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Groundbreaking Saudi Drama ‘Norah’ Starring Yaqoub Alfarhan Shooting in AlUla (EXCLUSIVE)

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentRising Saudi Arabian star Yaqoub Alfarhan, who plays the titular role in hit MBC TV series “Rashash,” is attached to star in “Norah” a groundbreaking drama written and directed by Tawfik Alzaidi that is currently shooting in AlUla the sprawling area of Saudi desert and giant boulders that boasts an ancient city.Set in 1990s Saudi Arabia, when conservatism was at its height and all forms of art and painting were banned for religion-related reasons, “Norah” sees Alfarhan (pictured) play an artist named Nader who has given up painting and moved to a remote village to be a schoolteacher. There he intersects with the film’s titular “Norah,” an illiterate orphaned young woman who is facing an arranged marriage in which she will be trapped and has a need for self expression.

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Chelsea owner Todd Boehly at Dodgers Charity Gala after Prem comments

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has been pictured at the LA Dodgers Charity Gala with his family, just a day after deeming English football 'undervalued'. The 48-year-old was snapped with his wife, Katie, and his three children at the sixth episode of the now-annual charity event, which was attended by several other celebrities including Venus Williams and Rachel Leigh Cook. The sell-out event was headlined by a performance from Jennifer Lopez, with net proceedings benefitting the LADF charity.

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Phil Mickelson sparked controversy at US Open with illegal shot that beggared belief

Phil Mickelson once flared controversy by making an illegal shot which beggared belief.The American, who recently rebelled by joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series leaving his legacy in tatters, was playing in the third round of the US Open in 2018. He bogeyed four out of five holes, before heading to the 13th green at Shinnecock Hills.Mickelson was staring at a 12-footer to make another bogey.

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Chris Evans slams countries which banned animated film Lightyear over same-sex kiss

Disney Pixar’s Lightyear was banned from certain countries over depictions of a same-sex relationship.The animated movie has found itself become a controversial topic in several Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, over a kissing scene.Hollywood hunk Chris - who voices Buzz Lightyear in the movie - branded the powers behind the countries "idiots" as he admitted feeling there will always be people who are "afraid" to move forward in life.Speaking to Reuters he said: "The real truth is those people are idiots."Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good.""There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before."Chris, 41, then explained that he feels the best stance is to ignore the opinions of anyone who is still shunning inclusivity.He continued: "I think the goal is to pay them no mind, march forward and embrace the growth that makes us human."It’s tough to not be a little frustrated that it even has to be a topic of discussion.

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Chris Evans Slams Critics Of ‘Lightyear’ Same-Sex Kiss: ‘Those People Are Idiots’

Chris Evans is proud to see “Lightyear” pushing LGBTQ representation forward.

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Chris Evans: Homophobic ‘Lightyear’ Critics Are ‘Idiots’ Who Will ‘Die Off Like Dinosaurs’

Zack Sharf Chris Evans is taking a stand against anyone criticizing “Lightyear” for featuring a gay kiss between two female characters. The actor recently told Reuters that film and TV viewers who opposite diversity and more inclusive on-screen representation are “idiots” who will eventually “die off like dinosaurs.” Evans said it’s important not to pay any attention to such toxic viewers and criticisms.As Variety exclusively reported in March, Pixar restored the gay kiss in “Lightyear” after uproar from staffers over the decision to remove it. The kiss is brief and is included during a montage sequence that depicts the life of Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba).

