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Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make an appearance at the Berlinale, Variety has learned. A spokesperson for the Berlin Film Festival, which kicks off on Thursday, confirmed that the Ukrainian leader “will be present at Berlinale in some kind of form,” although “which and when is not confirmed yet.” Zelenskyy is the subject of one of the festival’s most high-profile projects: Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman’s top-secret documentary “Superpower.” The details of the film have remained sparse for over a year, when it was first revealed that Penn had been in Ukraine when the war with Russia broke out.

Malina Saval Associate Editor, Features Sean Penn went to war and a movie broke out. That is, in effect, the story behind the making of the documentary “Superpower,” a gripping cinematic portrait of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on the eve of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.  Co-directed by Penn and Aaron Kaufman, who helmed the 2021 documentary “Crusaders: Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses Speak Out,” “Superpower” bows Feb. 17, out of competition, as a Berlinale Special Gala at the Berlin Film Festival. Fifth Season and Vice Studios are behind the film, with Fifth Season selling worldwide rights. “Superpower” was not conceived as a war story. Rather, Penn and Kaufman, as well as producer Billy Smith, endeavored to chart the trajectory of Zelensky’s unusual career trajectory — from actor-comedian-producer playing a history teacher elected as Ukraine’s president in the satirical TV series “Servant of the People,” to a rising political star elected as the real-life president of Ukraine in 2019. The intent was to relay a tale about an everyman — in Zelensky’s case, a Ukrainian, Russian-speaking Jew born under Soviet rule in the late 1970s — who finds himself at the helm of a fledgling democratic nation burning to embrace freedom. A Ukrainian president elected on an anti-corruption platform who, very soon post-election, finds himself in the crosshairs of an American president’s impeachment. 

Natasha Lyonne oozed Manhattan cool on Sunday night as she attended the Bronx and Banco runway show in New York City with Real Housewives Of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga and Selling Sunset fixture Mary Fitzgerald.The 43-year-old actress posed up a storm on the gray carpet at The Ritz Carlton Nomad, rocking a black-and-white dress with knee-high black boots.Natasha's appearance comes as her career continues to soar, with her new show Poker Face racking up critical praise.Natasha's outfit flattered her slender physique, as her toned legs were exposed above her boots.Lyonne, who starred in both hit Netflix shows Orange Is The New Black and Russian Doll, accessorized her hands with various shiny rings. Chic: Natasha Lyonne, 43, oozed Manhattan cool on Sunday night in a black and white dress as she attended the Bronx and Banco presentation at the The Ritz Carlton Nomad in New York City with Melissa Gorga, 43, and Mary Fitzgerald, 42 Rising star: The 43-year-old's career continues to soar as her new show Poker Face racks up critical praise Hitmaker: Natasha, who has starred in the hit Netflix series Orange Is The New Black and Russian Doll, accessorized her look with various shiny ringsShe adorned her ears with oversized silver hoops, wore dark glasses that contrasted her bold red locks and opted for a peachy red lip color.

Two Amur tigers at a Scots safari park have been enjoying some special heart-shaped treats ahead of Valentine's Day.

Chloe Sevigny owned the runway at New York Fashion Week on Saturday.The Russian Doll actress, 48, looked fantastic in a sophisticated black ensemble at the Proenza Schouler Fall 2023 Ready To Wear Fashion Show.Actresses Natasha Lyonne and Sienna Miller also made appearances at the event. For her runway outfit, Chloe donned a black jacket over a crisp white button-up shirt.The jacket was tied tightly around the beauty's waist with a black leather string, which helped show off her fantastic figure. Runway ready: Chloe Sevigny walked the runway at the Proenza Schouler Fall 2023 Ready To Wear Fashion Show in NYC Muted tones: Natasha Lyonne (L) wore an eye-catching polka-dotted ensemble. Sienna Miller (R) donned a black miniskirt and a thin white top The top buttons of the shirt were left undone, and the collar was turned down over the front of the jacket. She paired that with a black leather skirt that went down below her knees and a pair of black boots.The boots and skirt pairing was so seamless that it made it look like she was wearing leather pants instead of two different pieces.Chloe's blonde hair was left down and loose behind her.

Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova has recounted her dramatic escape from Moscow, a week before she was due to face trial for interrupting a live broadcast on Russian TV to criticise her country’s invasion of Ukraine

Livingston striker Esmael Goncalves has sealed a loan move to Championship side Raith Rovers for the remainder of the season.

(Updated with Biden statement) Less than a week after U.S. jets shot down a Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic, President Joe Biden this morning ordered the military to destroy a self-described “high-altitude object” over Alaska.

