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Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed his first win of the season with Al-Nassr as they beat Shabab Al-Ahli 4-2 in the AFC Champions League qualifier on Tuesday - but it wasn't exactly plain sailing for the former Manchester United striker.

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With Tuesday’s grosses, Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie has crossed the $100M (13.74B yen) mark in Japan. In doing so, it becomes Universal’s top title ever there. In local currency, Mario overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as the No. 6 Hollywood film of all time in Japan, and is the No. 1 studio picture since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Refresh for latest…: It’s still a Barbie world this weekend as the Greta Gerwig-directed charmer reached a global cume of $1.184B. Last session, Margot Robbie’s living doll crossed the $1B threshold, and in this 4th frame added $45.1M in 75 offshore markets (a 47% dip) to bring the international box office cume to $657.6M. 

Lindsay Lohan’s brother Dakota has shared the first glimpse of the Mean Girls actress's newborn, Luai, on Instagram. After she gave birth to her son, whose name means “shield of protection” on July 17, Dakota flew to be with his sister, her husband Bader Shammas, and their baby in Dubai. On his Instagram Stories, he shared a photo of a baby monitor which showed the pair sharing a tender moment as Dakota tucked Laui in for a nap.

Deadline has confirmed that Warner Bros’ billion-dollar grossing Barbie won’t be getting a release in Kuwait, and it’s skating on thin ice in Lebanon.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Barbie” will play in theaters across the Middle East after all. Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster was running into censorship issues in certain territories, including in the region’s top market of Saudi Arabia, so it looked increasingly like the film would be banned. But those matters appear to have been resolved, as the movie is set to release on Thursday.

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has reached the $500M global milestone, on its way to an estimated $551M through Sunday. This would make it the filmmaker’s fifth-highest-grossing film of all time, ahead of Dunkirk. The worldwide total through Friday is $499.3M, meaning that it has already topped the five-century mark today.

A Scots adventurer is half-way through a rapid world tour, visiting four of the globe's seven continents in just 16 days. Alex Hempton, from Edinburgh, and four pals planned the trip of a lifetime for £1,150 each - just £71 per day.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent “Barbie” is running into censorship headaches in the Middle East. Leading regional exhibitor Vox Cinemas – which is Warner Bros.’ local distribution partner – has pushed back the release of the hit Greta Gerwig film to Aug. 31 after initially setting a July 19 rollout out date for “Barbie” in the Middle East that would have allowed local audiences to see the film two days before its U.S.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Plans are underway to build a sprawling studio complex in Abu Dhabi, which is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and has served as an exterior location for portions of Hollywood franchises such as “Dune,” “Star Wars” and “Fast and Furious.” The announcement that Abu Dhabi is taking the plunge and investing in a world class studio facility comes as nearby Saudi Arabia is starting to gain traction in luring international productions. State-owned media and production hub twofour54 Abu Dhabi has announced that the filming facility, named twofour54 Studios, will span over 100 acres and comprise 11 state-of-the-art soundstages, an exterior water tank and six versatile standing sets.

As expected, Warner Bros’ Barbie has now officially crossed the six-century mark globally with Friday’s figures included. The global cume is $637.5M through yesterday with the international box office repping $350.5M after a $30.1M Friday in 69 offshore markets. The Greta Gerwig-directed phenom should high-heel it past $700M through Sunday worldwide.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter An intimate moment in Christopher Nolan’s dark historical drama “Oppenheimer” has been censored in several countries outside the U.S., including India. The altered scene takes place as Cillian Murphy’s J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who led the development of the atomic bomb, sits naked across from Florence Pugh’s Jean Tatlock, a Communist Party member with whom he had a torrid affair. In the unedited version of the film, Pugh is topless as she converses with Murphy’s character in a hotel room. But in the sequence that plays in Indian and Middle Eastern movie theaters, her body is covered with a computer-generated black dress.

