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Ukraine war because he's 'not doing much' at the moment. Ex-squaddie Harvey Hunt, 50, has booked a flight from Bristol to Rzeszów in Poland today in an attempt link up with other volunteer fighters.Speaking to WalesOnline, he revealed he has been told to head to the Ukrainian border via the pan-European E40 motorway and introduce himself as a former serviceman.Harvey, who says he served in the Royal Artillery as a gunner, will then find his way to a petrol station in the Ukrainian town of Novoiavorivsk, which is on the road to Lviv.There, he has been told he will find a regular shuttle of buses or cars that would pick him up there and take him into battle.Ex-lorry driver Harvey, from Minehead, Somerset, said: "I've got military training, I'm not doing much with my life - I want to help."I'm sitting watching the news, and I'm thinking 'I can get off my a** and help them'.

EastEnders star Lucy Benjamin has teased her epic transformation for her latest acting stint. Lucy, 51, is best known for playing Lisa Fowler in EastEnders and Maggie in the BAFTA award-winning BBC Four series Detectorists.

Ian Evatt admitted that Morecambe got under the skin of Bolton Wanderers towards the end of the first half of their draw last night as he felt his side became too emotional after conceding.

It's on the biggest stage where the biggest players often make their mark, but in the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup tonight, Manchester United might well be hoping their most famous face provides a timely distraction.

Lily James is looking back on her time as Pamela Anderson. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to James at the finale screening of  Tuesday, where she shared what a «huge responsibility» it was to play the  star.«It's always such a huge responsibility to play someone, a real person, particularly with Pam, she's such an icon, I really love her, and I wanted to try and do her justice and try and capture her spirit and really explore what happened at that time and how she was treated and how things have changed, or not changed,» James explained.The miniseries recounts the total real-life rollercoaster that Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, played by Sebastian Stan, experienced after their sex tape was leaked. From understanding what she went through during that traumatic time to mimicking her voice and nailing Anderson's signature look, James underwent a major transformation to take on the role, one that involved intensive hair and makeup, a wardrobe with spot-on throwbacks to some of Anderson's most iconic '90s looks, and a prosthetics team that truly allowed James to get lost in the character.«We just worked so hard 'cause I was like, you can't play Pamela and not like, you know, and I obviously do not look like Pamela.

Julian McMahon's three-season tenure on the CBS drama. McMahon's early departure from  was made official in late January, with Dylan McDermott later announced to be stepping in to fill the void. With McMahon's exit looming, executive producer and showrunner David Hudgins and the writers faced a tall task in how to respectfully and logically write his character off.

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Emerald Fennell and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have officially met!

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras chief executive Albert Kruger has called for a full NSW police investigation into the circumstances that led to the ejection of one of the original ‘78ers Barbara Karpinski from her seat in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night. He has also initiated an internal Mardi Gras investigation. Kruger told the Star Observer that he is in no doubt that the incident happened. He said that the police action was “unacceptable” and that he is “upset about it to be honest”. Karpinski was removed after standing briefly in the stadium seating area holding a handmade poster calling for peace and an end to the war in Ukraine.

Mark Ruffalo, 54, may be a successful actor, but his wife Sunrise Coigney, 49, is every bit as impressive as he is. The beauty and supporter of the star got married to him in 2000 and has led her own successful life and career over the years. Mark once admitted that their love story began when he was struggling and she is the one that turned things around for the better.

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Lily James put on a show-stopping display as she kicked off the end of Pam & Tommy on Tuesday.The actress, 32, who plays Pamela Anderson in the Hulu series, put on a busty display in a sexy gold choker dress at a screening for the finale in Los Angeles.Lily appears opposite Sebastian Stan, who plays rock star Tommy Lee, in the series, which follows the theft of the couple's sex tape from the safe in their basement of their Malibu home in 1995. Going for the gold! Lily Jameswho plays Pamela Anderson in the Hulu series, put on a busty display in a show-stopping gold choker dress at a screening for the finale in Los Angeles on TuesdayLily looked stunning posing up a storm in her dress with deep V-neckline and sheer skirt.The plunging dress belted at the waist, accenting her trim and narrow torso.

12-time Emmy nominee Sandra Oh gleamed in an orange sequin dress for the Canadian premiere of Turning Red, which took place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on Tuesday.The Korean-Canadian-American 50-year-old looked elegant in the embellished short-sleeve frock and silver heels selected by styling duo Jill Lincoln + Jordan Johnson.Hairstylist Lisa Vella curled Sandra's raven fringed bob and make-up artist Simone Otis applied her bright red pout for the film festivities. Hometown pride: 12-time Emmy nominee Sandra Oh gleamed in an orange sequin dress for the Canadian premiere of Turning Red, which took place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on TuesdayAt one point, Oh took out her phone for a red carpet selfie alongside producer Lindsey Collins and filmmaker Domee Shi, who made her feature directorial debut with Turning Red.The four-time SAG Award winner voices overprotective and strict mother Ming Lee in Pixar's animated puberty comedy, which premieres this Friday on Disney+.

Charlotte McKinney looked ready for spring on Tuesday at The Little Market event honoring International Women's Day in Los Angeles.The 28-year-old model wore a white tank top along with a light blue floral print knee-length skirt with a mid-thigh slit.The Orlando, Florida native completed her look with open-toed black stiletto heels. Women's day:Charlotte McKinney looked ready for spring on Tuesday at The Little Market event honoring International Women's Day in Los AngelesCharlotte had her blonde hair down below her shoulders and accentuated her natural beauty with full eye makeup and glossy lipstick.She carried a small black purse while walking the carpet at the event.

