‘Thou shalt not read Shakespeare’, that’s the message from veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen. The Lord of the Rings star is advising people not to bother reading Shakespeare, and that his plays should instead be watched live in the theatre. McKellen says that watching performers like John Gielgud live on stage inspired him to act. The X-Men actor added that reading the bards work just "reduces him to an examination subject."
Andrea Bocelli to perform at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix's first Yasalam Classics concert
Italian music legend Maestro Andrea Bocelli will perform at the first Yasalam Classics concert series that aims to add a touch of classical music to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 race week.
David Beckham honoured with Walk of Fame star as LA hosts World Cup games
David Beckham, the first English player to win league titles in four countries, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday.
David Hockney, British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88
As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
Ariana Grande tells White House not to use her music
American pop star Ariana Grande has told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies.
Taylor Swift surprises with performance at 'Toy Story 5' premiere
Pop superstar Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance in Hollywood at the premiere of animated movie "Toy Story 5".
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has participated in the 52nd G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.
The National Anti-Narcotics Authority, in coordination with Ras Al Khaimah Police and other security agencies, has foiled a plan to promote and distribute narcotic substances inside the UAE.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.
