Ted Sarandos to Keynote Virtual Banff World Media Festival

– Anon, LancsLove and romance are notoriously difficult to analyse. The late Barry Cryer used to say that trying to analyse a joke was like dissecting a frog: ‘Painful, not funny and the frog dies.’ So it is with matters of the heart, especially when love and desire are tangled up in grief.So I hesitate to try and reduce your new romance to its constituent parts.

Gary Lineker, 61, didn't shy away from showing his emotions on-air as he wiped away tears during his powerful conversation with Ukrainian Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko. Alex Scott, 37, has taken to Twitter to comment on the "emotional" interview that will air on Football Focus today.Gary posted a tweet yesterday addressing the pair's poignant chat amid Russia's war with Zinchenko's home country, in view of his 8.3 million followers.He wrote: "Just spoke to Oleksandr Zinchenko for @BBCNews @BBCSport."The most emotional and heart-rending interview I've ever done."Alex responded to Gary as she reposted his tweet, along with the message: "Just watched the full interview which we will play on #footballfocus from 12pm BBC1."As Gary said, emotional and heart-rending, please tune in and watch if you can."Many social media users took to the comments to talk about the heart-wrenching interview.DavyRob07 said: "Saw the interview with Shevchenko when he said 'I can't even think about football right now'."Stevedurbidge_O added: "Moving."Vladimir Putin's decision to invade the country has left Ukraine utterly devastated over the past week.A number of Ukrainian Premier League footballers have been left visibly distraught before recent games.Oleksandr spoke out on the disgraceful scenes in his homeland to Gary, as he urged Russia to stop their invasion.He said to Gary: "I'm just crying.

K.J. Yossman British journalist Stuart Ramsay has been shot and wounded while reporting on the conflict in Ukraine.Ramsay, Sky News’ chief correspondent, was driving along a freeway towards Ukraine’s capital city Kyiv alongside camera operator Richie Mockler, producers Dominique Van Heerden and Martin Vowles, and local producer Andrii Lytvynenko on Monday Feb. 28 when their car was ambushed by Russians, who showered it in a hail of bullets.Despite the Sky News team shouting that they were journalists, the shooting did not stop.

With the war in Ukraine continuing to push many of its citizens out of the country amid Vladimir Putin’s invasion, protests continue in Russia.  Thousands have taken to the streets to denounce the war, including the daughters of some of Russia’s most elite figures with ties to the Kremlin.  One of Russia’s most outspoken opponents of the invasion on social media has been Sofia Abramovich, who publicly called out Putin in her Instagram Story with a post that said, "Putin wants a war with Ukraine.The biggest and most successful lie out of the Kremlin propaganda is that most Russians are with Putin." Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with his daughter Sofia Abramovich in the stands. (Mike Egerton/PA Images) The equestrian is the daughter of Roman Abramovich, 55, the owner of the Chelsea Premier League Football Club who has a reported net worth of $12 billion.The club owner has said he will sell the team after mounting pressure brought on by the invasion and his ties to the Kremlin.  Abramovich also announced that he has instructed the popular football club to set up a foundation that will use all net proceeds from the sale of Chelsea to "benefit all victims of the war in Ukraine." Abramovich has yet to be sanctioned over his relationship with Russia.

COVID vaccination will no longer be required to attend gigs in the city.Vaccination has been a requirement of entry for all gigs since live music returned last summer, with anti-vax protestors gathering outside Foo Fighters’ reopening concert at Madison Square Garden.In an announcement in the city’s Times Square, Adams confirmed that from Monday, May 7, vaccination will no longer be required to attend gigs as well as restaurants, bars and gyms.“Businesses previously covered will still have the flexibility to require proof of vaccination or masking indoors if they choose,” Adams’ office confirmed.The Mayor did go on to stress that “COVID changes, it shifts, it modifies, and we must be willing to do the same.”Watch the speech below.Last month, industry insiders and health experts spoke to NME about what US fans can expect from live music during the next stage of the ongoing pandemic.After being postponed three times during the pandemic, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to return to Southern California this April. One of the world’s biggest festivals, the event draws up to 125,000 fans to the Indio desert a day, which is why health officials initially forced the event to cancel, pointing to the high risk of viral spread due to the large number of attendees.

Gucci Mane has compared himself to Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin and former American Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama on new track ‘Publicity Stunt’ – check it out below.On ‘Publicity Stunt’, Gucci Mane raps “Ain’t no disputin’, I kill like I’m Putin. Got a truck full of shooters, I move like I’m Trump.

