On April 10, France went to the polls in the first round of voting for the 2022 presidential election. The results pit incumbent Emmanuel Macron versus far right leader Marine Le Pen with the determining second round vote to be held on April 24. In the wake of the first round, some 400 artists have lent their names to an op-ed published in Le Monde urging the electorate to put its voice behind Macron.
Roman Abramovich’s $120M Riviera mansion seized by French authorities
13.04.2022 - 19:29 / nypost.com
The historic home — located on the ritzy Riviera — was previously leased by King Edward VIII after he abdicated the British throne to marry divorcée Wallis Simpson.The property is one of 12 French residences owned by Abramovich across the country — all of which have been seized in the past few weeks, the Daily Mail reported. French officials are currently cracking down on the activities of wealthy Russians in their country in order to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw from the war in Ukraine.
Abramovich, who has a net worth of $8.3 billion, is a Kremlin confidante with close ties to Putin.While Abramovich is sure to be devastated by the seizure of the dozen properties, the home on the French Riviera is said to be particularly important to the oligarch. He purchased the home — known as Château de la Croë — back in 2001 before spending close to $40 million on renovations.
The billionaire businessman added a rooftop swimming pool, a gigantic gym and a home cinema to the mansion, which was first built back in 1926. Château de la Croë — which boasts eight bedrooms and a dozen bathrooms — is set on 12 acres of lavish land just meters from the Mediterranean Sea. King Edward VIII began leasing the home in 1938, less than two years after he abdicated the British throne.
The Royal used the residence as a vacation home with his wife Wallis Simpson, where they hosted some of the world’s most powerful people. Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and wife, Clementine, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at Château de la Croë in 1948.
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ok.co.uk
17.04.2022 / 14:31
Strictly star Neil Jones 'dating former Miss Romania Sienna Hollen'
Neil Jones’ rumoured girlfriend has allegedly called their romance a “whirlwind” and has said that plans of moving in together are “on the table”. Sienna Hollen, who is said to have been dating Strictly Come Dancing star Neil since February, has reportedly discussed taking their relationship to the next level. According to reports, 24 year old Sienna has told a friend that her relationship with the dancer, 39, started when he messaged her on Instagram.
deadline.com
11.04.2022 / 18:55
French Presidential Election Sees Emmanuel Macron Vs Marine Le Pen In Rematch: Reactions & Industry Impact
In a repeat of 2017, France’s 2022 presidential election is now down to the same two candidates: the incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far right leader Marine Le Pen. In first round voting which took place on Sunday, centrist Macron emerged with 27.6% of the votes while Le Pen managed 23.4%. This is a bigger showing for Le Pen and her National Rally party (formerly National Front) than five years ago. The determining second round vote will be held on April 24.
nme.com
30.03.2022 / 10:11
Deftones cancel shows in Ukraine and Russia
Deftones have announced that “with deep regret”, they are cancelling their scheduled tour dates in Ukraine and Russia for this July, amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations.“We’re hoping we’ll be able to return to play soon,” the band wrote in a statement on social media yesterday (March 29). “We hope everyone is safe.”A post shared by Deftones (@deftones)The Sacramento alt-metal band are one of many who’ve cancelled shows in both countries since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine just over a month ago.Tom Grennan, Green Day, Yungblud, My Chemical Romance, Biffy Clyro, Placebo and Russian rapper Oxxxymiron are among the acts who’ve announced cancellations in recent weeks, due to either safety concerns or in protest against the Russian government’s attack.Russian president Vladimir Putin’s actions have drawn widespread condemnation across the globe, with multiple countries enacting sanctions on the country.