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Chelsea’s ludicrous £3billion price-tag as Roman Abramovich looks to raise a hefty sum from its sale.Russian billionaire Abramovich confirmed his decision on Wednesday to sell the club in an emotional message to fans, 19 years after first arriving in west London.Abramovic’s decision comes in light of the UK government’s expected sanctions as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with reports suggesting the oligarch is looking for a whopping £3billion for his asset. It comes after Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe previously scoffed at the price-tag slapped on top English football clubs after speculation arose over his bid to buy the Blues back in 2019.Radcliffe told The Times in 2019: "Even though clubs have those valuations today, nobody has ever paid those amounts of money."How much did Abramovich pay for Chelsea, £100 million? The Glazers, what £500 million? You can say it's worth three, four billion but no one has ever paid those sums."Ineos has always tried to take a sensible approach.

Chelsea striker, 45, appeared on Sky Sports on Wednesday afternoon, urging Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to do everything within their power to end the war in Ukraine."I'm so proud to be Ukrainian," said Shevchenko."It's a very difficult moment for my country, for my people, for my family."My mum and my sisters are in Kyiv at this moment and there are terrible things happening there."People dying, children dying, missiles pointing at our houses and we need to stop this war."We need to find a way to stop the war."Today (March 2nd) marks the tenth day of the Russian invasion after President Putin advanced his force into Ukrainian borders.Around 660,000 have opted to flee their homes to avoid the conflict, according to the UN's refugee agency, but men aged 18-60 fit for military service have been forced to stay behind and fight.A visibly upset Shevchenko says he has pleaded with his family to leave their homes in Kyiv."Yes I have tried many times," he said, when asked if he had held talks about them fleeing.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

This Morning star Holly Willoughby has reportedly had a series of disputes with neighbours while attempting to extend and renovate her £3million home.The 41-year-old presenter lives in a stunning London six-bedroom home with her husband Dan Baldwin and three children - Harry, 12, Belle, 10 and Chester, seven.The couple have lived in their current property since 2011.And plans to extend the incredible property were not met with cheer, as neighbours feared the “disruption” adding a first floor side and front extension would cause.Their original plans - which included other alterations - were initially rejected by the local council, but after some changes Holly and Dan were granted permission to build.Furious neighbour Liliana Velez was left fuming at the news, as she argued to The Sun: "Having the noise all week all day for so many months is not the standard of living in such an expensive area to live…"I do not pay taxes to get this level of disruption, it is not quality of life."Another member of the community, Julie Halstead, raised concerns about local wildlife, as well as loss of privacy for the homes around Holly’s extensive property.She said "further development as per proposal, would severely impact the character and nature of this part of the road and community".One letter, seen by The Sun, further claimed: "My work space is right by the project and having the noise all day and all week for so many months is not the standard of living in such an expensive area to live."Holly presents This Morning alongside close friend and co-star Phillip Schofield.The pair have hosted the ITV daytime show together since 2009.They also host Dancing on Ice which currently airs on Sunday nights on ITV For more of the latest showbiz

Russian supermodel Irina Shayk is throwing her support behind Ukraine in the ongoing invasion of the country by her homeland. The Inside Amy Schumer actress took to her Instagram on Tuesday (March 1) to make her stand clear as she pledged financial aid to UNICEF and Red Cross Ukraine. “No To War,” she wrote alongside an image of a peace symbol. “I will be donating to @unicef and @redcrossukraine – Please check my stories for donation links and resources, give what you can. Praying for peace.”

Pensioners are among a number of rough sleepers bedding down at Manchester Airport.

Supermarket giant ASDA has announced plans to make its fruit have a longer shelf-life.

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt are some of the celebrities who star in the new season of “Get Organized.” The Netflix series, featuring professional organizers Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, follows them as they take on a variety of projects, rearranging the homes of celebrities and other people.Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger expecting first childWhy Katherine Schwarzenegger has a hard time trusting her dad Arnold Schwarzenegger with family secretsA post shared by Katherine Schwarzenegger (@katherineschwarzenegger)Katherine and Chris are amongst the biggest celebrities featured this season, which includes Drew Barrymore, Kevin Hart, Lauren Conrad, and more. Clea and Joanna are known for their work with celebrities and for their tidy methods of organizing, helping clients, and designing them better and more functional spaces.

