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Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the Ambani family’s iconic Mumbai residence, Antilia, turned into a star-studded affair as some of Bollywood’s biggest names arrived to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha and celebrate the festival with the family.The grand festivities, held amid elaborate decorations and traditional rituals, brought together a dazzling gathering of Hindi film industry A-listers. Visuals from the celebrations, which took place on Monday, showed Antilia illuminated and decked up for the auspicious occasion.The guest list featured a who’s who of Bollywood, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan,…
Ms Rachel, Kehlani, and several other public figures have voiced support for Macklemore after the rapper was removed from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following his pro-Palestine remarks on stage.The musician had opened for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey earlier this month, where he performed his protest song Hind’s Hall, showed footage from Gaza, and called for a free Palestine.Tour promoter Messina Touring Group later confirmed that Macklemore would no longer appear at the remaining US support dates after being told by venues that they would not host concerts with him on the lineup.In…
ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the Ministry of Interior, headed by Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior, participated in the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, held in Lianyungang, China. The forum brought together more than 2,000 participants from over 180 countries, including government officials, security leaders, and representatives of countries and international organisations. The Ministry’s participation reflects its commitment to stepping up international security cooperation, exchanging expertise and experience, learning about the latest practices in public security and policing, and expanding opportunities for cooperation and knowledge…
For several years, Hollywood awards bodies have faced sustained scrutiny over who is recognised — and who is overlooked — when trophies are handed out. From #OscarsSoWhite to repeated conversations around representation at the Emmys, critics have argued that diverse casts and stories have not always been matched by equally diverse nomination lists or winners’ circles. That debate has returned to the spotlight following the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, where no actor of colour won across any of the 12 lead and supporting acting categories. It marked the first time in five years that the major performance awards went entirely to…
American rapper Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s remaining US tour after his pro-Palestine speech at a New Jersey concert. During his performances on September 4 and 5, the rapper addressed the crowd while wearing a keffiyeh and called for “Free Palestine”.The rapper had opened for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, earlier this month, where he performed his protest song Hind’s Hall, showed footage from Gaza, and told the crowd: “Free Palestine.”In his post, Macklemore said Sheeran, whom he described as a friend of 13 years, told him that Robert Kraft, whose company owns Gillette…
Actor and activist Michael J Fox was honoured with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the ongoing Emmy Awards 2026. The five-time Emmy winner was recognised for his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.The award was presented by his The Good Wife co-star Julianna Margulies. The actor expressed his gratitude for the honour. Michael J Fox said, “Thank you to everyone involved with the Television Academy for this amazing, humbling honour. I learned from his (Bob Hope) example. I couldn’t have known how these lessons would resonate in my own life until my late 20s, when my life handed…
Actress Nicole Kidman stunned in a white dress as she arrived on the red carpet at the ongoing 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.After a seven-year hiatus, the actress has made her return to the Emmys, arriving in style.According to People magazine, Kidman, a Chanel ambassador, wore a white wool crepe bustier dress embellished with 46 flowers made from layered silk crepe, silk organza and raffia, all in subtle shades of white. She also wore shoes and jewellery by the fashion house.Kidman last attended the Emmys in 2019. She won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie…
It was a winning night for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, but the trophies weren’t the only things shining in Los Angeles.Noah Wyle took home Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Rhea Seehorn finally landed her first Emmy for Pluribus, while Matthew Rhys pulled off the night’s biggest acting feat with two lead trophies in a single evening.But before the winners made their way to the stage, there was plenty happening on the blue carpet. Zendaya showed up dripping in silver crystals, Selena Gomez embraced head-to-toe gold and Nicole Kidman brought feathers into the…
SHARJAH, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) honoured winners of the 26th Sharjah Prize for Library Literature on Monday at the opening of the fifth Sharjah Prize for Library Literature Forum, which brings smart leadership in libraries into focus during its two-day programme at Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) headquarters. The inaugural day focused on “Smart Leadership in Libraries in the fourth age of libraries” and was attended by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, alongside officials, academics, researchers, library directors, and sector specialists. Discussions explored leadership and strategic planning in knowledge institutions, while the top…
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards may have been about celebrating television’s biggest shows and stars, but one of the night’s most unexpected appearances came courtesy of a pop superstar and her famously named cat.Taylor Swift made a surprise pre-recorded cameo during the Emmys telecast from Los Angeles on September 14, appearing in a playful Law & Order: SVU-inspired sketch alongside host Mariska Hargitay.Swift wasn’t at the ceremony in person, but that didn’t stop her brief appearance from quickly becoming a talking point among viewers, particularly Swifties watching around the world.The sketch saw Hargitay step back into the shoes of her…