«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.…
A mural of famous Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen in central Almaty has been painted over, sparking backlash from residents and social media users. Local officials have since addressed the situation. Officials cite condition of mural In a statement, the district authority pushed back on claims circulating online that the artwork…
Russian documentary filmmaker Pavel Talankin had his Oscar statuette consecrated by Father Alexey Uminsky in Paris, according to the Sota Telegram channel. Talankin, a former school videographer, won the 2026 Academy Award for best documentary feature for «Mr. Nobody Against Putin.» Shortly after the win, Russian authorities designated him a…
Renowned British designer John Galliano has officially announced his return to fashion, partnering not with a traditional luxury house but with Spanish retailer Zara, according to Vogue. From haute couture to mass market Galliano is known for his dramatic, theatrical approach to design and deep ties to high fashion. He…
Shakira plans to end her «Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour» in Spain with an unusual move: performing in a temporary, purpose-built venue dubbed «Estadio Shakira,» Euronews reported. In a recent interview with Spanish broadcaster RTVE, the Colombian singer said she intends to create a stadium for the final…
Rumors that Zendaya and Tom Holland have married grew after she was seen wearing a ring that looked like a wedding band, The Associated Press reported. At the premiere of her new film «The Drama,» Zendaya told AP that she would not confirm any marriage rumors. Instead, she explained that…
«Interstellar» and «Miss Sloane» star Jessica Chastain unexpectedly drew the attention of Kazakhstani social media users after posting a video to Instagram using the track «GO!» by Kazakh rapper Alikhat Tanatarov, who performs under the name hatikoali. In the video, the actress poses in a gown while the song plays…
Dimash Qudaibergen has released a new song, “Samal” (“A Fresh Breeze”), recently performed by singer and musical theater actor Nurzhas Sadyrbai, a participant in Dimash’s «Voice Beyond Horizon» show. The music was composed and produced by Dimash, with lyrics by Oral Baisengir. Performance video In the premiere video, Nurzhas performs…
Australia’s High Court has ruled in favor of fashion designer Katie Perry in a prolonged trademark dispute with American pop star Katy Perry, the BBC reported. In a decision delivered on Wednesday, the court determined that the designer’s clothing label did not damage the singer’s reputation or create confusion among…
