'Russians are like ISIS' as they demand cash from mum to not kill Ukrainian captive

Eurovision success stories include the likes of Céline Dion, ABBA and Lulu, but life in the spotlight isn't always guaranteed. Despite performing live in front of millions of viewers at home, contestants often fade into the background once their time on the show is over. Fifty-two countries have participated in the song contest since it started in 1956, and whilst this has led to global stardom for some, others fell short after their 15 minutes of fame.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton married in 2021, and months into their new life, they're still treating each other to romantic surprises.SEE: Gwen Stefani debuts regal home features – and we're obsessedDuring the week, Gwen stunned her fans as she posted a romantic tribute to her husband in the form of a video slideshow. Set to the track of Malibu by country superstar Miley Cyrus, the emotional video featured clips of Gwen and Blake performing side by side on-stage, and several loved-up photos of the pair with one of the couple planting a kiss on the side of the other's cheek.WATCH: Gwen Stefani stuns in leather trousers for tear-jerking tributeThere were also some snippets from their wedding, including Gwen's jaw-dropping dress, and a small clip of her youngest son, Apollo, eight, dancing at the pair's table with them.READ: Gwen Stefani shares awkward fashion moment after skipping Met Gala afterpartySEE: Gwen Stefani is spring ready in gorgeous selfieAnd as ever, Gwen completely stole the show with her fashion, as in the clips of her performing, she wowed in a sparkling sequin top and a pair of leather trousers.She kept her caption simple for the tear-jerking post, as she said: "Next to u," with a face surrounded by hearts emoji.

Lisa Snowdon looked absolutely sensational as she soaked up the sunshine during an idyllic Dubai getaway.The 50 year old, who recently shared a "debilitating" update on menopause, forgot about her worries as she enjoyed a day at the beach at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray resort. In snaps shared on her Instagram on Wednesday, the television presenter wowed in a bright green bikini which she later teamed with a matching animal print cover-up. Lisa shielded herself from the strong rays with a pair of cool shades and wore her brunette locks loose as she posed for snaps from her getaway.

Will Young has shared his heartbreak over kicking out his twin brother Rupert just a week before his death.The pop star's brother killed himself almost two years ago after a lengthy battle with depression and alcoholism. In a Channel 4 documentary, Will, 43, opened up on the struggles he faced looking after his twin brother as his situation worsened. He said: "It's important to tell my story, to tell Rupert's story, to tell my family's story and to tell the story of 20 years living with my twin, who was an alcoholic.

Royal traditions go way back in history and gems of information about Britain’s monarchy and its members do get lost along the way Even with the Royal Family remaining firmly in the 21st century spotlight, quirky facts and anecdotes from days gone by are endlessly fascinating.There’s always a new detail or a nugget from the archives that can add colour to the story of Britain’s first family - from coronations and weddings to war-time courage. Check out these five things that you probably didn’t know or if you did, you have long forgotten.The Royal Family used to rent crown jewels for coronations The precious and fragile St Edward’s Crown, usually seen behind reinforced glass on display in the Tower of London, is only ever used at the coronation of a new king or queen, and its diamonds used to be hired in for the occasion.

The Rose frontman Woosung has released a music video teaser for his upcoming solo single ‘Phase Me’, the title track of his new album ‘Moth’.The clip opens with Woosung standing in front of an eerie-looking street light, dressed in a bright blue jacket with his back facing the camera. It cuts to scenes of the singer with blank all-white eyes, as well as shots of him dancing with women.

Dua Lipa has shared more details about her upcoming third album, saying the record is “about understanding what I want”.The singer’s follow-up to her 2020 smash ‘Future Nostalgia’ was first teased back in January, when Lipa said she had “done a big chunk of writing” for the new record.In March, she then revealed that the album was “50 per cent done” and is “starting to take shape”.Reiterating that the album is half-way finished in a new interview with Vogue, Lipa also discussed more of the inspirations and ideas behind her third album.“I’ve definitely grown up. Overall, whether it’s sonically or in terms of the themes, I’ve matured,” she said.“It’s like I’m coming into my power and not afraid to talk about things,” she added of the third album.

Express.co.uk has contacted representatives for Sheridan for comment.The publication also reported that the gang is nicknamed the Movie Takers, claiming the criminals have previously raided other film sets and are thought to have stolen thousands of pounds worth of jewellery.In the new show, Sheridan has the lead role as Rosie, who suffers from anxiety and depression, and the plot follows her efforts to ditch booze and drugs and start afresh.The hotly-anticipated series is expected to hit screens this winter.Sheridan is known for Gavin and Stacey, The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.The star will next be seen on the big screen in The Railway Children Return, an eagerly-anticipated sequel to the 1970s classic.This comes as Sheridan recently revealed that her young son Billy was "the best thing that ever happened to her".She welcomed her son in May 2020 with her ex-fiance Jamie Horn.The pair split in July last year and are believed to be co-parenting their young son.Speaking to Notebook magazine, she said: "I try to take him everywhere with me, he's like my little shadow."We're like two peas in a pod, he's the best thing that's ever happened to me.So long as I keep working and have my little boy with me then I'm happy."She admitted, however, that although she tries to take her son "everywhere" sometimes her gruelling work schedule makes that very hard.But that doesn't mean she is going to quit working, because it keeps her "focused".Sheridan continued: "'Now I’ve got a son, he's always my priority, but things have really changed."Production companies are great and they allow your little ones to come out and stay with you."If work meant I couldn’t see Billy I’d probably cut back, but I love

EXCLUSIVE: The anticipated reboot of cult classic The Crow is heading to the Cannes market with FilmNation Entertainment where it will be among the hot packages.

