Lanarkshire business women set to benefit from programme of special events

A Lanarkshire man who flew to Poland in a desperate bid to bring his Ukrainian wife home to Scotland has labelled the visa process “shambolic”.

Prince William will not be physically in attendance at this year's BAFTAsThe Duke of Cambridge is president of the academy and has left BAFTA bosses "disappointed" after turning down an invite to the show at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday.Organisers will instead show a pre-recorded message from him during the televised ceremony.The future King became BAFTAs president in 2010, having taken over the position from Sir Richard Attenborough.In an exclusive to the Daily Mirror, a source said: "Prince William is always a huge draw, not least as it's the first year back in person after the pandemic."They added: "But BAFTA were told that diary constraints precluded him from attending in person this year. It's such a shame and everyone is very disappointed."Last year, The Duke of Cambridge was set to deliver a video speech at the virtual ceremony, celebrating the strength of the film industry during the pandemic.However, William, 39, pulled out of the ceremony following the death of his grandfather Prince Philip.The TV source added: "That was, of course, totally understandable.

She is one of the top supermodels of the world with her over 20 years of showing off her great looks on magazine covers and in fashion campaigns.Alessandra Ambrosio showed that she was still staying active as both a model and a businesswoman in several promotional shots for her swimwear brand, GAL Floripa, that were shared on Instagram this past week.The 40-year-old supermodel appeared to be enjoying her time on a picturesque beach while posing for all of the glamorous shots. Scenic views: Alessandra Ambrosio showed that she was still staying active as both a model and a businesswoman in several promotional shots for her swimwear brand, GAL Floripa, that were shared on Instagram this past weekIn a photo that was shared on GAL Floripa's account on Wednesday, Ambrosio wore a light purple Supermoon top that emphasized her toned stomach.The runway regular also donned a matching bottom that showed off her sculpted thighs and curvy hips.

After cancelling the Governors Ball due to Covid concerns last year, the official post-Oscars celebration will be back in action, and that includes Gov Ball perennial Wolfgang Puck  back to collaborate on the menu, this year joined by Bronx-based culinary collective Ghetto Gastro. The latter’s work blends influences from the African diaspora, global South ingredients and hip-hop to create offerings that address race, identity and economic empowerment.

Blake Shelton has fans head over heels with his latest post, and wife Gwen Stefani too! The country star shared an adorable tribute to Gwen, and fans can't get enough.MORE: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's $13m family home is perfectly eccentric - tourIn honor of International Women's Day, Blake shared a heartfelt post with an image of the two looking happy as can be. The image featured the pair cuddled up together as Blake leaned into Gwen's cheek and she smiled ear to ear. "There ain’t #NobodyButYou..

Wilson Chapman editoriHeart Radio has set performers for the upcoming 2022 iHeart Radio Music Awards, with Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth and Måneskin all newly announced to perform on the March 22 telecast.The five join two other artists who were previously announced for roles in the event and are now confirmed for performances as well — host LL Cool J, who teased a special performance for the night, and Jennifer Lopez, who will be receiving the iHeart Radio Icon Award during the ceremony.Megan Thee Stallion, Aldean and Måneskin all have three nominations each. Megan is nominated in the hip-hop artist of the year category, as well as in the fan-voted categories of top fan army and TikTok bop of the year, for her hit single “Thot Shit.” Aldean is nominated for country artist of the year, and his duet with with Carrie Underwood, “If I Didn’t Love You,” is recognized in the collaboration and country song categories.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorFootball legend Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and the Mint Collective have agreed to a three-year partnership — which includes a deal to produce original content with a sports memorabilia collectors event set to take place later this month.This month’s inaugural event, presented by eBay and held in Las Vegas March 25-27, will also include a speaking appearance by Manning and the release of 50 co-branded collectible trading cards. Alongside the Mint Collective, Omaha Productions will develop original series and provide digital coverage of the event — where attendees can meet top collectors/experts, leading sports brands, view rare memorabilia and more.“The MINT Collective is bringing together people who love collecting and who recognize the great growth the sports memorabilia world has been experiencing,” said Manning in a statement.

Jon Bernthal and Gretchen Mol packed on the PDA on the set of the upcoming Showtime series American Gigolo in Los Angeles.On Tuesday, the 45-year-old actor and the 49-year-old actress were spotted sharing a passionate kiss as they filmed scenes on the Santa Monica Pier.The new series is a present-day re-imagining of Paul Schrader's iconic 1980 film starring Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton, who played lovers in the movie. On-screen lovers: Jon Bernthal and Gretchen Mol packed on the PDA on the set of the upcoming Showtime series American Gigolo in Los AngelesThe two were similarly clad in bright blue and green floral ensembles.