Variety reports.“We are adhering to international sanctions and, along with our employees and artists, have been working with groups from a range of countries… to support humanitarian relief efforts to bring urgent aid to refugees in the region.”According to Variety, a source has revealed that while the company’s staffers will continue to receive their salaries for an indeterminate amount of time, artists will likely see their recording activity frozen.Universal are the latest business to announce their withdrawal from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, with the attack drawing widespread condemnation around the globe.Earlier this month, Live Nation announced they would not be promoting shows in Russia or doing business with the country, saying in a statement they were joining “the world in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”.Spotify, meanwhile, shuttered its Moscow office in response to the invasion, and said it would restrict the discoverability of content owned and operated by Russian state-affiliated media. They stopped short of shutting off service to Russian users, saying they believe it’s “critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to allow for the global flow of information”.One company who has suspended their service in Russia is Netflix, who shut down streaming in the country last week.

Luke Steele from Empire Of The Sun and The Sleepy Jackson has shared a new single ‘Armageddon Slice’, the latest cut from his forthcoming solo album ‘Listen To The Water’.Written during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the track is carried by a bright yet pensive tone, with Steele meditating on mankind’s future above gentle fingerpicked acoustic guitar and warm synth pads.The accompanying music video sees Steele performing in waterways and forests. Watch it below:The video actually opens with a poignant message from Steele regarding his path to completing ‘Listen To The Water’.

workout secret with fans.The 63-year-old gran often leaves fans wowed online with her toned figure.She even says her hot bod is a hit with younger guys - with many making a beeline for her.And now she's told fans how they can achieve her physique like hers.Lesley took to her Instagram page to tell fans that to set things off right for the week, they should never miss a Monday workout.Addressing her 83,400 followers, the Aussie trainer wrote: "Never skip a Monday training session!"Apparently working out at the beginning of the week gets the ball rolling for future workouts."And it feels great too."The gran shared a photo of herself in the gym alongside the inspiring comments.This saw her show off her muscles as she rocked a mint green sports bra and matching skintight leggings.Despite ready for a workout, Lesley still looked glam as she rocked glowing makeup.She also wore her blonde locks in a chic half-up, half-down 'do.Fans were loving the post, as they took to the comments section to praise the fitness star.One branded her "fit and stunning," as another called her "gorgeous".Referencing her gym wear, another follower quipped: "You look mint!"The photos comes after Lesley opened up about younger men finding her attractive, as she admits she's had guys as young as 18 hit on her.They trainer admitted she thinks that "age is just a number" and admits all her partners have been younger than her.This includes her ex-husband who she had a 13-year age gap with.Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Chris Willman Music WriterThe return of the Jazz Foundation of America’s annual benefit at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato club saw lifetime achievement awards being presented to four musical legends whose careers date to the ’60s or before, Randy Newman, Smokey Robinson, jazz fusion figure Bennie Maupin and producer Lou Adler. Homage was paid at the intimate nightspot in Bel Air by singers and actors including Jackson Browne, Merry Clayton, Herbie Hancock, Jeffrey Wright and Danny Glover.Drummer Steve Jordan — currently between Rolling Stones pickup gigs — led a house band out of the fantasies of anyone who scanned liner notes during the last 60 years, joined by Stones backup singers Lisa Fischer and Bernard Fowler among the serenaders, and jazz players Tom Scott, Billy Childs and Davell Crawford also taking the lead on tribute numbers during a two-and-a-half hour dream jam.

Halle Berry, 55, wished her boyfriend, Van Hunt, a very special birthday in nothing but a t-shirt with his name on it! “HERE’S TO MY ONE AND ONLY! Happy Birthday VanO,” Halle wrote in the caption of her Instagram which showed her in the black “Van Hunt” t-shirt, underwear, and a newsboy cap.

Katharine McPhee cut a chic figure on Tuesday afternoon as she attendedThe Little Market's luncheon celebrating International Women's Day in Los Angeles.The singer, 37, highlighted her legs in a silky champagne-toned romper that she layered under a black fitted blazer.Katherine was joined at the event by the likes of actress Lucy Hale and fellow songstress Camila Cabello. Chic:Katharine McPhee cut a chic figure on Tuesday afternoon as she attended The Little Market's luncheon celebrating International Women's Day in Los Angeles Leggy:The singer, 37, highlighted her legs in a silky champagne-toned romper that she layered under a black fitted blazerKatharine showed off her cobalt blue pedicure in a pair of black open-toed sandals with a modest heel.

Bethenny Frankel opened up about her charitable efforts toward helping Ukranian refugees amid the ongoing invasion from Russia while co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan Tuesday.Frankel, 51, opened up on her ongoing humanitarian efforts to co-host Ryan Seacrest as she filled in for Kelly Ripa on Tuesday's edition of the ABC talk show.'We’ve been in Ukraine - initially we were in Poland to help the refugees, relocate them with travel logistics, give them survival kits, etc., and now we have a warehouse there and we’re collecting aid and bringing it back into Ukraine because so many people stayed. The latest:Bethenny Frankel, 51, opened up about her charitable efforts toward helping Ukranian refugees amid the ongoing invasion from Russia while co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan Tuesday'We’ve seen such a group of people that stayed, and there’s no food for them ...