DMX Memorial Services to Be Livestreamed This Weekend

Gary Neville has taken a swipe at Chelsea over the club's "cowardly" approach to the crisis in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The club's Russian owner announced on Saturday evening that he has handed over control of the club to the board of trustees for Chelsea's charitable foundation.He will remain the owner though, with further anger caused by the club's official statement on the Ukraine crisis on Sunday.Chelsea's released a 24-word statement which reads: "The situation in Ukraine is horrific and devastating.

Liverpool's star midfielder Thiago was spotted in tears ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon.Thiago had been named among Jurgen Klopp's starting eleven to face Chelsea, with the first silverware of the season up for grabs at Wembley.However, after picking up an injury in the warm-up, Thiago was replaced by Naby Keita in the starting side.And after the national anthem, Sky Sports cameras picked up a heartbroken Thiago, in tears, being comforted by Alisson.The Brazilian had his arm around Thiago, who could barely contain his emotions of the disappointment of missing out on the showpiece.Liverpool didn't expand on the injury, only announcing that he would not be able to play in the clash.The Reds tweeted: "Thiago has got injured during the warm-up.

MH17 has demanded the West does more to counter president Vladimir Putin. Richard Mayne, 20, was one of 283 passengers on board the plane that was shot down as it flew over eastern Ukraine in July 2014.

Ukraine, all the while casually smoking a cigarette. In the clip, the unnamed middle-aged man, wearing a coat and a pair of jeans, carries the explosive device in his hands like it is a hot potato.He moves it from the road and into some woodland, although the recording ends before showing how he managed to put it down.Twitter-verified media account The New Voice of Ukraine shared the footage on the social media site on Sunday (February 27) and commented that the man risked his life to help his country defend itself from the ongoing invasion by Russia.It tweeted: "A Ukrainian in Berdyansk spotted a mine on the road and didn't wait around for a bomb disposal unit – at great risk to life and limb, he removed the mine, clearing the way for the Ukrainian military."One user commented: "Thinking of my grandfather – If I’m going out I’m going with my Lucky Strikes.

Liverpool and Chelsea have performed a pre-match tribute for Ukraine ahead of the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.The two sides expressed their support for the war-torn country following the invasion launched by Russian president Vladimir Putin this week.Captains Jordan Henderson and Cesar Azpilicueta lead out their teams holding blue and yellow wreaths, the colours of the Ukraine flag.A minutes applause was then held, during which time Liverpool supporters belted out their anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.After the national anthem was sung both sets of players posed for a picture with the wreaths. It comes after several other protests in the Premier League against the military operation over the weekend.Everton players entered the pitch draped in Ukraine flags in support of team-mate Vitaliy Mykolenko before their clash with Manchester City.Manchester United and Watford players urged peace with a sign ahead of their fixture.And Aston Villa's Matty Cash displayed a message of support for his Poland colleague Tomasz Kedziora who is caught up in the crisis.Chelsea have been impacted by Putin's military operation, with Russian owner Roman Abramovich handing over control of the club in recent days.The Russian billionaire announced he has handed over 'stewardship and care' of the club on Saturday.However, he remains owner of the club.Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admitted earlier this week that the whole situation had impacted his side's preparation.He said: "We should not pretend that this is not an issue and I agree."The situation for me and for everybody here, for the players, is horrible.

missing 19-year-old who vanished without a trace nine months ago.Jamie Cannon disappeared on May 20 last year and police revealed six months later that he had not made a single dent in his bank account or even turned on his phone.His devastated mum Lynn Cannon appealed for a renewed search in October in an emotional video in which she said she would never have let him leave the house had she known that it would be the last time she saw him'.Police confirmed on Sunday, (February 27) that the body, thought to be that of Jamie Cannon, was discovered in their search as investigations continue to establish the identtiy.His family has been informed of recent heartbreaking news. Cops were called to the Ardeer area of Stevenston, North Ayrshire with officials saying today that enquiries are now ongoing to establish the circumstances and identity.It is understood the youngster was found within a category B listed building known as Africa House.Mum Lynn's heartbreaking message to Jamie was there was still hope he would return paid tribute to his cooking and banter with his brothers.

Gary Neville has conceded his fears that Liverpool were in 'decline' were wide of the mark - and backed them to overcome Chelsea in Sunday's Carabao Cup final.Both Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel are bidding to clinch their first domestic cup since arriving in English football.While Chelsea will contest Sunday's showpiece final at Wembley, their hopes of following up their Champions League glory with the Premier League title have fallen flat after a tough run of form at the turn of the year.The Reds, however, are still in the hunt for the domestic crown after their resurgent run of form in recent weeks.And their sizzling form of late has led to Neville, a Manchester United icon, to admit that he had feared that Liverpool's powers were waning - and that he'd been emphatically proved wrong."Liverpool. I thought Liverpool were in decline, In decline from a very, very high place," Neville told Sky Sports.

