Eurovision explains why Russia is banned from competing in 2022 competition

A man has left his partner and the mum of his two children for a Ukrainian refugee who moved into their home just ten days before the split.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterGeorge Miller has some thoughts about the future of superhero movies.At a Saturday press conference in Cannes for his new film “3000 Years of Longing,” story archetypes throughout history were widely discussed — as his movie follows an academic who studies the narratives of humankind.In one scene, set at a conference discussing storytelling, we glimpse a large image of the DC Comics heroes including Superman, Batman and The Flash. Variety asked Miller if he thought that contemporary superhero content would be shared throughout the ages to come.“They endure and have endured anyway.

smoking could be increased to 21 under shock new plans drawn up by the Health Secretary in a push for less than five per cent of Brits smoking by 2030. The "radical" independent review set in motion by Sajid Javid is expected to recommend the legal age of purchasing cigarettes to increase.As well as the age increase, it's likely to propose new taxes to be latched on tobacco company profits.

Red Bull's design for the 2022 season, revealing that their own concepts started in mid-2021.An updated design was unveiled by Aston Martin for the Barcelona Grand Prix and caused a stir in the Formula One pitlane, with Red Bull accusing their rivals of copying their car.That led to an FIA investigation, which cleared Aston Martin of any wrongdoing, but the fallout continues and Red Bull's concern has largely orientated around the fact that a number of employees were poached by the Silverstone team in the post-season.While Red Bull will still have their suspicions, Green claimed Aston Martin's concepts for the updated design began midway through last season and that they themselves were surprised when Red Bull unveiled their car for the 2022 season.“If you look at the development of the car that is sitting out there, right now, you’ll see that this all happened towards the end of last year. Before we’d seen anybody, we were on a dual path.

Dame Deborah James has announced that she hopes a rose named after her will feature in her 12-year-old daughter's wedding bouquet one day.Deborah, who has so far raised over £6million for her bowel cancer fundraising efforts, revealed on Instagram on Friday The Harkness Rose Company is set to sell a flower named the Dame Deborah James Rose.Deborah, who is battling bowel cancer and receiving end-of-life care at her home, later shared snaps of her posing alongside a bouquet filled with the white and pale pink flowers, as she told how she hoped Eloise, would opt to include one in her nuptials.Discussing the flower named in her honour, she said: "It makes me sad but it fills me with so much joy that this rose can now be bred for years and years to come."Maybe one day Eloise will choose to have it in her wedding bouquet."From each flower sold £2.50 is set to go towards her Bowel Babe fund.Giving more detail on how the rose will raise funds for her charity, the podcast host added: "I actually cried when they asked me if they could name a rose after me. The new rose is available to pre-order now for delivery in Autumn 2022 (link in stories and below)."Even better, £2.50 from the sale of each rose will be paid to the @Bowelbabefund.

With his classic 1990s heartthrob looks, it was only a matter of time before Paul Mescal found his way into a film set in that era. Like “Normal People,” the series that catapulted the young Irish actor to fame, Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun” has him wearing shorts, but this time with a belt and the polo shirt tucked in — a detail like many others in the film that should send a wave of recognition through audience members who grew up then.

“OK Computer” — its classic album released 25 years ago, on May 21, 1997 — there was, of course, lead singer Thom Yorke fronting the band and longtime producer Nigel Godrich behind the boards.But in the creation of what is considered their undisputed masterpiece, the English alt-rockers had a surprising secret weapon: British actress Jane Seymour. Yes, “Dr.

Adele and Rich Paul were the picture of loved up on Friday as they sat court-side to watch an NBA game at Chase Centre in California. The pair seemed to be in stitches at the sporting event, with the Easy On Me singer pulling a slew of animated faces as she spent quality time with her 40-year-old beau.  It comes after the couple recently moved in together, snagging none other than a £47m mega-mansion, formerly owned by Sylvester Stallone.

Radiohead‘s Ed O’Brien has reflected on 25 years of the band’s iconic 1997 album ‘OK Computer’.The album celebrates its birthday today (May 21), and O’Brien took to Instagram to share his memories of creating the album, as well as the legacy it has left.“So.. today is apparently the 25th anniversary of OK Computer’s release,” O’Brien wrote alongside a photo of a London Underground train.OK a few thoughts in no particular order..” he went on. “Wow… feels like an age away..

Firefighters raced to Manchester city centre after a bus burst into flames. Smoke billowed from the double decker bus during an incident last night.

Ukrainian families who have been forced to leave their war-torn homeland have reportedly been receiving financial support and accommodation from the Royal family. It comes as thousands of people in Ukraine continue to flee their country due to the Russian invasion, with some being housed by families in the UK.

CarTakeBack.com and YouGov, found the most common reason behind wanting older drivers to resit their tests was “older drivers don’t have fast enough reaction times".

Neighbours icon Alan Fletcher has revealed via the soap's official Twitter channel that he has alopecia. The popular actor, 65, has played Erinsborough medic, Dr Karl Kennedy, since 1994 and usually sports some face fur to go with his grey hair.But eagle-eyed soap fans have recently spotted that Karl has been completely bald on screen, with his character wearing a flat cap in all of his scenes, and it has been referred to in the script.

The Queen and the Royal Family have reportedly "opened their doors" to those fleeing Ukraine in a bid to "do their part". Queen Elizabeth, 96, and Royal Family are said to have “secretly opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees fleeing their homeland” amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Mail Online reports.The Royals are said to have also “made substantial cash donations but insist they want to keep their efforts to help under wraps”.

