Christopher Meloni talks reuniting with his Law & Order: SVU co-star Mariska Hargitay

Franz Ferdinand have cancelled their upcoming shows in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine last week.The Scottish band have become the latest act to axe their planned Russian gigs in the wake of the widely condemned Vladimir Putin-ordered military assault, with Yungblud, Green Day and the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron also scrapping shows in recent days.After speaking out in support of the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv last week, Franz Ferdinand have confirmed this morning (March 1) that their scheduled gigs in St Petersburg and Moscow on June 29 and July 1 will no longer take place.The band said in a statement that “the only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state”.“We love Russia. This great country has inspired our band through its art and literature and since we first played there 17 years ago, we have built a rich and deep relationship with our Russian fans,” the band said.“Since Thursday morning [February 24], we have spoken to many of our friends in Russia via social media and have encountered unanimous opposition to this violence and solidarity with our Ukrainian friends.

Anthony Joshua has opened up the possibility of a second domestic dust-up against Dillian Whyte, with a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk currently hanging in the balance.The 32-year-old is due to face Usyk for a second time later this year after losing his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts via a unanimous points decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September. However, that appears to have been throw into doubt after it emerged Usyk, who is Ukrainian, had enlisted with the Kyiv Territorial Defence in a bid to defend his country against Russia.

Arsenal have earned a reputation for releasing top-of-the-line merchandise since the club agreed a deal with Adidas. But their latest reported collaboration has left fans unimpressed with the final product after images were leaked online.The Gunners announced their lucrative £300million kit deal with the German sportswear giant in 2018 after leaving Puma, with the agreement set to run until the end of the 2023-24 season.The north London outfit have released some eye-catching kit and clothing since linking up with Adidas, although their collaboration with Transport for London proved to be a huge flop with fans.And now, the club have reportedly teamed up with fashion guru Stella McCartney to bring out a new collection which includes t-shirts, hoodies, leggings and trainers.McCartney has worked closely with the sportswear giant since 2004 on a range of collections, including working with Paul Pogba for a special edition of Predator boots last year.This is the first time that the fashion brand has worked directly with a football team to design actual teamwear.

Chelsea supporter tagged Popworld Liverpool while trying to insult Virgil van Dijk - and got a memorable response from the baffled nightclub admin.Popworld shared an image of the Dutchman with a corner flag but with the nightclub's logo photoshopped on.A Blues fan then took to Twitter following his side's Carabao Cup final defeat to Jurgen Klopp's men on penalties, a game in which Van Dijk was named man of the match.It's fair to say the loyal Chelsea supporter did not agree with that assessment, saying that the Netherlands skipper allowed his side several golden chances to score.But Popworld's response got more than 36,000 likes on the social media platform - causing the aggrieved Chelsea fan to delete his initial message.In a now deleted tweet, the Twitter user wrote while tagging Popworld: "You conceded about 100 chances to a bang average Chelsea attack, you only got motm because you're the media's golden boy."You're not a patch on 37 year old Thiago Silva now get back in your box."Popworld Liverpool replied: "We’re a nightclub mate."Was Virgil van Dijk the star performer at Wembley? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionHaving officially being named as the Carabao Cup Final 2022 Man of the Match, Van Dijk became the latest player to pick up the Alan Hardaker Trophy.He follows Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler, Jerzy Dudek and Stewart Downing in picking up the award as a Liverpool player, having helped keep Chelsea at bay for 120 minutes.The Alan Hardaker Trophy is named after a former EFL secretary who oversaw the launch of the cup in 1960 having conceived the idea.Van Dijk said after scoring his penalty in the 11-10 success from the spot: "Very special.

Liverpool and West Ham defender Rigobert Song is set to be named as the new Cameroon national team manager, under the orders of the country’s president Paul Biya.Sports minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi confirmed on Monday that Biya wanted manager Toni Conceicao replaced by Song.Kombi released a statement saying: “On very high instructions from the President of the Republic, the coach of the men's national football team, Mr Antonio Conceicao, has been replaced by Rigobert Song.“The Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) is invited to take the necessary measures for a rapid and harmonious implementation of these very high directives."Fecafoot have also confirmed that Conceicao had seen his contract terminated.Their statement read: “This is an opportunity to thank all his staff for the work done without our national selection. The upcoming deadline for our national team requires new orientations and a new breath.

