US actress Sofia Carson flaunts Lebanese label at ‘Purple Hearts’ premiere

DUBAI: US singer and actress Sofia Carson paid tribute to her new film "Purple Hearts" on the red carpet by flaunting a deep purple gown by Lebanese couturier Elie Saab at the movie's premiere. The...

Review: ‘Indian Predator’ docu-series leaves too many unanswered questions

CHENNAI: The blazing popularity of true crime documentaries and exposes is by no means a modern phenomenon, but Netflix is fast becoming known as the go-to streaming platform for the dark genre today. The latest...

Creative talent Azra Khamissa creates henna shoe art for Adidas in Dubai

DUBAI: Dubai-based henna artist and accessories designer Azra Khamissa has teamed up with sportswear giant Adidas to create three henna-patterned sneakers that are on show at The Dubai Mall. The shoes are part of a...

Nancy Ajram’s ‘Sah Sah’ is first Arab track to hit Billboard’s Dance/Electronic chart

DUBAI: Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram is making waves internationally as her new hit single "Sah Sah" becomes the first Arab song to debut on the American Billboard Dance Charts. Coming in at No. 38,...

Best of Saudi fashion design to take part in New York City exhibition

LONDON: A group of 100 Saudi fashion designers will this month descend on US fashion capital New York City to showcase their creations in a fortnight-long exhibition. The Saudi 100 Brands project, which brings together...

Yara Shahidi to star in new Dior ad campaign, alongside Natalie Portman

DUBAI: Iranian-American actress Yara Shahidi is set to star in a brand new advertising campaign for Rouge Dior Forever, alongside Israeli-American star Natalie Portman, according to a report in Women's Wear Daily. Rouge Dior Forever...

How Egyptian star Mohamed Emam is emerging from his famous father’s shadow

DUBAI: Twenty years ago, Mohamed Emam went to his father to tell him something he had long held in his heart: He, too, wanted to become an actor. His father, Adel, arguably the most...

Saudi artists shine in new Venice exhibition, curated by two sisters

FORMENTERA: "We've spent the last two years looking at the cultural identity in the Arab world from a sociological perspective," says Mona Al-Abdallah, co-curator of "Re-composing," an exhibition at the Palazzo Bembo in Venice...