Cher teaming with Nancy Pelosi for Int'l Women's Day celebrationFebruary 21, 2019 - 18:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - This year’s International Women’s Day is about to become a star-studded event — thanks to Cher, EW reports. VH1 is marking the celebration of all things female with the VH1 Trailblazer Honors, a one-hour special dedicated to some of today’s most respected politicians, entertainers, artists, and activists. At the center of the big event will be four honorees: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke, director Ava DuVernay, and Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood. None other than Cher will be on hand to present to Pelosi. The television special, which is set to air Friday, March 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VH1 and Logo, will also feature performances by Rita Ora and Elle King (who will sing “Baby Outlaw” from her latest studio album, Shake the Spirit) and appearances by Anita Hill, Mindy Kaling, Alyssa Milano, and Samira Wiley in addition to the honorees. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |