‘Taliban are as Cruel as Before but They are More Smart Now’: Afghanistan Filmmakers Make Emotional Plea for Support at Venice

Hollywood, soap and reality TV celebrities.From lavish gifts to private jet tours and huge parties, celebrities have certainly turned up the heat on the special day with some of the most extravagant celebrations that have ever been seen.Others however have chosen to keep their celebrations low key, while others have gifted unique presents or got the whole family involved.To celebrate Valentine's Day, Daily Star has taken a look at the ways some of our favourite celebrities have celebrated their special day.John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are one of Hollywood's most famous celebrity couples, so it's no surprise that their Valentines Day celebrations are just as legendary too.

Wizz Air recently shared its top tips to help you bag a cheap deal or even a free upgrade. Common money-saving hacks for staying under budget include flying with flexibility – that’s where you book flights first and choose the cheapest, less popular dates and times to save on cash.Night flights are generally cheaper and taking a connecting flight could save you money too.Meanwhile, Wizz air recommended trying to pay for your flights in the currency of your destination rather than in pounds.Depending on the strength of the locations currency it might work out cheaper for you!The website also recommended buying flights separately if you’re going as a group.It will take longer to do, but could save you cash overall – and you’ll be able to ask to sit together at the gate when checking in (although this won’t be guaranteed).Finally, Wizz air recommended liking, commenting and subscribing to your airline’s social media pages and signing up to the newsletter.This is because followers will be the first to find out about new deals and offers.

This Morning fans were left in hysterics after Alison Hammond made a cheeky "bone in mouth" comment to Dermot O'Leary while he debuted his cooking skills.The pair were hosting the latest episode of the ITV show, taking over from regular presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on the first day of half-term.In celebration of Valentine's Day, Dermot stepped up to flaunt his culinary skills and prepared a romantic sea bass meal in the kitchen, when a naught comment from Alison caught viewers off guard.Of the fish, Alison said: "I don't want to have any bones."Once I have a bone in my mouth, as soon as I have that bone, it's over. It's game over and I put the meal down.

shark just metres away from shore on a deserted beach in Australia over the weekend. Arron Flanders filmed the beast during a trip to Woodgate Beach, in Queensland's Bundaberg region on Sunday and said the encounter was "magic".

Sarah Jayne Dunn caused a social media storm with her latest scorching drop.

Chelsea's Club World Cup victory over Palmeiras on Saturday.The incident occurred just outside Palmeiras' Allianz stadium as the Brazilian club's fans began fighting after their team were beaten 2-1 in extra time.Thousands had gathered in the ground to watch the match on big screens, but violence erupted once Chelsea's victory was confirmed."There were some outbreaks of fighting among fans, which unleashed a riot and a man was shot," a military police statement confirmed.According to The Athletic, rubber bullets and tear gas was used by police to disperse the rioting crowds.One man was arrested in the aftermath and authorities are now trying to identify others who have may have been involved in the incident.While the Club World Cup isn't particularly revered in the UK, South American fans tend to hold it in extremely high regard.Despite winning the Copa Libertadores three times, Palmeiras have never lifted the Club World Cup and fans were desperate finally be crowned champions of the world - particularly after seeing rivals Internacional, Sao Paulo and Corinthians all win it in recent years.Chelsea meanwhile avenged their defeat in the 2012 final by securing the only piece of silverware that had been missing from their trophy cabinet.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.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, set her fans' pulses racing this morning as she shared a very sultry snap showing off her endless legs to mark Valentine’s Day.The 50 year old star is no stranger to showcasing her jaw dropping physique on social media, and Amanda certainly wowed as she smouldered for the camera in a rather racy Instagram post. Donning a pair of sexy silk red printed pyjamas by Boux Avenue, with a pink heart pattern all over, the blonde beauty stunned as she seductively posed whilst sitting on the floor in front of the fire as she flashed her toned pins.

12on12 – a company which, and I quote, “invites notable figures in culture to curate and design limited edition vinyl records of twelve songs” – has announced its latest curator, who is also becoming a business partner of the firm. And that curator come investor is Swizz Beatz.In his role as curator, the producer has put together a limited edition two disc vinyl release called ‘Long Live Jazz’ which celebrates, perhaps unsurprisingly given the title, his “love and passion for jazz”.According to the official blurb, his selections on the record will take the listener “on a journey from iconic recordings of jazz standards – including Miles Davies’s ‘Round Midnight’ and Kenny Dorham’s ‘Alone Together’ – through to a reworking of The Weeknd’s hit single ‘Call Out My Name’ by a group of today’s leading jazz musicians”.12on12 also talks up the importance of the visuals on its vinyl releases.

Kanye West and Julia Fox’s whirlwind romance appears to have come to an end, judging by the actress’ latest social media activity.The Uncut Gems actress, 32, has deleted all photos of her and the rapper from her own Instagram account and liked a post from Kanye’s ex wife Kim Kardashian on Sunday. Julia hit the like button on Kim’s Instagram post this Sunday, which showed her rocking a black jumpsuit and oversized sunglasses.

An SNP MP has told how a skiing holiday ended up with her being stretchered off a French mountain with a dislocated knee.