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Paige Spiranac slams LIV tour “fuelled by money and greed” that is “hurting” golf

Paige Spiranac has slammed the LIV tour and its stars for their “greed”, and suggested that despite some positive ideas, it was likely to harm the future of golf.The LIV golf tour, a start-up backed by Saudi Arabia, has aspirations of challenging the world-leading PGA tour. With the promise of riches, the new event has managed to attract leading names including Dustin Johnson and Kevin Na who have been forced to resign from PGA championships due to policies limiting participation in rival events.The new tour launched with its inaugural event at The Centurion in Hertfordshire last week, and now golfing influencer Paige Spiranac – who boasts over 3.3 million followers on her Instagram account – has hit out at the event’s emphasis on quick cash taking precedent over passion for the sport.Paige has already taunted the likes of Phil Mickelson who signed up to the Saudi-backed invitational event, and she reiterated her stance while speaking in the most recent episode of her Playing a Round podcast.“You look at the LIV tour, and they’re fuelled by money, by greed.

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Chris Evans ‘Frustrated’ By Controversy Over Same-Sex Kiss In ‘Lightyear’

Chris Evans is proud to see “Lightyear” pushing LGBTQ representation forward.

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Chris Evans defends ‘Lightyear’ against anti-gay critics: “Those people are idiots”

Pixar‘s Lightyear against anti-gay critics, describing them as “idiots”.The actor, who voices a human version of Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming Toy Story spin-off, has praised its depiction of a gay couple, saying those who criticise it should be ignored.“The real truth is those people are idiots,” said Evans (via The Guardian). “Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good.”Lightyear has reportedly been banned in over 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, due to a scene that depicts a same-sex kiss.“There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before.

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Bradley Cooper opens up about recovering from cocaine addiction

Video: Stranger Things star accidentally gave away the ending to season 4 back . . . (Indy 100)Florence + The Machine to release new music tonightLady Gaga to play Harley Quinn in Joker sequel?The Photo That Took A Year To Capture: Photographer Creates Amazing Sun .

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‘Endangered’ Review: A Sobering Documentary Shows the Fourth Estate Under Strain

Dennis Harvey Film CriticThe resurgence of neo-fascist movements and authoritarian rule around the world has unsurprisingly coincided with a ramping-up of hostility against press freedom. Assassinated U.S.-based Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is the most notorious single example, but hundreds in his profession have been murdered in recent years, with many more assaulted, detained, harassed and so forth.

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Devastated mum who was told bloated stomach was menopause diagnosed with cancer

A woman who was told by doctors that her bloated stomach was menopause, was later given a devastating cancer diagnosis.

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Mum told swollen stomach was the menopause before devastating diagnosis

A woman who was told by doctors that her bloated stomach was the menopause was later given a devastating cancer diagnosis. Caroline Guy, 56, visited her GP in 2019 after suffering with a swollen stomach and was told that it was likely down to the menopause.

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Disney+ Confirms 60-Country June Launch Across Europe, Africa and West Asia

Naman Ramachandran The Walt Disney Company’s streamer Disney+ will be available in 42 new countries and 11 new territories this week following the launch on Tuesday in Greece, Turkey and countries in Central Eastern Europe, including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Croatia. Tuesday’s series of launches follow the arrival of the service in South Africa on May 18 and across West Asia and North Africa on June 8.

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‘Lightyear’ reportedly banned in 14 countries over same-sex kiss scene

Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story spin-off movie Lightyear has reportedly been banned in 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, due to a scene that depicts a same-sex kiss.The scene depicting a lesbian space ranger named Alisha and her partner sharing a brief kiss had originally been cut by Disney, but was reinstated after Pixar animators penned an open letter criticising the company for censoring “overtly gay affection” in its films.As a result, the film will not be screened in cinemas across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia and more, Reuters has reported. Disney has yet to comment.The United Arab Emirates’ National Media Council announced via Twitter on Monday (June 13) that the film will not be licensed for screening in cinemas “due to its violation of the country’s media content standards”.The animated film "LIGHTYEAR" is not licensed to be shown in the cinemas of the #UAE.#UAE_BARQ_EN pic.twitter.com/tyeXxWHFe6— UAE BARQ (@UAE_BARQ_EN) June 13, 2022A Variety report also claims that the film was initially approved for release in the UAE, but had its license revoked after posts on social media accused the film of insulting Muslims and Islam.According to Variety, a source close to Malaysia’s Film Censorship Board had asked for edits to the film.

