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Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Adam Waheed Reacts To The 'Failed' Video That Launched His YouTube Career
| Jul 21, 2025, 09:45AM EDT Digital jokester Adam Waheed used his smartphone to bypass Hollywood's gatekeepers and build a 55 million–strong fan base and multimillion-dollar brand empire. Alongside a bold new wave of digital comics, he's going viral—and rewriting the rules of showbiz.


Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
This Is Adam Waheed's Highest-Viewed Brand Deal Ever
| Jul 21, 2025, 09:11AM EDT Digital jokester Adam Waheed used his smartphone to bypass Hollywood's gatekeepers and build a 55 million–strong fan base and multimillion-dollar brand empire. Alongside a bold new wave of digital comics, he's going viral—and rewriting the rules of showbiz.


Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Directing ambition sought
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES It's time to pour yourself a cup of ambition. Showbiz Queenstown's announced it'll stage 9 to 5: The Musical next May, featuring a rip-roaring score from the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Pushed to boiling point, three female co-workers — Violet, Judy and Doralee — concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, the women live out their wildest fantasy; giving their boss the boot. Inspired by the iconic 1980s movie, the blockbuster musical comedy premiered in Los Angeles in 2008 and opened on Broadway the following year, receiving 15 Drama Desk Award nominations — the most received by a production in a single year — along with four Tony Award nominations. Showbiz is now on the hunt for its next creative team. They're looking for a director, music director, choreographer and production manager — applications close on August 31. For more info, or to apply, visit Showbiz Queenstown's Facebook page and follow the Google doc links.


The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Shakira turns on rival as she's handed power to AXE stars – as fans claim she ‘gives away' who goes home
Joanne Kavanagh, Showbiz Reporter Published: Invalid Date, LOVE Island's Shakira looks set to turn on a villa rival as she's handed the power to AXE two stars. Tonight viewers will see Shakira and her partner Ty dump another couple - and fans think the northern lass has already "given away" who goes home. 3 3 3 It's been a tense time in the Love Island villa after one couple was dumped and the future of another hangs in the balance. Andrada and Ben were voted as the least compatible couple, and therefore eliminated from the show. But three more couples' futures are now in jeopardy after a shocking twist and cliffhanger. As Shakira and Ty were voted the most compatible couple, they will have to choose another couple to be dumped. The couples they can choose from were unveiled last night as Tommy and Lucy; Conor and Emma; and Lauren and Harrison. In a sneak peek to tonight's explosive episode, Shakira and Ty are seen debating their decision. When they talk about Tommy and Lucy, Ty says: "Tommy and Lucy, he is all about her, to be fair." However, pulling a face, Shakira replies: "Mmm, I don't buy it too much. "I feel like Tommy's a bit of a safe option for her." Fans think this has sealed the couple's fate, and taking to Twitter/X one said: "Tommy and Lucy are 100% gone." Love Island fans spot 'evil' way producers 'messed with' stars ahead of cliff-hanger episode as three couples' future hangs in the balance While another added: Well it's defo Lucy and Tommy going. This one simply said: "Bye Tommy and Lucy!" If that wasn't enough drama for one episode, fans will also be treated to a recoupling. The last few days have seen lots partner swapping, so things are bound to be shaken up in the villa tonight. Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves. Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. Antonia Laites: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. Yasmin Pettet: The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. Emily Moran: Bombshell Welsh brunette from the same town as Love Island 2024 alumni Nicole Samuel. Harrison Solomon: Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo: The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. Yaz Broom: Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. Andrada Pop: Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures: Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Malisha Jordan: A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Shea Mannings: Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Caprice Alexandra: The 26-year-old bombshell owns a nursery in Romford. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means: The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell Megan Clarke: An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. Remell Mullins: Boasts over 18million likes and 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos. Alima Gagigo: 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'.


CNA
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
The big interview with Yvonne Lim: From ‘McChicken girl' to Cannes award-winning director
Set to receive the All-Time Favourite Artiste award at Star Awards 2025, the 48-year-old Singaporean actress looks back at nearly 3 decades in showbiz – and it all started with a McDonald's ad.