Coleen Nolan has revealed the details about her low-key proposal from EastEnders actor Shane Richie when she was just 21 years old.The Loose Women host admitted the Alfie Moon star's proposal wasn't the most romantic as the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star casually asked Coleen to be his wife before getting a Big Mac. Coleen – who has two children Shane Jr, 33, and 29-year-old Jake Roche with Shane – shared with the Daily Star: "He just said, 'Shall we get engaged then, or what?' "The first thing we did was go for a McDonald's before finding a branch of H.

Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir has been hanging over the Royal Family for almost a year. But the time has almost come for the anxiety-inducing pages to reach bookshelves around the world.The Duke of Sussex’s £14.7million memoir will be released this year and his friends told the Mirror he’s holding nothing back: “If they think he's gone soft, they are mistaken. Just wait for the book to come out because that will shake the monarchy to the core.” Harry’s publishers, Penguin Random House, describe the explosive read as ‘the definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons that have helped shape him’.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has opened up about her husband Derek Draper's Covid-19 recovery.

The last time OK! caught up with Danny Miller and his fiancée Steph Jones, they were exclusively introducing newborn son Albert to the world. Fast-forward three months and it’s safe to say life has been a bit of a whirlwind.

Geri Horner's five-year-old son has got a brand new hobby – and his proud mum couldn't be happier!MORE: Inside Geri Horner's two idyllic homes with husband Christian – with boating lakeThe Spice Girl took to Instagram on Sunday to share a sweet snapshot of little Monty hard at work on his latest Lego creation, which had a sweet nod to Geri's past.WATCH: Geri Horner transforms home for Monty's birthday - and WOW!The picture shows Monty concentrating hard as he puts the finishing touches to two Spice Girl models – one depicting his mum, formerly known as Ginger Spice, and the second modelled on Baby Spice, Emma Bunton.READ: Geri Horner mourning the sudden death of her brother Max aged 54SEE: Geri Horner shares rare photo of her mum - and she looks like a famous actress!"My baby building Baby Spice @emmaleebunton," Geri, 49, captioned the photo. "Our Lego BrickHeadz is so cool @lego #gingerisbrick #spicegirl." Delighted Emma was quick to react.

Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku was previously “in talks” with Premier League rivals Arsenal and idolises Marco Veratti.The Red Devils have added the RB Leipzig attacking midfielder to their summer transfer wish-list with Ralf Rangnick urging the club hierarchy to raid his former side for the youngster.United are prioritising a midfielder due to their belief that long-time wantaway Paul Pogba will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June.And with the 24-year-old Frenchman enjoying his best season to date with the Bundesliga club, ESPN report Nkunku has caught United’s attention as their potential next star.Nkunku has scored an outstanding 19 goals and notched 13 assists across 31 appearances this season.While he has certainly reached a new level this campaign, the midfielder’s ability has already attracted attention from other Premier League clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City in the past.The Gunners were considering a move for the youngster back in January 2019 during Unai Emery’s tenure while he still played for Paris Saint-Germain.He was tipped to become Aaron Ramsey’s successor by reporters, but Emery eventually had to settle for a calamitous loan signing in Denis Suarez as Nkunku joined Leipzig the following summer.Do you think Man United should sign Nkunku as a Pogba replacement? Let us know in the comments section.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

Sinaloa cartel, which was once headed by notorious cartel boss El Chapo, announced their plans to wage war with the Jalisco Nueva Generation Cartel (CJNG). A sudden outbreak of violence in the Mexican state of Colima was due to a local CJNG group breaking off from the main organisation. A new narco banner was discovered on the Liceo de Varones avenue in the city of Colima, where a message to the government and rival gangs was delivered.It read: "Look here you f***ing Jaliscos.

TRACY Beaker star Dani Harmer has given birth to her second child with her partner Simon Brough. The actress took to Instagram to reveal she had welcomed a baby boy last week - who the couple have named Rowan Leon James.

A powerful panel to discuss the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan and the role the artistic community can play in increasing awareness was held at the Venice Film Festival this afternoon. It was notably attended by Afghan filmmakers Sahraa Karimi and Sahra Mani. The former is the first woman president of the Afghan Film Organisation and author of the recent appeal for support from cinema communities around the world as her country falls to the Taliban insurgency. Mani (A Thousand Girls Like Me) is a documentary filmmaker who is presenting her latest project at the CoProduction Market in here on the Lido.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe upcoming Venice Film Festival is set to become a focal point for discussion on the crisis underway in Afghanistan and how it is impacting filmmakers and Afghan artists in general as the Taliban take power.As previously reported by Variety, Afghan filmmaker Sahraa Karimi, who is the first woman president of the country’s national film entity Afghan Film –– and made a recent appeal as she escaped from Kabul about the return of Taliban rule and the potential death knell for the country’s fledgeling but vibrant film community –– is headed to the Lido. Venice has now announced an official panel to be held on Sept.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAfghan filmmaker Sahraa Karimi, who was at the Venice Film Festival in 2019 with female-centric drama “Hava, Maryam, Ayesha,” will soon be traveling back to the fest to raise awareness about the plight of filmmakers in her country after the Taliban’s reclamation of power.Karimi is also head of state-run company Afghan Film –– the first woman to head the org –– and managed to flee her country shortly after Kabul fell into the Taliban’s grip.