'Saturday Night Live' Opens Show With Powerful Tribute to Ukraine

It's hard not to feel helpless when we see the horror of war unfolding in Ukraine and after weeks of so much devastation and loss, the world is coming together to show unity and aid for the country. From countless companies helping to raise important funds, to thousands rushing to the borders to help, everyone is trying their best to help and support.The fashion industry is doing their part in helping with models such as Gigi Hadid and sister Bella pledging to donate all of their earnings from Fashion Week towards Ukrainian organisations and even Vogue publisher Conde Nast has halted it's publishing in Russia.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor“Saturday Night Live” once again zeroed in on the war in Ukraine in its cold open with a sketch that featured President Joe Biden and White House press secretary Jen Psaki consulting with TikTok stars on how to respond to the growing threat from Russia.James Austin Johnson was back in an Oval Office setting as Biden while Kate McKinnon limned Psaki. A clutch of six representative TikTok personalities were seated on the two divans in the familiar setting for presidential meetings.“I suggested it as a joke and then it actually happened,” McKinnon as Psaki quipped, looking around the room.Johnson’s Biden joked about his lack of familiarity with the cutting-edge of social media.

Kim Kardashian’s relationship with Pete Davidson will be a topic of conversation on the reality star’s upcoming Hulu show, Kardashians. However, Pete will not be appearing on the show himself (at least not yet). “I have not filmed with him,” Kim told Variety. “And I’m not opposed to it. It’s just not what he does. But if there was an event happening and he was there, he wouldn’t tell the cameras to get away. I think I might film something really exciting coming, but it wouldn’t be for this season.”

Celebrities are speaking out to honor women on International Women’s Day! Stars like Kim Kardashian, Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Jill Biden, Lynda Carter, and more posted messages of love to their social media accounts on the March 8th holiday that celebrates women everywhere. Some of them also used their messages as an opportunity to show their support for the women of Ukraine after Russia’s tragic invasion of the country.

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Clayton Davis The Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon was a happy occasion full of hugs between stars, but also a sense of trepidation as the first Academy luncheon since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. With a live, in-person event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, with remarks from Oscars producer Will Packer and Academy president David Rubin, over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees for the 94th Oscars, set to take place on March 27.Rubin’s opening remarks acknowledged the war in Ukraine and the Academy’s global support for a peaceful resolution.Some key takeaways from the event1. The Academy wants the show to be fun.Packer emceed the top of the event, praising the year’s crop of nominees.

Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault bring their daughters Valentina Paloma and Mathilde to the Balenciaga show during the 2022 Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. The Pinaults rocked a dark color palette, but Salma added some color with an unbuttoned blue shirt over a black dress.

Proceed with caution! Kim Kardashian made quite the fashion statement at the Balenciaga fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. The 41-year-old Skims founder sat front row in a neon yellow cation tape catsuit. 

Kim Kardashian can make anything look good, even some yellow tape.After months of stepping out in almost exclusively Balenciaga outfits, the mother of four announced last month that she’s the new face of the brand. Now, a couple of weeks after going to Milan Fashion Week, the reality star made her way to Paris to attend more runway shows.On Sunday, March 6, Kardashian showed her support for the Balenciaga Fall/Winter 22 collection by sitting front row at the event and stamping the brand’s name all over her famous figure.A post shared by GIO (@giovannaengelbert)For the occassion, Kim showcased her curvy body in wearing nothing but yellow tape with Balenciaga written on it, which was wrapped all over her body, even down to her feet.

Though the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine has pulled the nation apart, influential cultural figures around the world have come together to show support for the country currently under Russian invasion. Joining the ranks? Balenciaga creative director Demna, who heart-wrenchingly recalled his own past as a refugee in a statement he shared supporting Ukraine at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week Show on Mar. 6.

Kim Kardashian, 41, made quite the impression in Paris and decided to leave right after. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians was photographed walking outside toward a jet to leave the “city of love” on March 6, just 24 hours after arriving, while wearing a black figure-flattering black top with a long matching skirt and holding a bright orange feather boa. She also rocked sunglasses as her long locks were down with a wet look.

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Kim Kardashian joins the Ukraine relief efforts and donates some of their proceeds to chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen. The reality tv star and businesswoman took to social media to announce her initiative and invite her followers to do the same.SKIMS donation comes after the Washington D.C.-based chef allocated money from his Bezos Award to set up mobile kitchens in the Ukraine-Poland border, providing meals for people fleeing the Russian invasion. As we previously reported, Jeff Bezos granted the Spanish chef $100 million to expand his philanthropy efforts.

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