“Saturday Night Live” returned for their first show of the month and their first show since Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine.

Peaky Blinders is back, with the sixth and final season of the series hitting your TV screens on Sunday 27 February. And with news that the menacing Thomas Shelby and his gang will be prowling the cobbled streets of Birmingham once more, there’s been a sharp rise in all things related to the series’ distinctive style.

Kourtney Kardashian proved she was a supportive partner, once again, as she joined fiancé Travis Barker in attending his son’s concert! The adorable pair were spotted at Landon Barker’s show at The Roxy in West Hollywood on the famed Sunset Strip on Saturday (Feb. 26). The reality star looked phenomenal in her red bustier and camouflage pants, as Travis rocked a red satin jacket and ripped denim.

Veteran actress Patti LuPone tested positive for Covid-19 before Saturday’s Broadway matinee of Company, triggering increased testing protocols for the rest of the performers and staff.

UPDATE: Pressure is mounting on FIFA to boot Russia from the qualifying rounds of the World Cup. Today, the Czech Republic has joined in the boycott of Ukraine’s invaders, saying they won’t face Russia on the pitch.

The second series of hit Netflix series Love Is Blind has had us gripped ever since it landed on our screens earlier this month. While we watched the first episodes within a matter of days, we were left waiting until 25 February for the finale, which definitely proved to be worth the wait. The final episode saw each couple's wedding take place, and while some ended in happiness, others were left in tears.

Georgia Kousoulou has shared a sweet moment from after her proposal to Tommy Mallet.The TOWIE stars, who have been together for eight years and share baby son Brody together, finally decided to make things official during a sun-soaked trip to Mexico on Friday 25 February. The couple shared stunning photos of the moment of the proposal earlier this week, where Tommy can be seen dropping to one knee in front of Georgia and son Brody on a balcony surrounded by flowers, with a scenic beach view in the background. Now Georgia has shared slightly less polished ‘after’ shots of the proposal, saying that the moment was all “a blur”.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorGoogle’s YouTube said it is blocking the ability for Kremlin-controlled media outlets, including Russia Today (RT), to run ads on their channels, coming amid broad economic sanctions enacted by Western powers against Russia because of its sudden and violent attack on Ukraine.On Saturday, YouTube said it “began pausing a number of Russian channels’ ability to monetize on YouTube, including RT. As always, it will take some time for our systems to fully ramp up and in the meantime, some users may see ads temporarily.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn the latest blockbuster music-catalog deal, Downtown has sold its 145,000 owned and co-published copyrights to an affiliate of the Concord music company.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs teased earlier this week, the Weeknd has dropped a remix and video of “Save Your Tears,” one of the standout tracks from his blockbuster “After Hours” album, featuring Ariana Grande.Watch the official animated video, featuring renderings of both artists, was directed by Jack Brown and produced by Blinkink.The collaboration marks at least the third time the Weeknd and Grande have worked together, previously on his 2014 song “Love Me Harder” — which also marked his first collaboration with Max Martin, the most successful songwriter-producer of the past 25 years — and her track “Off the Table.”Even before this remix, “Save Your Tears” was one of the most successful songs from one of the most successful albums

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJust days after DMX died, a new song from the Epix series “Godfather of Harlem” has been released, featuring the late rapper with his longtime friend Swizz Beatz and French Montana. The track, “Been to War,” is from the soundtrack to the second season of the series, which premieres April 18.The track is likely the first among many posthumous releases from the rapper to come, as he had rejoined Def Jam Recordings in 2019 and reportedly had finished an album, although few official details have emerged.“Godfather of Harlem” features Forest Whitaker as legendary ‘60s gangster Bumpy Johnson, and the song finds the three rappers narrating his life and the series.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn a move that shows livestreaming will be a part of the concert experience even in a post-pandemic word, Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live-entertainment company, and Veeps, the livestreaming platform Veeps co-founded by Joel and Benji Madden of the band Good Charlotte, the companies announced they have started equipping more than 60 concert venues across the United States to offer turnkey livestreaming.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhile Snoop Dogg had kept his reminisces about DMX to social media since his friend’s death on Friday, he spoke at length about him during an appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” Monday.Snoop spoke about when the two, who had been friends for three decades, faced off in a Verzuz battle last summer.“It meant the world because it gave the world a chance to see two dogs that naturally love each other celebrate each other in the name of hip-hop,” Snoop said.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn the wake of DMX’s death on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family has issued a statement regarding rumors that have circulated regarding the masters to his recordings and, apparently, people selling merchandise or claiming to be raising funds for the funeral of the rapper, whose born name was Earl Simmons.“There have been a few rumors following our loved one, Earl Simmons’, passing that we’d like to clear up. No one has bought Earl’s masters.