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October 15, 2025

Jackie Chan’s ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ lands big with audiences and box office

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

«The Shadow’s Edge,» the latest action thriller by martial arts legend Jackie Chan, is performing well at the box office, earning positive audience feedback and strong ticket sales, according to MovieWeb. Directed by Larry Yang and inspired by the 2007 Hong Kong film “Eye in the Sky,” the movie centers…

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October 14, 2025

Kevin Richardson of Backstreet Boys has a cousin in Almaty

Olga Znamenskaya

Olga Znamenskaya

Entertainment Section Editor

Alfiya Nurgumarova, CEO of First Media Group, the organization behind recent J.Lo and Backstreet Boys concerts in Kazakhstan, took part in a local podcast on the IZI Talk YouTube channel. The producer behind large-scale concerts with international stars shared backstage stories about organizing such events in Kazakhstan. She paid special…

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October 14, 2025

Planning to say ‘I do’ in 2025? Here’s what it’ll cost from the US to Uzbekistan

Olga Znamenskaya

Olga Znamenskaya

Entertainment Section Editor

A wedding is one of life’s most significant milestones. Couples across the globe spend months or even years planning their big day. But how much does it actually cost to say «I do»? Prices vary dramatically. In some countries, a wedding can cost nearly as much as an apartment. In…

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October 13, 2025

Boy from Uzbekistan duped for match ticket receives ball signed by Real Madrid legend

Olga Znamenskaya

Olga Znamenskaya

Entertainment Section Editor

A boy from Uzbekistan who didn’t manage to attend the Kairat vs. Real Madrid match received a ball signed by Real Madrid and Chelsea legend Claude Makélélé, delivered by Uzbek businessmen. The story of a boy and his father who arrived in Almaty for the legendary match tugged at the…

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October 10, 2025

World’s highest bungee jump opens in China’s Guizhou province

Olga Znamenskaya

Olga Znamenskaya

Entertainment Section Editor

A new attraction for thrill-seekers has opened in China’s Guizhou Province: a dizzying 625-meter bungee jump from the Huajiang Canyon Bridge, which soars above the canyon. Promoted as one of the world’s most extreme sites, it draws adventurers worldwide. The price per jump is reportedly about $400. Organizers said that…

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October 9, 2025

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov explains mountain lake swim in Kazakhstan

Olga Znamenskaya

Olga Znamenskaya

Entertainment Section Editor
коллаж kursiv.media, бильд-редактор: Адэлина Мамедова

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revealed the reason behind his icy swim in Lake Kolsai, located in southeastern Kazakhstan, during his journey around the country’s landmarks. The businessman posted a video in his Stories on his Russian-language Telegram channel, where he is seen walking into the water to remove a…

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October 9, 2025

Is the war on rats accidentally killing city squirrels?

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

unsplash.com, бильд-редактор: Адэлина Мамедова

Utility workers in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, have begun spreading poison to kill rats near residential areas and public spaces, prompting concern about visible red granules in easily accessible locations. Residents are concerned that stray animals, birds, and children could be exposed to the poison, which has also been found…

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October 9, 2025

Australian athlete sets new world record with 733 pull-ups in one hour

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

Jade Henderson, a 32-year-old bodybuilder from Australia, broke the Guinness World Record by doing 733 pull-ups in one hour. She beat the previous record of 725, which Eva Clarke set in 2016, according to the United Press International. During her record attempt, Henderson averaged over 12 pull-ups each minute. She…

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October 9, 2025

Kazakhstan’s first ascent counter records your climbing success

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent
Фото: shutterstock, бильд-редактор: Адэлина Мамедова

The mountains around Almaty in Kazakhstan have seen the installation of the country’s first ascent counter. The automated ascent counter was installed on the summit of Big Almaty Peak at an altitude of 3,680 meters. Its purpose is to collect data on tourism activity by tracking how many people climb…

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October 8, 2025

Nobel chemistry winners discover materials that pull water from air

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media
Olga Znamenskaya

Olga Znamenskaya

Entertainment Section Editor

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), noting that they have developed a new form of molecular architecture. The unique materials discovered by the scientists are capable of…

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October 8, 2025

Spanning the sky: China’s record-breaking bridge turns travel into experience

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province, China, is the world’s highest bridge, with its deck rising 625 meters. In addition to its impressive height, the bridge spans nearly 3 kilometers, with a main span of 1,420 meters, according to the Guardian. The bridge links the Liuzhi Special District…

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October 8, 2025

Cool trend, cold reality: Experts warn on icy swims

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

More people are trying cold-water swimming and ice baths to improve their health and mood naturally. Many enthusiasts report feeling mental and physical benefits, but experts caution that these activities pose real risks if not done safely, according to the Associated Press. Dr. Mark Harper, an anesthesiologist who researches cold-water…

