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The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Ariana Grande joins Robert De Niro in new sequel
Ariana Grande, the Grammy-winning singer and Oscar nominee, is stepping into the world of comedy films. She has signed on to star alongside Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the next Meet the Parents movie. Universal Studios confirmed on Friday that Ariana will join the beloved franchise for its fourth instalment. The original trilogy has grossed over R19.5 billion worldwide. The upcoming film will be written and directed by John Hamburg, who worked on the earlier movies. The plot promises a fun reversal of roles, according to Daily Mail. This time, Ariana's character will be the new fiancée in the family. She is described as a 'ball-busting woman who seems all wrong' for her fiancé. Ariana herself shared the exciting news on Instagram Stories. She posted headlines from The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, writing, 'Very thrilled to be joining (meeting) the family.' Ariana Grande also shared a nostalgic snap of Robert De Niro, playing a former CIA officer, conducting a polygraph test on Ben Stiller from the original 2000 comedy. South African fans have taken to social media to express their excitement. One fan wrote, 'ACTORIANA on the rise,' while another said, 'Ariana in a comedy movie… this is the best day of my life.' A proud supporter added, 'SO PROUD OF MY GIRL ❤️.' However, some fans lamented that Ariana Grande might be stepping back from music. 'We will never see her touring again,' one follower commented. This is understandable, as Ariana recently told Variety she plans to focus more on acting. She said, 'Acting is feeling like home right now. I feel so grateful for it.' South African movie lovers can look forward to a hilarious new chapter in a franchise that has already brought so much joy. The film is expected to hit theatres in November 2026. Given the local appetite for both comedy and star-studded casts, it's sure to be a hit here. Meanwhile, fans of Ariana's musical talents need not worry. She reassured her followers, 'Music and being on stage will always be a part of my life.' But for now, acting is her main focus. With her star shining brighter than ever, South African fans have plenty to look forward to on both the big screen and in the theatre. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Raj Bhatia: Don't shy away from hiring your own child
Advisors who are thinking about succession planning should consider hiring their children, particularly if their offspring is genuinely interested, has ample work experience, and can bring expertise to the firm, says Raj Bhatia who has been with Merrill Lynch since 1981. Today, the private wealth advisor at the $2.5 billion Bhatia Group, which is part of Merrill Private Wealth Management, works alongside his daughter, Ariana. 'My daughter grew up in a household where the dinner conversations were all around things like clients and markets and so forth," Bhatia says on the latest The Way Forward podcast. 'And fortunately for me, she decided to go into business and finance with her education and career as opposed to following her mother's footsteps in becoming a doctor." After a few years working in private equity, Ariana concluded that it wasn't an ideal fit. 'She said to me, 'I've done that and I recognize that you go from one transaction to the other [in private equity], but Dad, I have seen you build relationships where your first client is still your client. That's what I want to do with the rest of my career.' So, the time was right and the firm helped me to bring her over. That's how she joined me last year and I'm glad that I got her in." Below are highlights from our conversation, which have been edited for clarity. His advice for advisors considering hiring a family member. 'When I get calls from other advisors in a similar situation, the thing I say to them is that there is a big difference between retirement planning and succession planning. In retirement planning, you're planning for one person. In succession planning, you're planning for many people and start the process 10 years ahead of time if you wish to leave a legacy." Minimize regrets. 'Most people optimize income and returns. I say minimize regrets. When I said this to her [Ariana], it was obvious that [this was better] than her coming back in 10 years saying, 'Dad, why didn't you ask me to join your business? If your adult son or daughter says, 'Dad, Mom, thanks but no thanks,' then you have read them their Miranda rights! It's up to them. Then they can't say 'I have a regret because you did not encourage me.' It can work out. When it works out, it works out very well." The pros far outweigh the cons. 'The upside in these moves can be huge. And the downside, I think, is limited in the sense that it's nothing irreversible should things not work out. The thing that I would suggest to people is to give it a fair amount of runway. In other words, I'd say a minimum of three to five years of runway where you're spending the time to mentor. That will produce better outcomes and results." Navigating the personal and the professional. 'Treat them as equals. Because if they're joining your business and you're still treating them based on how you see them as your offspring—as they say, 'they're born of us, but they're not us'—you have to acknowledge that and be ready to have a mechanism, a structure in place where the best argument wins or the best suggestion wins, as opposed to, 'Mom said this, Dad said this, and this is my way.'"
