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What we know about Mohamed Ramadan's new series 'Al Mishwar'Mohamed Ramadan is a wanted man in his forthcoming Ramadan series Al Mishwar (The Journey).The Egyptian actor plays Maher, a taxi driver who becomes accused...Why the Oscars 2022 were the strangest yet - and not only because of Will Smith's slapThe year 2022 will go down in history as the year that streaming officially became the go-to place for cinema, with Apple TV’s Coda picking...Oscars weekend kicks off with honours for Samuel L Jackson and Danny GloverHollywood ushered in the Academy Awards weekend by bestowing honorary Oscars to Samuel L Jackson and other film industry veterans on Friday, for their decades...Converse teams up with Dubai artists to create new street art mural on Kite BeachDubai’s Kite Beach has a new street art mural designed by two well-known artists in the city. The shoreline collaboration between Abdulla Lutfi and Maddy...Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor expecting her first child with husband Anand AhujaSonam Kapoor Ahuja has announced she's expecting her first child with husband Anand Ahuja in the autumn. Revealing the news on her social media page...'Ms. Marvel': release date, plot and cast of the Disney+ showShe is the first Muslim superhero to headline a Marvel comic book series and now fans have been given a new look at newcomer Iman...A West End musical on Umm Kulthum's life is coming to Dubai OperaAn Umm Kulthum musical is coming to Dubai Opera for the Eid Al Fitr holidays. Being staged at the Downtown Dubai venue from May 3...Halle Berry delivers powerful acceptance speech for SeeHer prize at Critics Choice AwardsHalle Berry is grateful to be living at a time when women are standing up and telling their own stories. “We will write, we will...Austin Butler and Florence Pugh in talks to join 'Dune: Part Two'Ahead of his big screen turn as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's biopic, actor Austin Butler is set to join the starry cast of science...Rami Malek reads Amanda Gorman poem at Expo 2020 Dubai for International Women's DayHollywood star Rami Malek has called on men to rectify past mistakes and empower women of the future. The Academy Award-winner appeared at Expo 2020...Independent Spirit Awards 2022: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s 'The Lost Daughter' wins bigMaggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter, as well as Japanese drama Drive My Car and the documentary Summer of Soul were among the big winners at...Adele's '30' named global album of the yearAdele has added another accolade to her long list of honours, with her latest record, 30, winning the, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's Global...Meet India's Mr Bean, social media star Jatin ThanviGrowing up as a shy child in Mumbai, Jatin Thanvi found solace by watching videos of Mr Bean, the popular character created and played by...'Bridgerton' season two: release date, cast and plot of the hit Netflix showShonda Rhimes’s hit Regency drama Bridgerton is returning for its second season. The show was a surprise smash hit, at one point becoming the most...Priyanka Chopra responds to Rosie O'Donnell thinking she's Deepak's daughterPriyanka Chopra has responded to Rosie O'Donnell's public apology after the comedian wrongly identified the The Matrix Resurrections star as the daughter of author Deepak...Who was Jamal Edwards, the founder of SBTV, who has died aged 31?Jamal Edwards, a British entrepreneur and YouTube star who founded the online music platform SBTV, has died aged 31. His cause of death is unknown....Kanye West to stream new album 'Donda 2' exclusively on $200 Stem PlayerKanye West has released the tracklist for his next album, Donda 2, with a caveat. The rapper announced that the new music will not be...Baz Luhrmann’s 'Elvis' trailer released: Austin Butler transforms into Elvis PresleyThe much-awaited trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic is here. Starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler, Elvis looks set to be a rock 'n'...Jordanian artist and sculptor Mona Saudi dies at 76The news was confirmed by her gallery on social media. "Very sad that Mona Saudi, the great Jordanian sculptor, left us tonight," William Shabibi of...Doctor Strange 2' trailer takeaways: is X-Men's Professor Xavier in the sequelMarvel is readying for a return to cinemas with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness set to come out on May 6. The first...Oscars 2022 set to have several hosts, with ceremony taking place as a three-part actIn January, the Oscars announced it was set to have a host for the first time in four years. And now, it has been revealed...The Sky Is Everywhere' review: intense drama fails to sustain momentumOver the past decade, A24 has been one of cinema’s most prolific independent production companies. Most of its films have received critical acclaim, while Amy,...Joelle Mardinian's new reality show 'Joelle Unfiltered' to have its premiere next weekShe has built a successful beauty empire, amassed a social media following of more than 18 million and now, Joelle Mardinian is opening up her...Brit Awards 2022 winners: Adele shines with triple gongSuperstar Adele made a winning and emotional return to the Brit Awards, picking up three honours. Nicknamed "Queen of the Brits" by host Mo Gilligan,...Enjoyed 'The Tinder Swindler'? Five other shocking Netflix documentaries to streamSince its release last week, Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler has been captivating and angering audiences in equal measure.The