A rare "Star Wars" prop piece is up for sale at auction in the US. Luke Skywalker's DL-44 blaster used in the 1980 film "The Empire Strikes Back" is priced at a minimum bid of $200,000 or about AED 730,000. Auction house Nate D. Sanders said the prop gun, made of gray, brown and silver fiberglass, is still in its original filming condition. It’s believed to retain “its original flash suppressor and scope, though it does not - and never did - fire".
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".
André Reyes' Gipsy Kings to perform at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena
Gipsy Kings by André Reyes is heading to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, June 21 under the 'Viva El Arte' 2026 tour.
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, took to social media on Sunday to commend the UAE leaders for handling the regional crisis with "wisdom and steadfastness", as "we approach the signing of the long-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran".
Dubai Customs has provided intelligence that led to the seizure of approximately 1.332 tonnes of narcotic tablets heading for illegal markets in Africa.
Three UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 544 tonnes of food parcels and shelter assistance have entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