Texas TikToker Tierra Allen – better known to fans as the Sassy Trucker – has found herself in a sticky situation over in Dubai.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Amid deep concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence, the Biden administration has lined up commitments from seven tech companies — including OpenAI, Google and Meta — to abide by safety, security and trust principles in developing AI. Reps from seven “leading AI companies” — Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI — are scheduled to attend an event Friday at the White House to announce that the Biden-Harris administration has secured voluntary commitments from the companies to “help move toward safe, secure, and transparent development of AI technology,” according to the White House.

A gangster who led a £300,000-a-month cocaine and firearms trafficking ring told a court "it's not a big deal" as his Rolex watch was seized.

Paramount/Skydance’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is off and running overseas with a $39.8M cume through Thursday in 48 international box office markets. This includes Wednesday openings in some markets and a strong paid preview program. With domestic’s Wednesday/Thursday plus previews, that brings the global total on the Tom Cruise-starrer to $$63.6M through yesterday.

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi said Tuesday that he’s taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future as he seeks to adjust to the impact of Tourette syndrome.His announcement follows his Saturday performance at the Glastonbury Festival where he appeared to lose his voice and the crowd carried him through his songs.“First of all, thank you to Glastonbury for having me, for singing along when I needed it and for all the amazing messages afterwards,” he said in a statement.“The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write, but I’m very sorry to let you know I’m going to be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future,” he added.Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes individuals to make involuntary sounds and movements, often referred to as tics. Capaldi revealed last September that he had been diagnosed with the condition.Capaldi, 26, was due to perform in Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday.His current tour, which would include venues in Australia, South Korea and Iceland among others, was due to climax in the United Arab Emirates on Oct.

Hot off his headlining gig at the Glastonbury Music Festival on Saturday, June 24, Lewis Capaldi announced he won’t be returning to the stage any time soon.

The stars of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One have taken over Abu Dhabi!

Danielle Lloyd was labelled “unreal” by fans as she posted a photo of herself in a bikini.The model, 39, posed for a picture in a blue bikini by the pool on holiday and could be seen smiling at the camera while enjoying the sunshine on holiday.The star was surrounded by green trees with the outline of luxury Dubai resort Nobu By The Beach in the background, where she was holidaying with husband Michael O’Neill and their children. Danielle shares a boy and a girl with husband Michael - baby Autumn Rose and son Ronnie, 4 - as well as three children with her footballer ex Jamie O’Hara - Archie, 12, Harry, 11, and George, nine.

A 23-year-old woman says she was sent a string of texts by a member of staff at an airport who had found her mobile number in 'the system' after she checked in for her Abu Dhabi to Manchester flight.

Reality star Amber Turner, who is currently enjoying a lavish holiday in the United Arab Emirates, took to Instagram to show off her impressive abs as fans commented “Dan who?” following her recent split from Dan Edgar. Amber, 29, looked nothing short of stunning as she posed poolside whilst on holiday in Dubai.The sun and sea certainly looked good on the star as she showed off her tan and washboard abs in a neutral-coloured bikini with a stylish white crochet maxi-skirt and shirt over the top. She stylishly paired the outfit with some Louis Vuitton sandals and a Louis Vuitton bag paired with oversized sunglasses.

Danielle Lloyd was the epitome of summer chic as she stunned in a white bikini while relaxing near a swimming pool on holiday. The 39 year old former glamour model looked effortlessly stylish in the swimwear number, which featured ruched detailing and chunky tie shoulder and hip straps.The star kept her brunette locks down and loose, and she added a pair of oversized black sunglasses to complete her poolside look.

Jefferson Hall has been announced as the lead actor in Emirati film director and producer Nayla Al Khaja’s psychological thriller Three.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent British actor Jefferson Hall (“House of the Dragons,” “Oppenheimer”) will soon appear on screen in Emirati director Nayla Al Khaja’s psychological thriller “Three,” about a young boy who appears to be possessed. Al Khaja – who is known for standout shorts including horror film “The Shadow” and “Animal” that both play on Netflix – has just wrapped the independently-produced “Three,” her debut feature, which was shot in Thailand. Besides, Hall, “Three” also stars Faten Ahmed; Noura Alabed (“Wiladah”); veteran U.A.E. actor Mari Al Halyan (“On Borrowed Time”); Mohannad Bin Huthail (“Rashash”) and emerging Emirati talent Saud Alzarooni.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse just got banned!