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October 7, 2025

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks Trump for pardon

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

American rapper and producer Sean Combs, known as Diddy (also referred to as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy), seems to have decided to waste no time and immediately reached for the top in seeking a presidential pardon. According to TMZ, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the artist had asked…

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October 7, 2025

Spotify integrates ChatGPT for hyper-personalized recommendations

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

ye.iskakov@kursiv.media

Spotify, a Swedish audio streaming service, has announced a new partnership with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. According to the New Musical Express, this collaboration provides users with access to AI-powered recommendations for music and podcasts. Now, both Premium and Free subscribers will be able to connect their Spotify accounts to ChatGPT, allowing…

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October 7, 2025

Mbappé says trip to Kazakhstan wasn’t easy

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media
instagram.com/k.mbappe, бильд-редактор: Адэлина Мамедова

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé brought up his recent trip to Kazakhstan, reacting to a post by his clubmate Arda Güler on Instagram. The Turkish midfielder posted a photo from the jet after the match against Kairat in Almaty, showing Güler himself and a sleeping Mbappé. In the Sept. 30…

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October 6, 2025

Kairat coach Urazbakhtin criticizes lavish gifts to goalkeepers

Olga Znamenskaya

Olga Znamenskaya

Entertainment Section Editor

Kairat head coach Rafael Urazbakhtin shared his thoughts on the luxurious gifts presented to the club’s goalkeepers following recent high-profile matches. Urazbakhtin said that football is a team sport, and any support should be directed to the club as a whole, not to individual players. «In my opinion, if they…

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October 6, 2025

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks sales records

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” exploded onto the scene, smashing multiple music industry records within just 24 hours of its release, according to Euronews. According to data from Luminate, the pop star’s 12th studio album soared to 2.7 million copies sold in the U.S. on its…

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October 6, 2025

Jackie Chan films new ‘Armour of God’ installment in Kazakhstan

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent
Фото: instagram.com/salem.entertainment, бильд-редактор: Адэлина Мамедова

The project that action legend Jackie Chan has been working on in Kazakhstan has been revealed. Kursiv LifeStyle reports what is known about the upcoming film. The Hong Kong actor and director is taking part in the filming of the concluding part of the “Armour of God” saga, subtitled “Ultimatum”,…

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October 6, 2025

No plans to retire: 105-year-old Italian woman celebrates birthday at her workplace

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

instagram.com/brunateofficial бильд-редактор: Серикжан Ковланбаев

The team at an Italian shoe company joyfully celebrated their beloved longtime colleague, Letizia Galli, who reached the remarkable milestone of her 105th birthday at work. The joyous occasion was captured in a video shared on the brand’s social media. Laughter and cheers filled the room as employees entered Galli’s…

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October 3, 2025

Taylor Swift reinvents herself as a showgirl with new album

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media
Taylor Swift on stage for NBC Today Show Concert with Taylor Swift, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY May 29, 2009

Taylor Swift has revealed her 12th studio album, «The Life of a Showgirl,» marking another shift in her career. While touring Europe, she collaborated with producers Max Martin and Shellback. According to The Guardian, the album pays tribute to her energetic career and offers a look behind the scenes of…

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October 3, 2025

Asia launches its first-ever all-female simulated space mission

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

Фото: пресс-служба Министерства искусственного интеллекта и цифрового развития РК

Kazakhstan marks a milestone this week as its first all-female crew embarks on a historic mission — not into space, but into a ground-based module meticulously engineered to replicate the conditions of real spaceflight. The 10-day experiment, called SANA-1, places four female researchers in a confined habitat that simulates a…

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October 2, 2025

Lovie Awards finals highlight performance video featuring Dimash and Plácido Domingo

Svetlana Voronova

Svetlana Voronova

 Димаш еуропалық Lovie Awards сыйлығына ұсынылды / Фото: Vladimir Tretyakov / Shutterstock.com

A video featuring Kazakhstani star singer Dimash Qudaibergen, opera legends Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and cellist HAUSER has reached the finals of the prestigious European Lovie Awards. According to Dimashnews.com, the artists’ collaborative performance of “My Way,” presented at the anniversary edition of the Virtuosos Talent Show, is competing…

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September 30, 2025

Real Madrid’s slip puts Almaty pawnshop in the global spotlight

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

коллаж kursiv.media, бильд-редактор: Серикжан Ковланбаев

A social media marketing specialist for Real Madrid’s official Instagram account made an amusing mistake. Instead of tagging Central Stadium (Ortalyq Stadıony in Kazakh), they accidentally tagged a pawnshop named Ortalyq in one of the posts. A business from Almaty was on vivid display in the football club’s tags for…

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