Exclusive: Laura Pausini earns historic Oscar nomination for Best Original Song

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines on Friday, March 4.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Benfica star Darwin Nunez but they have been told they will need to splash out in excess of €60m (£50m) if they want to sign him.

Bethenny Frankel is doing what she can to help amid the crisis in Ukraine. The philanthropist and entrepreneur joined Fox News Channel’s "The Story with Martha MacCallum" on Thursday to discuss her worldwide initiative to help aid Ukrainian citizens affected by the Russian invasion.

died aged 87 from stroke complications. The Oscar winning director enjoyed a career spanning five decades in film, television and the stage and was famous for his work on Broadway in the US.His death was announced on Facebook by stepdaughter Bridget LeRoy.

Khloé Kardashian has hung out with a lot of celebrities, but it looks like Martha Stewart might be her favorite. Thanks to her mom Kris Jenner, the businesswoman visited their side-by-side mega-mansions, where they enjoyed lunch together. They shared edited photos from their time together, and Khloe gushed in a long caption about her experience hanging out with the “QUEEN herself.”Some moms surprise their daughters with a small gift, but Kris surprised Khloe with a whole Martha Stewart.

It’s good to be Lin-Manuel Miranda. He has three songs on the Disney soundtrack to Encanto, which currently sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Album Charts. He’s up for a Best Original Song Oscar for  “Dos Oruguitas,” which reflects his immersion in Colombian culture to capture the vibe. The Academy Award nomination is his second song bid, following his work for the Disney film. “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana.

Kim Kardashian channeled asexy biker babe in ablack leather Balenciaga jacket, matching pants and a pair of motorcycle gloves while attending the opening of Revolve Social Club's on Thursday in West Hollywood.During the bash, complete with a lounge and bar, stocked with sister Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila brand, the41-year-old reality star was the epitome of cool in her $7,000motorcycle jacket withribbed detailing andreflective silver-tone stripes.The mother-of-three, who was declared legally single from Kanye Westafter nearly seven years of marriage this week, wore her dark brown hair in a sleeksuper-sleek bun and toted a tiny, black crocodile embossed handbag . Fierce! Kim Kardashian channeled a sexy biker babe in a black leather Balenciaga jacket, matching pants and a pair of motorcycle gloves while attending the opening of Revolve Social Club's on Thursday in Los AngelesShe completed her figure-hugging ensemble with oversized silver shades, a nude matte lipstick and lightweight foundation on her sun-kissedcomplexion.

Amy Schumer said she's satisfied after undergoing a liposuction procedure.The comic, 40, who is slated to co-host the upcoming Oscars with Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall later this month, opened up about the procedure on Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast.'I got liposuction,' said the Emmy-winning star, who shares son Gene, two, with her spouse, Chris Fischer, 42. 'I never thought that I was going to do anything like that.

The shoot for much-anticipated new superhero film, The Batman, can be described as a war of attrition.By the time the film will have premiered in theaters in the U.S. on March 4, it will have been one month shy of three years since Robert Pattinson was hired to play Bruce Wayne/Batman, and nearly two-and-a-half sinceZoë Kravitz signed-on to portray Selina Kyle/Catwoman.And for Kravitz, she opted to use an unusual process to help her find and develop her feline character, while she described during a guest appearanceonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Wednesday.

Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match up to $3,000,000 in donations to help provide 'immediate'humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees.The couple launched a GoFundMe page on Thursday with the goal of raising $30,000,000 forFlexport.org and Airbnb.org, which are 'two organizations who are actively on the ground providing immediate help to those who need it most.'Mila - who was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine - appeared alongside Ashton in a video shared to his Instagram account, where she spoke publicly for the first time about the 'devastating' conflict in her native country.According to NPR, one million people have fled the Ukraine since Russia's invasion just one week ago. Generous:Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match up to $3,000,000 in donations to help provide 'immediate' humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees'I was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine in 1983.

Robert Downey Jr. is reuniting with his Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang and Iron Man 3 director Shane Black for an ambitious new franchise based on the Parker crime novels by Donald E.

