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Actor Jack Black kisses his star at its unveiling on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday. - Reuters
Jack Black gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES - Actor Jack Black was honored with the 2,645th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday.Black, who was honored for his career acting in film as well as his work with his comedy rock group Tenacious D, said he was «nervous» and «embarrassed» to receive the star, which fulfilled a lifelong dream.«If you get one of those starts on the sidewalk, that mean›s you›ve made it and I feel like I›ve finally grasped that sweet brass ring!» Black said. «The question is, where do we go now?»«School of Rock» director Richard Linklater hailed Black›s acting ability. «There are hundreds and hundreds of actors who could do a good Hamlet, but there are only a few who really can do what Jack does,» he said. «There›s only one Jack Black.»Black joked that he planned...
September 19, 2018

Jack Black gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Belgian artistic director and oud player Tristan Driessens poses for a picture during an interview in Brussels. - AFP
Belgian builds musical bridge across the Bosphorus
BRUSSELS - Belgian musician Tristan Driessens found his inspiration and his calling east of the Bosphorus, becoming one of the West›s few masters of the oud and of Ottoman classical music.Now he is helping build a musical bridge for others, working with refugees arriving from the east to help preserve and develop their musical culture in European exile.«Sometimes you choose your fate, sometimes fate chooses you,» said Driessens, explaining how he came to master the oud, the oriental lute, and become artistic director of Refugees for Refugees.This group brings together refugees who have fled to Belgium from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and as far as Tibet to play concerts and record new music together in Brussels.A record, named «Amerli» after an Iraqi town besieged by Daesh (the...
September 19, 2018

Belgian builds musical bridge across the Bosphorus

Eating Out in Jeddah
Saudi GazetteTreat yourself this weekend and enjoy a scrumptious meal with your family and friends at some of the most popular eating joints in the city.MeezA great edition to Jeddah’s flourishing food scene, Meez is located in Salamah District. The menu offers exciting choices for kids and adults alike.We Recommend: Shawarma Nachos, Fattoush, Meez Hummus, koshari balls, chicken Kumar, Shrimps Fattah and Churros.Instagram @meezstreetDino’s TacosFrom a food truck to a newly opened branch on Kayyal street, Dino’s Tacos is a must-visit for taco lovers.We Recommend: The short rib tacos, nachos with guac, shrimp tacos, home-made fries, shrimp rice bowl and fresh watermelon juice.Instagram @dinostacos
September 19, 2018

Eating Out in Jeddah

Power of Positive Thinking!
Saudi GazetteI am scared!She is going to hurt me!People are bad, I don’t want to talk with them!Test is hard and I can ever pass it!Teacher is going to be very angry at me!Life is hard!You must have often heard these expression, or must have gone through such a situation where the only thought that comes to your mind is negative.Everything seems dull and colorless, whereas you feel irritated and angry. Nothings looks okay because your mind is playing a very dangerous game with you. However, let’s divert our thoughts in a different direction and think about something positive in these situation.It’s okay that I am scared!She is not that bad, and she is not going to hurt anyone.Not everyone is bad. Everyone has their own personality.Test is hard, but I work harder I can pass it.May be...
September 19, 2018

Power of Positive Thinking!




The cast of “Game of Thrones” is seen on stage as they receive the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series during the 70th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday. - AFP
‘Game of Thrones’ takes top prize at surprising Emmys
LOS ANGELES - HBO’s record-breaking fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” stormed back onto the Emmys stage on Tuesday, winning the coveted best drama series prize on a night full of surprises, including an on-air marriage proposal that stunned the audience.The other big story of the Hollywood gala, television’s answer to the Oscars, was the huge success of “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel,” Amazon’s story of a 1950s housewife-turned-stand up comic, which took home eight Emmys overall, including the best comedy award.“The Handmaid’s Tale” - last year’s best drama and an early favorite for more hardware in 2018 - went home empty-handed from the star-studded event at the Microsoft Theater, after winning three minor awards handed out a week ago.The ceremony hosted by “Saturday Night...
September 18, 2018

