Gigi Hadid celebrated her 27th birthday in style!
05.04.2022 - 13:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A Ukrainian family is trapped in a war-torn country after a "ridiculous" bureaucratic delay means they can't reach the safe haven they have been offered in Northumberland.
Romanna Holub and her children Sofiia,14 and Marko, two, are just three of thousands of Ukrainians who have applied for visas to the UK under the government's Homes for Ukraine Scheme which was set up to help refugee families find safety in Britain. Despite being offered a room by the Forster family in Northumberland, the trio are finding it difficult to actually reach there.
Teacher Romanna and her children have been waiting for 17 days now wary of the increasing danger that faces them in Ukraine with no update on when they will actually be able to leave. Many other Ukrainians have fled to Poland but the Holub family are trying to stay in their home until their visas have been approved because they have heard "horror stories" of vulnerable people being left homeless and at the mercy of smugglers after crossing the border, Chronicle Live reports.
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Host Claire Forster, 53, said: "We have had no indication of how long it will be. We were told about a '24-hour helpline' but that's only for help completing your visa so it's been no use. We are on day 17 now since the application went in and they are still living in Lviv.
"It's not Mariupol [where Russian attacks have been especially bad], but this is a mum who is having to go into a basement with her children every night as the air raid sirens go off. Last week there were 10 missile strikes that hit Lviv, one was only two kilometers from their house.
"They are in a situation where food is starting to
Gigi Hadid celebrated her 27th birthday in style!
Latin American Music Awards started and ended with a bang!The stage sizzled with one performance after another Thursday night from the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bad Bunny entered the night with the most nominations at 10 but it was Karol G who reigned supreme after earning the most awards with six: Artist of the Year, Favorite Artist (Female) and Favorite Artist (Urban). Her album,, earned her Album of the Year and Favorite Album (Urban) honors, while her track «El Makinon» featuring Mariah Angeliq, earned her Collaboration of the Year.Bad Bunny earned five awards — Favorite Artist (Male), Song of the Year and Favorite Song (Urban) with «Dákiti,» while his song «Volvi» won for Favorite Song (Tropical).
21 Savage’s three-year immigration case has been put on pause due to an ongoing criminal case against the rapper.In 2019, the rapper was detained by ICE with agents saying that he was living in the United States illegally, since he was born in the UK and his visa had expired.Authorities then claimed that Savage threw out a bottle of codeine during the ICE arrest and that they also found a handgun in his vehicle while detaining him.The DeKalb County, Georgia district attorney who made the claims against the rapper did not formally charge Savage with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm until January of this year.Speaking to TMZ, 21’s immigration attorney Charles Kuck said that the pending charges in DeKalb have halted the immigration case, adding that his client is allowed to travel domestically but can’t leave the US because he has no visa to reenter the country.According to the report, there are currently no pending court dates for the criminal case. The rapper is currently slated to play multiple festivals this year, including Coachella and Bonnaroo.Back in 2019, Savage, real name Bin Abraham Joseph, spoke out about the arrest on immigration charges.“I was just driving,” Joseph said.
Will Smith's former director has a lesson for Hollywood stars still weighing in on the Oscars slap heard 'round the world: there are bigger things to worry about. Director Michael Bay, who worked with Smith on "Bad Boys 1" and "Bad Boys 2," said at the end of the day the actor's onstage violence of Rock was "wrong." Still, he insisted that it's not exactly the first thing on his mind when he thinks about issues going on in the world. "First of all, it’s wrong to begin with," Bay shared with Deadline while promoting his upcoming thriller "Ambulance." "But that’s all people are talking about.
The Ukrainian Defence Ministry is reporting that Lithuanian film director Mantas Kvedaravicius was killed Saturday in Mariupol, the under seige Ukrainian city and subject of his documentary films.
Luisa Zissman has opened up to OK! about her recent trip to Moldova where she spent time with Ukrainian refugees that have fled the ongoing war in their country. Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, with troops ravaging parts of the country ever since. With this in mind, as of 31 March, over four million Ukrainian citizens have fled to near-by countries, such as Moldova.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has broken her silence on Ukraine as she denied tension between Russian and Ukranian dancers on the show. It comes after reports that pros on the hit show had reportedly told two stars to come out and condemn the war in Ukraine - or never come back.
Katya Jones has dismissed the claims that there’s tension between her and her fellow Strictly Come Dancing dancers.The allegations first surfaced in the wake of Russia – Katya’s home country – invading Ukraine, which the dancer isn't thought to have addressed until today, Thursday 31 March. With this in mind, some people have questioned if Russian dancers like Katya, 32, and Luba Mushtuk, also 32, should be allowed to take part in the popular BBC show, while others have claimed it caused “tension” between Katya and the rest of the dancers; particularly between Katya, Luba and Ukrainian-born dancers Nikita Kuzmin, 24, and Nadiya Bychkova, 32.
ITV helped stage a huge musical event on Tuesday night to raise vital funds for the humanitarian effort in Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
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.
Naman Ramachandran Vice Distribution has struck a content partnership deal with French media group M6 to bring over 100 hours of premium Vice content to the TV network’s AVOD platform, 6play.The lineup of Vice shows set to roll on 6play comprises the fourth season of the hit psycho-analytical documentary franchise “Thérapie,” the acclaimed documentary “Real par Soul Sisters” and the street food series “Au Camion.” Some Vice franchises are also part of the deal, notably “Dark Side of the 90s,” “Rise Up” and “The Story Of,” as well as award-winning content such as “Gaycation,” “The Trixie” and “Katya Show” and “What Would Diplo Do?”“Vice produces and distributes premium content that resonates with young audiences around the world,” said Bea Hegedus, Vice global head of distribution. Vice Distribution launched in 2020 with a catalogue of over 1,000 of programming.
Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid proved why they are the two of the most famous sisters on the catwalk Tuesday at the Ralph Lauren runway show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. They looked amazing in black and white looks, with Bella wearing a gown and Gigi wearing a backless jumpsuit. Their second look was preppy and chic, both wearing high waisted slacks, a belt, and a layered look up top.
Bon Jovi’s hit song “It’s My Life” has inspired Ukrainians to gear up for battle with Russia’s invading forces.
Two brave Scottish landscapers escorted a granny and took a mother and her sick son over the border during a number of daring rescue missions in Ukraine.
Activists in Jamaica have a message for the Royal Family.
Lorraine's Royal Editor Russell Myers joined Lorraine Kelly on this morning's show (Monday 21 March) from Belize to discuss the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's recent royal tour. However, the expert also detailed "interesting" plans that the family have closer to home.
Gigi Hadid is stepping out for the day.