'Explosions' in Ukraine's capital Kyiv as Putin warns of 'consequences we've never seen'

Though the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine has pulled the nation apart, influential cultural figures around the world have come together to show support for the country currently under Russian invasion. Joining the ranks? Balenciaga creative director Demna, who heart-wrenchingly recalled his own past as a refugee in a statement he shared supporting Ukraine at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week Show on Mar. 6.

Claudia Winkleman, 50, has revealed that her mother, author and journalist, Eve Pollard, noticed an early symptom and urged her daughter to speak to a doctor. Eve is the Vice Chair of Wellbeing of Women; a UK charity dedicated to funding research across all of women's reproductive and gynaecological health.Appearing on an episode of Postcards From Midlife last month, hosted by former magazine editors Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin, Claudia said her mother advised her to “definitely go and get your hormones checked” when she had shared that she had been waking up earlier than normal.When asked if her mother had prepared her for the menopause while she was growing up, Claudia was quick to reply: “Yes!”The BBC presenter explained: “I was brought up with that just all being part of my life and she sort of talked about the menopause, but — my mum and I know lots of people have had a horrible time — she had an OK time with it, but she said it will come.“She loves the doctor.“We worship the health service.Claudia then added: “So when I started waking up early, she said definitely go and get your hormones checked.”Perimenopause usually begins several years before menopause and describes the time when the ovaries gradually begin to make less oestrogen.Speaking on the Postcards From Midlife podcast, Claudia said she has had to make certain lifestyle changes, such as taking Vitamin D supplements to manage her symptoms: ”I have to take vitamin D, as my doctor said.“He said: ‘I thought you're always in the sun.’”She joked: “‘No, babe, this is from a bottle.

Gigi Hadid is showing her support for those suffering in Ukraine and Palestine.

BBC News at Ten presenter Clive Myrie has shared a heartfelt message after he made a dramatic escape from Kyiv. The 57-year-old veteran journalist had been reporting from the capital of war-torn Ukraine since the beginning of the current conflict which followed the invasion of Russian troops on February 24. But he has now been forced to leave as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, with Kyiv and other major cities further descend into hellish war zones between Ukrainian and Russian forces.Taking to Twitter, he shared a photo of his vehicle stuck in the huge traffic jam of refugees heading out of the nation, while giving his own feelings on the devastation and humanitarian disaster seen from the ground.He wrote in the caption: "It was a long, day of driving and queuing to get out of Kyiv.

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman had a blunt message for Russian President Vladimir Putin while hosting the Independent Spirit Awards Sunday, saying 'F*** off and go home Putin.'The married couple, hosting the awards at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, referred to the ongoing Russian invasion of the Ukraine as they spoke to the crowd.Offerman, 51, said they wanted to send their 'best wishes to those affected by the war in Ukraine and all unjust conflicts around the world.' The latest: Nick Offerman, 51, and Megan Mullally, 63, had a blunt message for Russian President Vladimir Putin while hosting the Independent Spirit Awards Sunday at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. Mullally said, 'F*** off and go home Putin'Mullally, 63, added, 'I think we speak for everyone here when we say we are hoping for a quick and peaceful resolution - specifically, f*** off and go home Putin,' which garnered a spirited reaction from the crowd.'That is the quick and peaceful resolution we're talking about,' Offerman said.

Salma Hayek made a powerful fashion statement as she attended the Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week.The 55-year-old Mexican actress showed her support for Ukraine as she sported the colors of the embattled nation's flag while posing for a photo with Kim Kardashian.The Emmy Award winner shared a photo in which she was seen in a striking blue and yellow dress and wrote in the caption,'@balenciaga #pfw', followed by emojis of the Ukrainian flag and a dove. Fashion statement: Salma Hayek showed her support for Ukraine as she sported the colors of the embattled nation's flag while posing for a photo with Kim KardashianSalma's high-necked two-tone dress featured a royal blue bodice and oversized sleeves with a short bright yellow skirt.

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman took aim at Vladimir Putin during their opening monologue at the Spirit Awards.

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Once a doctor, always a doctor. Sarah Drew made it clear that her season 17 appearance on Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. April Kepner might not have been her final bow.

Sting took to Instagram on Saturday to perform his 1985 song "Russians" amid the Russia-Ukraine war.  He captioned the video, "I’ve only rarely sung this song in the many years since it was written, because I never thought it would be relevant again." "But, in the light of one man’s bloody and woefully misguided decision to invade a peaceful, unthreatening neighbor, the song is, once again, a plea for our common humanity," Sting continued.  "For the brave Ukrainians fighting against this brutal tyranny and also the many Russians who are protesting this outrage despite the threat of arrest and imprisonment - We, all of us, love our children. Stop the war," he added.

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally didn’t hold back while hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Gigi Hadid is helping out Ukrainians as Russia attacks them and her ancestral home of Palestine.

Gigi Hadid is taking a stand in the name of fashion. On Sunday, the supermodel shared that the money she has earned this fashion month will go towards aid for the people of the Ukraine and Palestine. “Having a set Fashion Month schedule has meant that my colleagues and I often present new fashion collections during heartbreaking and traumatic times in history,” she wrote.