Gwen Stefani showcased her taut torso in a clinging sheer white top when she was spotted out and about in California this week.The 52-year-old smiled radiantly as she enjoyed an outing in Anaheim, which is located in her native Orange County.Her sleek ensemble included a pair of cowgirl boots, reminiscent of the country star style of her dashing husband Blake Shelton. Aglow:Gwen Stefani showcased her taut torso in a clinging sheer white top when she was spotted out and about in California this weekGwen selected a plunging V-neck top that betrayed just a trace of cleavage and matched her fashionably torn trousers.She cinched a slender belt around her waist, throwing her enviably svelte waistline into relief and complementing her bangles.

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 18 Episode 10 of Grey’s Anatomy, “Living in a House Divided”.

Steve Harvey is all here for his daughter, Lori Harvey's relationship with Michael B. Jordan, but he isn't so sure about them tying the knot just yet.In a new episode of, airing Friday, the hosts play a game of «Sip or Spill» with Steve, in which he has to either answer their questions or take a sip of his at-home alcoholic beverage.During the segment, Hoda Kotb asked Steve whether or not he'd approve if Jordan asked to marry his daughter, and the talk show host struggled to give a yes or no answer.«Man, this is a hard one. I’ve given away two daughters.

Best celeb sighting ever! Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Pete Davidson were spotted at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Wednesday night by a couple of fans who happened to run into the couple in the hallway of the establishment. Blogger Casey Messer shared an Instagram reel on March 2, showing she and her pals bumping into the famous lovebirds.

Russian vodka off their shelves for the "foreseeable future" over the invasion of Ukraine, becoming the first UK supermarket to do so.It comes as more than one million people have fled Ukraine while Vladimir Putin's bloody bombardment of the country enters its second week.Russian Standard is one the best selling vodkas in the UK, brought to our shores in 1998 by billionaire Roustam Tariko.It had been priced at £14 per 70cl bottle, but has now disappeared from Co-op's website. Explaining the move, a Co-op spokesperson said: "In response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces and as a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, we have taken the decision to remove from sale Russian-made vodka."Russian Standard has been taken off sale with immediate effect because it is overtly marketed as being Russian and produced there."It will not be stocked for the foreseeable future."They added: "Our members and customers will also be able to support the humanitarian response to help those displaced by the conflict by donating at our stores to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal."The appeal will launch across our 2,600 stores today (Thursday 3 March 2022) and we’ll be match funding our customers donations up to £100,000."Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, and those in Russia who oppose this invasion."Although Co-op are the first supermarket move against Russian vodka, this isn't the first example of UK businesses showing solidarity with the Ukrainian cause.

Dua Lipa isn’t going to let no mic stop her from putting on a performance.

Diane Warren landed yet another Oscar nomination on Monday.The veteran hitmaker - who has worked with every major singer from Lady Gaga to Celine Dion - earned her 12th nomination for Io Sì (Seen) from The Life Ahead starring Sophia Loren.She shared the nod with singer and co-lyricist Laura Pausini. Though she has gotten 12 nods, she has never won.

Following their win at the Golden Globes, in the category of Best Original Song – Motion Picture, songwriters Diane Warren and Laura Pausini have locked down an Oscar nomination, which recognized “Io Sì,” the original song they wrote for Italian Netflix drama, The Life Ahead.

Diane Warren landed yet another Oscar nomination on Monday.The veteran hitmaker - who has worked with every major singer from Lady Gaga to Celine Dion - earned her 12th nomination for Io Sì (Seen) from The Life Ahead starring Sophia Loren.She shared the nod with singer and co-lyricist Laura Pausini. Though she has gotten 12 nods, she has never won.

Jon Burlingame Nearly all of Oscar’s 2020 original-song nominees are newcomers, while only two of this morning’s original-score nominees are new to the competition.Veteran songwriter Diane Warren earned her 12th nomination for “Io Sì (Seen)” from “The Life Ahead,” shared with singer and co-lyricist Laura Pausini. She must be seen as the front-runner, as she has never won in over three decades of nominations; and she won the Golden Globe on Feb.