American rapper Soulja Boy has hinted that he could run for U.S. president in 2028. He posted the slogan «SOULJA BOY 2028» on Instagram and named the issues he would prioritize. It seems the artist has decided that his music career alone is no longer enough to make bold statements.…
Bloomsbury Publishing will release two new books set in the «Harry Potter» universe in February 2027. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at who the new books will be dedicated to. The two titles belong to the Pocket Potters series, which is aimed primarily at a younger audience. They center on three characters…
The famous red-and-black jacket Michael Jackson wore in the «Thriller» music video will go up for auction as part of a sale, dedicated to the King of Pop. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how much the iconic item could fetch. Julien’s Auctions will hold the auction in Abu Dhabi from Dec.…
The Almaty Air Initiative foundation conducted an experiment in Almaty to demonstrate how air pollution can enter the human body. Five volunteers participated in the experiment. They arrived at a laboratory in the morning, where researchers took initial blood samples. The participants then walked along busy streets within the area…
Rachel Ojuromi, a 22-year-old Nigerian, became a Chanel model after spending months filming fashion videos on the streets of Lagos. She assembled outfits from secondhand finds and her own clothes, eventually recreating a specific Chanel look. Kursiv LifeStyle tells the story of how the internet helped her land a spot…
Filming for «Armour of God 4: Ultimatum,» starring Jackie Chan, has wrapped up in Kazakhstan, and the movie is now being prepared for international release. Kursiv LifeStyle reports on what is known about the international project. Filming took place in Almaty and the Almaty and Mangystau regions. The movie was…
An unusual open-air museum, long rumored to be inaccessible to the public, is gaining popularity on social media. The place is real, and ordinary tourists can visit it. Kursiv LifeStyle explains where it is located and how to get in. The museum, called Ush Qiyan (“Three Expanses”), was founded by…
Nazarbayev University (NU) ranks first among CIS universities. According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, NU is ranked in the 376-400 range, maintaining its leading position in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Last year, the university ranked fourth among higher education institutions in the CIS. Interestingly, NU has…
Vanity Fair, a popular American magazine, has published its New Establishment 2026 list, identifying the 50 most influential people in the world. Kursiv LifeStyle looked through the ranking. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI — the company behind the famous chatbot ChatGPT — took the top spot. According to the magazine,…
American YouTuber James Stephen «Jimmy» Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, will visit Central Asia for the first time. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how to attend an event with him in Tashkent. The Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) is organizing the event. Participants will be selected at random from…
OpenAI will add an invisible digital watermark to every text and piece of code its models generate within the European Union. The new policy aims to meet EU guidelines on transparency obligations for AI providers and deployers. Kursiv LifeStyle explains how it will work. To comply with the new requirements,…
The first direct flight between Almaty and Tokyo operated by Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana is scheduled for Nov. 30. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. Flights will operate twice a week to Narita International Airport on Airbus A321LR aircraft, with both economy and business class available. Flight KC171 flight…
Portugal’s national football team has suffered a massive drop in social media followers. Millions of people unfollowed the accounts following a high-profile scandal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the national squad. In just 24 hours after the star forward’s departure, the team’s Instagram account lost approximately 9 million followers. Before…
It seems law enforcement is now turning its attention not only to little-known streamers but also to popular bloggers. Two TikTok creators were sentenced to five days of administrative arrest each after posting videos containing profanity. Almaty police came across the videos while monitoring TikTok. The clips featured two young…
Ye (Kanye West) concerts in St. Petersburg have been officially canceled. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. Concert organizer SAY Agency posted an official statement on Telegram. The agency said ticket refunds will be available starting Oct. 12. Details of the refund process are expected to be announced later. «Say…
The Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre performed at the ancient Aspendos Theatre in Turkey, presenting Aram Khachaturian’s ballet «Spartacus.» Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the performance set against the backdrop of the ancient stone stands. The performance took place at the historic Aspendos Theatre. Its nearly 2,000-year-old stone stands…
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old American woman sentenced to death in the U.S., was taken to a hospital after surviving a lethal injection during an execusion attempt, the BBC reported. The death row inmate received two doses of pentobarbital at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday. Her lawyers…
When discussing women’s emancipation under capitalist and socialist systems, one might recall the storylines of the female protagonists in the American film “Mona Lisa Smile” and the Soviet film “Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears.” While Julia Roberts’ character uses her art history classes to show young women that they…
Kim Namjoon, professionally known as RM and leader of K-pop powerhouse BTS, is set to put his art collection on display in a collaboration with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), marking the first museum exhibition featuring works from his personal collection. According to the museum, the exhibition,…
Content creator from Aktau Azamat Sarsenbayev shared footage of flamingos returning to the Mangystau region. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. «By around late October to mid-November, Lake Karakol will turn pink with thousands upon thousands of flamingos,» he wrote in a post. Users in the comments sections admired the…
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan will host a Shakira concert. The singer will perform at Bishkek Arena as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at ticket prices. The show is scheduled for Oct. 18, 2026. Ticket sales will begin on Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Bishkek…
Kazakhstani model Nargiz Yessengeldi has appeared on the official posters for Season 13 of «American Horror Story.» Her made-up look now appears in promotional materials for the new season of Ryan Murphy’s iconic horror TV series. Yessengeldi shared some behind-the-scenes pictures on social media, noting that she grew up watching…