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Days of Our Lives Spoilers, May 27 Episode: Will Doug Seek Leo's Assistance Amid Gabi's Frantic Search For Ari?
Hostilities are about to heighten in Salem on Tuesday, May 27, as Days of Our Lives highlights family intrigue, a missing teen, and some surprising alliances. Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) is in full-on panic mode when she finds that her daughter, Ariana (Marissa Reyes), is not in her room. Although Ariana is a teenager and perfectly capable of taking care of herself, Gabi perhaps believes that something serious has happened. Desperate, she summons JJ Deveraux (Casey Moss) for assistance, approaching the situation as a missing person's scenario. Gabi looks for Ari, who is about to get grilled, and Doug asks Leo for help. While Gabi has every right to be concerned, her reaction might be a tad excessive. Ariana didn't just vanish without a cause; she just snuck out without anyone noticing, a typical teen move. Nevertheless, her abrupt disappearance has Gabi worried, particularly since there's no word from Will and Sonny, who also seem equally in the dark or maybe deliberately mum. In the meantime, the intrigue over where Ariana is comes undone. She's been seen in a bar with Doug (Peyton Meyer), and the pair ended up spending the night together. Ariana had declared it her birthday, although she tactfully omitted her age. Doug's sudden requirement of assistance raises eyebrows, particularly concerning Ari's age. Enter Leo (Greg Rikaart), to whom Doug likely goes for help. Although the nature of Doug's plea is not established, speculation falls on a second problem: Julie's lost necklace. Doug can still be attempting to locate it and requires access to Leo's contacts to elicit information from Melinda (Tina Huang). Melinda, though, is otherwise busy securing the adoption of Sophia. Viewers are abuzz with speculation over whether or not Melinda will end up adopting the infant herself. It would be a heart-wrenching full-circle twist, considering her own sad history of losing her daughter to adoption and then to tragedy at Kristen DiMera's hands. With emotional high stakes in play, Salem is again filled with secrets, surprises, and suspense.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Girl, 13, missing from Lewisham
Police are searching for a teenager missing from Lewisham. On Wednesday (May 21), Lewisham MPS announced that 13-year-old Ariana is missing. Ariana is described as five feet five, slim, with long brown hair. Anybody who sees here is urged to call 101 or 99 and quote CAD 5718/200525. #MISSING | 13 year old Ariana is missing from #Lewisham. Described as 5FT 5, Slim build, Long brown hair . If you see her, please call 101 or 999 quoting cad 5718/200525 #missingperson — Lewisham MPS (@MPSLewisham) May 21, 2025 In their statement on X, Lewisham MPS posted: '#MISSING | 13 year old Ariana is missing from #Lewisham. 'Described as 5FT 5, Slim build, long brown hair. 'If you see her, please call 101 or 999 quoting cad 5718/200525 #missingperson.'
