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Helen George has encouraged her followers to help the women in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. In honour of International Women's Day on Tuesday, the Call the Midwife star urged her followers to donate to charity Disasters Emergency Committee.MORE: Royal fans notice hidden message inside the Queen's home in latest photographsThe DEC brings together "15 leading UK aid charities, raising funds to quickly and effectively respond to overseas disasters".WATCH: 5 ways to help in the Ukranian crisisAlongside website details, Helen wrote: "On international Women’s Day, let's do something worthwhile for some women who really need our help.

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said he believes the conflict in Ukraine could last several months or years.

The Czech Republic’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) has added to the film community voices addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Iron Maiden have announced that their upcoming summer shows in Ukraine and Russia have been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict between the neighbouring countries.The band were set to perform at VDNG in Kyiv, Ukraine on May 29 before visiting VTB Arena in Moscow Russia on June 1 as part of their 2022 ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ world tour.Sharing a statement on social media, Iron Maiden said “the promoters have cancelled the two Iron Maiden shows” due to the “ongoing situation in Ukraine”.“We are very sorry to announce that due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the promoters have cancelled the two Iron Maiden shows scheduled for May 29th in Kyiv and June 1st in Moscow on the 2022 Legacy Of The Beast World Tour,” the band tweeted.The band added that ticket-holders would we informed by the respective promoters on refunds, and concluded by stating: “Our priority is, and will always be, the safety of our fans.”Ticket-holders for both shows will be informed by the respective promoters on refunds at the appropriate time. Our priority is, and will always be, the safety of our fans.— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) March 3, 2022Since the conflict started, the likes of Iggy Pop, Yungblud, Green Day, Franz Ferdinand and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are among the acts who have scrapped dates due to the ongoing crisis.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last Thursday (February 24).Ukraine, which has a population of 44million people, borders both Russia and the European Union.

Oleg Sentsov, the Ukrainian filmmaker and activist whose latest work was Rhino, has released a full statement from the frontline of the war backing the boycott of Russian cinema.

Falkirk stands ready to support the people of Ukraine, councillors have agreed as they called for an immediate lifting of visa requirements to enable refugees to enter the UK.

Ginger Zee revealed to fans that while she was in the midst of some exciting career developments, she couldn't help but feel mixed emotions.MORE: Ginger Zee hailed as an 'inspiration' following emotional messageThe Good Morning America star took to Instagram to share a snapshot from Tampa, Florida, where she will be undertaking a special project, although the only thing in the back of her mind was the Ukrainian conflict.WATCH: Ginger Zee's family moments from special meetingWith a snapshot of the sun-soaked Tampa Riverwalk, Ginger expressed: "Can't help but feel conflicted as I take in the sunshine before a special project I'm working on this week— knowing the terror happening in Eastern Europe. "We have donated, prayed…I just wish I could share this sunshine, peace and freedom with them."MORE: Ginger Zee performs epic hair flip after rain-soaked day – watchDONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?Fans in the comments sympathized with her and shared similar feelings, as one wrote: "I feel the same way — guilty that I can't do more than pray and donate.""There's a particular amount of guilt in our lives as we savor our freedom today… and they cannot. Fortunate to be born and living here, but conflicted.

Benedict Cumberbatch used the unveiling ceremony of his Hollywood Walk of Fame star to honour his late sister and call attention to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Power of the Dog actor received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. In an unveiling speech, Cumberbatch dedicated the star to his late sister Tracy Peacock, who died of cancer in late 2021.

Stirling MSP Evelyn Tweed has welcomed humanitarian aid packages from Scotland aimed at helping those fleeing the Ukraine conflict.

Sean Penn said he "walked miles" to the border of Poland on Monday from Ukraine, where he has been filming a documentary about Russia's invasion. The actor took to Twitter to share an update just days after it was revealed he was in Kyiv to film a documentary about the escalating conflict. "Myself & two colleagues walked miles to the Polish border after abandoning our car on the side of the road," Penn revealed in his tweet on Monday.