Donald Trump after he claimed he strengthened NATO during his time in charge.Taking to Twitter, the Monty Python comedian called these statements “delusional” in view of his 5.7 million followers.Cleese, who has been a vocal critic of Trump in the past, reacted to his statement overnight.He wrote: “Trump's delusional statements about how he strengthened NATO are competely demolished by Steve Benen's piece on MSNBC.” (sic)This follows a speech from Trump on Monday where he claimed he was behind improving NATO.In a statement he had said he had made “delinquent NATO members” start paying.1570998 1572029 1572918He also claimed he sent Ukraine “Javelins” while other states sent “blankets”.The full statement reads: "I hope everyone is able to remember that it was me, as President of the United States, that got delinquent NATO members to start paying their dues, which amounted to hundreds of billions of dollars."Also, it was me that got Ukraine the very effective anti-tank busters (Javelins) when the previous Administration was sending blankets."Let History so note!"However, many have taken issue with Trump’s claims.During his time as president, he wavered on his commitment to Article 5 of the NATO charter.This states that one member state attack symbolises an attack on all member states.His decisions on this caused ties with Europe to become strained.Steve Benen, an MSNBC writer, shared his thoughts on this in an article yesterday.He penned: “Even by Trump standards, the claim-to-lie ratio on this one is amazing.

Twitter an article that showed new photos of her smiling and “putting a brave face”.Fans appeared delighted to see the singer doing well as they commented on the pictures.Linda was hailed as “an inspiration” to other people facing adversities.LoveforLindax said: “She looks so good though it’s so nice to see her smiling and enjoying herself.”HelenRe38536426 added: “@LindaNolan_ is an inspiration to everyone but i do not doubt for one minute how vulnerable she feels in the face of her diagnosis BUT how she feels with it and how she battles and presents herself with it is amazing and helps everyone with cancer. Go Linda! X”PaulaDefriez typed: “Linda is an inspiration in my battle against incurable cancer.”PAK1 wrote: “Linda you look beautiful!“You are an inspiration to everyone.“Even people not suffering from cancer but anyone who is ill or is feeling down or depressed! God bless you all!”Redfernjess1 chimed in: “You're so brave Lin my beautiful.“Smiling through it all you've done marvellously well xxxxxxxxxxx”Linda has recently supported a fellow celebrity who was also diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer.She reached out to comedian Janey Godley, 61, after she was told in November last year about her diagnosis.Janey had uploaded a picture to Twitter showing her getting her hair cut by her husband.Linda replied to the post, saying: “He did an amazing job and so are you…“Took me a few G&T’s before I could go through with the cut!”Linda said in August last year that the hair loss she suffered after receiving cancer treatment had left her “traumatised”.She explained during an appearance on BBC Breakfast: “I’ve got certain side effects from the chemo.

Christopher Meloni will be returning as Elliot Stabler — his role on the iconic Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — for a new spinoff series.The procedural, titled Law & Order: Organized Crime, marks Meloni’s first time playing the character since he exited the show in 2011 at the end of season 12. Dick Wolf is set to produce with former Chicago P.D.

Did your connection to O-T Fagbenle factor into your role on “Maxxx”?There was no connection. I guess I never even brought it up.

Christopher Meloni reprises his role as Detective Elliot Stabler in the new spinoff, — and reunites with former co-star Mariska Hargitay.The actor made an appearance on Wednesday's episode of, where he dished on Hargitay making a cameo on the spinoff.«Oh yeah!» confirms Meloni when asked if Hargitay's Olivia Benson would be on the show. «How much? I don't know, because I hear she has her own day job.

Christopher Meloni is opening up about returning to the Law & Order franchise in a new spinoff series called Organized Crime.

Christopher Meloni) is returning to the NYPD — and our screens — this fall in a new Law & Order: SVU spin-off, Law & Order: Organized Crime. During an interview on The Jess Cagle Show, Christopher Meloni shared a few details about how Stabler will have grown since viewers last saw him nine years ago."I always thought of Elliot, as flawed as he may have been, I think his heart was always in the right place.

