- 19 June, 2026
Read the latest entertainment news, celebrity updates, movies, TV, music releases and trending stories from the Middle East and beyond.
Tunisia Doesn’t Want Denzel Washington to Play General Hannibal
There’s heated debate in Tunisia about the casting of Denzel Washington as the ancient Carthaginian general Hannibal in an upcoming Netflix film. Hannibal was born
Lionel Messi Most Welcome in Saudi Pro League: Emenalo
Before signing Inter Miami CF, Lionel Messi was set to move to Saudi Arabia and reportedly play for Al-Hilal. Speculations became rift when he snubbed
Kasbah Films to Shoot Nicolas Cage ‘Lords of War’ in Morocco
Kasbah Films is set to film the Lords of War sequel to Lord of War, which had Nicolas Cage in the lead role, in Morocco
International Model Mahlaqa Jabri Shines At Red Sea International Film Festival
International model Mahlaqa Jabri has made a special appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah. She looked stunning in a satin dress
Johnny Depp, Sharon Stone Grace Star Studded Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival is star studded with renowned actors like Johnny Depp, Will Smith, Michelle Williams, and Sharon Stone, among others walking Saudi
Iran: ‘Ballad of a White Cow’ Directors Banned from Travel
Directors of Ballad Of A White Cow, Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghadam have been banned from traveling by the Iranian government. The duo also facing
Marrakech Film Festival Kicks Off in Morocco
The Middle East and North Africa region saw the 20th edition of Marrakech Film Festival kick off with the world cheering as Hamas released the
Susan Sarandon Pays Price of Taking a Pro-Palestine Stand
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon has been dropped by UTA, a Hollywood talent agency, for taking a pro-Palestine stand and participating in a pro-Palestinian rally over
HWJN to Open Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival
Fantasy romance HWJN is set to warm hearts at the third edition of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival, which will run from November
Miss Lebanon Set to Grace 72nd Miss Universe Pageant
Maya Aboul Hosn is set to spotlight Lebanon at an international beauty pageant, the 72nd Miss Universe, this coming week in El Salvador. She has