Time Out Dubai
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
All the restaurants at Atlantis The Royal: Here's where to eat at this iconic Dubai hotel
If you haven't noticed already, we're mad about food here at Time Out Dubai. And Atlantis The Royal has some great dining spots. From Persian and Greek to medieval British and afternoon tea, you can get your hands on a lot at this iconic hotel. Here is a breakdown of all the restaurants at Atlantis The Royal. Ariana's Persian Kitchen Cuisine: Persian TV chef and cookbook author Ariana Bundy brought her Persian flavours to the city. Famed for her 'Pomegranates and Roses: My Persian Family Recipes' and television travel show Ariana's Persian Kitchen, Ariana's Kitchen will serve up modern twists on Persian classics. Head to Ariana's and you'll step into a world of mellow, perfumed, Persian dishes, where fruits, nuts, herbaceous plants and floral fragrances merge with meats, grains and vegetables. One dish on the menu that Bundy loves? 'The kubideh. This dish has a cult following,' she said to Time Out Dubai. The female-led concept is a fresh, modern take on Iranian cuisine, serving Persian classics spun with a refreshingly modern twist in terms of textures, ingredients and presentation. Check out our full Ariana's Persian Kitchen review here Open daily from noon-2.30pm and 6.30pm-10.30pm. Atlantis The Royal, ground floor (04 426 2626) Cloud 22 Cuisine: French-Mediterranean A pool club in the sky, Cloud 22 features a large infinity pool over the epic view it's afforded from being on the 22nd floor. Here you'll find cabanas, live DJs and a special VIP section. There will also be a French Mediterranean menu on offer to enjoy while you relax. Cloud 22 is instagrammable, to say the least. With multiple pools and hot tubs spread across the venue, we expect Cloud 22 will be one of the hottest spots to enjoy an oyster or two while seeing the sunset. Unwind in one of its duplex cabanas, while you see the Arabian Gulf stretch out before you as you lounge in one of the floating round sunbeds. Sun-Wed 10am-8pm. Thu-Sat 10am-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, 22nd floor (04 426 2626). Check out our full Cloud 22 review here Heston Blumenthal's Dinner by Heston Cuisine: Medieval British First announced back in 2018, the British experimental chef behind The Fat Duck, Heston Blumenthal, has brought his creative spark and innovative gastronomy dishes to Dubai in his first restaurant in the city – Dinner By Heston Blumenthal. The restaurant takes a historic look back at British medieval cuisine from the 1300s. One of the world's most unique and exciting restaurants, Dinner is a relaxed and informal dining experience. The menu delves into British gastronomy's past, with dishes bearing historical dates and stretching back as far as the 14th century. All dishes are accompanied by an eclectic selection of global grapes, with a lively bar offering a bespoke range of drinks, distillations, and infusions. Experiential dining at its best, expect the unexpected. His iconic and signature dishes, such as the meat fruit, a playful mandarin and chicken liver parfait, and jovially named tipsy cake, a spit roast pineapple dessert circa 1810, are world-renowned. Check out our full Dinner by Heston review here Open daily, 6pm-11pm, Sat noon-3pm and 6pm-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, ground floor (04 426 2444). estiatorio Milos Dubai Cuisine: Greek Recognised as one of the finest Greek Mediterranean restaurants in the world, estiatorio Milos by chef Costas Spiliadis originated in Montreal in 1979 and with outposts in New York, Athens, Las Vegas, Miami and London. With views over the resort's water fountains, chef Spiliadis serves up Greek seafood dishes plus a very fancy raw bar. You'll find everything from Greek wild oysters and ceviches to tzatziki on the menu. And the alfresco terrace with front-row seats to the Skyblaze fountain will be a key moment for anyone dining out here. Check out our full estiatorio Milos Dubai review here Open daily, noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, promenade floor (04 426 2555). Gastronomy Cuisine: International Buffet An all-day dining restaurant inspired by a food market, there's a wide variety of cuisine on offer. Gastronomy also features its own live oyster bar and impressive grape cellar to cater to more refined palates. This is not an ordinary hotel all-day dining experience. Regardless of the station at Gastronomy Dubai, one thing is for sure, the quality and flavours of each ingredient are pretty exceptional. Serving farm-to-table dishes, there's also a dedicated grape cellar so you can pair your meal with a class of grape from around the globe. Open daily, breakfast 7am-11.30am, dinner 6pm-10.30pm. Atlantis The Royal, ground floor (04 426 2626). La Mar by Gastón Acurio Cuisine: Peruvian Heralding from Peru's multiculturalism, with strong Japanese, Chinese and European influences, La Mar by Gastón Acurio promises to take Peruvian cuisine to the next level. Presented