Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez retires from all forms of international cricket
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, ending an 18-year career that included a 12-month ban from bowling because of a suspect action.
K-pop streaming service Beyond Live launches with epic five-hour concert featuring Shinee
One of K-pop's leading entertainment companies has launched new streaming service. Online from Saturday, the Beyond Live platform hosts exclusive content, from concerts to interviews, with artists signed to SM Entertainment.
Emily In Paris shunned for humiliating Ukranians: ‘Offensive’
Emily In Paris is being bashed for its offensive portrayal of Ukrainian women. Oleksandr Tkachenko, Ukraine’s minister of culture has called out Netflix for its caricature of the natives and has dubbed it unacceptable.
Debanjali Kamstra, first Mrs UAE World, starts her journey to the US for the pageant
Debanjali Kamstra, the first Mrs. UAE World, has begun her journey to the US in time for the Mrs. World 2022 pageant to commence.
‘Squid Game’ creator hints at possible season 3
The wildly popular South Korean show Squid Game doesn't even have a second season confirmed, but series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has already hinted a third may come to fruition.
Britney Spears not ready to return to music business
Britney Spears has signaled she is not yet ready to return to making music after 13 years under a conservatorship that took away control of her personal and business affairs and left her scared of the entertainment business.
Dubai’s Reel Palestine Film Festival announces dates for 2022
Reel Palestine, the independent festival which celebrates Palestinian films, is returning for the eighth year. The event will take place from January 29 to February 6 at Cinema Akil.
South Korea’s top female artists form K-pop supergroup Girls On Top
A new female K-pop supergroup has been formed called Girls On Top and the ensemble from SM Entertainment features some of the biggest acts in South Korean music.
Dubai Globe Soccer Awards: Mbappe and Lewandowski oppose biennial World Cup
France forward Kylian Mbappe and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has spoken out in opposition to Fifa’s plans to play the World Cup every two years, citing player welfare and a reduction in the appeal of the tournament.
Nancy Ajram and Ramy Ayach to perform in Egypt on New Year’s Eve
Lebanese singers Nancy Ajram and Ramy Ayach will ring in the New Year in Egypt with an outdoor concert on the Red Sea