Hilaria Baldwin was spotted out on a walk with her two youngest children in a stroller in New York City on Thursday, as news broke that her husband Alec Baldwin is facing a new legal battle in the Rust shooting.The 39-year-old yoga professional and podcaster donned a fuzzy black coat and dark grey leggings on the winter day in the Big Apple as she pushed a stroller and wore a baby carrier on the outing.Hilaria, who has been married to the Oscar-nominated actor for 10 years, had her black locks styled back and wore sunglasses while she donned a pair of sandals.The famed couple are parents to seven children: Carmen, nine; Raphael, seven; Leonardo, six; Romeo, four; Eduardo, two; Maria Lucía, 23 months; and Ilaria Catalina Irena, four months.The outing came amid news that Ukrainian relatives of slain cinematographer Halyna Hutchins filed a civil lawsuit Thursday in Los Angeles against Alec, seeking damages in Hutchins' death in the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of the Western film Rust. The latest: Hilaria Baldwin, 39, was spotted out on a walk with her two youngest children in a stroller in New York City on Thursday, as news broke that her husband Alec Baldwin, 64, is facing a new legal battle in the Rust shootingThe new lawsuit against Baldwin was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of Hutchins' parents and younger sister, who works as a nurse on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv and is married to a Ukrainian man fighting in the war against Russia.Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie Rust in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe.

A notorious political blogger has claimed he has obtained access to the entire email account of a senior SNP MP.

Hilaria Baldwin was spotted out on a walk with her two youngest children in a stroller in New York City on Thursday, as news broke that her husband Alec Baldwin is facing a new legal battle in the Rust shooting.The 39-year-old yoga professional and podcaster donned a fuzzy black coat and dark grey leggings on the winter day in the Big Apple as she pushed a stroller and wore a baby carrier on the outing.Hilaria, who has been married to the Oscar-nominated actor for 10 years, had her black locks styled back and wore sunglasses while she donned a pair of sandals.The famed couple are parents to seven children: Carmen, nine; Raphael, seven; Leonardo, six; Romeo, four; Eduardo, two; Maria Lucía, 23 months; and Ilaria Catalina Irena, four months.The outing came amid news that Ukrainian relatives of slain cinematographer Halyna Hutchins filed a civil lawsuit Thursday in Los Angeles against Alec, seeking damages in Hutchins' death in the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of the Western film Rust. The latest: Hilaria Baldwin, 39, was spotted out on a walk with her two youngest children in a stroller in New York City on Thursday, as news broke that her husband Alec Baldwin, 64, is facing a new legal battle in the Rust shootingThe new lawsuit against Baldwin was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of Hutchins' parents and younger sister, who works as a nurse on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv and is married to a Ukrainian man fighting in the war against Russia.Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie Rust in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe.

Actor Alec Baldwin is being sued by the family of the late Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin is already facing involuntary manslaughter charges and a potential five years in prison if found guilty for the 2021 fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins, and now the parents and sister of the slain of Rust cinematographer have filed a lawsuit of their own.

The first full blown House Oversight Committee hearing of the new GOP majority was focused on Hunter Biden, and the role that Twitter played in suppressing a bombshell New York Post story about the contents of a laptop purportedly owned by the president’s son.

While Bethenny Frankel continues to fundraise for aid in the Ukraine, she said she has not seen tangible results from other organizations and celebrities involved in separate efforts, with the exception of celeb chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen nonprofit. Frankel, 52, took to Instagram Stories Wednesday to give people an update on her BStrong organization's ongoing work as the one-year anniversary of Russia's February 24, 2022 invasion of Ukraine approaches.'We have been in Ukraine for one year … & the big orgs may be giving money, but we have never seen them in action where the actual crisis happens,' she captioned a frame. 'Except for @joseandresgroup & his team.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, paid a historic visit to the UK on Wednesday — and surprised a compatriot with a hug during an impromptu moment during a press conference.

Ukrainian president Volodmyr Zelensky gave a nod to Scotland as he addressed the UK Parliament on Wednesday afternoon.

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An SNP MP has claimed his emails have been hacked by a Russian spy service.

Scottish MP Stewart McDonald has claimed his emails have been hacked by a Russian spy service. The Scottish National Party (SNP) MP for Glasgow South told the BBC his emails were stolen and he feared they would be made public after he fell victim to a phishing scam.

Liev Schreiber bundled up while walking his dog Scout with his longtime girlfriend Taylor Neisen in New York City on Monday. The 55-year-old actor stepped out in a fashionable, white sweater which he wore under a dark navy blue coat. He added blue corduroy pants and walked in black shoes. Taylor,31, donned a gray long sleeve shirt and a pair of darker gray pants. She walked in bright white shoes, and she held a dark brown coat close to her torso.  Bundled up: Liev Schreiber bundled up while walking his dog Scout with his longtime girlfriend Taylor Neisen in New York CityHer dark brown hair was pulled back in a long ponytail, and Schreiber's tiny black and white dog led the way. The pair first got together back in 2017 after Liev and his former partner Naomi Watts broke up in 2016. Schreiber fathered the two teenagers during his 11-year relationship with his Painted Veil co-star Naomi Watts, which amicably ended in 2016.The pair share 15-year-old Sasha and 14-year-old Kai. Both children had parts in the 2016 movie The Jungle Book. The nine-time Emmy nominee's cause closest to his heart is supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine amid Russia's unlawful invasion, and he even created an organization called BlueCheck. 'The life that [my children Sasha, 15; and Kai, 14] have, the luxuries that are afforded them because of the battles my grandparents fought and the opportunities that I've been allowed, are not just granted,' Liev - who's of Ukrainian heritage -told Sky News on December 3. 'It feels like public discourse has lost a kind of civility and I think that's being reflected in this war.