Hello. Welcome to the bbc news at one. The us Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken, has made a surprise visit to ukraine, wheres he met president zelensky, as more western weapons start to get through to the battlefield. The area in red there is russian controlled, and on the frontlines, mr zelensky says its been a tough period for his troops. In particular, they are struggling to hold back moscows forces near the second largest city, kharkiv. And a new front has opened up nearby, with Russian Forces starting to surround the border town of vovcha nsk. Our correspondent James Waterhouse reports from ukraine. Good morning, state secretary. Nice to meet you again. Thank you so much. A nine hour Sleeper Train is still the best way to kyiv, even if youre americas top diplomat. A quick switch to a more familiar motorcade, before a long day of meetings. First up for Antony Blinken, president zelensky. Its not a simple period for ukraine. And a tough period for the east of our country, for our w
Charles Grodin, Midnight Run, Heartbreak Kid, star, dies
JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer
May 18, 2021
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1of6FILE - Actor Charles Grodin appears during the grand finale of the Night of 100 Stars benefit gala in New York s Radio City Music Hall on Feb. 15, 1982. Grodin, the offbeat actor and writer who scored as a newlywed cad in “The Heartbreak Kid” and the father in the “Beethoven” comedies, died Tuesday at his home in Wilton, Conn. from bone marrow cancer. He was 86.Ron Frehm/APShow MoreShow Less
2of6FILE - Actor Charles Grodin appears at a screening of the environmental documentary Planet in Peril, in New York on Oct. 8, 2007. Grodin, the offbeat actor and writer who scored as a newlywed cad in “The Heartbreak Kid” and the father in the “Beethoven” comedies, died Tuesday at his home in Wilton, Conn. from bone marrow cancer. He was 86.Diane Bondareff/APShow MoreShow Less
Comedian Jessica Kirson talks TV and stand-up ahead of Ridgefield show
Keith Loria
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Comedian and actress Jessica Kirson will perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Feb. 27.Jessica Kirson / Contributed photo
Comedian, actress, producer, podcaster and all-around hilarious performer Jessica Kirson has been involved in the entertainment business for as long as she can remember.
Over her career, she has created countless comedic character videos, which have racked up more than 30 million views on social media. She has appeared in movies and on TV and established herself as one of the top touring stand-up comics.
She hosts the “Relatively Sane” podcast and started a second one recently (“Disgusting Hawk”) that features the characters and funny voices she is infamous for. She has a prank album coming out with the a few of the character voices she does on “The Howard Stern Show.”