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Spotify has shuttered its Moscow office in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.Confirming its Moscow office would be closed “indefinitely”, the streaming platform said they were “providing individual support to our personnel” in Moscow, as well as their “global community of Ukrainian employees”.The new measures have come into place as sanctions have made processing payments in the country impossible.“Due to new restrictions introduced by major payment providers, payment processing is not currently possible for the majority of Premium users in Russia,” a Spotify spokesman told AFP (via Geo News).They added that paid premium accounts “will be cancelled if a recurring payment fails and the account will then be automatically moved to our free service”. The company said it had also “paused all advertising campaigns running in Russia.”In addition to restricting the discoverability of Russian state-affiliated media, the platform previously removed all content from Kremlin-backed outlets RT and Sputnik that was hosted on Spotify in the European Union and other markets.Spotify has stopped short of shutting off access for their Russian users, saying they believe it’s “critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to allow for the global flow of information”.

Iris Apatow doesn’t have to worry about her parents not liking her new beau.

Stevie Nicks has shared some advice for Lorde in a new interview, saying that the singer “just has to keep doing what she’s doing”.During a recent conversation in The New Yorker, the Fleetwood Mac star was asked by actor/writer Tavi Gevinson to answer a question from “my friend Ella [Lorde]”, who wanted to know how Nicks had “stayed in touch with her dreams”.“You know, the last show that Fleetwood Mac did in New Zealand [in 2019], I found out that [Lorde] had come with her parents, and she didn’t tell me she was even coming, so I didn’t get to meet her,” Nicks replied.“I have a moon for her, and it’s in a box with a little note, and I’ve never been able to get it to her.”She continued: “I don’t think Lorde is going to have any problem at all keeping in touch with what she does. I think she’s just as odd as you or me.

Keith Richards reunited with his old band the X-Pensive Winos at a show in New York last week – check out the footage below.The Rolling Stones guitarist assembled the group back in 1986 for his performance in the Chuck Berry concert film Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll, which came out the following year.They contributed to Richards’ debut solo album ‘Talk Is Cheap’ (1988) and its follow-up ‘Main Offender’ (1992), as well as touring with the musician. The X-Pensive Winos also appear on his 2015 third LP, ‘Crosseyed Heart’, and played one live show that year.The original X-Pensive Winos line-up consisted of guitarist Waddy Wachtel, keyboardist Ivan Neville, bassist Charlie Drayton, saxophonist Bobby Keys and drummer Steve Jordan – the latter of whom is now a permanent touring member of The Rolling Stones’ following the death of Charlie Watts last summer.As Stereogum reports, Richards and the X-Pensive Winos played a three-track set together at the Love Rocks benefit show at NYC’s Beacon Theatre last Thursday (March 10).

Victoria Beckham's ever-growing collection of engagement rings from husband David or Harry Kane's wife Kate's sparkling rock for proof!Keep scrolling to see photos and details of the most incredible jewels belonging to Christine Lampard, Coleen Rooney and more footballers' wives – no expense spared, of course.MORE: England WAGs: see their showstopping wedding dressesChildhood sweethearts Harry and Kate Kane got engaged in 2017 and married in 2019. The England captain – who is father to three children, Ivy Jane, Vivienne Jane and Louis Harry – popped the question on the beach during a family holiday in the Bahamas.

