Jane Powell, 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' and 'Royal Wedding' star, dead at 92

Boxing Organisation [WBO] is contemplating dropping all Russian boxers from their rankings as the country continues to be hit by sanctions in light of their invasion of Ukraine.It has already been confirmed that the 2022 Champions League final will be played in Paris after UEFA opted to move the match away from St Petersburg. Russian and Ukrainian clubs, and national teams, have also been ordered to play their home matches away from the region "until further notice."Poland have also confirmed they will boycott their upcoming World Cup play-off match against Russia, a decision endorsed by captain Robert Lewandowski.Meanwhile, Russia's F1 Grand Prix, due to take place in Sochi in September, has been axed from the calendar while the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has postponed World Cup 2023 qualifiers between Holland and Russia and Great Britain and Belarus.And now WBO President Francisco 'Paco' Valcarel has strongly indicated that the authority is set to make a stance.Valcarel took to Twitter to say "WBO is considering not to sanction world titles and regional bouts in Russia, and not including Russian boxers in its ranking for as long as the invasion of Ukraine lasts."Significantly, he also tagged a number of boxing promotions and officials, as well as journalists and sports media outlets.His post was well received by former pro boxer Rick Glaser, who replied with "Paco, you should absolutely do everything within your power, I applaud you, show everyone that the WBO is a righteous organisation.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have issued a joint statement supporting the people of Ukraine and the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Russian forces continue to attack the sovereign nation.

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David Beckham has refused to rule out the prospect of luring Lionel Messi to the MLS in the future.Messi left Barcelona last summer in dramatic circumstances after PSG took advantage of Barca's financial woes to swoop for the Argentine superstar.However, Messi has endured a fairly rotten time in Spain - and there is speculation that he could be set for a spell in America before he brings the curtain down on his illustrious career.Beckham's new MLS franchise have been linked with a move for the 34-year-old.And Beckham has done nothing to quash the noise surrounding Messi and Miami. Beckham told the Miami Herald: 'I've always said I want the best players in our club and playing in our shirt because there's a certain expectation.

Ukraine.There is no suggestion Abramovich is in any way involved, but this week Labour MP Chris Bryant had called for him to be banned from owning the club.Despite the gravity of the statement, huge questions remain over how exactly Chelsea will be run moving forward.It is not known if the move will be permanent or temporary, nor is it clear if he will consider selling his stake in the club.Blues boss Thomas Tuchel had earlier addressed the situation.The German 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. Nobody expected this.

Stacey's following on Instagram is a staggering 5 million and all of her adoring fans were out in full force to watch her latest story. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon reveals new hair colour that 'took less than 30 minutes' to create The story detailed Stacey's trip to IKEA with sister Jemma and her baby daughter Rose. The caption read: "They've got a wedding display.

Death in Paradise wrapped up its 11th season with an unexpected twist for a major character - and we're still wrapping our head around it!MORE: Death in Paradise shares incredibly exciting announcement as series 11 comes to an endFollowing Neville's flying visit from his sister earlier this season, another character received a blast from the past as a prestigious chess match taking place on the island ended in murder. Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, played by Don Warrington, was surprised to see that his ex-wife, Maggie Harper, had returned to Saint Marie after many years away. WATCH: Ralf Little talks to HELLO! about Death in Paradise season 11 finaleAs viewers learn, she had been working as a journalist in London and had made the rare visit to interview the genius chess player who had come out of retirement after 30 years to take part in the tournament.

Sean Penn is speaking out about the harm Russian President Vladimir Putin has caused the world as his invasion into Ukraine continues to escalate. In a new statement, Penn, 61, condemned Putin and applauded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his response to the conflict. "Already a brutal mistake of lives taken and hearts broken, and if he doesn’t relent, I believe Mr.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Oti Mabuse announced she would be leaving the BBC series earlier this week, but it seems her replacement could be someone already loved by fans.  It was revealed Oti wouldn’t be returning to Strictly Come Dancing in a statement from the show on Tuesday.  The BBC confirmed in a statement: ‘Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.

Related: Prince Harry not given enough information when police protection pulled, court told The NAACP president’s award is given each year in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. It has been won by Muhammad Ali, LeBron James, Rihanna, Jay-Z and Lauryn Hill, and political figures including the Rev Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice.

