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 … Eurovision 2023 • 30 Dec 22
Pussy Riot release Ukraine war protest song Russian punk band Pussy Riot have released a new song in protest over the war in Ukraine and have called for Russian President Vladimir Putin … Music • 24 Dec 22
Pink Floyd's Ukraine benefit song raises £500,000 Pink Floyd have thanked all those who supported their Ukrainian charity single Hey, Hey, Rise Up as they announced it has raised £500,000. Music • 24 Dec 22
Abba star hopes Eurovision unites people around Ukraine Bjorn Ulvaeus has said he hopes Eurovision 2023 unites people in Europe around Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia earlier this year. Music • 13 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
Rod Stewart renting a home for Ukrainian refugees Rod Stewart has said he is using the "power" of his knighthood in the UK to help others, after renting a home for a family … Music • 18 Oct 22
Scotland responds to Liverpool's Eurovision host win Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "gutted for Glasgow" after Liverpool was chosen to welcome next year's Eurovision song contest. Eurovision Song Contest • 07 Oct 22
Listen to Eamon Carr's new poem about Ukraine Looking for some stimulation this weekend? Horslips legend Eamon Carr's War Cabinet, Sinnott's Bar, Dublin should get you thinking. Music • 01 Oct 22
Glasgow and Liverpool in running to host Eurovision Figures in Glasgow and Liverpool have expressed their excitement as the cities were announced as the final two in contention to host the Eurovision Song … Television • 27 Sep 22
Ben Stiller reflects on meeting President Zelensky Ben Stiller has said he was "really taken by the resilience of the people of Ukraine, and of the president" while reflecting on the time … Movies • 11 Aug 22
Sam Ryder: Eurovision is still 'Ukraine's party' Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder reminded fans that next year's competition will still be "Ukraine's party" following the announcement that it will be held in the … Eurovision • 26 Jul 22
UK 'fair' option to host Eurovision, says former winner Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala has said 2023's song contest should be held in the UK if her home country is unable to host. Eurovision Song Contest • 04 Jul 22
Ukrainian musicians tell Glastonbury 'stop Putin' Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha and Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala have performed together on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, sharing a message to "stop Putin". Music • 26 Jun 22
Eurovision bosses rule Ukraine cannot host contest The organisers of Eurovision said the "severe" risk of air raids in Ukraine alongside the "high" risk of mass casualties contributed to the decision that … Music • 23 Jun 22
UN goodwill ambassador Stiller meets President Zelensky UN goodwill ambassador and actor Ben Stiller met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Monday, hailing him as "my hero" for rallying the world's … Ukraine • 21 Jun 22
Ben Stiller visits Ukraine on World Refugee Day Ben Stiller has said "seeking safety is a right and it needs to be upheld for every person" during a visit to Poland and Ukraine, … Ukraine • 20 Jun 22
Ukrainian bands bring anti-war message to Glastonbury This year's Glastonbury Festival will play host to a number of Ukrainian acts amid the Russian invasion of their country. Music • 20 Jun 22
Ben Stiller meets Ukrainian refugees in Poland Ben Stiller has arrived in Poland to meet refugees forced to flee Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Ukraine • 19 Jun 22
Liverpool offers to host Eurovision Song Contest Liverpool has offered to host the next Eurovision Song Contest in solidarity with Ukraine. Eurovision Song Contest • 18 Jun 22
Ukraine broadcaster disappointed not to host Eurovision Ukraine's public broadcaster said it is "disappointed" Eurovision bosses have decided it cannot host next year's contest and called for negotiations on a new location … Eurovision Song Contest • 17 Jun 22
UK in talks to host Eurovision 2023 instead of Ukraine The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has said it is in talks with the BBC "to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest" in the UK … Eurovision • 17 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 … Ukraine • 01 Jun 22
What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday There's more Sally Rooney, a big night for Ukraine, The Repair Shop Jubilee Special, new comedy Abbott Elementary, and Mike Leigh's classic satire Abigail's Party, … Television • 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
Make-up artist who fled Ukraine lands Cannes dream Ukrainian make-up artist Aliona Antonova had little idea when she fled her hometown the morning of the Russian invasion that she would soon find herself … Entertainment • 25 May 22
