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Sharjah 24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
‘Mali Arabic Poetry 4' celebrates Arabic language's creatives
This two-day forum was organized in partnership with the Al Bayan Literary Association, and it aimed to promote the beauty of Arabic poetry in Africa and encourage cultural exchange between different peoples. Attendees included Dr Abdulsamad Mega, head of Al Bayan Association, university leaders, students, and poetry lovers from all around Mali. The organizers shared that this year's forum continued the success of past events, focusing on highlighting new poetic talents and honoring renowned figures in the local literary scene. In his opening remarks, Dr Mega praised Sharjah's important role in supporting Arab culture both within Africa and beyond. He pointed out that the forum has become a much-anticipated annual celebration for Arab poetry enthusiasts in Mali. He expressed, 'We welcome everyone to this cultural celebration that brings us together through our love for beautiful words and poetry, and represents the strong bond between Arab and African communities. This event, which we look forward to each year, showcases creative writing and the unique voices of those who speak Arabic in Africa.' Dr Mega also thanked His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for his ongoing support of Arabic culture and poetry, emphasizing that culture helps connect people, with poetry at its heart. He highlighted that these forums give Malian poets a platform to share their thoughts and feelings, helping new voices to be heard and raising awareness about the significance of poetry in expressing language and culture. This year, they celebrated nearly twenty talented poets from Mali and looked forward to more discussions, experiences, and creative initiatives that would help poetry hold a significant place in the community. In closing, Dr Mega expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in making the forum a success—from the poets to the organizers and supporters. He especially thanked Sharjah for its strong belief in the value of poetry and expressed hopes that the forum would foster an exchange of experiences, showcase talents, and enhance cultural dialogue among different peoples.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rachel Zegler breaks silence after suffering health scare during ‘Evita' performance
Rachel Zegler is speaking out. The actress, 24, has broken her silence after abruptly bringing her 'Evita' performance to a grinding halt last week over a mystery illness. Zegler took to social media Saturday to thank the cast and crew of the London-based theater production after she was forced to exit stage left mid-performance last Thursday. Advertisement 5 Rachel Zegler has broken her silence after abruptly bringing her 'Evita' performance to a grinding halt last week over a mystery illness. The 'Snow White' star shared a photo of herself on stage at the London Palladium on the West End on her Instagram Story. 'Cannot describe the love in this building every night, but today in particular,' Zegler wrote to her 2.5 million followers on the platform. Advertisement 'I am in awe of this company. The way they come together and never leave anyone behind.' Zegler praised the cast's response to her abrupt time-out, saying they 'truly hold each other's hands throughout each number, act and show.' 'The result speaks for itself,' she went on. 'Well done swing nation. Today… my heart literally overflows for you all.' 5 Zegler took to social media Saturday to thank the cast and crew of the London-based theater production. Instagram/Rachel Zegler Advertisement The actress marked her return to the stage Friday on her Instagram Story by sharing several photos of herself on stage at the West End theater. And although she unexpectedly left mid-performance Thursday, it was reported that her departure was not announced until intermission. Bella Brown, Zegler's understudy, took over during the musical's second act and performed the production's signature song, 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina.' 5 Zegler praised the cast's response to her abrupt time-out, saying they 'truly hold each other's hands throughout each number, act and show.' Raphael Pour-Hashemi/Mega Advertisement 5 'I am in awe of this company. The way they come together and never leave anyone behind,' Zegler wrote. Raphael Pour-Hashemi/Mega The audience was so pleased with Brown's performance that they gave the young starlet an almost five-minute standing ovation. 'Today really showed just how important swings and covers are within this industry,' Brown wrote after the performance. 'They are pillars of a show! A proud day to be at 'Evita.'' 'What a lucky audience getting to see both me and MY ANGEL REG ZEG!' 5 Zeglar stars as the former first lady of Argentina, Eva Perón, in director Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. JP / BACKGRID Zeglar stars as the former first lady of Argentina, Eva Perón, in director Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. The production, which kicked off in June and is scheduled to run through September, marks Zegler's London stage debut.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hari Hara Veera Mallu Implodes on Day 2: Pawan Kalyan delivers another box office dud
