Mikhail Gorbachev Dies: Last Leader Of Soviet Union Was 91

Legendary singer Mariah Carey graced the stage at Global Citizen's annual music festival, a concert to end extreme poverty, in New York City on Saturday.The music sensation, 53, wore a long champagne-colored gown that was covered in jewels and had a plunging neckline, revealing her busty chest.She headlined the Central Park set with a diamond-encrusted butterfly necklace draped around her neck, a symbol that's come to be synonymous with the star. Headliner: Legendary singer Mariah Carey graced the stage at Global Citizen's annual music festival, a concert to end extreme poverty, in New York City on SaturdayMariah, who shot to fame in the early 90s, was a vision as she sparkled underneath the stage lights in her figure-hugging dress.Known for her over-the-top fashion and presence, she left no detail uncovered as she set the stage aglow with the glittering gown.

Julia Roberts looked elegantly chic as she arrived at History Talks 2022 earlier on Saturday in Washington D.C.The 54-year-old actress opted for a tweed ensemble as she prepared to be one of the talented speakers at the star-studded event.George Clooney, 61, donned a classic gray suit while his wife, Amal, 44, wore an eye-catching red pantsuit as they also stepped onto the red carpet. Beautiful: Julia Roberts, 54, turned heads in a classic tweed ensemble as she arrived at History Talks 2022 in Washington D.C.

Post Malone canceled his show in Boston after pain landed him in the hospital on Saturday night.The rapper, 27, apologized profusely to fans for not being able to perform in a post shared to social media just 30 minutes before he was set to take the stage at the TD Garden.He wrote, 'Boston, I love y'all so f**king much. On tour, I usually wake up around 4 o'clock PM, and today I woke up to a cracking sounds on the right side of my body. I felt so good last night, but today it felt so different than it has before.' Show couldn't go on: Post Malone canceled his show in Boston after pain landed him in the hospital on Saturday (pictured June 2022)'I'm having a very difficult time breathing, and there's a stabbing pain whenever I breathe or move,' he added.

Canada's biggest night honoring songwriters is back with five musical artists making their way into the Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame.During Saturday's gala at Massey Hall in Toronto, Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, David Foster and Daniel Lavoie were all be inducted into the hallowed hall.During the festivities, Olivia Rodrigo had another chance to pay tribute to Morissette by inducting the You Oughta Know singer during the ceremony, which comes nearly a year after they appeared together on the cover of Rolling Stone. Mutual adoration club: Olivia Rodrigo, 19, paid tribute to one of her favorite musical artists by inducting Alanis Morissette into the Canadian Hall Of Fame in Toronto, Canada on SaturdayAhead of the ceremony, the two musical artists hit the red carpet for a series of photographs.The Jagged Little Pill star, who's a native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, showed off her fashion sense in a striking red suit, which included a double-breasted blazer and fitted pants, and a multicolored button-down shirt.

James Earl Jones is reportedly stepping back from voicing “Star Wars”‘ Darth Vader.

Health and social care workers will no longer require weekly tests for Covid-19 as asymptomatic testing pauses from Wednesday.

Netflix has announced The Witcher season three will be released in summer 2023.The release date was revealed during the streaming service’s TUDUM event on Saturday (September 24), in a segment presented by Geralt of Rivia actor Henry Cavill.The Witcher spin-off series, Blood Origin, also received a release date of December 25, 2022. The four-episode prequel series, set 1200 years before the events of the main show, will explore how “the first Witcher came to be”.Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) was also announced to be joining the cast as a narrator character, who plays a pivotal part “in connecting Blood Origin’s past with The Witcher’s future”.Worlds will collide.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Post Malone’s fall through a stage trap door during a concert last weekend may have resulted in injuries more serious than they first appeared, judging from the performer’s description of extreme pain he was suffering Saturday night that caused him to cancel a concert in Boston at the last minute. The performer posted to fans on social media Saturday evening that he was in the hospital with “stabbing pain” and would be unable to go on as scheduled at Boston’s TD Garden. Given that he was apparently still being examined, no word was offered on whether future dates are expected to go on as scheduled, with his next show being three days away in Cleveland. The singer said the Boston date was already in the process of being rescheduled.

A pleasant surprise. Khloé Kardashian didn’t realize that she was in for a shock when she looked at comments about The Kardashians season 2.

The Global Citizen Festival made its return on Saturday, September 24, with shows in both New York City and Accra, Ghana.And the likes of Katie Holmes and Priyanka Chopra, who was supported by her husband Nick Jonas and his band The Jonas Brothers, were among the celebrity attendees that hit the red carpet ahead of the concert.Mariah Carey headlined the annual event with the likes of Metallica, Charlie Puth, Måneskin, Rosalia, Mickey Guyton and, of course, the Jonas Brothers. Global: The Global Citizen Festival made its return on Saturday, September 24, with shows in both New York City and Accra, Ghana.

Jennifer Lawrence was noticeably dressed down while shooting scenes for her latest film No Hard Feelings in Long Island on Friday.The 32-year-old actress donned a dark gray t-shirt with a rabbit printed on the chest. It was paired with blue striped shorts and some pink Adidas slides.  And action! Jennifer Lawrence was noticeably dressed down while shooting scenes for her latest film No Hard Feelings in Long Island on FridayFor a tinge of glamour, she wore a thin gold necklace around her neck.  Lawrence's hair was pulled back in a messy ponytail and she appeared to be wearing little to no makeup.Someone tossed her a pair of car keys while she stood on a gravel path alongside a patch of grass.  Relaxed: It was paired with blue striped shorts and some pink Adidas slides  Natural beauty: Lawrence's hair was pulled back in a messy ponytail and she appeared to be wearing little to no makeup  Nice catch: Someone tossed her a pair of car keys while she stood on a gravel path alongside a patch of grassThe Oscar winner is co-starring alongside Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney, 38, and Hasan Minhaj, 37. An official description hasn't been released, but Vogue describes the R-rated romp as 'a Harold and Maude–type comedy based on a Craigslist ad in which a mom was seeking someone to date her son before he went to college.'Gene Stupnitsky, who introduced Jennifer to her husband Cooke Maroney, 38, co-wrote the script and is directing.  Thanks to that introduction and her subsequent marriage in October 2019, the Silver Linings Playbook star is now a working mother. The happy couple welcomed their son, Cy, in February.  Co-starring: The Oscar winner is co-starring alongside Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney, 38, and Hasan Minhaj,

Proud of her work. Kim Kardashian took a bow with designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana after their Kim x Dolce & Gabbana runway show at Milan Fashion Week on Saturday, September 24.

The news of the death of the last USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Tuesday got little attention outside of the former Soviet Bloc. Thirty three years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the world has moved on. But for a generation of us growing behind the Iron Curtain, he changed the course of our lives and allowed us to pursue careers we never thought possible.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has been inundated with support from his fans as he shared a heartfelt tribute following the death of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.MORE: Arnold Schwarzenegger posts touching birthday message to son Joseph: 'I'm so proud of you'Mikhail passed away on Tuesday following a long illness, and his death was met with an outpouring of tributes from world leaders, alongside the Terminator star who was previously the Governor of California. The former Soviet leader won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 and played a key role in the ending of the Cold War.WATCH: Stars of GMA mourn devastating deathIn a moving post, Arnold shared a photo of himself shaking hands with the statesman, and penned: "There's an old saying, 'Never meet your heroes.' I think that's some of the worst advice I've ever heard.MORE: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver help daughter Katherine celebrate her birthdayREAD: Arnold Schwarzenegger makes surprise childhood revelation"Mikhail Gorbachev was one of my heroes, and it was an honor and a joy to meet him.

his death yesterday (August 30) at the age of 91.United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres led tributes towards the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize winner and said Gorbachev was "as a unique leader who changed the world for the better" as well as a "a one-of-a kind statesman who changed the course of history"."He did more than any other individual to bring about the peaceful end of the Cold War," Guterres said.READ MORE: Former Soviet Union president Mikhail Gorbachev dies aged 91Despite Putin disagreeing with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, he expressed sympathies over Gorbachev's passing.Putin was joined British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who paid tribute to Gorbachev as he tweeted: ''I'm saddened to hear of the death of Gorbachev. I always admired the courage & integrity he showed in bringing the Cold War to a peaceful conclusion.

Vladimir Putin has expressed his "deep sympathies" over the death of former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev.The commiserations over his death came in spite of the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize winner expressing his sadness that his legacy of peace being 'destroyed' due Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Gorbachev died at the age of 91 after suffering from long-term kidney problems and was on dialysis during the Covid pandemic.READ MORE:Vladimir Putin 'finalising deal with the Taliban' as costs of Ukraine invasion mountKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said to reporters: "President Putin expresses his deep sympathies over the death of Mikhail Gorbachev."In the morning he will send a telegram of condolences to his family and friends."Gorbachev is heralded as one of the important and significant figures of the 20th century due to his role in the ending of the Cold War as well as the dissolution of the USSR in 1991.The former Soviet leader was also praised for enhancing freedom of speech and the press during his reign and his work to limit nuclear weapons.The contrast between Gorbachev's USSR and Putin's Russia has been one of constant debate with Putin himself calling the dissolution of the Soviet Union the "greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the 20th century".While the former leader attended summits with then-US President Ronald Reagan to find a solution to the Cold War, Putin has instead embarked on a path of restarting a war in Europe by invading Ukraine and isolating his nation from the West.Gorbachev was a notable critic of Putin in recent years as he made his feelings known about the current President's strategies.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.He said: "I

EJ Panaligan editor Mikhail Gorbachev, the Russian politician who served as the eighth and final leader of the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 91, according to the Associated Press. The Central Clinical Hospital in Russia provided a statement to Russian news organizations that Gorbachev died after suffering from an undisclosed, long-term illness. Gorbachev served as the leader of the Soviet Union during its demise in 1991. He resigned on Christmas of that year after spending the last few months in office watching different republics declare independence. His initiatives and reforms led to the end of the Cold War but resulted in the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died at age 91, according to Russian news agencies. His cause of death was not immediately released, but Gorbachev's office had said earlier that he was undergoing treatment at the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow, according to The Associated Press.Gorbachev served as the eighth and final General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991.

Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader, has died at the age of 91, according to local reports.