O.T. Fagbenle’s new series is a family affair.That’s because “Maxxx,” a six-episode comedy created by Fagbenle (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), co-stars and is co-executive-produced by his brother, Luti.

and as well as leading the short-lived Syfy series, Christopher Meloni is making a welcome return to the world that made him a TV favorite: . This fall, the actor is slated to reprise his role, Elliot Stabler, in a new spinoff, titled. The NBC drama will see Elliot returning to the New York Police Department as the city and law enforcement are in the midst of dramatic changes, forcing Stabler to amend his old ways and adapt to a criminal justice system as he leads a new elite task force that is taking on the city’s most powerful criminal syndicates.When premieres, it’ll mark Meloni’s first time playing Stabler in nine years, after his sudden exit from in season 12.

“Law & Order” stars Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni posed for a photo together and appeared to hint at a reunion in the upcoming spinoff to “Special Victims Unit.” Earlier this year, NBC announced that it was bringing Meloni’s character, Elliot Stabler, back for a spinoff from franchise mastermind Dick Wolf called “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” The actor starred on “Law & Order: SVU” for 12 seasons before being written out of the show somewhat unceremoniously. Meanwhile, Hargitay’s Olivia Benson remains on the show, which is in its 21st season.

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni both took to Instagram on Sunday to share sweet selfies they took during a recent reunion.The actors co-starred on for 12 seasons, from 1999 to 2011.The duo is all smiles in the sweet pics, with Meloni's arm wrapped around Hargitay's shoulders as they stand close together.«It's on,» Hargitay wrote alongside one pic, adding that their reunion was «easy like Sunday morning» in a second post.It’s on.A post shared by Mariska Hargitay (@therealmariskahargitay) on Meloni shared a similar pic on his Instagram page, writing, «Ladybug on my face n a lady on my arm #hanginWithBenson»Ladybug on my face n a lady on my arm #hanginWithBensonA post shared by Chris Meloni (@chris_meloni) on Meloni left back in 2011,

with the caption “It’s on.” That’s a reference to their much-anticipated reteaming in the upcoming “L&O” spinoff titled “Organized Crime.”Hargitay, 56, captioned the second smiling selfie with a simple “Easy like Sunday mornin…”Meloni, who left “SVU” in 2011, played Det. Elliot Stabler for 12 seasons opposite Hargitay’s Det.

Christopher Meloni posed for a snap with his former Law & Order: Special Victims Unit co-star Mariska Hargitay, confirming the pair will reunite onscreen for his new spin-off show.On Sunday (July 19, 2020), Hargitay posted the selfie to her Instagram page, adding the caption:It’s on.A post shared by Mariska Hargitay (@therealmariskahargitay) on Jul 19, 2020 at 6:05pm PDTThe post appears to be the first visual confirmation that Meloni will be reunited with the veteran actress when he returns as the star of a new spin-off from creator Dick Wolf‘s franchise, Law & Order: Organized Crime.In the snap, Meloni, 59, looked a little greyer in the hair, as the pair affectionately embraced for the photo.The actor starred as NYPD Detective Elliot

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorMariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni took to Instagram over the weekend to tease their reunion in the upcoming Law & Order: SVU spinoff. Hargitay posted a close-up photo of the two, simply captioned “It’s on.” As previously reported, the spinoff titled Law & Order: Organized Crime will be headlined by Meloni reprising his role as Elliot Stabler.

Benson and Stabler are back together.

Law & Order: SVU fans, rejoice!On Sunday, Mariska Hargitay posted a selfie with Christopher Meloni to her Instagram and added the caption: 'It's on.'The post appears to be a confirmation of what Meloni hinted at earlier this month - that his return as the headliner of a new Law & order spin-off will include a reunion with his former on-screen partner and co-star. Reunion confirmation: Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay posted a selfie with Christopher Meloni to her Instagram on Sunday and added the caption: 'It's on'In the snap, the two smile into the camera as they touch heads and Hargitay holds onto Meloni's hand as he puts one arm around her.