Saudi Arabia Showbiz Latest News and Updates

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Diane Kruger, Bollywood star Ranveer Singh and Saudi actor-writer Abdullah Al-Sadhan are set to receive career honors at Saudi Arabia’s upcoming Red Sea International Film Festival, which has also announced its full jury roster. Joining Baz Luhrmann, who is presiding over the main Red Sea jury, are Swedish-American actor Joel Kinnaman (“Suicide Squad”); Freida Pinto (“Slumdog Millionaire”); Egyptian actor Amina Khalil; (“Grand Hotel”) and Spain’s Paz Vega (“Sex and Lucía,” “The OA”).

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival has unveiled the juries and honorees of its third edition which kicks off on Thursday in the port city of Jeddah.

Former Universal Pictures executive Paul Chesney has announced the creation of Riyadh-based production company Red Palm Pictures on the eve of Saudi Arabia’s third Red Sea International Film Festival.

Kanye West apparently got very emotional over this confession from his daughter, North West!

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The clash to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in almost 25 years is finally set to happen as Tyson Fury's bout against Oleksandr Usyk was announced earlier this month.

2 min read Jake Daniels, a forward for English Football League team Blackpool and the first openly gay active British male professional footballer since Justin Fashanu in 1990, expressed his disappointment at Jordan Henderson’s move to play in Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly set to fund Manchester United's January transfer window with the sale of Jadon Sancho.

Garry Keane and Stephen Gerard Kelly’s documentary In The Shadow Of Beirut, which is Ireland’s Oscar category this year, is headed to the Red Sea International Film Festival, running November 30 to December 9 in the Red Sea port of Jeddah.

Turki Alalshikh, the Chairman of the General Authority for Entertainment for the Saudi Government and owner of LaLiga side Almeria, tweeted that Inter Miami FC was going to compete against Al-Nassr FC in the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia. Meaning, Lionel Messi would be playing against, Cristiano Ronaldo. It was billed as ‘The Last Dance’ alluding to a final match-up between two two legends before they retire.

Michael Mann’s high octane biopic Ferrari has been announced as the closing picture of Saudi Arabia’s third Red Sea International Film Festival, running November 30 to December 9 in the port city of Jeddah.

Saudi Arabian media giant MBC Group has announced its intention to float a 10% stake in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Saudi Exchange, known as Tadawul, in the coming months.

Premier League sides voted against a temporary ban on player loans between clubs with the same owners on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich are reportedly mulling over a potential swoop for Manchester United defender Raphael Varane.

Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has had a surprise change of heart as he claimed Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'GOAT' of football.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is backing Tyson Fury to overcome Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their highly anticipated fight next year.

Tickets for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are on sale as the two heavyweights gear up for their February 17 fight.

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Former OGC Nice manager Adrian Ursea has offered an insight into INEOS' ownership of a football club, explaining that impending Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unlikely to get in the way of manager Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United player Marcus Rashford joined in with England team training on Sunday morning to give club and country a massive injury boost.

Manager Erik ten Hag has already highlighted the importance of Manchester United coming up with a coherent strategy ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's impending arrival at the club.

Manchester United stars are getting down to business for their respective nations while those left at Carrington continue to put in the hard yards before Premier League resumption.

Ugh. Kanye West is at it again. In a new song snippet obtained by TMZ

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been spotted visiting second-tier Spanish side Eldense amid talks of a potential takeover.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase has been announced for later this month, featuring new information on the upcoming role-playing game.The showcase will be taking place on November 28 at 1PM PST (9PM GMT) and will be hosted by game director Hideaki Itsuno, along with producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi. The teaser for the showcase promises an “info-packed 15-minute live stream” with “brand new gameplay reveals”.During an investor Q&A recently, Capcom noted that it’s still expecting an “undisclosed” title to launch before the end of the financial year (ending March 2024), which could be Dragon’s Dogma 2.As noticed by VGC, the title has been rated in Saudi Arabia, meaning a release date could be coming sooner rather than later.Dragon’s Dogma 2 was first announced in June 2022, a full decade after the original game was released.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are going to go head-to-head on February 17 in a hotly-anticipated heavyweight undisputed boxing clash.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Dubai-based Iraqi director Yasir Al-Yasiri’s “HWJN” has been chosen as the opening film of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming Red Sea International Film Festival. The fest’s third edition is set to run Nov. 30-Dec.

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival will open its third edition, running from November 30 to December 9, with local movie HWJN, a fantasy romance combining Arabian folklore with modern themes that unfolds against the backdrop of the event’s home of Jeddah.

Bianca Censori found herself catapulted into the limelight when she got married to Kanye West. From walking around barefoot in Florence, to daring sheer outfits, and getting permanently banned from a water taxi, Censori has made headlines.

K.J. Yossman U.K. production studio Content Kings is expanding to the Middle East with a new office in Dubai, Variety can confirm.

Ty Dolla $ign has shared an update on his forthcoming joint album with Kanye West.During a recent show, the rapper – real name Tyrone William Griffin Jr. – told the audience that he had recently flown in from Saudi Arabia, where he worked with West on their upcoming project.“I just landed on a flight from Saudi Arabia,” Ty said.

Paris Fury shared an adorable video of her daughter who was requesting to get a photo taken next to a post box, as Paris said it is “where you put ya Santa letter”.Two year old Athena looked festive in a bright red jumper, paired with a blue and red checked skirt and some red tights. She completed her adorable look with her hair styled into pigtails with red bows.

Cole Palmer is 'looking forward' to welcoming Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday in what will be his first game against his former club since joining Chelsea.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival has announced a new batch of mostly international titles set to launch in its Festival Favorites and Treasures strands, including the international premiere of U.S. actor-turned-director Jennifer Esposito’s New York City mob drama “Fresh Kills.” Inspired by Esposito’s upbringing in Staten Island, “Fresh Kills” – in which Esposito co-stars with Annabella Sciorra – bowed stateside at the Tribeca Festival in June.

Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut Woman Of The Hour and family drama Mother Couch, starring Ewan McGregor and Ellen Burstyn, are headed to the third edition of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival, running from November 30 to December 9 in the port city of Jeddah.

Premier League clubs are set to vote on a potential ban on loan moves between associated clubs in the January transfer window.