Bryan Johnson, the American entrepreneur and biohacker behind the Blueprint longevity project, said he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks the stomach lining. Johnson said the disease had been developing unnoticed for years. According to People, the only warning sign was…
Norway has reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, thanks in large part to Erling Haaland, whose goals have helped propel the national team to a historic run. With his prolific scoring and global star power, the 25-year-old striker has cemented his place among football’s elite and…
British singer PinkPantheress is set to make her feature film debut after joining the cast of a new, untitled project from filmmaking duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as the Daniels, the Oscar-winning directors of “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” PinkPantheress has joined the cast of the upcoming…
Leonie Cassel, the youngest daughter of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel, opened the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show. Leonie wore a vibrant dress embellished with artificial flowers and accessorized it with an oversized cross necklace. Her hair was decorated with baby’s breath, and she carried a matching bouquet. Monica…
A wave of memes comparing French soccer sensation Kylian Mbappé to a “dictator” has swept across social media this year. The trend has spread well beyond France. Some Kazakh TikTok creators have even gained attention in the U.S. by dressing in military uniforms associated with dictators while reenacting Mbappé’s gestures…
Actor Tom Holland and historian Tom Holland finally met during a special episode of «The Rest Is History» podcast, where they discussed Christopher Nolan’s «The Odyssey» and the long-running confusion caused by sharing the same name. The episode opened with light-hearted jokes, including a recreation of the famous Spider-Man pointing…
Kazakh Power Slap competitor Zakir Naimanbayev has publicly challenged former UFC champion Conor McGregor to a slap-fighting match. Naimanbayev, who has competed in Dana White’s Power Slap promotion, posted a video on Instagram inviting McGregor to face him in the league. Challenge issued on social media In the video, Naimanbayev…
Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins), the prominent Welsh singer better known by her stage name Bonnie Tyler, has died at the age of 75 in a hospital in Portugal. According to her official website, the singer died unexpectedly while undergoing treatment she had been receiving for the past several months. In…
Cate Blanchett has unveiled the free Human Consent Registry (HCR), a new online service designed to help people control how their personal identity is used by artificial intelligence systems. Blanchett introduced the project at the European Parliament in Brussels, saying that as AI technology advances, individuals should have the right…
A Brazilian woman has been given a one-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, after repeatedly visiting the home of BTS member Jungkook despite multiple warnings from authorities, the BBC reported. According to the court’s findings, she visited the property 22 times, left letters and photographs, and, on one occasion,…
In May, Altynay Jakisheva, daughter of Mukhtar Dzhakishev, the former head of Kazakhstan’s state uranium company Kazatomprom, married Karl Obi, an investment banker. After sharing wedding photos on social media, she faced a wave of criticism from some Kazakh internet users over her decision to marry a foreigner. Read also:…
Renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen has announced the release of a documentary about his creative career. According to the artist, he has often been described as a state-backed project or accused of having influential patrons. «For the first time in my career, I allowed cameras to capture what had always…
More than a thousand people dressed as Marilyn Monroe gathered in Palm Springs, California, setting a new world record. The unusual event, organized to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the actress’s birth, took place in Downtown Park near the famous eight-meter-tall statue of the Hollywood star. According to organizers, 1,037…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni returned to court in New York, a month after reaching an out-of-court settlement in their long-running legal dispute connected to the film «It Ends with Us,» in which they both starred, The Guardian reported. This time, Lively’s attorneys are seeking legal fees and damages, arguing…
Social media has been swept by an unprecedented wave of “mourning.” Fans of the hit HBO series “Euphoria” are organizing both real-life and virtual gatherings to honor the memory of one of the show’s most toxic, controversial and yet undeniably memorable characters. Spoilers ahead. If you haven’t watched the penultimate…
A photo purportedly showing Kazakhstan’s first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, in a hospital has been circulating on social media, though users and fact-checkers have questioned its authenticity. Read also: Kazakhstan’s ‘Falling Nazarbayev’ sculpture sold to Russian buyer. The image recently appeared in an Instagram post. It shows Nazarbayev lying in a…
South Korean authorities have arrested a YouTuber over allegations that he spread false claims about popular actor Kim Soo-hyun using manipulated and AI-generated evidence, the BBC reported. According to police and prosecutors, Kim Se-ui, who operates the popular YouTube channel Hover Lab, falsely alleged that Kim Soo-hyun had dated actress…
Kazakh director Aisultan Seitov found himself at the center of an online debate after posting a photo taken in Paris. In the image, he poses near the Eiffel Tower beside a «Kazakhstan» sign left on the observation deck. Social media reactions split users The photo sparked heated discussion on Threads.…
The world’s leading It-girl, supermodel and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber has once again proven why her style commands global attention. Bieber is the face of Victoria’s Secret’s sultry new advertising campaign, which has already taken social media by storm. New campaign draws attention online The daring, atmospheric campaign was shot…
Comic Con Astana has announced its first star guest for its 2026 edition: Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, best known for playing Jaime Lannister in the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” The festival will take place in the capital of Kazakhstan on Aug. 6-9, 2026. Organizers say attendees will have the…
Gulaiym Rakhmonova, the ex-wife of renowned Kazakh UFC fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov, announced the newest addition to her family. She shared the news on social media, posting a photo of her newborn from the maternity hospital. Rakhmonova was pregnant with her fifth child during the investigation and trial related to the…
French football star Kylian Mbappé is featured on the new cover of Vanity Fair. In an extensive interview, the Real Madrid forward discussed pressure, criticism, politics and expectations ahead of the next FIFA World Cup. Read also: A class act in Almaty: Mbappé’s heartwarming meeting with young wheelchair-bound fan. In…
A growing number of prominent Kazakh bloggers, singers and public figures have recently abandoned the hijab and returned to a more secular public image, fueling heated online debate about religion, identity and social pressure. Several well-known personalities have removed their headscarves over the past year, with reactions on social media…
Kazakh dancer and choreographer Madina Beisekeyeva appears in “Runway,” performed by Lady Gaga and Doechii. The track is featured on the soundtrack of one of the year’s most anticipated films, “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The song plays during a backstage scene set at Milan Fashion Week, and a fragment…