Sony’s biggest hit of the summer, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, won’t be getting a release in the United Arab Emirates, Deadline has confirmed. The pic was set for release on June 22 in the Gulf region.

J. Kim Murphy “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” will not be released in the United Arab Emirates after failing to pass the country’s censorship requirements, Variety has confirmed. A scene featuring a poster in the background of the frame that depicts the transgender flag and reads “Protect Trans Lives” is said to be one of the concerns that prevented a release from being approved, sources said. The United Arab Emirates ban comes only a week ahead of the Sony Pictures film’s intended release date in the region of June 22. However, it isn’t uncommon for the country’s censorship board to axe the imminent release of films featuring LGBTQ+ content. Another animated film faced a similar predicament last summer, when Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” was not released in the country due to a scene depicting a same-sex kiss between two lesbian space rangers. The “Toy Story” spinoff was also banned from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Malaysia.

confirmed to Reuters that “Across the Spider-Verse” won’t be shown in the country.No explanation for the move has been released. According to Reuters, the UAE National Media Media Council, the country’s censorship authority, said on Monday, “will not allow the circulation or publication of content contrary to the values and principles of the UAE and the standards of media content in force in the country.” It was however not clear if this comment was related to “Across the Spider-Verse.”Absent any official explanation, speculation has focused on the fact that the film features nods to LGBTQ rights, including a “trans lives matter” poster seen at one point.

A couple have spoken of their upset after becoming 'stranded' in Dubai amid a row over medical bills they say total more than £11,000. Katriona White, 54, fell seriously ill - leaving her unable to walk - after she and her husband Mick, 54, travelled to the United Arab Emirates from India where he had been working as a football coach.

Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East premiere of Paramount/Skydance’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One on June 26, with star Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie walking the red carpet.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The story of the Special Olympics has been well told. So Robin Roberts is offering a new one. The “Good Morning America” co-anchor is an executive producer of ‘All You Hear Is Noise,” a new unscripted project that examines the paths of three Special Olympics contestants — Trent Hampton, Melanie Holmes, and Chris Wines — who travel to the United Arab Emirates to compete in the Special Olympics World Games, but face challenges in employment, relationships, and more upon their return. The project has been produced by SpringHill Company, the content production unit backed by LeBron James, and its “Uninterrupted” brand, which focuses on athlete empowerment, along with Roberts’ own Rock’n Robin Productions. The film debuts at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Former The Only Way is Essex star Joey Essex has shared his latest investment, which comes in the former of an expensive car.Taking to his Instagram Stories, Joey posted a video that shows him unveiling his brand new ride. Viewers can hear him exclaim: "Oi, that's hard!" as the cover which conceals an eye-catching blue vehicle is removed. Panning to show the car in its full glory, Joey continued: "Oh my god, it's better than I thought." He continued, "Wow, that's sick bruv" as he showed off the Lambo's shiny black wheels and striking paintwork.The car, which is believed to be a 2024 Lamborghini sport SUV, costs a whopping £190,000.

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has continued the unconventional tradition of consensually kissing someone on the lips during the band’s song ‘Robbers’ – this time, turning his attention to a security guard.The kiss took place during the band’s appearance at NorthSide Festival in Denmark, where fan footage captured Healy mouthing to the guard “Wanna kiss me?” The grinning security guard accepted, raising his hands in celebration as Healy continued singing the song.Matty Healy shared a kiss with the security guard at The 1975 concert tonight. pic.twitter.com/fla59kgtey— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 3, 2023The so-called ‘Robbers kiss’ has seemingly been a part of the band’s sets on and off from as early as 2014, when the song itself was released as part of The 1975’s eponymous debut album.While it largely takes place during ‘Robbers’, it also took place during ‘Loving Someone’ at a performance in Dubai circa 2019.