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Ukraine's Eurovision entry is the firm favourite to win the song contest as the conflict with Russia goes on. The country's entry – a track entitled Stefania by the Kalush Orchestra – is going down a storm.And it's been predicted that it could even clinch Eurovision glory, with many countries expected to get behind it in a show of solidarity with the nation.The first semi-final kicks off tonight and the final will be held on Saturday.

Apple TV+ has made quite the name for itself in the realm of film and television in the last year. Still reveling in their Best Picture win at the Academy Awards, their newest foray into TV is the highly anticipated “The Essex Serpent,” which debuts on Friday, May 13, 2022.

A Place In The Sun star Danni Menzies has revealed her grandmother, who once lived in Poland, struggled to get over the trauma of Nazi rule in Europe. Danni reflected on her grandmother's heartbreaking experience while discussing the Ukraine war, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.Danni still recalls some of the experiences her grandmother used to share about the difficulties of day to day life in Eastern Europe."I grew up with [her] and [she'd] lived through a war, [so she was] telling me all these awful stories," she explained."I never really thought that would be happening again."As a little one, you just listen.

Ukraine are already the firm favourites to take victory at the Eurovision Song Contest in a fortnight’s time with their entry Kalush Orchestra.

Both Kim Kardashian and her younger sister Khloé Kardashian took the stand on Tuesday in the middle of the family’s ongoing civil trial brought by Blac Chyna.

Novak Djokovic is not happy with Wimbledon.

Meghan Markle could be set to make up with her family, including her dad Thomas and sister, Samantha, should she want to.The Duchess of Sussex has not spoken to her family in several years, with her dad Thomas, 77, being absent from his daughter's wedding to Prince Harry in 2018 and it is believed she last spoke to him days before.While Samantha, 57, claims she last spoke to her sister when she landed her role on Suits as paralegal Rachel Zane back in 2011.Despite no longer speaking to her siblings and father, Samantha has offered an olive branch to her sister who now resides in California.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star from her home, Samantha said: Harry and Megan are always saying people have a voice and they should be heard."That includes your family but that also means if you're a humanitarian and you think your family should be heard, you don't disrespect your family, you don't ice them, you don't silence them."If you are a humanitarian and a compassionate person and all these things you claim to be you listen to your family and you try to think 'what do we need to do to have a meeting of the minds? Let's resolve conflicts, let's be adults about this and let's show that we are bigger people.'"Samantha continued: "Be the change you want to see in the world, if you want good change in the world where people are considerate and loving and they have open communication, then you have to role model that and you have to be the bigger person."You have to step forward and say, 'You know what, I'm sorry, I said those things that weren't true, they were hurtful,' family were responding to being attacked by PR and family said things and family were being honest."We were saying things that were true when we were being

Bella Hadid on Friday said she was 'shadow banned' on Instagram Stories as she took to the social media site with clips related to the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel.'My Instagram has disabled me from posting on my story - pretty much only when it is Palestine based I'm going to assume,' the supermodel, 25, said on the social media site, along with a shot of her teary eye amid heightened violence in the Middle East.'When I post about Palestine I get immediately shadow banned and almost 1 million less of you see my stories and posts,' said Hadid, who is of Dutch and Palestinian descent. Details: Bella Hadid, 25, on Friday said she was 'shadow banned' on Instagram Stories as she took to the social media site with clips related to the ongoing conflict in between Palestine and Israel. Bella was pictured on Wednesday in NYCHadid, who has 51 million followers, shared another screengrab that illustrated restrictions on her account, captioning the shot, 'Won't let me repost…for 2 hours now.'Hadid went on to share her views about the conflict, which comes during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover.

ordered a military operation on its neighbouring country in February.“The Russian people are not responsible for the crazy, unacceptable excesses of their leaders like Vladimir Putin,” Depardieu, who has previously praised the Russian leader, said in a statement to French news agency AFP (per France 24).“Russia and Ukraine have always been brother countries,” he continued. “Stop the weapons and negotiate.”On Friday (April 1), Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for Putin, responded to Depardieu’s comments, telling reporters that the actor probably did not completely understand the situation in Ukraine and offered to explain it.“Since the president is mentioned there, I will assume that Depardieu most likely does not fully understand what is happening,” Peskov said on Friday (via News Interfax).He continued: “Due to the fact that he is not completely immersed in the political agenda, he does not understand what happened in Ukraine in 1914, he does not understand what the Minsk agreements are, he does not understand what Donetsk and Lugansk are, he hardly understands what is the bombing of civilians, he is unlikely to know about nationalist elements.”“If necessary, we will be ready to tell him all this and explain it so that he understands better. If he wants,” Peskov concluded.Depardieu left France and took up Russian nationality in 2013 to protest a proposed tax hike on the rich in his homeland.

