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Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Shafaq News
Hora festival in Ilam revives ancient Feyli Kurdish musical heritage
Shafaq News/ On Friday, the Iranian city of Chavar in Ilam province hosted the 'Hora' festival, celebrating one of the oldest traditional musical forms of the Feyli Kurds. Chavar District Governor Farajollah Bavand described the Hora festival as a key contributor to social cohesion in Ilam, adding that 'Hora is a mythical sound that has inspired numerous musical styles and art forms.' Bavand also highlighted Hora's place among the Zagros inhabitants, stressing the importance of protecting and expanding its presence.
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Selena Gomez's fiancé Benny Blanco reveals the biggest 'argument' the high-profile couple ever had
Benny Blanco has revealed the biggest argument he has had, to date, with his pop star fiancée Selena Gomez. The couple have recently released their first collaborative album, I Said I Love You First. The songwriter and producer, 37, appeared on Nova's Ricki-Lee, Tim and Joel on Friday, where he gave an insight into the couple's working relationship. Host Ricki-Lee Coulter asked Benny how he and Selena, 32, approached the potential minefield that comes with working together in a creative space. 'Honestly she's so easy,' Benny revealed. 'When we first started making it [the album], if anything starts to feel weird, we're stopping this immediately, and it never did.' Benny did open up about one unusual spat the couple had during recording - all about chirping birds. 'The biggest thing we got in was about birds,' he admitted. Benny revealed that the couple recorded the album at home largely in a guest bedroom. However, it soon became apparent that Selena had an audience. 'For some reason there was a nest of birds that were right outside the window where she was recording,' he said. 'I never heard it because whenever I walked in the birds didn't make noise.' Benny added that Selena became frustrated with Benny not being able to hear the chirping coming from beyond the window, until she captured irrefutable proof. 'It was frustrating so much,' he said. 'Finally she got it on wax, it picked up on the mic and I finally heard it.' Continuing, Benny said the couple's avian ordeal taught him one important thing about their relationship. 'It made me realise, "oh shoot, we're really meant for each other," because we're not the arguing type,' he said. 'We're not like yellers, we just kind of talk everything out. We have really good communication skills.' 'The biggest thing we got in was about birds,' he admitted. 'For some reason there was a nest of birds that were right outside the window where she was recording,' he said. 'I never heard it because whenever I walked in the birds didn't make noise' Benny's admission comes as Selena revealed this week that the couple will be ditching a major wedding tradition when they walk down the aisle. The Only Murders in the Building star admitted she's planning to ditch the classic bride and groom dance at their reception because she's too shy. 'I don't think we're looking at having one of those 'cause they're a little — I feel embarrassed,' she said on Wednesday's episode of Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware. 'She's shy,' Benny confirmed. But while there won't be a traditional first dance, Selena revealed she's making room for a deeply meaningful moment — a special dance with her grandfather. 'He never got a chance to walk my mom down the aisle,' she shared. 'I wanted to give [my grandfather] the opportunity to have that.' Another tradition that will be on the dance floor? The Hora — also known as the 'chair dance' — as a nod to Benny's Jewish heritage. And while Selena's on board, she confessed she's more than a little nervous. 'It was frustrating so much,' he said. 'Finally she got it on wax, it picked up on the mic and I finally heard it' The couple have recently released their first collaborative album, I Said I Love You First 'I've got to be honest, it looks so cute and adorable but I was like, "What? I have to depend on just something like [a chair]?"' The pop star confirmed her relationship with the producer in December 2023, and the pair got engaged a year later. 'Forever starts now,' Selena wrote at the time, showing off her sparkling diamond ring. Selena and Benny have known each other for over a decade — since 2013, when he first met her mother, Mandy Teefey. He later co-produced two of her hits Kill Em With Kindness and Same Old Love, from her 2015 album Revival.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'MAFS 'Star Lindsey Georgoulis Welcomes First Baby with Husband Ray Hora: 'Living the Life I Always Dreamed Of' (Exclusive)
Lindsey Georgoulis is officially a mom! The Married at First Sight alum welcomed her first baby, son Theo Nicolas, with husband Ray Hora on Saturday, Feb. 22, announcing the exciting news exclusively with PEOPLE. The happy couple also shared exclusive photos of the couple cradling their baby boy. "I am currently living the life I've always dreamed of. Once upon a time, I thought I would have to settle in order to have this life, but now I realize that's not the case—this life is more beautiful than I ever imagined," Georgoulis tells PEOPLE. "Ray and I are overjoyed to welcome our first baby, our beautiful son, Theo Nicolas, born on 2/22 at 11:06 pm weighing 7 lb 8oz." "I didn't think it was possible to love Ray any more than I already did, but watching him with our son makes me fall deeper in love with him every day," she continues. "My heart is fuller than I ever thought possible, and I hope each of you finds a love and happiness that makes your soul feel as complete as mine does today." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: MAFS' Lindsey Georgoulis Expecting First Baby with Fiancé Ray: 'The Best Things Come to Those Who Wait' (Exclusive) A rep for the couple exclusively confirmed with PEOPLE that Georgoulis was expecting her first baby with her then-fiancé in October 2024. "Sometimes, the best things come to those who wait. We are overjoyed to announce the upcoming arrival of our little miracle," Georgoulis told PEOPLE at the time. "This baby is a testament to our journey together and a symbol of the unwavering love we've found." "We cannot wait to begin this new chapter as a family of three," she added. In April 2024, the reality TV star shared that she was engaged to Hora after divorcing her ex-husband, whom she met on the show. In November 2024, Georgoulis, who starred on season 14 of the Lifetime series, tied the knot with Hora. She shared the good news about their union with a post on Instagram, including several pictures from the wedding day. "Call me wifey. Mrs. Hora if you're nasty" she captioned the post. For their one-month anniversary, she posted more photos from their wedding day. One picture showed the couple about to kiss as the elevator doors closed, with Georgoulis in her sleeveless white wedding gown and Hora wearing his navy suit. Another showed the two surrounded by their family and friends seemingly after the nuptials. "One month ago, we said 'I do,' surrounded by love, laughter, and our favorite people. Today, I'm celebrating one month of marriage and the official start of my new last name," she wrote in the caption. "Everyone deserves this kind of love. Sharing these special wedding moments feels like the perfect way to celebrate." Read the original article on People