Glasgow Film Festival has revealed that it has pulled two Russian titles from its line up due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Milla Jovovich is opening up about the current conflict taking place in her home country of Ukraine, revealing that she is “heartbroken and dumbstruck” about the Russian invasion.The 46-year-old actress shared an emotional message, admitting she is still “trying to process the events of this week in my birthplace of Ukraine.”“My country and people being bombed. Friends and family in hiding,” she wrote, explaining that her “blood” and “roots” come from both Russia and Ukraine.

David Beckham is among the many stars to speak out on the Ukraine and Russia conflict, expressing their shock and sadness over the news.MORE: Elton John and David Furnish release emotional statement - 'We are heartbroken'Taking to his Instagram page on Sunday, the 46-year-old - who became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2005 - shared a series of heartbreaking images of Ukrainian civilians.WATCH: David Beckham shares emotional video from Cotswolds home"The situation in Ukraine is devastating and terrifying for its people," he wrote. "Like any parent it is heartbreaking to see the effect on the innocent children that are now living in a war zone.MORE: Holly Willoughby lost for words as her kids ask about Ukraine crisisREAD: David Beckham makes shock food revelation about unusual dinner date with wife Victoria"As conflict escalates so do the needs of children.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion was on everyone’s minds at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday. Stars wore pins of the Ukrainian flag on the red carpet and shared their prayers with the people of the nation.

conflict in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion was on everyone's minds at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday. Stars was pins of the Ukrainian flag on the red carpet and shared their prayers with the people of the nation.Brian Cox, however, dedicated much of his acceptance speech to the horrifying tragedy as he spoke on behalf of the cast of after the show took home the award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series.«It's really, really awful what's happening,» Cox began, explaining that there are many reasons that the global community of performers should be particularly invested in the ongoing invasion.

Green Day have cancelled their upcoming show in Moscow in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on Thursday (February 24).Billie Joe Armstrong and co. were due to perform at Spartak Stadium in the Russian capital on May 29.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has showcased his support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks has penned an emotive post about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine saying “my heart is broken”.Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on February 24.In a note on Instagram, Nicks shared her support for the Ukraine in a post where she shared an anecdote about a friend who was fleeing the conflict.Nicks wrote: “At 4am this morning me and a friend sent a message to a lady in Ukraine who sent us a beautiful hand painted box – to thank her again and check up on her after watching the news all night – she immediately wrote back that she was home and still fine…“At 4:45am she wrote us back that she was now ‘just trying to escape’; that changed everything. Now I know someone, an innocent person, who is having her freedom taken from her.

Family support. Dancing With the Stars‘ Val Chmerkovskiy and wife Jenna Johnson have kept his brother, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, in their prayers amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Simpsons showrunner Al Jean has discussed an episode which viewers have claimed predicted the Russia-Ukraine conflict.The episode, titled ‘Simpson Tide’ which aired in March 1998, saw Homer Simpson join the US Navy and accidentally fire his captain into Russian waters.This is followed by a sequence where Russia reveals the Soviet Union never actually dissolved: as troops descend on the streets, the Berlin Wall is resurrected and Lenin is brought back to life from his glass coffin.After the clip was shared widely on social media following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s orders to attack Ukraine on Thursday (February 24), Al Jean responded to The Hollywood Reporter, describing the prediction as “sadly more the norm”.Simpsons called it… #Russia #SovietUnion #Putin pic.twitter.com/9OQ9nSpiGF— Matthew Walton (@Waltonamo) February 22, 2022“In terms of predictions, there are two kinds we have: The trivial, like Don Mattingly getting in trouble for his hair in ‘Homer At The Bat’,” Jean said. “And then there are predictions like this.

The Weeknd has postponed a planned announcement due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.The ‘Dawn FM’ singer-songwriter began teasing upcoming news via his Twitter account on Wednesday (February 23), telling fans that all would be revealed the following day (February 24).During the early hours of yesterday morning, however, The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – said that he was delaying the plans amid the news that Russia had launched a military assault on Ukraine.“Unfortunately I’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement,” Tesfaye wrote. “I pray for everyone’s safety.” You can see that tweet below.unfortunately i’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement.

