The plot thickens. Victoria Fuller was filmed giving Greg Grippo a kiss at dinner with other Bachelor Nation members after the duo were spotted in Italy.
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Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Saudi-owned MBC Group, which is the top broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has forged a five-year partnership with Turkish TV production powerhouses Medyapim and Ay Yapim, officially ending a ban on Turkish soaps that had been put in place in 2018. MBC, which is the top satellite free-to-air player in the Middle East and North Africa, and also a major MENA region premium streamer, in 2018 had pulled highly popular Turkish dramas from its channels, allegedly for political reasons stemming from tensions at that time between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The move was also believed to have been made to give greater impetus to local production. Since then, several Turkish shows had gradually seeped back into MBC programming. But this deal signals a complete policy reversal.
The partnership, unveiled at the Mipcom TV market in Cannes, involves first look and volume deals between MBC and Medyapim and Ay Yapim, as well as agreements for the two prominent Turkish production companies to produce Arabic-language content for the MENA market. Titles included in the deal were not revealed. Medyapim’s global hits include the soaps “Girl Named Feriha,” “Mother,” and “Woman,” while Ay Yapim is best known for “Endless Love,” “Fatmagul,” “Ezel,” and “Forbidden Love,” among other shows. “It’s no secret that Turkish content is extremely popular with MENA audiences,” said MBC Group CEO Sam Barnett in a statement. “With two fantastic Turkish production houses – Medyapim and Ay Yapim – coming on board and collaborating with MBC Group, not only are audiences going to receive first access to upcoming Turkish TV hits, but we’re also going to focus on exchanging expertise and
The plot thickens. Victoria Fuller was filmed giving Greg Grippo a kiss at dinner with other Bachelor Nation members after the duo were spotted in Italy.
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Let’s all say it together — F**KING FINALLY!
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Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Sony Music Entertainment Middle East and Kuwait-based music studio and video production company Ghmza have forged a partnership to produce music and promote emerging pop artists from the Gulf Cooperation Council and across the Middle East. Under the deal, popular actor and Arabic pop singer Bader Al Shuaibi, and Kuwaiti singer, songwriter and television personality Bashar al-Shatti will be the first two artists to work with Sony Music in the Gulf region. A pioneer in the genre known as Khaleeji pop reinvention – the term Khaleeji refers to nationals of six states: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the U.A.E. and Oman – Bader Al Shuaibi has over one billion audio and video streams and three million social media followers, according to a Sony Music statement.
Pierce Brosnan has moved his fans on Instagram with a moving tribute to a "dear friend".MORE: Pierce Brosnan reveals fears for his wife and children – seeks protectionThe James Bond actor shared some heartfelt words – and two images – in honour of the late actor, Robbie Coltrane, who passed away on 14 October at the age of 72. WATCH: Pierce Brosnan teams up with 21-year-old son for important cause"I'm so sorry to hear the news of my dear friend Robbie Coltrane's passing," Pierce, 69, wrote.READ: Who is Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely Shaye Smith? Everything you need to knowMORE: Pierce Brosnan melts hearts with unseen wedding photo on 21st anniversary"We had so many good laughs throughout our days making the James Bond movies 'Goldeneye' and 'The World Is Not Enough' …the second photo is from our first days shoot on 'Goldeneye' at Leavesden studios.A post shared by Pierce Brosnan (@piercebrosnanofficial)Piers paid a heartfelt tribute to his late co-star Robbie"I cannot think of a finer actor and man of humanity and humor to share the world stage with on such a day as that so many years ago.
She’s Team Teresa. The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Jennifer Aydin seemingly threw a drink at Joe Gorga during BravoCon 2022 on Sunday, October 16.
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details emerging about Murray’s misconduct on the set of “Being Mortal.”In April, Searchlight abruptly halted production on the Aziz Ansari film due to a “complaint” that was revealed to be about Murray. According to reports, the veteran comedian kissed and straddled a young female staff member “as a joke,” resulting in a settlement that cost him upwards of $100,000. In the aftermath of the shutdown, several of Murray’s former coworkers have come forward with their own stories.
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tying the knot twice and taking several honeymoons. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck arrived at the Ralph Lauren show in Southern California, rocking all-black ensembles.