Piers Morgan has admitted being overcome with emotion as he watched a tribute to late cricket star Shane Warne. The popular journalist took to Twitter to open up about his feelings after he viewed a documentary that paid tribute to Shane's life and career that aired on Sunday (March 6).The Australian sports icon's death shocked sports fans when he passed away suddenly from a suspected heart attack on March 5 at the age of 52.Sharing a clip of the programme on his social media account Piers, 56, wrote: "Felt quite choked up watching Sky’s tribute repeat of their brilliant Shane Warne doc ‘Warne In A Million’ then I got to this bit and laughed out loud.

Russian President Vladimir Putin 'only counted men' when he called his troops to war.Politician Kira Rudik believes Vladimir Putin made a fatal miscalculation before invading the country on February 24.The 36-year-old, like many other women, decided not to evacuate the country and take up arms to defend their homeland instead.Speaking to the Sun from Kyiv, she said: "Like many Ukrainian women, I will defend my home, family, city and country.“We will win this war shoulder to shoulder with our men. Women are part of the resistance the same way the men are.“We say, when Putin decided to invade, he only calculated Ukrainian men.

Netflix has suspended its service in Russia entirely in protest of the country’s invasion of Ukraine.The streaming service joins a growing list of companies that have stopped serving Russia since the full-scale invasion began on February 24.Netflix had previously announced a hold on Russian projects and acquisitions and refused to carry 20 Russian propaganda channels that it was required to host under Russian law. Now, the service has been shut down entirely in the country.“Given the circumstances on the ground, we have decided to suspend our service in Russia,” a spokesperson told Variety of the move.The platform’s previous sanctions on the country had seen four Russian original works put on pause.

Vladimir Putin doesn't trust anyone or anything - not even Conor McGregor and his own brand whiskey. Putin, the despotic leader who invaded Ukraine without reason last month, met McGregor during the 2018 World Cup held in Russia.During their brief liaison, the Notorious offered the Russian premier a bottle of his Proper Twelve whiskey as a gift.

Peta Murgatroyd is speaking out after having an emotional reunion with her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy following his return home from Ukraine. Chmerkovskiy boarded a Finnair flight to the United States after making it to Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday as Russia continues to attack Ukraine. On Wednesday, Chmerkovsky and Murgatroyd were photographed embracing after he landed at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The couple held hands as they exited the airport.

Gigi Hadid pledged to donate her Fashion Week earnings to those affected by the war in Ukraine.The 26-year-old supermodel shared a series of snaps from various shows and revealed she was making a sizable contribution to help those in need.The fashion icon explained that despite her job on and off the runway, it was also her responsibility to give back, and she was doing so in a big way by giving her full earnings from the Fall 2022 campaign to Ukrainian organizations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) Hadid pointed out that her professional commitments kept her from actively reflecting on world events.She wrote: 'Having a set Fashion Month schedule has meant that my colleagues and I often present new fashion collections during heartbreaking and traumatic times in history.' Hadid added that she and her fellow models were interested in helping to create positive change through their work.'We don't have control over most of our work schedules, but we would like to walk "for" something,' she wrote.

Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko say that they are 'ready to die' to protect their native Ukraine from Russian invaders.The iconic boxing brothers immediately took up arms following news that Russian president Vladimir Putin was to invade - and are even said to be on his 'kill list' of targets among 24 others as the 69-year-old looks to wrestle control of the neighbouring country.Images of the pair have now been taken on the outskirts of Kyiv while wearing bulletproof vests, posing in front of a painted van that had the words 'Iron Kyiv' sprayed on it.Vitali, who was WBC heavyweight king between 2008 and his 2012 retirement, is also the current Mayor of Kyiv - and has stayed in the capital despite his political importance.Wladimir, who held the unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and Ring magazine titles between 2012 and 2015, has also offered his assistance by joining the military.Previously, older brother Vitali told Sky News that their group had already killed six Russian soldiers while trying to find separatist groups.Are the Klitschko brothers two of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history? Tell us in the comments sectionIn their latest update Vitali told CNN: "I am very proud to see how patriotic people are."We’re not interested in how strong the Russian army is, we’re ready to fight."And we’re ready to die for our home country and for our families, because it’s our home."It’s our future and somebody wants to come to our home and steal our future from us."That comes as 45-year-old Wladimir called on world spiritual leaders to take a stand.He said: "The drama that is unfolding in Ukraine at this very moment questions the very notion of humanity.“The dignity of Man is being called into question through the voluntary

Zack Sharf Independent Spirit Awards hosts Megan Megan and Nick Offerman took a brief moment during the awards ceremony to show support to Ukraine and tell Russian president Vladimir Putin to “fuck off.” The 2022 Spirit Awards took place in Santa Monica, California as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued overseas. Mullally and Offerman wished those in Ukraine “best wishes.”“I think we speak for everyone here when we say that we are hoping for a quick, peaceful resolution,” Mullally said.