“In series three, which is coming soon to Channel 4 and All 4, viewers will see that while Northern Ireland is growing up this gang of eejits certainly aren’t anytime soon – while there’s hope in the air that The Troubles may finally be over their troubles are only just getting started as they get ever closer to ‘adulthood’.” Meanwhile, Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has responded to a recent reference to the hit sitcom in The Simpsons.Earlier in March, a Twitter account called Wikisimpsons asked The Simpsons producer Matt Selman whether the

Brexit – began in Wales next week despite numerous objections.Commissioned in 2018 by then-UK Prime Minister Theresa May, the event was described as a showcase for the nation’s “unique strengths in creativity and innovation” after leaving the EU – with comparisons being made to the 1951 Festival Of Britain.While critics have consistently questioned the hefty estimated £120millon cost of the festival, planning took a step forward in 2020 when organisers called for “daring, new and popular” ideas that would unite the UK.Last October, the Festival Of Brexit rebranded as Unboxed and outlined details of its 2022 inaugural edition.As BBC News reports, the festival kicked off at Caernarfon Castle in Gwynedd, Wales yesterday (March 30). Its first event, ‘About Us’, saw live music being performed outside the castle while various artworks were projected onto its walls.Sam Hunt, Unboxed’s programme director, said the event highlights the “ambition” of creative people from across the UK.

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, has sued the musician over a deal he recently struck for the royalties of a number of Beach Boys songs.Wilson agreed a reported $50million (£38.1million) deal with Universal Music Publishing Group in relation to his songs catalogue back in December, though the deal was not announced at the time.Wilson-Rutherford, who was married to Wilson from 1964 to 1978, first sued Wilson over the matter in February at Los Angeles Superior Court, and the case was moved to federal court last Friday (March 25).Wilson-Rutherford is alleging that she is owed at least $6.7million (£5.1million) from the song rights that were sold to Universal last year, and has requested a full account of the royalties she claims Wilson owes her from the past seven years (via Reuters).Wilson and Wilson-Rutherford’s 1981 divorce settlement saw the latter take a 50 per cent ownership of Wilson’s songwriting royalties from the 170 compositions the Beach Boys musician wrote during their marriage, including ‘California Girls’, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ and ‘Good Vibrations’.While Wilson-Rutherford was paid about $11million (£8.3million) from the writer’s share as a result of Wilson’s recent deal with Universal, she is now seeking the aforementioned $6.7million following the sale of his “reversion rights” – referring to US copyright law where artists can reclaim the rights to their songs 35 years after transferring them away – to the publisher.Her lawsuit adds that Wilson initially offered her $3.3million “to tie off all issues” between the ex-couple (via Rolling Stone), but Wilson-Rutherford then took legal action in February and alleged that she was owed twice as much.While they don’t dispute Wilson-Rutherford’s rights to the

Architects have voiced their support for the Music Venue Trust and Music Declares Emergency’s campaign for music fans to #GoLocal during next month’s Earth Day.The two organisations are asking people to #GoLocal on April 22 by attending a gig in their hometown, and to either walk, cycle or use public transport to go to and from music venues.A survey conducted by the MVT in 2020 found that only 35.2 per cent of punters usually walk to a gig, with the majority (48 per cent) typically travelling to shows in their own car.“When you #GoLocal you are considerably improving the impact you make as an individual on the environmental damage caused by vehicles,” the organisations said in a joint statement.“You are also supporting the cultural development of your town, the development of your local artists and your local venue.”A post shared by Music Venue Trust (@musicvenuetrust)Architects frontman Sam Carter, who is also an ambassador for the marine conservation charity Sea Shepherd, has backed the campaign.“This Earth Day I would like to encourage you to #GoLocal to see some live music, and when you do, why not take a nice walk or cycle to get there instead of a taxi or driving,” he said in a statement. “That way you’re helping the environment, and also you’re helping yourself and your body! If you’re not able to do that, how about taking some form of public transport to lower your footprint?“By going local like this, you are doing your bit for local venues and the environment.”You can find out more information about the Music Venue Trust here and Music Declares Emergency here.

British Army veteran told his wife he was going birdwatching but instead travelled to Ukraine to help them in their fight against the Russians. The unnamed man from the Wirral, served as a sniper in the British Army for a decade before retiring.He flew into Poland and crossed into Ukraine on foot from the village of Medyka along the border.The Brit, who wanted to remain anonymous, told the Sun: “She’s going to freak out when I tell her where I am. I’ll ring her when I’m in Ukraine and explain.”He added: “The Ukrainian army is being overwhelmed.