Coronation Street back in 2011. And it’s clear to see Andrew Lancel’s complex characters have had their fair share of drama during the course of his time on the action-packed shows.But they’re not the only ones who have undergone a series of big changes over the years as the northern actor has gone on to live quite the wild lifestyle since he his soap days behind him.Now, the Daily Star has taken a deep dive into what the 51-year-old has been up to since his dramatic departure from the show.Andrew married his wife Lousie Edge back in 2005 where the happy couple went on to welcome two beautiful children.

Celtic have come under fire after being accused of shamelessly plugging a sponsor while paying tribute to the late, great Shane Warne, who died of a heart attack on Friday.The Scottish Premiership leaders posted a statement on social media saying that everyone at the club was "saddened to hear" of the cricket legend's death.But to fan's dismay, they posted an image of him wearing a t-shirt sporting the logo of Dafabet - their kit sponsor.In the club's defence, Warne had recently appeared alongside Celtic's Australian boss Ange Postecoglou to film a series of videos promoting the betting company, but fans still branded the move "tasteless"."Absolutely shameful promotion. No pictures of him without your club sponsor on show?" wrote one person on Twitter."This is tacky beyond words.

Vladimir Putin about a weapon "worse than a nuclear bomb" have added to fears around Russia looking set to take the invasion of Ukraine to a dangerous next level. His comments, from a October 2017 youth festival in Sochi, may have been a signal of his early intent to go to any extreme on the battlefield.The Russian President seemed convinced the world would soon witness super-human soldiers who cannot feel pain or fear.He said: “A man has the opportunity to get into the genetic code created by either nature, or as religious people would say, by God.“All kinds of practical consequences may follow.

EastEnders fans took to social media to praise Shirley Carter actress Linda Henry's performance, following the shock revelation about Shirley's sister Tina Carter.Viewers watched the BBC soap as Shirley Carter crumbled following confirmation that the body recently found underneath the Argee Barjee restaurant was Tina's.DI Arthurs informed Shirley of the devastating news, leaving her struggling to comprehend what had happened - and dealing with the truth that her sister had not left Albert Square after all.Following the emotional scenes, fans flooded social media with praise for Linda Henry's performance as Shirley Carter, with one viewer saying: "Bl**dy hell. Take a bow @maddy_hill90 @MrDDyer and Linda Henry.

previously showing how models hide stretch marks in their photos.The brunette shared side-by-side photos, as she hid stretch her stretch marks in one snap, while putting them on show in the other.Hayley, who boasts 488,000 followers, was seen in the left-hand photo hiding any imperfections as she took on a posed position while rocking a green underwear set.While in the right-hand picture, she relaxed to let her 'real' body show as she smiled into the lens.Captioning the post, the influencer wrote: "When I was younger I used to really hate my stretch marks, even though they are perfectly natural, normal and a part of being a human, I still always hated them."Whenever I was in a bikini I would always walk with an Anterior Pelvic tilt so my glutes would stick out more and it would ‘smoothen’ the appearance of my stretch marks."But this HURTS! It’s also very bad for your back and posture so I don’t advise it but I soon realised it was the constant need to look ‘perfect’ that I was battling in my head that needed to change, not my body!"Hayley then continued: "I was obsessed with changing my body, making improvements all the time, training, dieting, all day, every day."It was SO DRAINING and EXHAUSTING."So I’m hear you tell you to ignore that inner self critic, ignore that person telling you negative things about your body and say FU to societies ‘Beauty standards’ because I can tell you growing up thinking everyone is perfect and I wasn’t, is a waste of your time, energy and focus."Fans were loving the post at the time, as one told her: "I really needed to read this, thanks a lot."While another exclaimed: "Can relate so much to this!"Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star

Police are searching for a 27-year-old man after a woman was left with 'significant and extensive injuries' from an 'abhorrent' assault.

Blake Shelton is living his best life right now after marrying Gwen Stefani and his successful decades-spanning career is going from strength to strength.MORE: Gwen Stefani wows in sheer dress for long-awaited announcementBut the country singer has dropped a bombshell about his future that will no doubt leave his army of fans saddened. Blake admitted that he is already prepared for the day when he will no longer record music to make way for up-and-coming stars to take his place.WATCH: Blake Shelton opens up about his 'greatest gig'"It's always over at some point, and I've always been prepared for that and I've braced myself for it," he told Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton at this year's Country Radio Seminar. "I learned to accept it a few years ago, maybe three or four or five years ago that it's coming."MORE: Blake Shelton's heartbreaking family story as he gives rare interview about personal lifeMORE: Blake Shelton weighs in on being a stepdad to Gwen Stefani's three childrenHe added: "People are going to get tired of you winning the awards.

