Culture
Statue of Marilyn Monroe at Cairo Opera House stirs controversy
June 21, 2017
Statue of Marilyn Monroe at Cairo Opera House stirs controversy
A controversy erupted Tuesday on Egypt’s social media outlets following the circulation of photos of a statue of world-renowned late…
In photos: Singer Adele visits London Grenfell Tower firefighters
June 20, 2017
In photos: Singer Adele visits London Grenfell Tower firefighters
London’s fire department posted photos of famed British pop singer Adele meeting with firefighters to offer support following a devastating…
1,384 addiction abuse, smoking scenes recorded in first half of Ramadan
June 19, 2017
1,384 addiction abuse, smoking scenes recorded in first half of Ramadan
The Media Observatory of the Social Solidarity Fund of the Ministry of Social Solidarity recorded 1,384 scenes of smoking and…
In photos: Five Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport
June 18, 2017
In photos: Five Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport
An attempt to smuggle a collection of five Ottoman era Qurans from Ethiopia failed Saturday at Cairo International Airport. Ahmed al-Rawi,…
DiCaprio returns Brando Oscar as part of Malaysian laundering probe
June 16, 2017
DiCaprio returns Brando Oscar as part of Malaysian laundering probe
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has turned over an Oscar won by Marlon Brando to U.S. investigators probing alleged money laundering by…
Jury deliberations at Bill Cosby’s sex assault trial enter third day
June 14, 2017
Jury deliberations at Bill Cosby’s sex assault trial enter third day
Jurors at Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial were scheduled for more deliberations on Wednesday after failing to reach a verdict…
“La Tutfe’ al-Shams” TV series producers apologize for offensive scene against Sisi
June 11, 2017
“La Tutfe’ al-Shams” TV series producers apologize for offensive scene against Sisi
Producers of the ‘La Tutfe’ al-Shams’ TV series have apologized for a shot from the 14th episode, which was aired…
Japan’s art guru billionaire Maezawa rings in new era
June 10, 2017
Japan’s art guru billionaire Maezawa rings in new era
With a single post on Instagram, Yusaku Maezawa announced not only his purchase of an $110.5 million Basquiat masterpiece, and…
‘Beatriz at Dinner’: Salma Hayek stars in film for the Trump era
June 10, 2017
‘Beatriz at Dinner’: Salma Hayek stars in film for the Trump era
“Beatriz at Dinner” — a film that takes a hard look at class, racism and environmental destructions — is seemingly…
Shah Rukh Khan’s episode in ‘Ramez Underground’ was scripted: Indian media
June 8, 2017
Shah Rukh Khan’s episode in ‘Ramez Underground’ was scripted: Indian media
Shah Rukh Khan’s business manager and assistant Pooja Dadlani revealed that Shah Rukh’s episode with Egyptian prankster Ramez Galal was…