Ukraine Eurovision hopeful under investigation by broadcaster

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.

K.J. Yossman It was only a few months ago that Ivanna Sakhno had every reason to celebrate, when it was announced the “Pacific Rim: Uprising” actor would be joining highly anticipated Star Wars limited series “Ahsoka” opposite Rosario Dawson.But last week Sakhno’s world came crashing down when, during an evening out with friends in New York’s East Village, she found out Russia had invaded her native Ukraine.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is giving fans an update on his whereabouts after being trapped in Ukraine amid the invasion from Russia.

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Former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna has revealed she's armed herself with an assault rifle and is ready to defend her country from Russian forces.The 31 year old, who represented Ukraine in the 2015 Miss Grand International beauty contest, took to her Instagram feed to post two photos of herself in brown cargo trousers, a black jacket, black gloves and protective glasses. Anastasiia swapped her tiara for an assault rifle and shared on her social media: "22.02.2022 #standwithukraine #handsofukraine".

The Rasmus are set to represent Finland at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest after winning a televised competition over the weekend (February 26).The band won in a landslide victory with their song ‘Jezebel’, which was co-written and produced by previous collaborator Desmond Child (KISS, Aerosmith). It was announced last month that the band were hoping to represent their country at the ceremony.Speaking after winning Finland’s selection process event – Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) – on Saturday night, vocalist Lauri Ylönen said: “We did it! We are so happy.

Though most people may have one image in their mind when it comes to a shoulder, in reality, bravery has no one face. As Russian forces close in on the Ukrainian city of Kyiv, former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna, 31, is taking up arms, warning Instagram followers: “‘Everyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent to invade will be killed!’

Eurovision Song Contest, following backlash to an earlier statement saying the country would be allowed to compete despite launching a military assault on Ukraine.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 Thursday (February 24).At the time of writing, at least 137 civilians have been killed in Ukraine with 316 injured (via The Guardian). It is currently being reported that Russian forces are now approaching Kyiv, the country’s capital (via BBC News).The UK, European Union, US and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russia in response, with Putin warning of “consequences you have never seen” if the West attempts to interfere.Many figures from the music world continue to condemn the attacks.

The Eurovision Song Contest has made the decision not to allow any Russian contestants to take part in this year's Song Contest.The world has watched in horror as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine this week, with explosions heard across major cities. And just hours after saying Russia was still able to enter, European Broadcasting Union has followed a recommendation by the Eurovision Song Contest's governing body to disallow the entry of any Russian acts during this year's competition, set to be held in Turin, Italy, in May.

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be down one big competitor.

invasion of Ukraine.The Eurovision organizers are the European Broadcasting Union, which announced Russia’s disqualification in a statement on Friday.“The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.”“We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one stage,” they said.The Eurovision Song Contest is coming into its 66th year and is set to take place in Turin, Italy, on May 14. Ukraine will be represented by Kalush Orchestra in the music contest.Ukraine initially had implored the European Broadcasting Union to keep Russia away from the music competition amid the war and conflict between the two nations.A statement translated by NPR by the EBU was released on Thursday, noting how Russia was still eligible to compete.

Russia has been banned from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry would bring the competition into “disrepute.''“The EBU is an apolitical member organisation of broadcasters committed to upholding the values of public service,’’ the union said on Twitter.

Eurovision is making a big decision.

K.J. Yossman The European Broadcasting Union, who organize the Eurovision Song Contest, have barred Russia from participating this year.In a statement, the EBU said:“The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest’s governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and the values of the EBU.The Reference Group recommendation was also supported by the EBU’s Television Committee.The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.