Renee Zellweger was 'amazed' when she saw herself as murderer Pam Hupp for the first time after donning a body prosthetic.The 52-year-old actress transformed into the killer, who is serving a life sentence for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger, for the upcoming NBC true crime series The Thing About Pam.The star recently sat down for an interview with Entertainment Tonight and insisted that it was 'really important' for the viewers that she tried to look as much like Hupp as possible. In awe;Renee Zellweger was 'amazed' when she saw herself as murderer Pam Hupp for the first time after donning a body prosthetic; she is seen in FebruarySpeaking about seeing herself as Hupp for the first time, she said: 'I was amazed.

Kourtney Kardashian loves a good camouflage moment. Over the years, the Poosh founder has rocked the bold print with ease.

Jennifer Hudson is returning to her television roots with the launch of The Jennifer Hudson Show at Fox Television Station this fall.The 40-year-old Academy award-winning actress, who initially found fame after starring on American Idol in 2004,is 'positioned to be the new flagship' talk show once Ellen DeGeneres ends her 19-season run later this year, according to Variety.'I have experienced so much in my life; I've seen the highest of the highs, the lowest of the lows, and just about everything in between, but as my mother always told me, "Once you think you've seen it all, just keep on living,"' she said in a statement. Congratulations! Jennifer Hudson is returning to her television roots with the launch of The Jennifer Hudson Show at Fox Television Station this fall; seen on Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Santa Monica'People from around the world have been a part of my journey from the beginning — twenty years ago — and I'm so ready to join their journey as we sit down and talk about the things that inspire and move us all.'While Hudson's new show is with a different network than Ellen's Warner Bros.

Evan Rachel Wood has been seen for the first time in the role of Madonna.The Westworld star plays the artist in the upcoming biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, set to debut on Roku.Evan, 34, will star alongside Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the title character in the project. In character:Evan Rachel Wood has been seen for the first time in the role of Madonna.

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P-Valley fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as the return of their beloved down & dirty strip club drama series is finally on the horizon. After a nearly two-year hiatus, the hit Starz series is on the tail end of production for season 2, and is slated to hit streaming and premium network TV this June. The cast took to social media to tease the upcoming season for the rabid fans of the goings-on inside and around the Chucalissa, Mississippi shake joint known as “The Pynk.”“Y’all ready?” actor Nicco Annnan asks, dressed as his character Uncle Clifford.

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Queen Elizabeth was diagnosed with COVID-19 on February 20 and luckily, it appears as if she has fully recovered after she was photographed for the first time in weeks.

Blake Shelton has opened up about his family life in a rare interview, and it was bittersweet.MORE: Blake Shelton weighs in on being a stepdad to Gwen Stefani's three childrenThe country singer was chatting to Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, where he discussed being a stepfather to Gwen Stefani's three sons, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo.During the chat, the award-winning star remembered his beloved late brother, Richie, who tragically passed away at the age of 24 in a car crash in 1990.VIDEO: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani share rare insight into family lifeBlake mentioned Richie as he was talking about how his father raised his little brother as his own, something that he has mirrored when taking on the role of a stepparent.MORE: Gwen Stefani fans can't believe their eyes with stunning childhood photosMORE: Gwen Stefani shares incredible new video as she teases exciting announcement"He took Richie on and raised him from the time he was one year old, and my brother never thought of my dad as anything other than his dad," the singer said of his late brother. Blake Shelton reflected on his late brother in a heartwarming interview "The example that my dad set for me was that [child] was not even a consideration [in a romantic partnership].

Euphoria have driven the show to become one of the platform’s most popular outputs ever. With Sunday night’s Season 2 finale drawing in 6.6 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max streaming, Euphoria gained the unique distinction of becoming the premium network’s second most-viewed show of all time – only trailing the insanely popular Game of Thrones. According to Variety, the Zendaya-led drama has been the top title on HBO Max in the U.S.

Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has reportedly quit the ITV soap after five years.The actor has played lawyer Imran Habeeb on the cobbles since 2017.The Sun reports that the soap star has now quit his role. A source said: “Charlie’s loved his time on the soap but the time is right to try new things.

Kanye West is taking his one-sided feud with Pete Davidson to the next level.

The debut trailer for The Girl From Plainville just premiered online

Pamela Anderson will speak her truth. On Wednesday, Netflix announced that the 54-year-old actress «is ready to tell her story in a new documentary.»«The film, which has been in the making for several years, will feature the pop culture icon setting the record straight as she looks back on her professional path and her personal journey,» reads the statement from the streaming service. According to, the doc is directed by Ryan White (, ).The announcement, which was posted on social media, also included a note from Anderson with a kiss print, which reads, «My life, a thousand imperfections, a million misperceptions.