Strictly Anton Du Beke’s son George, 3, rushed to hospital for operation

Sean Penn is supporting Amy Schumer’s idea of having Ukraine President Zelenskyy featured during Sunday’s Oscars.

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Liam Gallagher dedicated a performance of Oasis‘ ‘Live Forever’ to Taylor Hawkins tonight (March 26) at his Teenage Cancer Trust show in London.The Foo Fighters drummer died yesterday (March 25) at the age of 50. The band announced the news in a statement on social media; no cause of death was given.“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of Taylor Hawkins,” the statement read.

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Chris Willman Music WriterWithout declaring that musician Taylor Hawkins died of an overdose, authorities in Colombia issued a statement Saturday afternoon noting that the Foo Fighters’ drummer was determined to have had 10 drugs in his system at the time of his death.The report from the attorney general of Colombia came in a tweet which said that the 50-year-old musician had antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids in his system, along with THC. It did not further specify the drugs that had been found, and the attorney general’s statement avoided using the word “overdose.”A report in a major Colombian magazine, Semana, went further, however, reporting that unnamed authorities told its reporters that heroin was part of the drug cocktail in Hawkins’ system, and that he was found to have an enlarged heart.

J. Kim Murphy Sean Penn has taken a hard stance against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, vowing to publicly “smelt” his statuettes from the awards body if the organization elects against asking Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to speak during the live telecast of Sunday evening’s ceremony.In a broadcast interview with CNN’s Jim Acosta, Penn argued that the Academy has an obligation to offer President Zelenskyy a platform to speak on Ukraine’s struggles as the country continues to combat invasion by Russian military forces.“There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards could do than to give [Zelenskyy] an opportunity to talk to all of us,” Penn stated.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins is reported to have had ’10 different substances in his system’ at the time of his death.Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room on Friday night in Colombia during the band’s latest tour, was 50.A statement released by the Colombian attorney general’s office on Twitter, translated from the original Spanish, read: ‘On the initial forensic medical study of the body of Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the band Foo Fighters, who died yesterday in a hotel in the north of Bogotá, the Attorney General’s Office stated the following:‘In the urine toxicological test performed on the body of Taylor Hawkins, 10 types of substances were preliminarily found, including: THC (marijuana), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids.‘The National Institute of Forensic Medicine continues the medical studies to fully clarify the events that led to the death of Taylor Hawkins.‘The Office of the Prosecutor of the Nation will continue with the investigation and will report the results obtained in the framework thereof in a timely manner.’#ATENCIÃN | Comunicado oficial de la #Fiscalía General de la Nación sobre la muerte del ciudadano extranjero Taylor Hawkins, baterista de la banda Foo Fighters.

Though some in the entertainment world may feel that politics don’t belong on the silver screen (or in its cultural vicinity), Sean Penn, 61, couldn’t disagree more. In a new interview with CNN’s Jeff Acosta, Sean tuned in from on the ground in Ukraine and discussed his thoughts about a rumored video appearance by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sharing: “There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards could do than give him the opportunity to talk to us.”

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared crushing news for his fans, revealing that he won’t be attending the Oscars this Sunday after his wife tested positive for Covid.At the 2022 Academy Awards, two of Lin-Manuel’s films, Tick, Tick… Boom! and Encanto, are up for several accolades.The Hamilton creator is up for the gong of best original song for his track Dos Oruguitas from the acclaimed Disney animated movie, while Tick, Tick… Boom! – which was his directorial debut – is nominated in the film editing category, with Andrew Garfield also receiving a nod for best actor.In a tweet shared on Saturday, the day before the awards ceremony, Lin-Manuel wrote: ‘Made it to Hollywood…This weekend, my wife tested ➕ for COVID.’He continued: ‘She’s doing fine. Kids & I have tested ➖, but out of caution, I won’t be going to the Oscars tomorrow night.‘Cheering for my TickTickBoom & Encanto families w my own family, alongside all of you, ALL of you.

Announced last week, the two-hour benefit show will air March 29 on ITV in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.After hearing of the concert’s announcement, the members of Antytila – who are currently fighting the Russians in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv – sent a video message to Ed Sheeran via Facebook to ask to play the concert remotely from their home country.The ‘Bad Habits’ hitmaker responded by telling the band: “I just watched your video this morning, thank you so much for sending it. Firstly I just wanted to say to all Ukrainians, I love you, I stand with you and I’m so proud to be playing this fundraising event next week.”However, Antytila have now been told they will not be permitted to perform as part of the benefit, with organisers explaining that the event must avoid association with the military.“Because we are standing with guns and helmets, we are soldiers, and this concert is not for soldiers but for helping civilian people,” singer Taras Topolya said in a video posted to social media.The singer said the band accepted the stance taken by the concert: “First of all we are musicians, helmets and body armour are temporary, but we understand the answer and we accept it.”He added: “The main thing is the people of the United Kingdom must stand with Ukraine.”@antytila_offic’s response “First of all, we’re musicians.

Boy George has spoken about the importance of music in his life and how it’s helped him get through some difficult times.The Culture Club singer is one of several celebrities who have donated prizes to Chris Evans’ charity auction for Ukraine. Other big names who have offered up prizes include Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Jared Leto.For Boy George’s prize, he is auctioning off all the rights to a song he has written about Ukraine following his visit to the country eight years ago.Speaking to Evans on his ‘Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky’, the singer said: “I went there about eight years ago, I Dj’d there, and I had the most amazing night and I remember thinking, this is such a beautiful place, I must come back.”He continued: “I suppose the spirit of this song is saying Ukraine is a beautiful country and hopefully it will be a beautiful country again, you know, and I watched this young kid the other day on Instagram saying, ‘Don’t be sad about all of that’.

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@NHS Doctors & Nurses for looking after us – you’re all simply amazing.

@NHS Doctors & Nurses for looking after us – you’re all simply amazing. Anton XX— Anton Du Beke (@TheAntonDuBeke) June 12, 2020The ballroom professional became a proud father for the first time in March 2017 when he and his wife Hannah welcomed twins George and Henrietta.Earlier this year on Loose Women, Anton opened up about their gruelling journey with IVF after Hannah’s long-term struggle with endometriosis.In an emotional interview, Anton revealed: ‘I’m delighted to be able to talk about it because it’s such an incredible thing, being able to be a parent.

Anton Du Beke has revealed his three-year-old has been taken to hospital for an operation.

ANTON Du Beke has revealed his son was taken to hospital for an operation. The Strictly star revealed his three-year-old son George's mystery illness as he apologised to fans for not taking his online dance fitness class today.

Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke revealed his three year old son George had to be taken to hospital for an operation. Anton, 53, announced his son’s health news as he apologised to fans for being unable to host his online dance fitness class.

Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke's little boy has had to be taken to hospital.

Anton Du Beke’s three-year-old son has undergone surgery.The Strictly Come Dancing confirmed that George was in hospital as he explained why he would not be leading online dance classes on Friday, 12 June.The 53-year-old tweeted: ‘So sorry my loves, I won’t be able to take today’s classes as little George has had an operation and a short stay in hospital – but don’t worry, he’s all ok now! ‘A huge thank you to all the brilliant @NHS Doctors & Nurses for looking after us – you’re all simply amazing.

@NHS Doctors & Nurses for looking after us - you’re all simply amazing. Anton XX.”It is the second time in days that Anton has not been able to film his daily 3pm Fit at 50 workout routine, after having problems initially with his broadband connection.The star vented his frustration at the internet “disaster” as he pleaded with fans to repeat one of the previous workouts he had recorded.He wrote: “DISASTER!...