EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based Russian-Kazakh director and producer Timur Bekmambetov has secured Turkish backing for his animated feature about iconic Middle Eastern and Asian folk hero Hodja Nasreddin.
18.03.2023 - 17:15 / nme.com
De La Soul paid tribute to their late bandmember Trugoy The Dove with a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon featuring The Roots.The rap legends appeared on Thursday night’s episode (March 16) to perform ‘Stakes Is High’ from their classic 1996 album of the same name.Trugoy The Dove died at the age of 54 last month. He had been suffering from several health issues in recent years, although no cause of death was revealed.De La Soul were on Thursday joined by The Roots – Fallon‘s house band – with Black Thought standing in for Dove’s verses on the track.Before the performance, surviving De La Soul members Posdnuos and Maseo opened up about the 15-year process of bringing their catalogue to streaming services.
They also reflected about their early days in Long Island and recording their 1989 debut ‘3 Feet High And Rising’.Last month Posdnuos and Maseo broke their initial social media silence with two Instagram posts paying tribute to their bandmate.Both posts consisted of lengthy messages from each surviving member, accompanied by a carousel of images depicting the rapper throughout his career. In the first, Posdnuos paid his respects, writing: “You were the heart of our group.
EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based Russian-Kazakh director and producer Timur Bekmambetov has secured Turkish backing for his animated feature about iconic Middle Eastern and Asian folk hero Hodja Nasreddin.
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has announced details of her upcoming solo title track ‘Flower’, which will be released later this month.The singer will make her solo debut on March 31 with the single album ‘ME’. She is the last member of the K-pop girl group to release her own material.Jisoo shared the title of the new single through a new “title poster”, which was shared on the group’s social media channels earlier today (March 19).
A Turkish-born chippy boss has sent across hundreds of pounds to help towards rebuilding his earthquake hit home village.
Salma Hayek is a Hollywood megastar known for her incredible beauty and for her acting in box office hits such as Desperado.But while the A-lister shares regular glimpses into her glamorous life on social media, one aspect of her personal life which she keeps far more private is that relating to her relationship with her husband.The Frida star has been married to French businessman François-Henri Pinault since 2009 and the couple share one daughter together, 15-year-old Valentina Paloma Pinault, who attended the Oscars with her mom in 2023. Learn more about Salma and her husband's extended family in the video below.WATCH: All about Salma Hayek's familyMeanwhile, join HELLO! as we explore exactly who Salma's successful partner is.François-Henri Pinault is a French businessman and the chairman and CEO of the French luxury goods company Kering.INSIDE: Salma and François-Henri's breathtaking London mansion François-Henri and Salma at the BRIT Awards 2023The very private couple met in the spring of 2006, at a gala in Venice's Palazzo Grassi, a building owned by his father François Pinault.
Those who want to blow their mum away for Mother's Day this year could pick up a 'mystery holiday' at a discounted rate.
When you're considering a hair transplant in Turkey there are a lot of things to consider such as what method is right for you and whether you want to travel abroad for the treatment.
Ashley Roberts looked stunning in a black bikini as she enjoys a luxurious Dubai getaway and shares sun-soaked snaps.The former Pussycat Doll has jetted off to Dubai for some Spring sunshine which oozes luxury and relaxation as she sits poolside with a cocktail in hand.Taking to Instagram on Tuesday to share another snippet of her holiday, Ashley, 41, shows off her incredible figure in a black triangle bikini, with strings wrapped around her stomach and a butterfly clasp detail in the middle.The Heart Radio presenter seems to be enjoying every moment of her luxurious trip in Dubai as she posed for a number of radiant photos and lounges around the pool at the Nobu beach club at the Atlantis The Royal resort eating sushi. In the same post, Ashley shares a close-up of her toned stomach and bikini details along with snaps caught poolside.
easyJet is launching a new route to Turkey from Manchester Airport this summer with fares available from £51.99. The airline will operate flights to Istanbul from June, adding to the existing popular services from Manchester to Antalya and Dalaman.
Lele Pons and Guaynaa said “I do” on March 4th at their star-studded wedding at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Miami. From YouTubers to A-Listers, they were surrounded by family and friends.