Telugu film Hari Hara Veera Mallu has imploded at the box office, collapsing on its second day after a dismal opening. The Pawan Kalyan starrer period epic grossed a pathetic Rs. 9.50 crore approx on Friday in India, an eye-watering 80 per cent drop from Rs. 49.50 crore it did on its opening day. The two-day running total of the film stands at Rs. 59 crore approx. Things are even worse overseas, where the first day itself was a washout and it barely had any collection on Friday, bringing in just USD 175K (Rs. 1.50 crore) for a USD 1.35 million (Rs. 11.50 crore) cume. The worldwide box office tally stands at Rs. 70 crore approx; it is quite likely to wrap up under Rs. 100 crore. Hari Hara Veera Mallu is yet another box office turkey delivered by Pawan Kalyan, who is arguably the biggest star in the Telugu states but hasn't delivered a box office winner in more than a decade. There was a Bheemla Nayak, which did decently well, but was unlucky to release in the circumstances it did and ended up from being a success. The film is also a setback for the Telugu film industry, which is having a horrific year at the box office, except for a couple of weeks of Sankranti Vashthunam during the holiday period. The last year was also a bad one in general, but there were four major hits spread across the year. This year has offered nothing. It is also turning out to be a nightmare of a year for Mega family heroes, with Ram Charan delivering one of the biggest disasters ever in Indian cinema earlier in January and now Pawan Kalyan has joined it. Next up is Vishwambara, starring Chiranjeevi, whose teaser met with such an underwhelming reception that its release had to be delayed. How that film is going to fare, one can only imagine.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
All confirmed Mega Evolutions releasing in Pokémon Legends Z-A
Pokémon Legends Z-A will mark the return of Mega Evolutions when it launches in autumn 2025, with confirmed appearances of classic and new Mega forms in the Kalos-based region. Since the release of the first trailer, players have speculated on possible additions, with The Pokémon Company confirming the return of the fan-favourite mechanic. Mega Evolutions such as Mega Charizard X and Y, Mega Alakazam, Mega Gengar, and Mega Lucario will feature, alongside the debut of Mega Dragonite. In total, 22 Mega Evolutions have been shown across various trailers, including Mega Slowbro, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Gyarados, Mega Ampharos, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Sableye, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Banette, Mega Absol, Mega Salamence, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Gallade. Of the 49 available Mega Evolutions in the franchise, 27 remain unconfirmed for Legends Z-A. Regular forms of Pokémon such as Venusaur, Blastoise, Beedrill, and Pidgeot have appeared in trailers, indicating a potential return for their Mega forms. Additionally, a list of leaked Mega Evolutions, including Clefable, Scolipede, Malamar, and Zygarde, has circulated on social media, following earlier leaks correctly identifying Mega Dragonite. The spread includes potential new Mega Evolutions across Generations, particularly expanding Unova's representation, which currently includes Mega Audino. Pokémon Legends Z-A will continue to expand on Kalos' environment, blending the classic Mega mechanic with the open-world exploration introduced in previous Legends titles, as players await further reveals leading up to its release.
Glasgow Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow cat cafe launces new charity
Purrple Cat Cafe, located on Trongate, have started Purrple Cat Rescue after receiving request to rehome pets. The charity has set up foster homes across Glasgow while staff and volunteers have ben providing veterinary care, carrying out home checks and arranging for the adoption of unwanted, abandoned and surrendered cats. The cafe announced the news on Instagram, with one person commenting: "This is a fantastic new project. Well done guys." READ NEXT: They will be hosting a Big Summer Raffle on Facebook and TikTok live at 7pm on Friday, August 1 in aid of the new charity. Prices include a Mega Pass, providing 100 passes to Purrple Cat Cafe, a haircut and Wagamama vouchers. A website for the charity states : "Glasgow rescue centre coming soon." You can find out more at
