Willow Smith criticized for representation of Muslims in new book

DUBAI: US singer Willow Smith was criticized by fans this week for her portrayal of Muslims and Amazighs in her novel, "Black Shield Maiden," due to be released on Oct. 4. The 21-year-old, who is...

‘Downfall: The Case Against Boeing:’ A hard-hitting documentary on corporate avarice

CHENNAI: Greed is often the cause of humanity's slide into disaster. It can be for territorial gains or higher profits and comes with immense human suffering, death and destruction. Rory Kennedy's latest foray into...

Jennifer Lopez and Maluma open up about their roles in ‘Marry Me’

DUBAI: Film star Jennifer Lopez says she didn't need to do much research for "Marry Me" as it is very relatable to her life in the spotlight. She was talking to Arab News about...

Sofia Boutella, Bella Hadid join Burberry for intimate dinner

DUBAI: French-Algerian actress Sofia Boutella and part-Palestinian model Bella Hadid joined Burberry for an intimate, moonlit dinner on the rooftop of the British brand's flagship store on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles for a...

Young Saudi rides to the rescue of neglected racehorses

JEDDAH: Racehorses often face years of neglect or even abandonment when their track careers come to an end, but at Alyaa Al-Sharif's family stables these majestic animals are promised love, care and protection. Al-Sharif, who...

Moroccan-British model Nora Attal stuns on Nensi Dojaka Fall 2022 runway

DUBAI: Moroccan-British model Nora Attal took multiple turns down Nensi Dojaka's runway show during London Fashion week. The 22-year-old fashion star strutted down the runway wearing two different mesh cut-out dresses that have become...

Sotheby’s hosts first NFT exhibition in Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: The explosion of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, that has commanded global attention is now on the rise in Saudi Arabia. From Feb. 25-27, Sotheby's auction house will host a three-day digital arts forum...

French-Tunisian actress Sonia Ammar channels Jane Birkin for 23rd birthday

DUBAI: Model, singer and actress Sonia Ammar turned 23 over the weekend, and for the occasion decided to pay sartorial homage to the 1960s star Jane Birkin. She celebrated her birthday in Los Angeles with...