American singer Madison Beer wears Rami Kadi gown in new music video

DUBAI: American singer Madison Beer is ready to start a new chapter in her musical career, with a little help from Lebanese designer Rami Kadi. In the newly released music video of her latest...

UK’s ‘Harry Potter’ parody show headed to Dubai

DUBAI: If the Muggle in you has been craving some wizardry and magic, a Harry Potter stage show may be just what the doctor ordered. The "Potted Potter" play -- a 70-minute parody that...

How Algerian musician Soolking made a name for himself in France and beyond

DUBAI: The first track on Soolking's latest album, "Sans Visa," is called "Kurt Kobain." It's a nod to his roots as a fan of Nirvana and other grunge bands who started his music career...

New Dubai exhibition explores printmaking as a primary medium

"In the Footsteps of Cai Lun II," a showcase of artists using drawing and printmaking as a primary medium, runs until Sept. 5 at Ayyam Gallery in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Samia Halaby 'New Orleans Harbor' This exhibition's...

‘She-Hulk’ creator says Marvel series aims to capture life despite outlandish premise

DUBAI: At first, it's hard to know what to think of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." The latest live-action Marvel series, now streaming on Disney+, has a ridiculous premise -- the cousin of green giant...

REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Mo’ — an emotional, open-hearted, funny triumph from Palestinian comedian Mo Amer

DUBAI: Comparisons between "Mo," currently streaming on Netflix in the Middle East, and the Emmy-nominated "Ramy" are inevitable. For one thing, the eponymous star -- Mo Amer -- stars in "Ramy," whose eponymous star...

Jennifer Lopez marries, showing love for Arab designer Samer Halimeh

DUBAI: US superstar Jennifer Lopez has long been showing her support for Arab designers, and what better way to show her love than champion their creations on her wedding day. This week, the celebrity couple...

Why acclaimed Egyptian filmmaker Marwan Hamed is the James Cameron of the Middle East

DUBAI: If the Middle East has a James Cameron, it's Marwan Hamed. The renowned Egyptian director has just accomplished the unthinkable once again, as his latest film, the historical epic "Kira & El-Gin," became...