by the man charged with 'transforming the western South American country into a culinary hotspot', La Mar delivers a distinctive culinary experience ranging from upscale Novo-Andean fare to Asian-Peruvian fusion and traditional seafood ceviche. Relying heavily on traditional Peruvian seafood but with sustainably-sourced grub at its core, the team behind the restaurant said that all fish served at La Mar is sustainably sourced to alleviate over-exploited fish species. Check out our full La Mar review here Open daily, 6pm-1am. Atlantis The Royal (04 426 2626). Ling Ling by Hakkasan Credit: Ling Ling Cuisine: Pan Asian Located in the 'crown of Atlantis The Royal', Ling Ling overlooks the resort's expansive Skypool, Cloud 22, with views of the Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf. Upon arrival, you will be whisked up to the 22nd and 23rd floors via two private elevators. Ling Ling's motto is 'arrive early, leave late', showcasing its position as a late-night destination. Inspired by izakaya, where food accompanies beverages (rather than the other way around), the drinks are at the heart of the experience with an evolving menu. Ling Ling's culinary highlights fuse Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and Korean influences without leaving aside the Cantonese origins of Hakkasan that are present in every course. The menu includes signature dishes: Australian lobster pad Thai, tea-smoked duck kueh pie tee, 24k gold A5 wagyu & lobster maki sushi rolls, along with signature desserts, coconut in paradise and warm chocolate hazelnut moelleux. Check out our full Ling Ling review here Open daily, 6pm-1am. Atlantis The Royal, 22nd-23rd floor (04 426 2626). Malibu 90265 Credit: Malibu 90265 Cuisine: American Inspired by the West Coast of America, Malibu 90265 is an American diner serving your classic USA bites. Think burgers, hot dogs and shakes, this family-friendly restaurant will serve up casual plates with a big bite. Check out our full Malibu 90265 review here Open daily, noon-midnight. Atlantis The Royal, promenade floor (04 426 2626). Nobu by the Beach Cuisine: Japanese Taking Nobu's winning formula and turning it alfresco, Nobu by the Beach is a pool and beach club blend. There's an outdoor restaurant and a beach club. The setting merges the modern architecture of Atlantis The Royal with an interpretation of Nobu's signature style. Check out our full Nobu by the Beach review here Pool: 9am-7pm. Restaurant: 11.30am-7pm. Atlantis The Royal, promenade level (04 426 2626). The Royal Tearoom Cuisine: International Situated in the lobby, the tea room is an all-day dining tearoom that serves snacks and soft drinks. This luxury afternoon tea was created in collaboration with pastry chef Christophe Devoille. With a focus on sustainability, The Royal Tearoom focuses on local products, including Emirati honey and pollen, the best dates and milk from the Middle East,and flavours. Check out our full The Royal Tearoom review here Open daily, 7am-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, Lobby (04 426 2626). The Little Venice Cake Company Cuisine: Bakery From Downton Abbey to Buckingham Palace, Little Venice Cake Company has created cakes for celebrities and international royalty, including the late Her late Majesty The Queen, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Paul McCartney, Emma Thompson, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham. This hugely popular British cake company is in Dubai at the hands of pioneering Mich Turner. The couture cake company has taken up shop at Atlantis The Royal serving residents and tourists some of the world's best sweet treats. Open daily from 11am-10pm. Atlantis The Royal, ground floor (04 426 2626). OPENING SOON CARBONE New restaurants and bars opening in Dubai. Credit: CARBONE Cuisine: Italian-American What we know so far: The iconic (and sort of infamous) New York Italian restaurant is coming to Dubai next year. First opening over a decade ago in Manhattan, the restaurant serves up classic dishes such as veal parmesan and linguine vongole. Picking up an impressive reputation in the US with celebs and the public alike since its initial launch, CARBONE has hosted everyone from Rihanna to Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Drake over the years. Soon it will aim to impress Dubai diners with the same flair, showcasing tuxedo-clad waiters and a dining room decorated in the style of 1950s New York City. Although an official opening date has not been set for the restaurant, it is expected to open its doors in early 2025. Need a reservation in the meantime? New restaurants in Dubai that you need to visit right now From casual eats to fine dining, there's bound to be a new venue you'll want to try These are Dubai's best restaurants: 85 incredible places to dine in 2024 All the winners of the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2024 25 of the best restaurants in DIFC: Reservations you have to make now Tried, tested and highly rated restaurants to try in Dubai's financial district