Hollyoaks villain Ethan Williams was back up to his old tricks during his latest visit to the village.He recently put pressure on Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) to hide some stolen cash and a necklace until he made things right with his boss.Meanwhile, Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) was facing increasing financial strain due to loans he'd taken out.He turned to his pal Sienna for cash but she refused to help him.Ste spotted the bag full of cash but Sienna caught up with him and managed to convince him to not cross Ethan and his dodgy bosses.While Ste returned the money, he slipped away with the stolen necklace to pawn for extra cash.However, Ste's decision to flog the necklace had serious consequences.He bumped into Ethan during Wednesday's first-look episode on E4, who told him that he'd killed Sienna as a result of her loosing the necklace.Ethan later took Ste to The Loft where Sienna's pink jacket was on the floor covered in blood.As a heartbroken Ste sobbed as he scrubbed the floor, Ethan was seen raising a glass of champagne to Sienna back at the flat.Fans of the Channel 4 soap rushed to their keyboards to discuss the latest storyline.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Sienna's always been messed up."Another added: "Ethan and sienna playing Ste, bless him."A third person posted: "Has Ethan met his match in Sienna."While a fourth social media said: "Ethan is so savage."Towards the end of the episode, Ethan could be heard saying: "You have to be able to trust the people around you but finding those people seems to get harder and harder."And then you think is there anyone you can totally trust other than yourself.Sienna later came into view of the camera and told Ethan: "One thing you can trust, I always have the best

A drugs offender has walked free despite his third conviction for being involved in the supply of cannabis.

Tony Walton was a legendary British set and costume designer who won an Oscar for his work on “All That Jazz.”Tony Walton started his legendary career as a costume and set designer on Broadway. He would go on to win three Tony Awards for his work on “Pippin,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “House of Blue Leaves.” He won an Oscar for “All That Jazz” and an Emmy for art direction on the 1985 TV-movie “Death of a Salesman,” starring Dustin Hoffman. He was nominated for an Oscar for the film “Mary Poppins,” which starred his then wife Julie Andrews.

TikTok star Sam Ryder is reportedly being lined up to represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.According to the The Mirror, BBC bosses are preparing to reveal the viral star as this year’s entrant with his recent single ‘Space Man’.Ryder found viral acclaim after he started posting covers and at-home karaoke tracks at the beginning of lockdown in March 2020. By the end of the year, he was crowned TikTok’s most popular artist account.With 7.7million followers and a range of famous fans including Justin Bieber and Alicia Keys, Ryder recently performed for an NME Home Sessions performance.It was announced last year that TaP Music – the global music publishing and management company behind the likes of Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey – will collaborate with the BBC to choose a track and artist to represent the UK at the Song Contest.Meanwhile, Russia was recently banned from competing in this year’s Eurovision following backlash to an earlier statement from organisers saying the country would be allowed to compete despite launching a military assault on Ukraine.Ukraine officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia, and declared martial law, after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last month.Ukraine’s entrant, Alina Pash, will also no longer represent her home country at this year’s event, the competition also recently announced.

EXCLUSIVE: The second annual Cinema Week is set to take place this fall, from September 26 through October 2nd, 2022.

The 75th annual Tony Awards will be presented live coast-to-coast on CBS from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 12, the first nationwide live presentation in Tony history.

boxing and MMA crossover event looks to be on the horizon with a date in mind for Kamaru Usman vs Canelo Alvarez.The UFC welterweight champion is pushing to face the undisputed super middleweight king later this year.He told TMZ: "In July, I'm going to fight Leon Edwards. God willing, I get through Leon Edwards, then in September, Mexican Independence Day, I will stop Canelo Alvarez."Both men are ranked No.

READ MORE: @LizziejackLiz said: “Why is Clare balding not wearing her wedding ring?” followed by a thinking face emoji.The couple met in 1999 when they both worked for the BBC.At the time, Clare and Alice had been married for 10 years.Alice took to Twitter to clear up all of the confusion about the wedding ring.The broadcaster and journalist was surprised that there was so much drama surrounding the missing band, which was “at home” in the UK.She posted on the microblogging site: “I’m amazed how many have noticed @clarebalding is not wearing her wedding ring...don’t worry...it’s safely at home with me.”In response to speculation, the ex-Radio 4 newsreader added: “Was advised not to take it with her...don’t worry...it’s safely with me.“I’m sure it would be fine...but wise not to wear irreplaceable jewellery,” Alice said.DON’T MISS:Womble28 replied: “@alicearnold1 pheww we were a little concerned #weddingring.

Kim Kardashian has offered her unique advice for women in business, urging them to ‘get your f**king ass up and work’.The reality star has been hustling hard alongside her famous family ever since they came into the spotlight, forging a successful beauty brand and founding her Skims clothing label in that time.Thanks to those businesses, her long-running KUWTK series and countless business deals, she is a proud member of the billionaire club.In a candid chat with Variety, the 41-year-old hit back at the notion that she’s just famous for being famous.‘Who gives a f**k,’ she said of the comments. ‘We focus on the positive.

Gordon Cox Theater EditorNow that omicron is in decline, Broadway optimism is on the rise.After a bumpy holiday season rife with performance disruptions, show closures and hiatuses due to the highly contagious COVID variant, there are signs of recovery in the New York theater industry — and producers are becoming increasingly bullish about a busy spring season.“When there was a bump in the road, people stopped and regrouped, but then we safely went on,” says James L. Nederlander of the Nederlander Organization, which owns nine Broadway theaters and also produces the new musical starring Billy Crystal, “Mr.

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Nickelodeon is out with the nominations for its Kids’ Choice Awards 2022 and has iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove and four-time Super Bowl champ Rob Gronkowski as co-hosts. Check out the noms list and host announcement video below.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterWarnerMedia is “pausing all new business in Russia” amid the country’s continued invasion of Ukraine, CEO Jason Kilar announced Wednesday.“I want to share with each of you a number of decisions we have made with regard to WarnerMedia’s business operations in Russia,” Kilar said in a memo to WarnerMedia staff obtained by Variety. “Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, WarnerMedia is pausing all new business in Russia.