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Arcade Fire have announced a last minute concert in New York tonight (March 18) to help victims in Ukraine.The band took to Instagram today to confirm they are playing a benefit show at the Bowery Ballroom – watch the announcement clip below.In the post, frontman Win Butler and band member Richard Reed Parry can be seen stapling posters for the show on a message board.“Hey New York, we’re gonna play a show tonight, if you guys wanna come,” says frontman Win Butler. “It’s a benefit gig for Ukraine at the Bowery Ballroom.”A post shared by Arcade Fire (@arcadefire)A caption on the clip also says “pay what u can” but no further information on how to purchase the tickets has been posted.It comes after the band played a benefit concert for Ukraine in New Orleans earlier this week.That show saw Arcade Fire play a number of new tracks including their single ‘The Lightning, I, II’, ‘Age of Anxiety’, and ‘Rabbit Hole’.All proceeds from that “pay-what-you-can” gig went to benefit the Plus1 Ukraine relief fund, which is supporting Ukrainian people through non-profits providing humanitarian aid as Russia’s invasion of the country continues.Meanwhile, the band unveiled details of their new album ‘WE’ yesterday (March 17).Speaking about their sixth studio LP, Butler said creating it was “the longest we’ve ever spent writing, uninterrupted, probably ever.”Described as a “concise 40 minute epic” in a statement, it contains seven songs and is “as much about the forces that threaten to pull us away from the people we love, as it is inspired by the urgent need to overcome them”, according to a press release.

Stormzy pulled on a 2005-06 Newcastle United shirt during his performance at the city's arena this week it sent ripples across social media. Apparently the shirt was stuffed inside a 'Geordie starter pack' curated for Stormzy by promoter Mike Hesketh. The London-based rapper, whose real name is Michael, put aside his affection for Manchester United to pull on a replica Adidas shirt as worn by Alan Shearer in his final season as a player.

In a moment of empathy, CNN Out Front anchor Erin Burnett lost her composure but forged ahead professionally while interviewing Serhiy Perebyinis, a Ukrainian man who discovered his wife and children had been killed when he saw a photo of their bodies in a story that had been published in the New York Times.

A Dumfries family has opened its home to two Ukrainian relatives after finally getting the green-light on entry visas at the weekend.

Vogue, Bella Hadid is opening up about her insecurities.While the world knows Bella as the stunning supermodel she’s grown to be, she hasn’t always been confident in her looks. The 25-year-old revealed that constant comparisons to her sister, Gigi Hadid, gave her a lot of self-esteem issues growing up.“I was the uglier sister,” Bella says in her cover story for Vogue’s April 2022 issue.

Arcade Fire have announced a ‘pay what you can’ Ukraine benefit show in New Orleans, Louisiana today – see all the details below.The Canadian band will take to the stage at the city’s Toulouse Theatre venue tonight (March 14). Wristbands are available on the door from 10am local time (maximum one per customer).Per the official gig poster, “all proceeds benefit the Plus 1 Ukraine relief fund”.

A legal victory ruling in favour of Mayor Andy Burnham's decision to go ahead with major bus reform could finally give Greater Manchester's passengers the London-style transport system they've been waiting for.

George Stephanopoulos is notoriously private away from Good Morning America, but fans were delighted when he appeared in a behind-the-scenes photo with his co-stars this week.MORE: George Stephanopoulos supported by Ali Wentworth during big career breakThe co-anchor was caught off-guard in a candid selfie with Robin Roberts and T.J. Holmes in a backstage picture after the show on Wednesday.The picture was taken by T.J.

Ukrainian film star Pasha Lee has reportedly died while defending his country against the ongoing Russian invasion.

The race for the Premier League title is set to further heat up over the next month or so, with Manchester City still in the driving seat.

“Saturday Night Live” returned for their first show of the month and their first show since Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine.

Proud papa! John Mulaney gave a shout-out to his girlfriend, Olivia Munn, and their son, Malcolm, during his Saturday, February 26, appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York performed a “Prayer for Ukraine” during the opening of “SNL” on Saturday. Cast members Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong introduced the choir.The choir sang the melancholy tune in front of a live audience and a table of candles that spelled the name of Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv.Russian troops launched an attack on Ukraine this week.

Saturday Night Live decided to skip their normal funny cold open for an emotional performance.

William Earl “Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to Ukraine in its cold open by featuring a folk chorus singing a traditional anthem from the embattled Eastern European nation while a cluster of candles spelled out “Kyiv.”The 13th episode of the late-night mainstay’s 47th season opened with stars Kate McKinnon and Cicely Strong introducing members of Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York. A group of male and female singers, wearing intricately embroidered traditional outfits, sang the rousing choral selection “Prayer for Ukraine,” reflecting the resilient spirit of the nation that has been under attack from Russian on multiple fronts since earlier this week.The somber setting on the “SNL” stage featured a cluster of candles and bouquets of yellow flowers, evoking Ukraine’s national colors of yellow and blue.