Bridget Moynahan is cheering on her ex Tom Brady as he returns to the NFL after a 40-day retirement. On Sunday, the "Blue Bloods" actress shared a screenshot of an article that announced the 44-year-old’s comeback. "Thank God, I had no idea what I was going to do with my Sundays," captioned the 50-year-old.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic“Minx,” a new comedy on HBO Max, has a plot that’s all about reversing the gaze — looking as pruriently at men as media often looks at women. And the form of the show follows suit.In order to tell the story of Minx, a new magazine launching in this show’s depiction of a swinging 1970s, this series refuses to hold back, diving deep into a curiosity about the male form that’s as gently inquisitive as it is prurient.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorPixar’s “Turning Red,” now streaming on Disney Plus, is the story of Meilin “Mei” Lee, a 13-year-old who adores the biggest boy band on the planet, 4*Town. She is amazed to wake up one morning and find herself transformed into a giant red panda each time she gets excited or stressed.Speaking with Variety, director Domee Shi teased that the animated feature, in true Pixar style, is filled with Easter eggs galore, from teasers of the upcoming “Lightyear” to homages to Toronto’s cityscape, with a lot of pandas woven into the set pieces.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalian commercial broadcaster Mediaset announced on Monday that it will be holding a board meeting to decide whether to raise its stake in Mediaset Espana, following press reports that the company intends to gain full control of its Spanish TV unit.In a statement issued by its MediaForEurope subsidiary, Mediaset, which is controlled by the family of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, said it will hold a board meeting on Monday or Tuesday “with a view to adopting eventual resolutions on the case.”“A study is being made of the strategy regarding the stake held in Mediaset Espana,” the statement said.Mediaset, which currently owns a more than 50% stake in Mediaset Espana, is believed to be mulling the launch of a takeover bid of the remaining more than 40% stake it does not own in the company, which has a market value of €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion) according to Bloomberg.

Two goals in the first four minutes of the second half ensured Whitburn took the points in an entertaining affair against Fauldhouse United.

Loose Women had the 'bleep' button at the ready as Joannie Taylor, aka Nan, appeared live on the show.

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A new boatmance. After a rocky start, Ashley Marti and Tom Pearson decide to take the plunge and turn their flirting up a notch during a crew night out.

Positively posh! Stars popped across the pond on Sunday, March 13, in honor of the 2022 British Academy Film Awards, which honor the best British and international contributions to film. 

. After Usman decided that Kim was officially his girlfriend, he then decided to tell her about his ex-girlfriend, Zara — whom he was actually dating while he was communicating with Kim online — and not surprisingly, Kim didn't take the news well.On Sunday's episode, 50-year-old Kim said she was heartbroken since she felt everything was going well before 32-year-old Usman dropped the bombshell on her.

MAISIE Smith has bagged a huge new TV job after quitting EastEnders. The 20-year-old star left the BBC soap after playing Tiffany Butcher for 13 years.

KIM Kardashian's fans have accused her of intentionally antagonizing Kanye West by sharing a TikTok with their daughter North, before the rapper's weekend Instagram rant. The KUWTK alum has been accused of trying to distract people from the backlash she faced over a recent interview.

A young chef from Bolton has reached the semi-final of the coveted Roux Scholarship contest, which brings together some of the best emerging chefs in the whole of the UK.

Charley Webb was told she left fans feeling 'sad' as she enjoyed a reunion with some of her Emmerdale co-stars.

The Prime Minister is 'unable' to turn down a steep pay rise issued to all MPs, a Downing Street spokesperson has said.

The British Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help raise funds for the increasing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

It is “not impossible” that Russia will launch an attack which could hit Nato territory, a Cabinet minister admitted as fears rise about an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

They may not have always seen eye-to-eye on-screen but Coronation Street's 'dysfunctional family' looked happy enough together off-screen.

Manchester United could have a fully fit squad to choose from for their Champions League round-of-16 second leg with Atletico Madrid.

Loni Love has spoken out amidst reports that The Real is about to be canceled after eight seasons. “It’s been a busy few days but I got a call from the studio.. no official decision has been made about #TheReal,” the comedian and actress, 50, wrote on Twitter March 13. “I will be ok but please give grace to the 150 crew members this may affect… we will finish Season 8 and wait for official word,” she added. 

Ant Middleton has spoken out about his time in prison and noted how he will "fail until the day he dies".

Face masks and gloves may help stop the spread of coronavirus - but there has been confusion about who should use them.