It was contact from one mother to another that TV and radio presenter Amanda Holden has claimed truly brought the harrowing situation in the Ukraine home to her.The actress and telly star, who has just returned home from a Medyka refugee camp in Poland where she spoke with fleeing families for a brand new podcast 'Listening to Hidden Voices of Ukraine', joined Good Morning Britain to share her experience. A snippet from Amanda's podcast was played on the show, and heard the former Britain's Got Talent judge telling listeners: "As a wife and a mum of two daughters, seeing those families fighting to survive, pleading to TV news crews to help them, has been absolutely heartbreaking." The distressed voice of a refugee is then heard announcing: "Nobody is going to break us, we are strong.

Amanda Holden is reporting from the Ukraine border as she interviews people who have been affected by the conflict.The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 51, has started a podcast to offer a platform to those caught up in the war.Amanda is currently spending time at a refugee camp at Medyka in Poland, within touching distance of Ukrainian soil.The Heart FM presenter has praised the humanity and sense of community she has witnessed as generous donations have poured in.She told the Daily Star: ‘I am literally watching people trickling in from over the border.‘It’s extraordinary to witness how quickly people have got together. There’s a whole village here.’The musical theatre star described the ‘stalls and stalls of food and clothes,’ adding that she’s seen ‘things from Asda and Tesco.’‘It’s amazing where it’s all come from.

TMZ, she said they decided that she would stay at home with their two-year-old daughter Asha-Leigh but that they would "probably switch when he gets back"."I'm really thinking about it, to go probably with my sister," Joanna, 42, said."Because I just want to hug these kids and these families and go see these, you know, all the different shelters with the animals that were rescued."The star spends a lot of time in Poland, where she is a judge on their version of America's Next Top Model.She said Douglas had visited with her many times and fell in love with the country.When Russia went into Ukraine he told her he could not sit back and do nothing, so flew over to help organise transport to get children and families out."I can't say too much because of the safety of everything going on but it warms my heart to see how much good is being done in this really emotional and critical and sad time," Joanna said.Earlier this week, the blonde shared a video on Instagram of her and Asha-Leigh saying goodbye to Douglas.She said in the caption that she was so "proud" of her hubby for stepping up.The pair got engaged in March 2018 and tied the knot in Krakow, Poland that summer.Their daughter was born in November 2019.

Scots have been urged to be aware of six potential scams that are anticipated to hit unsuspecting victims amid the war in Ukraine.

Massive Attack have announced plans to sell off new artwork to help victims of the Ukraine conflict.The two prints, which you can view below, are both signed by Robert “3D” Del Naja and come with 10 randomly selected hand-finished editions.Both prints are available until March 22 and are priced at £150 plus VAT, with all proceeds going to the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukrainian humanitarian appeal.The two pieces can be purchased here.A post shared by Robert Del Naja (@robert3delnaja)A post shared by Robert Del Naja (@robert3delnaja)Del Naja has been vocal about his support for victims of the Ukraine conflict, with the artist recently criticising the government’s response to the growing number of refugees after he posted several photos of the Ukrainian flag on his Instagram page.“DON’T WAVE FLAGS / WAVE VISAS,” he wrote.

Henry Rollins has spoken out about the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reflecting on the upheaval in the lives of Ukrainians as a result of the war.Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country’s military to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. The UN reported that 549 civilians had died as of March 10 – although they believe the total could be much higher – while the US military estimates that between 2,000 and 4,000 Ukrainian armed forces, national guard and volunteer forces have also been killed.In an interview on New York’s 102.3 WBAB radio station, Rollins spoke about the conflict and shared his experiences of visiting Ukraine. “The thing is still, in a way, breaking news,” he said, per Blabbermouth.

When Prince William spoke out about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine during a recent public appearance, his comments were the subject of controversy. However, he was apparently misquoted by several media outlets in attendance.

Amid the Russian invasion of several Ukrainian cities, the royal children are curious about the global implications.

Rutherglen's MSP has praised locals for a "heart-warming" response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Netflix and Shondaland have released the official trailer and new images for the upcoming second season of hit romance drama Bridgerton which debuts worldwide on March 25. Watch the trailer above and check out the photos below.

Helen George has encouraged her followers to help the women in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. In honour of International Women's Day on Tuesday, the Call the Midwife star urged her followers to donate to charity Disasters Emergency Committee.MORE: Royal fans notice hidden message inside the Queen's home in latest photographsThe DEC brings together "15 leading UK aid charities, raising funds to quickly and effectively respond to overseas disasters".WATCH: 5 ways to help in the Ukranian crisisAlongside website details, Helen wrote: "On international Women’s Day, let's do something worthwhile for some women who really need our help.

Chelsea just before Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. Youngster Tino Anjorin spent the first part of the season on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow before suffering a foot injury in November.Although the 20-year-old midfielder wasn’t recalled straight away after sustaining the injury, he played his last game for the capital club in October.