Lewis Capaldi buys Build-a-Bear and gives it filthy Scots name

“My parents fled this country for this exact reason,” Valentin “Val” Chmerkovskiy posted to Instagram on Thursday (Feb. 24). The Ukrainian-American dancer shared a video from The New York Times that showed citizens fleeing the city of Kyiv as Russian troops invaded the country. Val, 35, said that his parents left Ukraine “not because it wasn’t good to them, but because their kids would see war eventually. It’s a cruel irony that 28 years later, my brother [Maksim “Maks” Chmerkovskiy] is in a bombshelter (sic) in [Kyiv].”

recently scheduled to perform at the National Palace of Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine, this weekend amid Russia’s invasion and war with that country.However, in an email sent to all people who subscribe to his website’s mailing list, the 54-year-old comic announced that he is not coming to Ukraine after all.“My flight was canceled because no one can fly there now,” the funnyman wrote after noting that he was “not in Ukraine.”On Tuesday, a Twitter user shared the news — and subsequently went viral — that the controversial standup star’s Kyiv show apparently had not been canceled yet. “The Louis CK Show in Kyiv has not been cancelled,” they wrote.

Born in Barbados in 1688, Stede Bonnet was known as “The Gentleman Pirate.” Riding the waves in the early 18th century, history distinguished him because he owned land and had been born into a wealthy family before giving it all up to become a pillager and a plunderer. He reportedly even met and sailed with the notorious Blackbeard.

Christopher Vourlias Two-time Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky (“Leviathan,” “Loveless”) said he felt “unbearably ashamed” and “incredibly, deeply sad” when his son called from Kyiv on Thursday with news that the Russian invasion of Ukraine had begun.“Of course, I realized before that the situation might go this way, but I still couldn’t believe that missiles are exploding in Kyiv,” Rodnyansky told Variety by email. “I couldn’t imagine that Kyiv, my native town, where my relatives, friends and colleagues live, where my parents and grandparents are buried, will be struck by missiles of the country where I have been living and working for the last 20 years, together with my family and friends.” The Moscow-based producer was born in the Ukrainian capital, which was under siege by Russian troops on Friday.

Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine. The 42-year-old Ukrainian-American is currently trapped in Kyiv as Russia launches an attack on the country.Providing further insight into his situation with his fans on Instagram, Maksim, who stars on the American version of Strictly Come Dancing, shared a video where he described what was currently happening.While on screen, sirens could be heard in the background as Maksim revealed that he was on his way to a bomb shelter.Begging Russia to end the war on Ukraine, the father-of-one said: "The world is standing up, I know how hopeless and helpless everyone is feeling."There is real, major life suffering going on."The dancing pro also revealed that his friends have decided to hide in a basement as the tension in the country continues to rise.However, he also disclosed that his pal's children were getting sick as there is currently no heat in the basement.While shedding light on what was going on, Maksim explained: "[I will] do my best to keep you updated, I’m not a reporter, I’m just somebody who is just here, I’m stuck, that’s it."I’m not moving towards the border, there’s no way."He added: "This is going to get really bad.

West Ham have given midfielder Andriy Yarmolenko some time off after the Russian invasion of his home country Ukraine left him “not in a good place”.Hammers boss David Moyes revealed the 32-year-old has not been training ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Wolves.Yarmolenko, who has an astonishing 106 caps and 44 goals for the Ukraine national team, has been left feeling distressed over the Russian aggression which has caused panic and devastation back home.And Moyes’ comments suggest Yarmolenko is unlikely to feature on Sunday, though the east London club are keeping in touch and ready to help the player.The Scot said: “He’s not in a really good place at the moment so we’ve given him a few days off.“We’ll certainly help him.”Yarmolenko is in his fourth season with the Hammers since joining back in the summer of 2018.He has made 21 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring and assisting in the Europa League.Meanwhile, compatriot Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to feature for Manchester City in their clash with Everton on Saturday.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning.You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here.City manager Pep Guardiola said: “Oleks is an incredibly strong guy.

Pancake Day next Tuesday (we know, it snuck up on us too) and thousands of Brits will be whipping up this tasty dish for breakfast or dinner. But, whether you opt for a British crepe style pancake or a fluffy American version there’s plenty that can go wrong with the seemingly simple meal.If you find it tricky to make the perfect pancake, or botch it when it comes to flip, then make this year the Pancake Day when you succeed.We spoke to a number of top chefs to find out their top tips for delicious pancakes.Check them out below…Pancakes are made using equal parts milk, eggs and flour.

Russia could hide the true scale of war by using mobile crematoriums to incinerate bodies caught up in the crossfire following their invasion of Ukraine, it has been claimed. For years, a series of crematoriums have reportedly been deployed alongside war jets and tanks - with the crematoriums being disguised as ordinary vehicles from its exterior.

Ukraine to detain - or kill - a target list of Ukrainian officials. New pictures show the squad allegedly stalking through the Ukrainian forest looking for their specific political targets.

began hooking up with his other ex-girlfriend. Meghan explained that she and her boyfriend had initially broken up following a failed attempt to open up their relationship to others, after the coronavirus pandemic had hampered their sex life.

German supermarket Aldi have been named the cheapest supermarket for pancake ingredients - but it’s their Specialbuys shoppers can’t wait to get their hands on for Pancake Day.

PC players are reportedly suffering 'stuttering' issues shortly after Elden Ring's release - and it's not their hardware's fault.

Plans for a new housing estate to be built on protected green land have been approved despite more than 150 objections.

Lewis Capaldi has been hard at work on the followup to last year's debut album Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.And the Scottish singer/songwriter most recently nabbed three nominations at the 2020 American Music Awards.He hammed it up Sunday, as he hit the red carpet of the star-studded Los Angeles event, where he was preparing to make his debut performance on the awards show.

Lewis Capaldi is slowing things down for his performance at the 2020 American Music Awards.

Lewis Capaldi makes a funny pose for the cameras while walking the red carpet at the 2020 American Music Awards, which is airing on Sunday (November 22) and taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Yungblud has spoken of his friendship with Lewis Capaldi, saying the pair “kept Stella Artois in business for two years”.In a new interview with The Guardian, Yungblud (real name Dominic Harrison) spoke of the period when he and Capaldi were housemates, and both trying to sign record deals.“Every week, me and Lewis would be like: ‘Did you get signed yet?’ ‘No, you?’ ‘No’,” he remembered, adding that the pair would get “into all sorts of trouble” on a weekly basis.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe American Music Awards show set for Sunday has completed its dance card. Newly announced collaborations include The Weeknd being joined by Kenny G and the teaming of Doja Cat with Bebe Rexha, along with new additions Lewis Capaldi, Dan + Shay and Machine Gun Kelly.In addition to performing “Save Your Tears,” he’s due to be joined by sax star Kenny G on “In Your Eyes,” as he was on a recently released remix of the track.

Lewis Capaldi hilariously told fans to "buy their gran a sea bass for Christmas" as he gave his dad's fishmongers a shout-out. The Scottish singer was back on his Instagram stories providing his followers some much-needed entertainment - and this time he was joking about fish.

Niall Horan has gifted him a hilarious life-size cardboard cut-out of himself. The Scottish singer sparked hilarity earlier this year when he performed a song from his parent's house with a cut-out of the One Direction star in the background.

Christmas TV advert. But after Scots singer Lewis Capaldi's social media post, it's most likely to be tears of laughter for some.