The Only Way Is Essex star Georgia Kousoulou has slammed new mums taking to social media to show themselves snapping back to their pre-baby bodies.The 30-year-old welcomed her first child with Tommy Mallet last year and revealed that she broke down when she saw her mum tum with a C-section scar and stretch marks.However, she's now become proud of her body and what it shows.She revealed that she felt brainwashed into thinking her body would return to looking the same as pre-pregnancy straight away.Now, she's chosen to share inspirational photos of her figure to show the reality of becoming a new mum. Speaking to OK! magazine, she said: "When I came out of hospital I still had a pregnant belly and that shocked me, because everyone said, ‘Oh you’ll snap back'.

A mum from Ashton has been jailed after hurling homophobic abuse at a 999 operator. Jane Readman, 49, called Zayn Ahmed a "fa***t" and told him to "f*** off" when he was unable to tell her why police were patrolling outside her home.

Lorraine Kelly had an opportunity and she took it as she made a sly dig at Richard Madeley during Good Morning Britain. The TV presenter appeared on the ITV news programme as usual to tease her own show.

Two British aid workers - one from Warrington - have been captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, it was reported today. The two men, both volunteer humanitarian workers, were said to have been taken by Vladimir Putin's forces while heading towards Dniprorudne in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast region of south-eastern Ukraine on Monday.

Ukraine, including a recently-born baby.

DONALD Trump has claimed that during his administration, he threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin “like he’s never been threatened before”. Speaking to Piers Morgan on TalkTV, the former US President agreed when asked if Mr Putin was a genocidal monster. He also claimed that the conflict would’ve been avoided had he been in office.

HE is the cheery host with the most on TV, and now Chris Tarrant is on hosting duties of a different sort – after welcoming three Ukrainian refugees into his home. But the former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? quizmaster, turned rail travel presenter is also furious at the web of rules and checks thwarting others wanting to take in refugees fleeing Vladimir Putin’s bombs.

Russia launched an air strike on Odessa. Valerie [Valeriya] Glodan, and her infant daughter, Kira, were among the eight people killed after cruise missiles were dropped on to an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian port city, with Putin's approval. As Ukraine's civilian death toll continues to climb well into the thousands, once again people across the world have expressed horror and sadness at the pointless loss of life, with tributes pouring into social media for Valerie and Kira."The vibrancy in Valeriya’s eyes in this photo just breaks my heart.

Russia of planning to enlist Ukrainian nationals in Russian occupied areas, including Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. They state that this would follow in a similar practice of compulsory assistance in the Russian-occupied areas of Donbas and Crimea.In a statement shared on Twitter, the government body said: "Article 51 of the Fourth Geneva Convention states 'the Occupying Power may not compel protected persons to serve in its armed or auxiliary forces', and 'no pressure or propaganda which aims at securing voluntary enlistment is permitted'."'Protected persons' in this context includes civilians within occupied territories, any enlistment of Ukrainian civilians into the Russian armed forces, even if presented by Russia as being voluntary or military service in accordance with Russian law, would constitute a violation of Article 51 of the Fourth Geneva Convention."The official guidelines set out in the Geneva Convention state: "Protected persons may not be compelled to undertake any work which would involve them in the obligation of taking part in military operations."The Occupying Power may not compel protected persons to employ forcible means to ensure the security of the installations where they are performing compulsory labour." It comes as the ongoing Russian and Ukraine war approaches its third month after Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to storm the country on February 24.

Madison Cawthorn, a 26-year-old Republican congressman from North Carolina, has been embroiled in lots of controversy lately and now there is more due to a photo leak.

Primus‘ Les Claypool and Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz have shared a tribute song to Eukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky. You can listen to it below.Called ‘Zelensky: The Man With The Iron Balls’, the charity track also features The Police’s Stewart Copeland on drums, John Lennon’s son Sean on guitar and vocals, Hütz’s bandmate Sergey Ryabtseb on violin and Billy Strings on acoustic guitar.The lyrics of the song hear the collective sing: “One person can make a difference/ Be they short, thin, fat, or tall/ That person can live with dignity/ If they stand with some iron balls.”You can listen to the track here:Speaking about the track to Rolling Stone, Hütz, who was born in Ukraine, said: “As soon as Russian aggression broke out, Les and I connected to address the catastrophe ASAP.“We jumped on creating affirmative music that calls for unity and pays respect to the real doers in Ukrainian defence, such as President Zelensky, who demonstrated previously unheard of stamina and heroism.”Claypool said the track “is not intended to be a song of condemnation,” but one of “unity.”All proceeds from the track will go to Nova Ukraine, a non-profit organisation that provides humanitarian relief and support to the people of Ukraine.“It is our way to show that heavyweights like Les, Stewart, Billy, and Sean stand with the people of Ukraine and the country’s sovereignty from the very start of Russian-led terror,” Hütz added.

Russian mothers are encouraging their soldier sons to kill civilians and children in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities. A call tracked by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and shared on Telegram this week is one example of Russian soldiers being egged on during the conflict.