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…
Georgian-Ukrainian businessman Niki Lomia has married Ukrainian model Nika Kuznetsova in a lavish ceremony on the Côte d’Azur. Based on photos shared on social media, the celebration took place at the Château de la Croix des Gardes, a seaside villa overlooking Cannes and known for hosting high-profile events. The two-day…
Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are planning a wedding in Palermo, according to Italian newspaper Giornale di Sicilia. The celebration is reportedly scheduled for September and expected to span three days, from Sept. 5 to 7. Why Palermo The choice of location appears to be personal. The couple…
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications covering her voice and likeness, a move seen as an effort to guard against misuse through AI, Euronews reported. The American singer has submitted three applications, including one featuring a photo of her performing during the Eras Tour and two containing audio clips of…
«Michael,» a film about Michael Jackson’s rise to fame, is now in theaters. The lead role is played by his 29-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, who bears a striking resemblance to the pop icon. Even before its release, the film faced criticism for softening the singer’s troubled public image, shaped in…
Madonna makes a comeback — the singer has announced the release date of her new album “Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II” on Instagram. This marks the continuation of Madonna’s iconic 2005 album “Confessions on a Dance Floor” and her first studio album in seven years since “Madame X.”…
After reports of a possible visit by Shakira and Eminem to Almaty circulated online, concert organizer Alexey Puchkov shared details about the artists’ requirements and the status of negotiations. Read also: J.Lo’s Almaty diary: Locusts for me, beshbarmak for the band. According to Puchkov, talks with Shakira have been ongoing…
Fans of James McAvoy are actively discussing his appearance after a video posted on social media. The actor was speaking about the film “California Schemin’,” his directorial debut. But that’s not what caught viewers’ attention. Many noticed his gray hair and wrinkles. Reactions online The comments were mixed. Some said…
Gulaiym Rakhmonova, the former wife of renowned Kazakhstani UFC fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov, gave a candid interview on the YouTube channel of host Ruslan Otepbai, detailing a family conflict, a property dispute and the reasons behind their divorce. Read also: How Russian comedian dodged a sparring session with Shavkat Rakhmonov. Rakhmonova…
Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a treatment facility, following a recent arrest for driving under the influence, NBC News reported. In early March, the California Highway Patrol stopped the singer’s black BMW 430i after observing her driving «erratically at a high rate of speed» on a highway. After a series…
Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen described music as a powerful diplomatic tool during an interview at the Freedom Inside 2026 forum in Astana. «Music is an indispensable diplomatic tool. I will continue my work in this direction. Our arms are always open to anyone who wants to be friends with our…
Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen addressed questions about his personal life during an interview at the Freedom Insight 2026 forum in Astana. During the discussion, a fan asked when he plans to get married. Singer emphasizes responsibility Dimash said he has been receiving such questions more frequently in recent years but…
Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen said he has not ruled out performing with Celine Dion in the future. He made the remarks during an interview at the Freedom Inside 2026 forum in Astana today. Past collaboration discussed Responding to an audience question about a potential duet, Qudaibergen praised Dion as «an…
Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen is participating in the Freedom Inside 2026 forum in Astana today. The program includes a live interview scheduled from 3:15 to 3:40 p.m. local time. The interview will be streamed online. Read also: Why Dimash fans are rushing to order these new bank cards. Freedom Inside…
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture has signaled it may review Enrique Iglesias’ upcoming performances for compliance with national traditions and legislation, focusing in part on the singer’s onstage interactions with fans. Read also: Too hot for Kazakhstan? J. Lo’s revealing outfits spark backlash. Vice Minister of Culture Kanat Iskakov told reporters…
Two «devils» of the fashion world, Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep, have come together on the cover of Vogue, the industry’s leading fashion magazine. The pair reunited to promote “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in a conversation moderated by director Greta Gerwig. They discussed expectations around how women «should» look,…
Melvin Benn, Wireless Festival’s managing director, has defended the decision to include rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, as a headliner in the festival’s program, the BBC reported. West’s possible performance at the London festival in July has drawn criticism from British politicians, sponsors and Jewish organizations due to…
Ringo Starr, the 85-year-old former member of legendary British rock band The Beatles, has shared a surprisingly simple tip for staying energetic: eat more broccoli, Euronews reports. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, he joked that many of his good qualities come down to the vegetable, adding his own…
Chinese blogger Tao Mingxiu, known online as Tao Tao, has been awarded Kazakhstan’s Dostyk Order, 2nd Class, for promoting the country abroad. The award was presented by Aida Balayeva, Kazakhstan’s deputy prime minister and minister of culture and information. Tao Mingxiu received the honor for promoting Kazakhstan in the Chinese…
What would a wedding between Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya look like if it followed traditional Kazakh customs? Read also: Why Zendaya fans are convinced she’s expecting. A Threads user, sirim.axangali, posed that question to artificial intelligence, generating a series of images depicting the couple’s wedding and related ceremonies.…