documentary film tells the story of three...Lata Mangeshkar death: 'Nightingale of India' laid to rest with funeral processionLegendary Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was cremated with state honours at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Sunday evening, after she died aged 92 on...Gigi Hadid to co-host Netflix's 'Next in Fashion' alongside Tan FranceSupermodel Gigi Hadid is making a move into television as the presenter of Netflix’s Next in Fashion. The part-Palestinian model will star alongside Queer Eye...Lionel Richie cancels European tour shows owing to Covid-19Singer Lionel Richie said on Tuesday he was cancelling his coming European summer tour concerts owing to the ongoing spread of Covid-19. "As Covid and...At Sundance, documentaries resurrect lost eras of musicCan a music scene still develop the way grunge did in 1990's Seattle or hip-hop did in the Bronx in the 1970s? Or has the...'The Gilded Age': 'Downton Abbey' creators on their new American TV showThe Gilded Age is perhaps not so much Downton Abbey Revisited as it is Fairytale of New York. A new series from Downton Abbey creator...'Nightmare Alley' review: gloriously stylish and visually compellingGiven The Shape of Water’s Best Picture and Best Director success at the 2018 Academy Awards, its co-writer and director Guillermo del Toro was always...Iraqi oud legend Naseer Shamma seeks to heal Baghdad's wounds with musicCelebrated Iraqi oud player Naseer Shamma warmed up Baghdad’s cold winter nights over the weekend with soulful musical compositions that not only caught the ears...Author Alka Joshi on the art of writing and an exciting Netflix acquisitionWith her layered pearl choker, white-rimmed eyeglasses, ruby-red lips, silver hair and animated style of speaking, Alka Joshi’s infectious zeal emanates through the Zoom screen...A South Indian music festival is coming to Expo 2020: here's the line-upFollowing its 2020 debut in Sharjah, the HIT Music Festival, featuring top South Indian musical artists, will make a comeback at Expo 2020 Dubai on...Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy on joining the Sundance Film Festival juryEgyptian film producer and president of the Cairo International Film Festival, Mohamed Hefzy, will be sitting on the World Cinema Dramatic Competition jury at this...Nirvana 'Nevermind' baby files another lawsuit after case is thrown out by judgeThe man depicted as a naked baby on Nirvana's 1991 album 'Nevermind' has revived his lawsuit accusing the band of sexually exploiting him, after a...Heidi Klum and Snoop Dogg collaborate on dance trackGerman-American supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum has returned to the world of music after more than 15 years. And, somewhat unexpectedly, by her side...'The Walking Dead' actors to attend Middle East Film & Comic Con in Abu DhabiThe Middle East Film & Comic Con has announced that two more television stars will be heading to the UAE capital for the pop culture...Why West African art is on the rise: 'The awakening of a sleeping giant'Over the past few years the number of African galleries circulating on the contemporary fair circuit has soared, with a growth in collectors both on...Betty White's death caused by stroke suffered six days earlierBetty White died from a stroke she had six days before her death on December 31 at age 99, according to her death certificate.The beloved...Review: ‘Chicago’ musical 'razzle-dazzles' audience at Dubai Opera on opening nightIf you’re not already familiar with the smash-hit musical Chicago, it’s about “murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery”. You know, “all those things we...Seven new museum openings in 2022: from Egypt to South KoreaMuseums have been having a difficult few years as the pandemic has not only affected existing institutions' revenues, but also delayed renovations and the construction...'Dawn FM' review: The Weeknd's new album is a nightmare for the Grammy awardsThe Weeknd’s dreamy new album Dawn FM is the Grammy Awards' worst nightmare. With the Canadian pop star continuing to boycott the competition, the 2023...Egyptian composer Ahmed El Haggar dies aged 65: 'Arabic music has lost a brilliant star'Tributes for El Haggar were led by Egypt's Minister of Culture Ines Abdel-Dayem who praised the singer for his four-decade career.“Arabic music has lost a...Emma Watson shares post in 'solidarity' with PalestineHarry Potter actress Emma Watson has posted a message of solidarity with Palestinians on Instagram. Reposting a graphic from the Bad Activist Collective, the image...Dubai Culture ventures into NFT art with latest exhibitionDubai Culture is hosting its first NFT art exhibition featuring 50 works made by artists in the UAE. The authority has collaborated with Morrow Collective,...'Ozark' season 4, part 1: release date, cast and plotIt’s the beginning of the end for the Emmy award-winning Netflix series Ozark. After almost two years since the third season was released, fans will...How the 'Harry Potter' reunion both disappointed and delighted fansPotterheads young and old spent the first day of the year reminiscing about the beloved Harry Potter franchise with its all-star cast, as Harry Potter...What you need to know about Janet Jackson's new documentary 'Janet'The anticipation surrounding Janet Jackson’s documentary is reaching fever pitch with the release of the official trailer.Uploaded on US broadcaster Lifetime’s Twitter account, the three-minute...A look back at Desmond Tutu's greatest quotes, from kindness to forgivenessArchbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. In addition to his role as...