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invasion of Ukraine.The Eurovision organizers are the European Broadcasting Union, which announced Russia’s disqualification in a statement on Friday.“The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.”“We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one stage,” they said.The Eurovision Song Contest is coming into its 66th year and is set to take place in Turin, Italy, on May 14. Ukraine will be represented by Kalush Orchestra in the music contest.Ukraine initially had implored the European Broadcasting Union to keep Russia away from the music competition amid the war and conflict between the two nations.A statement translated by NPR by the EBU was released on Thursday, noting how Russia was still eligible to compete.

Esquire about the upbringing of the 19-year-old while working on his career.The Emmy-Award winning actor admitted that she called him out for not being as present as he should have been as a dad during her younger years.“She’s pretty articulate about it, and sometimes it’s stuff that I don’t want to hear. It’s hard to hear,” the “Severance” director said. “Because it’s me not being there in the ways that I saw my parents not being there.

Stories of bravery and heroism can be vital for getting people through tough times and giving hope in times of war and hardship.

Russia has sent over 10,000 Chechen fighters to Ukraine as fears grow the conflict will turn into a horrific slaughter.

Gregory Peck was angry. As president of the Motion Picture Academy, the star announced he would veto the admission of a new voting member on grounds that he lacked professional qualifications. The Academy was becoming too populist in 1967, he argued. It must retain its elite status.

This Morning star shared her experiences of having IVF as well as falling pregnant at 43 in a chat with Kate Thornton.In the latest episode of White Wine Question Time, Fern chatted to her pal about having children.She opened up about her IVF experience when she was married to her first husband Clive Jones.The couple wed in 1988 and were together until 1998.During this time, the presenter gave birth to twin boys, Jack and Harry, as well as daughter Grace.Her twins were conceived through IVF as she shared how expensive and tough the process was to Kate.She said: “Anyone who has been through IVF knows about those drugs and the enormity of building your hopes and dashing them, it’s extreme.”When her boys were three-years-old, Fern discovered she was pregnant again with a “miracle” baby, Grace.Fern then added: “Then unfortunately my marriage broke up when she was five months [old].“So that was a tricky one so I had a year of really digging deep, but then a year later I met Phil.“We were married after a year so that was two years since Gracie was born.“And then the last chance saloon, I always say it’s late night shopping just before the doors close, Winnie arrived.“So that was exciting and then we had Winnie.”Fern met Phil when they appeared on the BBC show Ready Steady Cook.They married in 2000 before their daughter Winnie was born in 2001.However, they both announced their marriage was ending in a statement on Twitter in January 2020.Fern wrote on her Twitter page at the time: “After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways.“We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.“We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time.“Thankyou for your continued

Anthony Boyle and Lovie Simone are set as leads alongside Tobias Menzies in Manhunt, Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series about the Lincoln assassination, from Friday Night Lights and Fargo writer/producer Monica Beletsky, Lionsgate and 3 Arts.

The death toll of the war in Ukraine is already mounting with Vladimir Putin signing the death warrants off with his barbaric attack.

ITV, she said: "I was due to start Kate and Koji in the studio in January 2021."But there were too many challenges.

THERE have been some very high winds lately so Chloe Sims could be forgiven for not noticing her top has blown away. The 40-year-old Towie star looked sensational as she went out in a bra top as she headed to a bar in London.

Bill Skarsgård has already made a name for himself as a pretty creepy man in various film and TV roles. But for the new short film, “Soul of a Man,” the actor took his knowledge of frights and applied them to his role as director.

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Hindsight 20/20. Jana Kramer is feeling whole again after her divorce from Mike Caussin — and she wishes she could have told her past self a few things.

It’s safe to say Deepti Vempati doesn’t regret walking away from Abhishek “Shake” Chatterjee on their wedding day.

Former heavyweight boxing champions Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are vowing to protect Ukraine by fighting on the front lines.

Friendly exes? Three months after Selling Sunset season 4 detailed Emma Hernan and Peter Cornell‘s complicated past with Christine Quinn, a lunch date outside the office is sparking new questions.

She’s “happy!” Nearly six months after Vicki Gunvalson and Steve Lodge broke off their engagement, she has found love again — and can’t help but gush over her new beau.

Party time! Clayton Echard‘s season of The Bachelor is still airing, but filming is over — and many of his former contestants have seemingly kept in touch.

Zack Sharf David Lynch used his daily weather report on YouTube to send a stern and emotionally charged message to Vladimir Putin amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Lynch has not directed a full-length project since Showtime’s 2017 limited series “Twin Peaks: The Return,” but he’s stayed connected to fans through his David Lynch Theater video project on YouTube. Lynch told Putin it’s inevitable that “death and destruction” will come for him because “what you sow you shall reap.”“Mr.

Wilson Chapman editorJonny Greenwood’s Oscar-nominated score for “The Power of the Dog” will receive a special live-to-screen performance March 10 with Wordless Music Orchestra at the helm. The performance will take place at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.“Over the last 15 years, Jonny Greenwood’s music for film has become as influential and unmistakable as his work with Radiohead,” Wordless Music Orchestra founder Ronen Givony said in a statement. The orchestra is a house band specializing in combining classical music with various disparate genres such as electronic and rock music.

direct to your inboxCalls have been made for almost £2bn in business rates relief handed back by major retailers to be used to help millions of workers excluded from financial aid during the Covid-19 pandemic.Supermarket chains Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, and B&M have agreed to repay a combined £1.8bn tax break funded through the public purse.Tesco chairman John Allan said the company was ‘conscious of our responsibilities to society’ and hoped the money would go to businesses and communities in need.Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, has described the windfall as a ‘golden opportunity’ for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to support 2.9 million people who have fallen through the cracks of government support.They include the