Mulligan urges support for 'stolen' Ukrainian children Hollywood star Carey Mulligan has urged the UK Government and international community to "demand" information from Russia about every "stolen" Ukrainian child. Movies • 07 Sep
Mulligan urges support for 'stolen' Ukrainian children Hollywood star Carey Mulligan has urged the UK Government and international community to "demand" information from Russia about every "stolen" Ukrainian child. Movies • 07 Sep
Roger Waters says Nazi-style outfit was anti-fascist Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has spoken out after police in Berlin opened an investigation into a costume he wore when he performed in the German capital. Music • 27 May 23
Roger Waters says Nazi-style outfit was anti-fascist Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has spoken out after police in Berlin opened an investigation into a costume he wore when he performed in the German capital. Music • 27 May 23
Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know The 67th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Liverpool this weekend after the UK was chosen to host on behalf of Ukraine. It is the first time that the competition has been held in the UK for 25 years - and Russia will not be competing. Eurovision • 12 May 23
Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know The 67th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Liverpool this weekend after the UK was chosen to host on behalf of Ukraine. It is the first time that the competition has been held in the UK for 25 years - and Russia will not be competing. Eurovision • 12 May 23
Hozier: 'Take Me To Church is more applicable now' Hozier reckons that the message in his breakthrough song Take Me To Church is "more applicable now" than when it was first released a decade ago. Music • 17 Apr 23
Hozier: 'Take Me To Church is more applicable now' Hozier reckons that the message in his breakthrough song Take Me To Church is "more applicable now" than when it was first released a decade ago. Music • 17 Apr 23
Eurovision chief: Russia's ban from contest is hard The Eurovision Song Contest's executive supervisor has said Russia's exclusion "was and still is" hard but that the event should stand for "the basic and ultimate values of democracy". Eurovision 2023 • 30 Dec 22
Eurovision chief: Russia's ban from contest is hard The Eurovision Song Contest's executive supervisor has said Russia's exclusion "was and still is" hard but that the event should stand for "the basic and ultimate values of democracy". Eurovision 2023 • 30 Dec 22
Sean Penn gives Ukrainian president one of his Oscars Sean Penn has given one of his Oscars to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky as a "symbol of faith" in the country's conflict with Russia. Movie • 09 Nov 22
Sean Penn gives Ukrainian president one of his Oscars Sean Penn has given one of his Oscars to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky as a "symbol of faith" in the country's conflict with Russia. Movie • 09 Nov 22
Ballet legend Baryshnikov pens open letter to Putin Legendary ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov has decried Russian President Vladimir Putin's "world of fear" and said true Russian values will live on "despite all your bans". Ukraine • 01 Jun 22
Ballet legend Baryshnikov pens open letter to Putin Legendary ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov has decried Russian President Vladimir Putin's "world of fear" and said true Russian values will live on "despite all your bans". Ukraine • 01 Jun 22
Netflix pulls out of Russia over war on Ukraine Russian subscribers have lost access to streaming giant Netflix in the latest pullout of a Western company over the conflict in Ukraine. Streaming • 30 May 22
Netflix pulls out of Russia over war on Ukraine Russian subscribers have lost access to streaming giant Netflix in the latest pullout of a Western company over the conflict in Ukraine. Streaming • 30 May 22
Fortnite maker raises $144 million for Ukraine Video game maker Epic Games said that 144 million dollars (€132m) made from its popular Fortnite battle game will go to help the people of war-ravaged Ukraine. Gaming • 05 Apr 22
Fortnite maker raises $144 million for Ukraine Video game maker Epic Games said that 144 million dollars (€132m) made from its popular Fortnite battle game will go to help the people of war-ravaged Ukraine. Gaming • 05 Apr 22
Spotify fully suspends services in Russia Spotify has made the "difficult decision" to fully suspend its services in Russia in response to its laws restricting free speech. Entertainment • 26 Mar 22
Spotify fully suspends services in Russia Spotify has made the "difficult decision" to fully suspend its services in Russia in response to its laws restricting free speech. Entertainment • 26 Mar 22
Coppola: 'Someone needs to tell Putin to stop' Veteran US director Francis Ford Coppola has said the war in Ukraine could be ended if someone told Vladimir Putin to "stop, and meant it." Movies • 26 Mar 22
Coppola: 'Someone needs to tell Putin to stop' Veteran US director Francis Ford Coppola has said the war in Ukraine could be ended if someone told Vladimir Putin to "stop, and meant it." Movies • 26 Mar 22
Russian actress Chulpan Khamatova in exile over war One of Russia's most prominent actresses, Chulpan Khamatova, known internationally for her role in Goodbye Lenin!, has said she is in exile following the war in Ukraine. Movies • 22 Mar 22
Russian actress Chulpan Khamatova in exile over war One of Russia's most prominent actresses, Chulpan Khamatova, known internationally for her role in Goodbye Lenin!, has said she is in exile following the war in Ukraine. Movies • 22 Mar 22
