Matthew McConaughey Liked Being the ‘Rom-Com Shirtless Guy’ But Wanted to Be More ‘Challenged’

A group of global soccer stars from Ukraine have teamed to create a video calling for support for the war-torn nation. You can watch it in full below.

The European Film Academy (EFA) has joined growing calls in the international cinema community for a boycott of Russian films.

Antenna, a data firm tracking subscriptions in streaming and other sectors, has wrapped a $10 million Series A funding round, with backers including UTA Ventures and Dick Parsons’ Imagination Capital.

Lisa Kudrow is always there for her friends!Kudrow attended the premiere of Courteney Cox and Mira Sorvino's new STARZ television series,  Monday.Unlike the bright pink suit she wore to the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night, Kudrow opted for a more toned-down look, wearing a black and white striped long-sleeved blouse and black pants. The  actress carried her coat and black purse in her hand as she posed on the red carpet.

Part of being a model is having very little control over the look you’re given to wear for a catwalk show – a downside of the job that supermodels and genetically blessed sisters Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid will know all too well. Despite this, you can usually recognise either sister a mile off – even when they aren’t sporting their usual model-off-duty hair and makeup looks.

We may have just recovered from the chaos of Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin but Britons have been warned to expect a heavy downpour of rain in the coming weeks, so if your old raincoat is allowing water to seep through the seams, it may be time to re-waterproof it. Now, don’t fret.

We’re happy to report that it appears as if the Queen has recovered from COVID-19!

Boyzone star Mikey Graham and his family who are celebrating the arrival of a new baby!MORE: Boyzone's Keith Duffy talks about daughter Mia’s autism in moving interviewTaking to Twitter at the weekend, 49-year-old Mikey revealed he had become a first-time grandfather following the birth of his daughter's first child.WATCH: Ronan Keating's wife celebrates daughter Coco's first birthdayHe wrote: "Well guys hope your all doing well. Thankfully life has been nothing but wonderful to me the last three weeks since the birth of my absolutely stunningly beautiful granddaughter BONNIE.

Nicole Kidman has spoken candidly about motherhood and revealed the reassuring message she gives her daughters, Sunday, 13, and Faith, 11, when she has to jet off to start another incredible project.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban twin in striking velvet outfits for SAG Awards – fans reactThe Oscar-nominee chatted to Jack Smart, awards editor of the Backstage podcast last month, and Nicole opened up about the sense of privilege she feels for her illustrious career, as well as the sacrifices she and her family must make for her success.WATCH: The Big Little Lies star looks unrecognisable in her new role playing Lucille Ball in the upcoming feature film Being the RicardosThe Hollywood actress lives with her youngest children, whom she shares with her husband Keith Urban, in Australia.RELATED: Nicole Kidman and daughter Bella celebrate incredible personal newsREAD: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban bring the heat for romantic beachside snapshot"[You have to] understand the sacrifice in regard to the people you love, and what you're asking them to go through," she told Jack, before adding: "There's big questions, decisions, commitments, and understanding required for everyone on that part." Nicole Kidman with husband Keith Urban and daughters, Sunday and FaithNicole then went on to reveal what she tells her daughters ahead of her travelling for filming. "Mum is gonna go now, and mum is going to go through this, and I need to you know it doesn't diminish any of my love for you.

This Morning's Phillip Schofield has taken to Instagram to share an update on his fitness journey, revealing his very impressive bicep.MORE: This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby spark reaction as they get cosy on airSharing the picture onto his Stories, the TV presenter could be seen flexing his arm for the camera, revealing he had been working out on "arms day".WATCH: Phillip Schofield left horrified after James Martin butters a scone on This Morning"Aww the hazelnut is trying to become a Brazil nut... one day a pecan," he joked alongside the snap.READ: Fern Britton puts 13-year feud with Phillip Schofield aside with heartwarming messageRELATED: Holly Willoughby breaks silence following Eamonn Holmes' comments about Phillip SchofieldIt's not the first time the father-of-two has proudly shown off his muscles.

Hoda Kotb was up bright and early to share some love with fans on Instagram and her post sparked quite the emotional reaction.The Today show host's intention was to make her social media followers feel good and she managed to evoke plenty of tears of joy.MORE: Hoda Kotb teased 'big week ahead' as she makes exciting announcement with co-starHoda posted a sweet clip of an elderly woman surprising her friend on her 90th birthday and captioned the post: "Just because we need it. Xo thx @goodnews_movement."WATCH: Hoda Kotb announces shock split from Joel Schiffman Everyone in the video became emotional as the birthday girl sat at a restaurant and her friend appeared behind her to ask, "is this seat taken?".When she realizes who is asking, the lady breaks down into tears and her friend follows suit as they embrace and continue to sob. MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about going out alone in new revelation following splitREAD: Hoda Kotb reveals 'recurring nightmare' to co-host Jenna Bush Hager Guests adored the moment, as did Hoda's fans who immediately began commenting after she shared the post. A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda reposted the emotional video which left many people in tears One asked: "Hoda….

Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation has announced it will be giving a grant to one of Meghan's longstanding patronages – Smart Works.The Duchess became patron of the UK charity in January 2019, which helps to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives.Archewell Foundation's support will help enable the creation of a vital upcoming research project for Smart Works, focusing on the data around female unemployment in the UK and the challenges faced by the women the charity supports.READ: Meghan Markle releases passionate statement to mark Black History MonthWATCH: Duke and Duchess of Sussex accept prestigious NAACP awardThe Smart Works Female Unemployment Index will look at unemployment issues that affect women across the UK, with the aim of creating an annual benchmark against which progress and change can be tracked.

South Park has released a trailer for their new episode titled ‘Back to the Cold War’, seemingly preparing for nuclear war.While the clip does not explicitly mention the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the teaser seems to respond to current events as it sees Mr. Mackey arguing the case for a seventh nuclear emergency drill in two days, as he says: “We are going to be prepared.”The guidance counsellor is also questioned by PC Principal for requesting budget space for “a bomb shelter and 20 VHS copies of Red Dawn“.“VHS is still really the best format when you think about it,” Mackey responds.Watch the clip here:However, the logline for the episode reads: “A lot is riding on Butter’s ability to crush the competition in the all-important dressage championship.”‘Back to the Cold War’ will air on Comedy Central this Wednesday (March 2) at 8pm.Meanwhile, South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are teaming up with Kendrick Lamar on a forthcoming live-action comedy.

New Order.In a new message to the writer, broadcaster and Haçienda DJ Dave Haslam, Erasmus explained that he is travelling to Ukraine’s capital Kyiv to help those affected by the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.“I’ve fought bullies of one kind or another all my life, Putin is no different,” he wrote. “This is a very, very, very important moment in history Dave, it cannot be lost.”He continued: “Once there (with Durutti in mind) I will set about convening the Factory Nentsov Column made up of fellow helpers and volunteers.” The Durutti Column was an Anarchist column in the Spanish Civil War made up of volunteers who wanted to fight for an egalitarian society.Message received this morning from Alan Erasmus co-founder of Factory Records.

“Come on in, the water’s lovely if you avoid the main beach!” “Wait, so the fast train to St Pancras only takes an hour and a half, right?” The Libertines have just opened The Albion Rooms, a hotel in Cliftonville.It’s half-past four on a Friday at Paddington station and everyone on the concourse is holding a Longchamp tote. No, this is not Britain’s most genteel flash mob, these are the passengers assembling for 16.44 express to Stonehouse, where they’ll be picked up in the Range Rover at the station and whisked off to a barn with a f***-off extension (the technical term).Decor-wise, we’re talking high-low: kids’ lockdown art on the fridge, a Damien Hirst in the loo; velvet sofas but throws from a “little indie” in Cirencester.

163 organisations in our region awarded grants, an additional 32 venues in Greater Manchester have been added to the list of grantees. This next wave of successful grant winners includes Manchester gig venues Night and Day Cafe, Yes, and Jimmy's, plus The White Hotel nightclub in Salford, Salford Arts Theatre and Hulme's radical art and cultural centre N.I.A.M.O.S.It's part of the £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund, overseen by Arts Council England, which had already allocated £257 million to venues across the country.Now, a further £76 million has been awarded to 588 organisations nationwide, including some of Greater Manchester's most popular theatres, galleries, performance groups, and arts organisations.

Sofia Richie, 22, made headlines on Oct. 17, when she stepped out with a hunky male who was later identified as Matthew Morton. The good-looking duo visited Nobu restaurant in Malibu, CA for a nice dinner date while dressed to impress. Although the nature of their relationship is not clear, the outing is causing speculation that they could be more than friends since it came just a couple of months after Sofia split from her longtime love Scott Disick, 37. Here are five things you should know about Matthew and where he comes from.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterRange Media Partners, Pete Micelli’s upstart management firm, has made two new hires in motion picture literature and a promotion in business affairs and TV lit.The motion picture hires come from the London office of WME. Payne Cowley, who served at the latter as a coordinator in motion pictures, joins Range as a manager under her old boss Rich Cook.

Matthew McConaughey knew early in life that he wanted to be a father. “The Gentleman” star penned the new memoir “Greenlights,” which largely follows his childhood.

Two guitars owned, played and partly designed by the late Eddie Van Halen will be going up for auction, Julien’s Auctions has announced.

The brakes have been slammed on wide-reaching plans to change Hale and Sale Moor villages over the next 10 years.Trafford council received a letter from a barrister raising concerns over their consultation for the plans, ‘obtained by an interested party’ and has revoked its unanimous approval of the plans given last month.The letter details the barrister’s advice given to the unnamed interested party and takes issue with other elements of the council’s plans for the villages too.As a result of the barrister’s advice, the council’s executive has now withdrawn its approval of the plans pending a review of its consultation and surrounding matters.Legal action had been threatened by those unhappy with the plans last month before they had been