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‘Lightyear’ banned in Middle Eastern countries over same-sex kiss

tweeted the order Monday saying the movie won’t run due to its “violation of the country’s media content standards.”Although there was no further explanation, fans believe the same-sex kiss between two female characters, one of whom is voiced by actress Uzo Aduba in the family-friendly movie, is what got it banned. Homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia, and surrounding countries often take issue with LGBTQ+ movie content or characters.A source told the Wrap that “Lightyear” did not receive release certificates for Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan and Lebanon.The Media Regulatory Office announced that the animated film Lightyear, which is scheduled for release on 16th June, is not licensed for public screening in all cinemas in the UAE, due to its violation of the country’s media content standards.

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'Lightyear' Banned in Several Countries Due to Same-Sex Kiss (Report)

Lightyear is facing some backlash.

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Disney/Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Will Not Play In Saudi Arabia, UAE & Other Parts Of Middle East, Nor Malaysia & Indonesia

Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear begins offshore rollout this week, but won’t be hitting cinemas in such Middle East markets as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Nor will it go to theaters in Malaysia or Indonesia. Deadline understands the film has not received distribution certificates in these markets. As with other recent Hollywood films, the issue is believed to be related to LGBTQ content.

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Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Banned in Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Over Same-Sex Kiss

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentPixar’s “Lightyear” will not be playing in Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Kuwait, among other West Asia territories, due to the inclusion of a same sex kiss in the “Toy Story” spinoff.The scene, involving a new lesbian space ranger character named Alisha and her partner starting a family together and greeting each other with a kiss on the lips had been originally cut from the film by Disney.But it was reinstated when Pixar animators spoke out against Disney in an open letter obtained by Variety, saying that Disney had demanded cuts, censoring “overtly gay affection” and in protest against Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s handling of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

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Golf fans can't stop laughing at Graeme McDowell's 'South Park' American accent

on full display at the LIV Golf press conferences, and fans did not need a second invitation to dig into McDowell. Fans went in different avenues for ripping into McDowell.

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Paranoid Putin has 'special bodyguard' whose job it is to collect 'his poo'

Vladimir Putin’s poo is collected and sent back to Moscow in a special suitcase whenever he travels abroad.And it’s not only his excrement that is scooped up, his urine is also saved and shipped back to the Russian capital by a Federal Protection Service bodyguard.That is the bizarre claim made by author Regis Gente and journalist Mikhail Rubin, in a report for the French news magazine Paris Match.The collections occurred on Putin’s trip to France on May 29, 2017, and also during his October 2019 trip to Saudi Arabia.Video footage taken during a trip to France in 2019 showed six men accompanying him to a bathroom, with one of his entourage holding a small briefcase, although it was not revealed what was in it.His bodily fluids are placed in a specialised bag so it can be returned to Russia in a suitcase. One theory as to why this happens is that the Russians so paranoid about their ‘enemies’ getting their hands on information about Putin’s health, that they don’t want any of his DNA being discovered.Russian journalist Farida Rustamova has known about about the strange arrangement for time and wrote on Twitter: “As far as I know this peculiar system is arranged somewhat differently.“At least sometimes all secret substances are being destroyed immediately on the spot.

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‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Racks Up $95.1 Million at International Box Office

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaUniversal’s “Jurassic World Dominion” continues to cast a shadow over the worldwide box office.The film opens in 57 new markets this weekend, including China, where it’s grossed $15.3 million. The international haul for the sequel stands at a healthy $95.1 million.China, which has not been that receptive to Hollywood films, was a bright spot.

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Mick Schumacher explains the Monaco Grand Prix crash that snapped his car in half

Schumacher once again struggled this season when his Monte-Carlo race ended prematurely. The 23-year-old clipped a barrier on entry to the Swimming Pool Section and fortunately avoided serious injury after slamming into the wall.