Russians, Ukrainians Switch on BBC News in Record Numbers for War Coverage

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.To music lovers, 2022 is a much-welcome reintroduction to live music after some of the most anticipated tours and festivals of the past two years were postponed due to the pandemic.Now, artists are finally hitting the road again, with some artists showcasing albums that came out as far back as 2020. Tame Impala, who had to cut his 2020 tour short when the world shut down in March, is finally revisiting  “The Slow Rush” during his global tour, but this time with the handful of remixes and collaborations he added onto the deluxe edition, which came out last month.Other highly anticipated tours include Dua Lipa, who will trek across North America in support of her chart-topping album “Future Nostalgia,” and Bad Bunny’s “El Último Tour del Mundo,” which was reported to be the fastest-selling tour since 2018.

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Ukraine following the Russian invasion.The woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, is based in Scotland said she and others are preparing "just in case."Preppers are those who stock up on nonperishable foods, water filters, equipment, and in the face of a possible nuclear fallout, even more irregular items like walkie talkies, weapons and ham radios - and even makeshift bunkers.The anonymous woman and her husband, who are in their late 20s, are "for the first time in our lives, preparing for the possibility of war", she told the Daily Star."Power cuts should also be considered (we are seeing very high prices) so people may wan't to consider small solar panels to charge phones (surprisingly affordable)."She said she already has three month's worth of money set aside for energy bills, too. Furthermore, she has candles and lanterns.

Ukraine’s second-biggest city, which came under siege not long after the capital city of Kyiv was attacked.The Ukrainian army posted: "The occupiers suffered heavy losses in personnel and equipment."The army also confirmed that members of the Russian Armed Forces, Commander of the 61st Separate Marine Brigade Lieutenant Colonel Dmitry Safronov, and Deputy Commander of the 11th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade Lieutenant Colonel Denis Glebov, were both killed in the attack.The city suffered an airstrike, which saw many civilians, including a 52-year-old woman, be severely woundedA picture of the woman's bloodied face wrapped in bandages has become one of the most iconic images of the war.This comes after Russian troops reportedly fired rockets at a nearby research facility the Institute of Physics and Technology in Kharkiv, which contains a nuclear reactor and materials and risks causing substantial harm if damaged.Ukraine said that the attack posed a risk of 'large-scale ecological disaster', claiming that the troops were firing from Grad rocket launchers, which do not have the capacity for precise targeting.The reports from Chuhuiv come following claims from one of the UK's top admirals that Putin's invasion has been 'failing under pressure'.Speaking to the BBC about the war, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said: "I think we've seen a Russian invasion that is not going well."I think we're also seeing remarkable resistance by Ukraine, both its armed forces and its people and we're seeing the unity of the whole globe coming together, applying pressure to Russia.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."Russia is suffering, Russia is an isolated

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Mila Kunis, 38, and her husband Ashton Kutcher, 44, helped raise over $16 million to aid Ukrainian refugees who are struggling during the war with Russia in just three days. The actress shared a message, thanking fans for the outpouring of support on Saturday March 5. She said that fundraiser (shared on GoFundMe) was going to provide “immediate support” for those affected, and that she and Ashton would match up to $3 million. 

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records has appointed David Wolter executive vice president of A&R,label  co-president Wendy Goldstein announced today (March 7). He is based in Republic Records’ New York headquarters.Throughout his career,  Wolter has signed or worked closely with artists ranging from Gorillaz to Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers. At Republic, he will oversee upcoming releases for Benee, Greta Van Fleet, Jimmy Fallon and others, in addition to signing new talent.Prior to joining Republic Records, Wolter had been an executive VP of Virgin Records at Capitol Music Group since 2017.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThe Film Independent Spirit Awards returned as a live, in-person event on the beach. The traditional blue carpet was rolled out for this year’s indie superstars, who gathered under a tent on the beach in Santa Monica for this year’s festivities on March 6. Hosted by Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, the awards’ honorary chairperson was Kristen Stewart.Here’s a look at what the cameras didn’t catch inside the show.1. COVID protocolsGuests had to provide proof of full vaccination and a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of the awards.

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BBC journalist Clive Myrie has managed to flee the capital of Ukraine after bravely reporting from the war-stricken city amid the Russian invasion that has ravaged the country.The presenter has received wide praise for his commentary on the attack on Ukraine, after reporting close to where the devastation has occurred in Kyiv and has continued to keep followers updated with what has been happening off camera as well as on. On Sunday, Clive posted a photo on his Twitter page from inside a vehicle at night, stuck in what appeared to be miles-long traffic as he captioned it: “ It was a long, day of driving and queuing to get out of Kyiv.

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