‘Game of Thrones’ takes top prize at surprising Emmys




Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is seen cooking with women in the Hubb Community Kitchen at the Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre in West London.
Britain’s Meghan launches Grenfell cookbook
LONDON - In her first solo charity project, Meghan, the newly-wed wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, launches a cookbook this week in support of families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire disaster in London.The Duchess of Sussex has written the foreword to the recipe collection entitled “Together: Our Community Cookbook”, produced by women who suffered from the fatal blaze.The June 2017 fire in a 24-storey residential block killed 71 people and left many more living in temporary accommodation.Women from the affected community made use of a kitchen in a local Muslim cultural center to prepare food for their families.The duchess has made several visits to the kitchen and helped bring the book to fruition, as well as narrating a video about the initiative.“I immediately felt connected...
September 18, 2018

Britain’s Meghan launches Grenfell cookbook




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Asia Argento threatens legal action against Rose McGowan
LOS ANGELES - Asia Argento said on Twitter that she will take legal action against Rose McGowan over a statement the actress previously released about Argento’s sexual assault allegations.“Dear @RoseMcGowan. It is with genuine regret that I am giving you 24 hours to retract and apologise for the horrendous lies made against me in your statement of August 27th,” Argento said on Tuesday.“If you fail to address this libel I will have no option other than to take immediate legal action,” she continued.McGowan, in August, released a statement detailing how her partner, Rain Dove, handed over text messages to police between Argento and Dove in which Argento admits to having sex with actor Jimmy Bennett.Argento was accused of sexual assault by Bennett who said in documents obtained by...
September 18, 2018

Asia Argento threatens legal action against Rose McGowan




Alejandra Silva and 
Richard Gere
Richard Gere to become a father again at 69
LOS ANGELES - Richard Gere has gone from “American Gigolo” to a great American dad.The 69-year-old actor looks set to become a father again, according to an Instagram post from his wife. Alejandra Silva, 35, posted a photo Tuesday that appeared to show the Dalai Lama and her husband touching her baby bump, reports CNN.“A very special moment just a few minutes ago,” the caption reads. “Getting blessings for our precious to come.. we couldn’t say it before telling HH Dalai Lama.”Gere, a Buddhist, is a longtime friend of Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader.There was speculation last month that Gere and Silva, who reportedly married in April, were expecting their first child together.Gere was married to supermodel Cindy Crawford from 1991 to 1995 and actress Carey Lowell from 2002...
September 18, 2018

Richard Gere to become a father again at 69

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'Green Book' wins Toronto film festival audience prize
TORONTO - Peter Farrelly's dramatic comedy buddy movie "Green Book," starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, won the Toronto International Film Festival audience prize on Monday, making it a surprise Oscar contender.The film follows a working-class Italian-American bouncer who takes a job chauffeuring an African-American classical pianist through the US South in the 1960s, because it is too dangerous for him to travel alone."I'm still reeling from the response to the film (in Toronto) so this is incredible," Farrelly, who is best known for comedies "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary," said in a statement."This win is beyond my wildest dreams," he said.The film beat out Alfonso Cuaron "Roma"...
September 17, 2018

'Green Book' wins Toronto film festival audience prize

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'The Predator' reboot wins box office despite poor reviews
LOS ANGELES - "The Predator" - the latest installment in the long-running sci-fi action series - chewed up its rivals to debut atop the North American box office this weekend, industry data showed Monday.But the Fox reboot, which cost $88 million to make, will look to earn back some money in international markets, as its estimated $24 million haul did not meet expectations.Dropping to second place was last week's top draw, horror movie "The Nun" - the latest fright fest in the popular "Conjuring" series. It earned an estimated $18.2 million in its second week, box office tracker Exhibitor Relations said."Nun" stars Taissa Farmiga - whose sister Vera headlined two "Conjuring" films - in a story about a young nun, an exorcist and a guide...
September 17, 2018

'The Predator' reboot wins box office despite poor reviews

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