Renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli shared Instagram photos from his Oct. 28 performance at Almaty Arena. During the event, the maestro dons a traditional Kazakh shapan and poses with singer Aigerim Altynbek. The professional images also showcase the Ascension Cathedral at night and the memorial in 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park—two…
Supermodel and TV personality Heidi Klum once again proved she’s the undisputed queen of Halloween with a jaw-dropping Medusa costume that turned heads — and, fittingly, turned them to stone, as reported by Euronews. The annual «Heidiween» party is famous for its over-the-top creativity. This year it reached new heights.…
Viewers of the popular music show X Factor Uzbekistan experienced a moment of déjà vu when Nursultan Qudaibergen, a contestant from Kazakhstan, took the stage. Audience members and judges immediately drew comparisons to world-renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen. Everything about the performer seemed familiar — his last name, his resemblance,…
A couple from Rotorua, New Zealand — Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride — got an unexpected surprise during their wedding celebration on the Hobbiton Movie Set. Actor Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins in «The Lord of the Rings» trilogy, unexpectedly showed up at the ceremony. According to the newlyweds, the…
The private Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow has acquired «Falling Nazarbayev,» a sculpture by Kazakh artist Yerbossyn Meldibekov consisting of five bronze figures, National Business reported. The installation was first unveiled in February 2024 at an exhibition in Almaty. The work is a series of exact replicas of…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handbag has become a hit among women in Japan. Social media users have noticed that Takaichi is often seen carrying the Grace Delight Tote by Japanese brand Hamano Inc. The leather goods company, which has a 145-year history, is known for its craftsmanship and has…
King Charles III has stripped Prince Andrew of all royal titles and ordered him to leave the Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate, Reuters reported, citing a statement by Buckingham Palace. This move is intended to distance the royal family from the controversies associated with Andrew’s alleged past connections to…
Kim Nam-joon, known as RM, the leader of the South Korean band BTS, delivered a speech at a business event held alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Seoul, emphasizing the importance of cultural openness and diversity, Reuters reported. Addressing global leaders and executives, the 31-year-old rapper and songwriter…
A$AP Rocky and Margaret Qualley were spotted filming a romantic scene in New York City. In front of an astonished crowd, the rapper knelt and presented the actress with a ring. It later turned out that the 37-year-old artist and the 31-year-old star of “The Substance” were working on a…
Stella del Carmen Banderas, 29, daughter of actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, married her longtime love Alex Gruszynski at Spain’s picturesque Abadía Retuerta in Valladolid, surrounded by vineyards and historic architecture. The celebration sparkled with celebrity guests, including Malia and Sasha Obama, the bride’s radiant half-sister Dakota Johnson, her…
Alana Hadid, 40, the older sister of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, has officially married British producer Ross Williams. The ceremony took place Oct. 18 in Los Angeles, in the garden of her father Mohamed Hadid’s home. He is a well-known real estate developer and entrepreneur. Alana wore a vintage…
Prince Andrew allegedly sought police help in 2011 to gather personal details about Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of abuse as a teenager, Times Live reported, citing The Mail on Sunday. The news broke days after Andrew relinquished his Duke of York title. On Friday, the 65-year-old royal and younger…
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 dazzled at the Brooklyn Arena in New York, celebrating beauty, confidence and femininity. This year’s show marked a new era for the brand, emphasizing inclusivity, strength and self-expression. Legendary Angels Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls…
American reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is once again turning heads with her brand Skims, unveiling what may be the most talked-about collection in the company’s history. The brand announced the release of a new lingerie line, the Faux Hair Panty — a thong designed to mimic the…
Kazakh boxer Angelina Lukas appeared on the YouTube show TalkLike, where she spoke candidly about what she described as a fight against a transgender opponent and shared her views on LGBT representation in sports. According to Lukas, she competed in a 2020 Olympic qualifying tournament in Jordan, where she faced…
American singer Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continue to fuel romance rumors after photos of the two embracing surfaced in media. According to the Daily Mail, Perry was lounging on a yacht deck in a black swimsuit while Trudeau was shirtless and wearing jeans. The photos…
Mexico City is preparing for grand concerts by Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen, scheduled for Oct. 8 and Oct. 10. According to posts on social media, tickets sold out just 10 minutes after sales opened. Fans compared the frenzy to that seen during Jennifer Lopez’s concerts in Kazakhstan. On Oct. 8,…
Telegram founder Pavel Durov shared a video on his Stories of himself taking an icy swim in Lake Kolsai, southeastern Kazakhstan, calmly immersing in frigid water with snow-capped mountains behind him. His visit to the scenic lake followed his attendance at the Digital Bridge forum in Astana, where he spoke…
The highlight of the recent New York premiere of «Kiss of the Spider Woman» was the appearance of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. They attended together just a few months after finalizing their divorce, with the 56-year-old singer and actress and the 53-year-old actor and director showing a sense of…
While many in Kazakhstan watched Kairat vs. Real Madrid, swimmer Adilbek Mussin brought national pride, winning his first gold in the 50-meter butterfly at the Asian Swimming Championships in Ahmedabad, India. Although his achievement was briefly overshadowed by Kairat’s defeat, Mussin’s name is quickly gaining recognition at home and abroad.…
Selena Gomez shared photos of her September wedding to Benny Blanco at Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, California. Viewers see a lush garden, the couple’s genuine smiles and joy, and Selena in three Ralph Lauren looks: a bridal lace gown with a sheer skirt, a long dress with a…
A disabled boy from Kazakhstan, Sanzhar, had the chance to meet his idol, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid arrived in Almaty on Sept. 28. On Monday, the squad held a training session at Central Stadium, which will host a historic match between Real Madrid and Kairat today at…
Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gave a wide-ranging interview to the YouTube channel «Business Pod Kapotom» («Business Under the Hood»), where he discussed contacting the producer of «Borat» and coping with the loss of a loved one. The singer said he never doubted his career path. From childhood, he had only…
Kazakh boy band Ninety One has released a new track, «Iya Iya,» along with a music video. The video premiered on YouTube on the evening of Sept. 17 and quickly delighted fans. Within hours, it had drawn tens of thousands of views and hundreds of comments. The comeback was highly…
