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Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, delivering a cryptic line in a pre-taped ‘Law and Order: SVU’ spoof with host Mariska Hargitay that immediately invited speculation from fans.In the comedy sketch, Hargitay reprised her iconic character Olivia Benson and investigated whether Swift would attend the Emmys, using a classic red-string crime board. Swift eventually appeared in character, wearing a suit and holding her cat Olivia Benson.According to People, Swift said, “I think what we’re looking for is going to be hiding in plain sight: Saccharide. Aries. From the vineyard. North or…
On Monday, Jawan star Shah Rukh Khan held an ‘Ask SRK’ session, where he interacted with fans and answered their questions. When a fan asked if he had watched Ranveer Singh’s franchise, Shah Rukh Khan praised the films, saying he loved both the parts.”Loved both the parts, fantastic by the whole team!!!,” he wrote. From shattering box-office records to winning hearts, the franchise has become much bigger than just its numbers. Ranveer’s characters have found their own fan following, with Hamza in particular becoming a social-media favourite and a talking point among audiences.Recently, in Reliance’s documentary film Parvah Hai Toh Parivar…
Actor Sydney Sweeney’s new advertisement for a sports platform has been garnering headlines after it received backlash from women athletes accusing the actress of allegedly sexualising women’s sports. The Euphoria’ actress recently stripped down for a new ad for sports trading app Novig, going nude and covering parts of her with a variety of sports equipment. Just days after the ad dropped, several athletes and Olympic champions took to their social media to speak out against the campaign. British athlete Lucy Davis shared a video on her Instagram handle to criticise the new advertisement about women’s sports featuring Sydney Sweeney. She wrote, “I…
Hollywood designer Bob Mackie, whose glittering creations helped define the looks of stars including Cher and Elton John, has died aged 87.Mackie’s official Instagram account announced his death on Monday. His cause of death was not disclosed.“His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world,” his team said in the post.Born in 1939 to a middle-class family in Monterey Park, California, Mackie built a career spanning five decades, becoming one of entertainment’s most recognisable costume designers.Known for his use of sequins, rhinestones and theatrical silhouettes, Mackie was nominated for more than 30 Emmy…
Meg Stalter took inspiration from the award itself for her 2026 Emmys look, arriving on the red carpet dressed as a life-sized Emmy statuette.The Hacks actress stepped out in a gold metallic gown designed to resemble the famous trophy, complete with a structured wing-like detail behind her shoulders and a matching gold headpiece.Meg completed the transformation by covering her face, arms and upper body in gold body paint, making the reference clear as she posed on the red carpet.Her appearance came as Hacks returned to the Emmys with several nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series.Stalter plays Kayla Schaefer in the HBO Max comedy alongside Jean…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences organised a series of activities and initiatives as part of the month-long Emirati Women’s Day celebrations, held this year under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”. The initiatives recognised the contributions of Emirati women and their active role in the UAE’s development, while addressing knowledge, social and health-related aspects that support women in the workplace and wider community. The programme included a panel discussion featuring Ayesha Mohammed S. Al Mulla, Chairperson of the Emirates Businesswomen Council, a visit by female employees of…
Zendaya attended the 2026 Emmy Awards as a nominee, with Tom Holland joining her inside the ceremony for his first time at the awards.The 30-year-old actress was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Rue Bennett in Euphoria, putting her in contention for her third win in the category.Zendaya previously won the award in 2020 and 2022, becoming the youngest two-time winner in the category. This year, however, the award went to Rhea Seehorn for Pluribus.Tom was not nominated at this year’s ceremony but was spotted sitting alongside Zendaya inside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles,…
ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received a phone call from João Manuel Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations, cooperation and joint action, particularly in the economic, investment and development fields, within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the two countries, to advance their mutual interests and benefit their peoples. During the call, His Highness Sheikh Mansour conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to President…
ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The US city of Scottsdale, Arizona, tomorrow hosts the fourth leg of the third edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC), with the participation of 44 horses representing around 22 owners, as part of the international series organised by the UAE to support the Arabian horse sector and enhance its standing on the international stage. The fourth leg builds on the growing global presence of the championship and reflects the UAE’s leading role in supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders around the world, while preserving the heritage of the purebred Arabian…
Sydney Sweeney’s latest campaign has drawn criticism from female athletes, who say its portrayal of sport undermines years of work to have women recognised for their talent rather than their appearance.The Euphoria star appears largely nude in an advertisement for sports prediction platform Novig, using sporting equipment including tennis rackets, balls and a hockey stick to cover herself. The commercial ends with Sweeney appearing topless on a pool table as she says, “You can’t trade this, I just look good here.”The campaign quickly sparked a backlash online, with athletes sharing training footage and competition clips under the message, “This is…