International Insider: Ukraine Crisis Intensifies; BAFTAs Hit London; Canneseries Preview

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The next step. Maks Chmerkovskiy shared an update on how he’s helping those in need during the war in Ukraine after he returned overseas.

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Peta Murgatroyd, 35, expressed her despair at the tragic situation occurring in Ukraine. “This is continually breaking my heart,” she said on her Instagram Stories March 16, according to People. The Dancing with the Stars pro went on, “I’m struggling to get through some days. Sometimes I have great days, other days I have terrible days because I just can’t get this out of my head. I’ve walked those streets, I’ve been there. It is such a beautiful country. And the children that are dying right now.”

Peta Murgatroyd is grappling with the crisis in Ukraine. The 35-year-old pro dancer tearfully took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to express her devastation over the ongoing situation in Ukraine, following Russia's invasion of the country.«I have had a morning… This is continually breaking my heart.

over two million people have fled the country, and during the week a former Strictly Come Dancing star issued an urgent plea.DONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?Lithuanian-born Iveta Lukosiute, who appeared on the show between 2012 to 2014, took to social media during the week to offer help to those fleeing. In a message, she wrote: "Dancers from Ukraine! If you like to come to [the] USA, contact me directly: [email protected].

Retailer Marks and Spencer has been praised over its plans to donate to the people of Ukraine.

Good afternoon Insider team. Max Goldbart back in the saddle for your weekly dose of news as the Russia/Ukraine invasion continues to have huge ramifications for the film and TV world and vice versa.

Lorraine Kelly has watched the devastating crisis unfold in Ukraine. The presenter has been interviewing refugees and heard stories of bravery and sadness.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev has opened up about the conflict currently in Ukraine, and branded the war as “too close to home”. Pasha, who hails from Russia but moved to the UK in 2011, took to social media on Thursday 3 March to encourage his 46,000 Instagram followers to “come together and make a difference through art”. Pasha, 42, and his Russian dance partner Anya Garnis created a new show named Rising Up With The Arts in the wake of the pandemic's detrimental effects on the entertainment industry, as theatres doors were closed for months on end.

Bethenny Frankel is doing what she can to help amid the crisis in Ukraine. The philanthropist and entrepreneur joined Fox News Channel’s "The Story with Martha MacCallum" on Thursday to discuss her worldwide initiative to help aid Ukrainian citizens affected by the Russian invasion.

Molly-Mae Hague has been sharing a look inside her luxurious trip to Mexico.The Love Island star took to her Instagram to give her 6.2million followers a peek inside the sunny getaway. Standing on the beach in white bikini bottoms and a t-shirt with her hair swept back into a bun, the tanned reality star penned: "Fallin into your ocean eyes," followed by a heart emoji.

Molly-Mae Hague has admitted she "feels guilty" posting about her luxury trip during the crisis in Ukraine. The 22 year old influencer has even moved to ask whether or not she should QUIT Instagram.

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague asked fans for permission whether or not she should about her holiday on social media amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Ethan Shanfeld Honored today with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, Benedict Cumberbatch paid tribute to his sister Tracy Peacock, who died of cancer last year, and called attention to the crisis in Ukraine at the unveiling ceremony, held Monday in Hollywood.“I want to mention my sister who we lost last year,” Cumberbatch said. “She would have loved this.

Strictly Come Dancing former pro dancer James Jordan entered into a tense back and forth on Twitter with head judge Shirley Ballas over claims that past and present Russian dancers haven't shown enough support for Ukraine, which is currently being invaded by Russia under President Vladimir Putin's orders. Following 43 year old James's angry rant on what he perceived past colleagues to have done to help in the crisis, Shirley couldn't let his comments slide by, in a row that comes amid controversy over former dancer Kristina Rihanoff's comments about Russia and Ukraine.

John Cena‘s attempt to promote peace is not going over well.

Hayden Panettiere is giving fans an update on the whereabouts of her daughter Kaya amid the crisis in Ukraine.