The Britain's Got Talent host wore a sparkling black suit and matching bra as she headed to her belated birthday party at a swanky restaurant in central London. The 51-year-old offered fans a look inside her birthday celebrations on Instagram as she posed for pictures with Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts and TV presenter Siân Welby. READ MORE: ITV Coronation Street Steve McDonald's 'disgusting' habit leaves fans feeling sickAmanda couldn't contain her excitement as she was presented with her birthday cake, which had been modelled on her own breasts.

One with Russell Harty where he comments that her eating disorder must save on restaurant bills and another when Terry Wogan tells her to eat up so she can get back to “your chunky self”. The little girl with the big voice was 10 when she appeared on Opportunity Knocks – television’s predecessor to Britain’s Got Talent and Pop Idol – singing Ma! He’s Making Eyes at Me, 11 when it was a hit and 13 when she was diagnosed with anorexia, a barely known illness then called the “slimmer’s disease”. Before she died in 1999 the girl from Rothesay on the Scottish island of Bute had hosted her own TV shows, performed at the White House and shared a stage with Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball.

Emma Willis is hopeful that 'Big Brother' will return to the UK one day. The 45-year-old TV star presented 'Big Brother' and 'Celebrity Big Brother' between 2013 and 2018, as well as the spin-off series 'Big Brother's Bit on the Side' between 2011 and 2015, and like Rylan Clark, who won the 2013 celebrity series and also hosted 'Big Brother's Bit on the Side', Emma would love to see the reality show back on air. She told Metro.

James Arthur will detail his mental health struggles with ‘compelling honesty’ in an upcoming BBC Three documentary. The Say You Won’t Let Go singer, 33, has been open about his battle with anxiety following his triumphant win on series nine of The X Factor – which naturally put his personal life in the spotlight. The star’s latest feature-length titled, James Arthur: Out of Our Minds, will show the musician discussing issues with antidepressants and depression while speaking with others who have been through a similar experience.

renowned architect Quinlan Terry, as well as the Richmond Society, which campaigns to protect and preserve the area’s historic buildings and heritage. Among the reasons for their “strong objections” to the proposals, include the “disfigurement” of the riverside. Scott’s, famed for its oysters, sole and champagne, has been described as the go-to destination for celebrities "who want to be seen".

Jane Powell was an actress and singer who starred in musicals of Hollywood’s Golden Age, including “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.”Powell began performing as a young child, steered into it by parents who saw in their daughter the potential to be the next Shirley Temple (1928–2014). After working in radio throughout her young life, Powell auditioned for MGM when she was 14 years old, and she was immediately cast in a starring role in “Song of the Open Road” (1944).

Actress Jane Powell, best known for appearing in the MGM musicals Royal Wedding and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, has died at 92 from natural causes.Family friend and spokesperson Susan Granger confirmed to Deadline Thursday that Powell had passed away at her Wilton, Connecticut home.Powell had formerly lived in the home with late husband Dick Moore, an actor/publicist who passed away in 2015. The latest: Actress Jane Powell, best known for appearing in the MGM musicals Royal Wedding and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, has died at 92 from natural causes.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterHollywood Golden Age star Jane Powell has passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday.Jane died of natural causes at her home in Wilton, Connecticut, film critic and longtime pal Susan Granger toldThe Hollywood Reporter.She was most famed for her roles in Hollywood musicals A Date With Judy, Royal Wedding and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.She played Milly, a boarding-house cook who falls in love with frontier farmer Adam and sets out to teach his six brothers a thing or two about manners, in 1954’s Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.This film is one of the most popular MGM films of all time and was nominated for five Oscars.Jane also stepped in for June Allyson (who was

Jane Powell, a beloved actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood, has sadly passed away.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterJane Powell, who starred as an angelically visaged young actress in a number of MGM musicals including “Royal Wedding” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” during the 1940s and 1950s, has died of natural causes. She was 92 years old.The blonde, blue-eyed Powell usually played characters with a gentle mischievous streak in her musical comedies, but she would shatter the light-hearted atmosphere of her films when she sang: A surprisingly powerful coloratura would emerge from the diminutive (5-feet-1) thesp.

Jane Powell, who made her screen debut with W.C. Fields, danced with Fred Astaire in Royal Wedding, was one of seven brides for seven brothers in the classic 1954 film musical, sang “Buttons and Bows” at President Harry S. Truman’s Inaugural Ball and was a bridesmaid at the first of Elizabeth Taylor’s weddings, died of natural causes today at her home in Wilton, Connecticut. She was 92.