Pop royalty from Sting to Madonna denounce Russian war Condemnation by Madonna, a Russian tour cancelled by Iggy Pop, Pink Floyd pulling out of streaming platforms - Western music stars have rallied to the Ukrainian cause. Music • 17 Mar 22
Pop royalty from Sting to Madonna denounce Russian war Condemnation by Madonna, a Russian tour cancelled by Iggy Pop, Pink Floyd pulling out of streaming platforms - Western music stars have rallied to the Ukrainian cause. Music • 17 Mar 22
Disney taking steps to 'pause' all business in Russia The Walt Disney Company has announced it is taking steps to "pause all other businesses in Russia" following the invasion of Ukraine. Disney • 11 Mar 22
Disney taking steps to 'pause' all business in Russia The Walt Disney Company has announced it is taking steps to "pause all other businesses in Russia" following the invasion of Ukraine. Disney • 11 Mar 22
Universal Music Group suspends operations in Russia Universal Music Group has said it is "suspending all operations in Russia" and closing its offices in the country "effective immediately". Music • 09 Mar 22
Universal Music Group suspends operations in Russia Universal Music Group has said it is "suspending all operations in Russia" and closing its offices in the country "effective immediately". Music • 09 Mar 22
Netflix pauses projects and acquisitions in Russia Netflix has become the latest major media corporation to pause all projects and acquisitions in Russia in response to the ongoing "humanitarian crisis" in Ukraine. Television • 03 Mar 22
Netflix pauses projects and acquisitions in Russia Netflix has become the latest major media corporation to pause all projects and acquisitions in Russia in response to the ongoing "humanitarian crisis" in Ukraine. Television • 03 Mar 22
New film to explore the rise of Volodymyr Zelenskiy A documentary charting the rise of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy from comedian and actor to a wartime leader will air on Channel 4 this weekend. Volodymyr Zelenskiy • 02 Mar 22
New film to explore the rise of Volodymyr Zelenskiy A documentary charting the rise of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy from comedian and actor to a wartime leader will air on Channel 4 this weekend. Volodymyr Zelenskiy • 02 Mar 22
Eurovision bars Russia over Ukraine attack No Russian entertainers will be permitted to take part in this year's Eurovision Song Contest following the invasion of Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union said on Friday. Eurovision Song Contest • 25 Feb 22
Eurovision bars Russia over Ukraine attack No Russian entertainers will be permitted to take part in this year's Eurovision Song Contest following the invasion of Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union said on Friday. Eurovision Song Contest • 25 Feb 22
Sean Penn in Ukraine to make doc on Russian invasion US actor and director Sean Penn is in Kyiv making a documentary about Russia's invasion, the Ukrainian president's office has confirmed. Sean Penn • 25 Feb 22
Sean Penn in Ukraine to make doc on Russian invasion US actor and director Sean Penn is in Kyiv making a documentary about Russia's invasion, the Ukrainian president's office has confirmed. Sean Penn • 25 Feb 22
Schwarzenegger hopes 'sanity prevails' in Ukraine Austrian actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he hopes "sanity will eventually prevail" as he expressed admiration for the Ukrainian people and their bravery "in the face of this nightmare." Movies • 25 Feb 22
Schwarzenegger hopes 'sanity prevails' in Ukraine Austrian actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he hopes "sanity will eventually prevail" as he expressed admiration for the Ukrainian people and their bravery "in the face of this nightmare." Movies • 25 Feb 22
What's on? TV highlights for Thursday Hector is travelling from Siberia to Saigon in his new series on TG4 while Ear to The Ground is back and tracking the water woes that this country underwent last summer. Plus, Dáithí meets Miss Universe Ireland 2017, Cailín Áine Ní Tóibín. Television • 25 Oct 18
What's on? TV highlights for Thursday Hector is travelling from Siberia to Saigon in his new series on TG4 while Ear to The Ground is back and tracking the water woes that this country underwent last summer. Plus, Dáithí meets Miss Universe Ireland 2017, Cailín Áine Ní Tóibín. Television • 25 Oct 18
Robbie Williams talks about 'worrying' test results Robbie Williams has revealed that he cancelled gigs recently due to "very worrying" medical test results. Robbie Williams • 25 Oct 17
Robbie Williams talks about 'worrying' test results Robbie Williams has revealed that he cancelled gigs recently due to "very worrying" medical test results. Robbie Williams • 25 Oct 17
Nul points! Russia withdraws from the Eurovision Russia has officially withdrawn from next month's Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv following a dramatic month of crisis talks about whether its singer, Yuliya Samoylova, could perform in the annual competition. Eurovision • 13 Apr 17
Nul points! Russia withdraws from the Eurovision Russia has officially withdrawn from next month's Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv following a dramatic month of crisis talks about whether its singer, Yuliya Samoylova, could perform in the annual competition. Eurovision • 13 Apr 17
Ukrainian authorities ban Russian Eurovision entry It will be nul points for Russia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest as Ukrainian authorities have banned their performer Yulia Samoylova from entering the country. Eurovision • 08 May 17
Ukrainian authorities ban Russian Eurovision entry It will be nul points for Russia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest as Ukrainian authorities have banned their performer Yulia Samoylova from entering the country. Eurovision • 08 May 17