Marcus Mumford, Anna Calvi and Hozier are among the artists set to play a fundraising event for Turkey and Syria in London next month.On Saturday, April 15, the famous Royal Albert Hall will host the event, which will raise funds for War Child and the Turkey Mozaik Foundation in response to the deadly recent earthquake.The night will also feature guest appearances by Olivia Colman, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Omid Djalili, as well as the Turkish and Syrian Solidarity Ensemble.Olivia Colman said of her involvement: ‘Why would I NOT take part? If it was my family, people I knew and loved, I would hope people would do what they could to help me. I don’t know how anyone could read about another human’s suffering and not want to do something.”Marcus Mumford added: “I’ve been a Global Ambassador for War Child UK since 2014 and in that time I’ve been privileged to see their vital work in Central African Republic, Iraq, Gaza and Jordan.
A grandfather says he 'can't stop grinning' after having his cigarette-yellowed teeth were replaced with a new set of implants in Turkey. Paul Pilkington, 70, never used to smile because he was so self-conscious of his rotting teeth, thanks to 50 years of smoking.
Princess Catherine (AKA Kate Middleton) and Prince William share a sweet moment together during a visit to Hayes Muslim Centre on Thursday (March 9) in Hayes, England.
Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Pioneering hip-hop producer Prince Paul was never officially a member of De La Soul — but “The Magic Number” was always four whenever they worked together. As ambitious and creative as group members Posdnuous (Kelvin Mercer), Trugoy (the late Dave Jolicoeur) and Maseo (Vincent Mason Jr.) were, the man born Paul Huston was the glue that held it all together musically through many of the group’s biggest successes. “I think the way the dynamic changed because of me is I’m pro-everything,” Huston tells Variety. “If somebody’s considering an idea, I’m like, ‘Let’s do it!’” That fearless, kitchen-sink spirit led to “3 Feet High and Rising,” “De La Soul is Dead” and “Buhloone Mindstate,” three albums that caused three different generational shifts — for the group, their fans and often hip-hop culture. And those albums (and three others) were celebrated last week at “The D.A.I.S.Y. Experience” event in New York, where Huston, along with Posdnuous, Maseo, Dave Chapelle, Queen Latifah, Q-Tip, Common, Chuck D and many others, to commemorated the group’s music finally being released onto streaming platforms after decades-long legal entanglements.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are making sure to thank those who have helped raise money following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria last month.
WINNER, has been booked for drunk driving in Seoul.According to South Korean media outlet Korea JoongAng Daily, Nam had reportedly opened the door of his parked car as a taxi was passing by, hitting the vehicle and breaking its side mirror in the process.Thereafter, Nam then allegedly drove his car for around seven metres before being pulled over by the police for a breathalyzer test. The test reportedly showed that the singer’s blood alcohol level was around 0.114 per cent, which is a high enough level for his license to be revoked – typically 0.08 per cent or higher.Nam was later returned home by the police after his identity was confirmed as he was reportedly too intoxicated for an investigation to be done at the time.
BTS member Suga has donated ₩1,000,000 (roughly US$76,000) to aid earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.Suga’s donation “for emergency relief in Turkey and Syria” was revealed by non-governmental organization Save The Children today (March 9), which is also the K-pop idol’s birthday, in a statement to South Korean media outlet OSEN.“So many children and families have suffered great damage from this earthquake,” Suga said, according to OSEN, as translated by Soompi. “I send my condolences to the survivors and victims.”“I hope that this becomes at least a bit of help to children affected by the earthquake and hope this [donation] is used to provide relief goods for children,” he added.
Cansu Dere, a Turkish actress who was reportedly missing for more than a month has allegedly spoken out, saying that she is okay. On February 6th, a 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria. Shortly after, multiple international outlets reported that she was missing.
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Prominent Arab journalist Nakhle Elhage, who ran the Al Arabiya news network for 16 years, is launching a digital startup called Blinx to produce news and short form storytelling content targeting Gen Z and millennials in the Middle East and beyond. Headquartered in a high-tech Dubai Media City studio, Blinx is being dubbed as the first digital native storytelling hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It “will soon launch on multiple platforms,” according to a statement. The digital startup, which is financed by unspecified UAE-based investors, is offering a “more story, less noise approach,” the statement said, with content made by young people “delivering relatable content to a young audience in a way the MENA region has yet to see,” it added.
A medic from Dunblane has told of his work helping mums-to-be rescued from the rubble of the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria.
Kerry Katona has told of the "most terrifying moment" a family trip abroad took a downward turn as her eight-year-old daughter was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the floor in Turkey.