Welcome to Metro.co.uk‘s The Big Questions, where we ask, well, the big questions (and the smaller ones too) and this week, we’re getting stuck in with Josh Widdicombe.The comedian has had a glistening career on a number of the nation’s most treasured panel shows, including The Last Leg with Adam Hills and Alex Brooker, and Mock The Week.His latest series of Hypothetical with co-star and fellow comic James Acaster has just been released on Dave, and the 39-year-old is also keeping himself busy with his podcast Parenting Hell, which he co-hosts with Rob Beckett.Amid his busy schedule, Josh sat down with us to chat all things Hypothetical, how he was once pied by Caitlyn Jenner, and the ‘myth’ that is cancel culture.It was lovely to return to doing the TV show in kind of the way it was intended to be, with people in the audience. Hypothetical really works off the energy of the audience and is about being in the moment and being in the room, so it was so nice to have the audience back.

Pete Davidson is set to leave Saturday Night Live at the end of the current season, it has been reported.The show’s 47th season comes to a close tonight (May 21) with musical guest Japanese Breakfast alongside Russian Doll and Orange Is The New Black star Natasha Lyonne as host.According to reports in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, the show will be Davidson’s last on the show after seven seasons in the job.The reports also state that fellow cast members Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon and Kyle Mooney are also set to leave the show after tonight’s episode.The news comes after Davidson remarked in 2021 that he was “ready to hang up the jersey” with regards to his stint on SNL.Representatives for SNL network NBC have not commented on the matter or confirmed the departures.After his apparent SNL exit, Davidson is set to appear alongside Myha’la Herrold (Industry), Lee Pace (Guardians Of The Galaxy), Rachel Sennott (Shiva Baby) and Chase Sui Wonders (Generation) in comedy horror film Bodies Bodies Bodies.Directed by Halina Reijn, Bodies Bodies Bodies sees Sophie (Amandla Stenberg) host a house party to introduce her girlfriend Bee (Maria Bakalova) to her group of friends. As they play a murder-in-the-dark game which ends in a real-life murder, the group have to investigate who is responsible.Other forthcoming projects for the star include a role in romantic comedy Meet Cute opposite Kaley Cuoco, while Davidson is also set to play a fictionalised version of himself in the comedy series Bupkis, described as a “raw” and “unflinching” version of Davidson’s real life.

the Mirror.Katie’s clip shows that the cameras take a snap of you in your car when you order.That way the staff can keep track of multiple orders more easily.Plenty of people didn’t realise that the McDonald’s workers would be able to see into their car when going through the drive-thru.But, it ensures you get the right munch at the right price.Katie’s video was viewed a whopping 6.3million times.In the clip, she said: “Ever wondered how McDonald's know whose car is whose?""There is a camera and it takes a picture of you and your car.”The teenager noted that orders are handed to the correct customer thanks to the useful camera.When you drive up and order your meal, the cameras will take a snap of the car and link the image to the order.Then, when the food is ready the worker simply has to check that it’s the correct car.Katie added: So maybe don’t pick your nose when you order … because we see it and we judge you."In the comments people were blown away by the information.One person wrote: “Wow really? I had no idea there were cameras."“Ayo that's some new new,” added a former staff member. “We didn't have that when I worked there last year."And, a third exclaimed: "Wait y'all see us?"Other McDonald’s workers also noted that they can hear everything you say in the car from the moment you drive up and activate the sensor. Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter The sensor turns on the staff member’s headset and gives them immediate access to hearing what you’re saying.So, be polite…One such worker said: “I'm waiting for the day they realise we hear them the moment they pull up, to the moment they leave the speaker box.”

Bella Hadid, who wore a bespoke Dilara Findikoglu number.Her outfit had everything from a variety of pearls to lingerie to corsets.According to fashion retailer, New Look, Bella Hadid caused a massive 700% surge in searches for stockings after her appearance.Social media reactions to her outfit were also 78% love showing that people are loving this trend.Bella isn't the only one rocking the look though, take a look at the celebs bringing back stockings below...Kate Moss' sister Lottie Moss is known for her racy looks, with the 24-year-old revealing she had joined raunchy site OnlyFans back in June last year.And she certainly captured attention as she sported a pair of lacy pink stockings while taking part in a photoshoot on the streets of LA back in April this year. Lottie looked amazing as she paired the hosiery with a matching bra and denim hot pants.She also wore an oversized shirt, however she was seen seductively pulling it back to flash her lingerie at passersby.

Doja Cat has announced that she’s cancelled her 2022 live dates, including festival shows and a tour with The Weeknd, to recover from tonsil surgery.Yesterday (May 20), the artist tweeted that her “whole throat is fucked” after the surgery, and that she “might have some bad news for yall coming soon.”Accordingly, she has now pulled out of all her festival dates for this summer, including at Wireless in the UK, as well as her planned support tour with The Weeknd.“Hi guys, I wanted you to hear it from me first,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories. “Unfortunately I have to have surgery on my tonsils ASAP.

Coheed & Cambria will return to the UK and Europe this October, announcing a 13-date run of shows that they’ll co-headline with Thrice.The tour will kick off in Bristol on Friday October 14, when the respective prog-rockers and post-hardcore outfit take to the stage at the O2 Academy. They’ll follow it up with shows at Academy venues in Birmingham, London and Manchester, before rolling on to Nottingham for a gig at Rock City. A date in Glasgow will wrap up the UK stint on Thursday October 20, before Coheed & Cambria and Thrice start their European jaunt in the Belgian city of Antwerp.

The Weeknd‘s entire Coachella 2022 headline set is now available to watch. Check out the entire set from the festival’s second weekend below.Abel Tesfaye topped the desert festival’s bill alongside Swedish House Mafia, with the pair replacing Kanye West as headliners.