The US version of the Eurovision Song Contest has secured some big-name contestants, with Michael Bolton, Macy Gray, Jewel and Sisqó all confirmed to be competing in the inaugural competition, which launches this month.

A man loves spiders so much that he has a room at home dedicated to over 100 tarantulas after his doctor told him to "get a hobby."

Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ashley Pool, from Grimsby, emigrated to Ukraine to join their military where he has now served for four years.

Star of BBC show Dragon’s Den Peter Jones has revealed he was “rushed to hospital” after “collapsing on the floor” due to suffering deep vein thrombosis, known as DVT. Peter, 55, revealed the horrifying tale following a businessman looking for an investor on a recent episode of the BBC show, who was sharing his pitch to the dragons for a new product to treat deep vein thrombosis.The hopeful was Paul Westerman who was pitching his new product RBR Legflow which has been clinically-trialled and is designed to treat the condition.The pitch stirred up memories for Peter who shared his frightening 2011 experience. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Loose Women panellist sparked a frenzy online as she posed with her husband, Geri Halliwell, and Ronnie Wood's wife, Sally Wood.Geri took to her Instagram story to share a picture from the star-studded dinner.In the picture, Geri poses alongside Sally and Rod, with Penny making sure to steal the attention.Penny flashed her toned leg, as she rocked knee-high black boots for the dinner.Geri captioned the post: "Do ya think I'm sexy!" (sic)Penny also took to Instagram to share a picture from the dinner alongside more famous faces.She posed with Geri, Sally, Ronnie, Sir Rod and the Spice Girls singer's husband Christian Horner as they sat and enjoyed dinner.Penny captioned the post in view of her 152,000 Instagram followers: "Coming together at last #couples."Many social media users took to the post's comments to compliment the stars.A post shared by Penny Lancaster (@penny.lancaster)Triciabennet said: "Rod looks gorgeous in this picture."Paula_mdoyle added: "What a great looking group."Geri_basch commented: "Enjoy! Glad you all can get together! Fun times!"Penny regularly takes to Instagram to share family snaps, most recently posting a picture of Rod with their eldest Alastair Stewart.On February 24, the Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? hitmaker, 77 posted a cute snap of himself with son Ali to document their break abroad in view of his 1.1 million followers.He captioned the picture: "Weekend in Milano with the boy for @palmangels @villadestelakecomo @alastairwstewart."Standing on the shore of Lake Como, Rod and Ali posed for the camera against the impressive backdrop.Gushing over the sweet picture, Penny couldn't help but comment on the snap.She affectionately wrote: "My boys x."Alastair was born in 2005, with the couple's second

PC Music have announced details of their new ‘Vol. 3’ compilation, featuring Charli XCX, Clairo and Caroline Polachek among others.Arriving nearly six years after the label’s ‘Vol. 2’ compilation, the new record will come out on May 13.The following month, PC Music will host a special label showcase at the newly reopened KOKO venue in London.Others included on the album are Hannah Diamond, Tommy Cash, A.G.

Machine Gun Kelly has returned to his roots on the emo rap track ‘Ay’, which features Lil Wayne – check it out below.‘Ay’ is taken from Machine Gun Kelly’s upcoming album ‘Mainstream Sellout’ and sees the rap star turned rock star singing over an acoustic guitar, in the same vein as ‘Play This When I’m Gone’ from 2020’s ‘Tickets To My Downfall’.Lil Wayne then hops on the track for a verse that references Guns N’ Roses, though only a drawing of the rap icon appears in the accompanying music video, which was shot by MGK in his living room the day before ‘Ay’ was released.The emo rap track follows on from pop punk bangers ‘Emo Girl’ (featuring Willow) and ‘Papercuts’, all of which are set to appear on ‘Mainstream Sellout’.Check out the video for ‘Ay’ below:Machine Gun Kelly played a snippet of ‘Ay’ during his appearance on The Late Late Show last month, alongside another unreleased track ‘Maybe’.Earlier this year, MGK confirmed that he would be changing the name of his upcoming sixth album from ‘Born With Horns’ to ‘Mainstream Sellout’. The name change came after both he and Blink 182’s Travis Barker (who’s executive producer for the record) got matching ‘Born With Horns’ tattoos.The follow-up to 2020’s ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ is set to be “more guitar-heavy” and lyrically “deeper”, MGK said last year.“Every album is a juxtaposition of the last album.

Netflix co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos will give a keynote speech at the virtual Banff World Media Festival in June.