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Celebrities of Ukrainian and Russian descent are speaking out about the Russia-Ukraine crisis among signs that the Ukrainian capital was increasingly threatened early Friday. Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.

Sean Penn is currently in Ukraine amid conflict.

Pete Davidson has driven fans wild once again. The comedian has finally broken his silence on Instagram amid the ongoing drama between Kim Kardashian, his new girlfriend, and Kanye West, the star's estranged ex-husband.MORE: The big way Kim Kardashian is moving on following Kanye West splitFans have been anxiously waiting for Pete to make his first post on Instagram since returning to the platform last week, and he just gave in, even if only for a few minutes.The 28-year-old has been notoriously silent on social media for years, having previously made an account only to shortly delete it. WATCH: Pete roasts Justin BieberMORE: Kim Kardashian breaks silence after 'hurtful' comments from Kanye West about daughter NorthThe SNL star broke the internet last week when he finally came back to social media, with the username "pmd."Since his return, he has amassed a whooping nearly two million followers, even as his page was lacking any posts.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorWarner Bros. has asserted that it still rules Middle-earth when it comes to film rights to “The Lord of the Rings.”The studio has publicly stated its control over film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy trilogy amid rumblings in the industry that a clutch of “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” rights are being shopped by longtime owner, the Saul Zaentz Co.The Zaentz Co.

The gathering of Russian troops at the border with Ukraine in recent weeks has given rise to fears that an invasion could be imminent.

15 resolutions proposed for the imminent Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be very concerned at the sharpness of internal conflicts in our movement and the calls from both “sides” to suppress debate, exclude many LGBTQI+ groups from the Parade and to expel individuals from SGLMG itself.We 78ers call on all members of SGLMG to embrace the importance of inclusiveness, open discussion and democracy in SGLMG. That the situation has reached this nadir only underlines the need for the SGLMG Board to focus on mediation, conciliation and conflict resolution and to stop right now the “let’s destroy them completely” option now afoot.This is the best way for members to call a halt to this unconstructive conflict and to tell the two “sides” to change direction.

After being felled by the still-raging Omicron variant, the Critics Choice Awards have announced its new date, Sunday March 13 — which also happens to be the same date as the BAFTA Film Awards in London. The CCAs will air live on the CW Network and TBS from 7-10 p.m. ET in a broadcast honoring both film and television and coming from its new home at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. It also will air in many countries throughout Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Alissa Simon Film CriticIn the bleak omnibus film “Bad Roads,” four tension-filled tales set along the dangerous byways of Ukraine’s Donbass region during wartime illustrate survival strategies practiced by civilians. Although the various episodes don’t quite add up to a strong narrative whole, they do gain extra resonance from current events in this troubled region.

Eddie Diaz and Evan Buckley in the spring premiere of 9-1-1, after the crazy season 5A cliffhanger.MORE: 9-1-1 star Rockmond Dunbar exits show over vaccination protocolsFans saw Eddie, played by Ryan Guzman, decide to leave Firehouse 118 after realizing that he needed to remove himself from danger for the sake of his young son Christopher's mental health.WATCH: 9-1-1: Eddie Diaz leave Firehouse 118But that decision affects more than just Eddie, and Oliver shared that his character Buck will

The Yellowstoners, Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez, are back after a week off to catch up on the latest episodes of Season 4 entitled “Winning or Learning” and “Under a Blanket of Red,” respectively.

The 1960s were a time of cultural upheaval for society in general, but also within the Roman Catholic Church.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Rogue Squadron,” the new Star Wars film from Patty Jenkins, will take a few detours before it reaches theaters. The film was scheduled to begin production in 2022, but that start date is not going to happen, which could also impact the film’s targeted release date of Dec.

A Royal Navy veteran who was only a teenager during the Falklands War yesterday said he is still haunted by horrific scenes he witnessed in the conflict.

Zayn Malik, 28, said he wants to protect his and his daughter Khai’s privacy in his tweeted statement on Thursday October 28. In the statement, he accused one of his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid’s, family members of leaking a private family issue to the press. The “Pillowtalk” singer seemed incredibly upset, as he said that he didn’t want his family matters “thrown on the world stage.”