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Jon Bon Jovi is looking back on his $180 paycheck that launched his career. The rocker, 63, posted on Tuesday a photo of his first-ever music contract to Instagram. The agreement, signed in 1980 with producer Meco Monardo, turned out to be for a Star Wars-themed Christmas album titled Christmas in the Stars. The contract … Read more
Dubai: Heavy traffic brought several key routes between Sharjah and Dubai to a crawl on Thursday morning, with long delays reported during rush hour, according to real-time Google Maps data. Dubai-bound delays Major Dubai-bound roads saw the worst congestion, especially on Al Taawun Street, Al Ittihad Road (E11), Al Hamriya Port Road (D92) and parts … Read more
Jamie Lee Curtis announces long social media pause for this reason Jamie Lee Curtis is planning a “yummy” and “long” break from social media. In a recent chat with E! News at the world debut of her new movie Ella McCay, in Los Angeles on December 9, the Oscar-winning actress revealed that this upcoming holiday … Read more
Dubai: The future of Para sport has arrived. As the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) kicked off, teenage girls across multiple disciplines delivered a powerful statement through their performances. The opening day at the Dubai Club for People of Determination Hall was electric. Young women lifters took to the stage with strength, courage, … Read more
1 Elon Musk 54 US Tesla, SpaceX, xAI $483 billion Musk leads with electric vehicles at Tesla, reusable rockets via SpaceX, and AI ventures like xAI, reclaiming the top spot in May 2024 despite recent Tesla dips. 2 Larry Page 52 US Alphabet (Google) $262 billion New No. 2 at $262 billion after Alphabet’s 14% … Read more
Jimmy Neutron star Jeff Garcia has breathed his last. Garcia, known for his Jimmy Neutron character Sheen, is paid a tribute by his son in a heartefelt social media update. Turning to his Instagram on Wednesday, Dec. 10, Jojo Garcia wrote: “With a very heavy heart, I would like to inform everybody that my father, … Read more
For UAE residents still finalising winter break plans, timing decisions over bookings in the next few days will directly affect how much they pay. Here is a 10-day countdown guide: Flights: What to keep in mind when booking On many high-demand routes, Economy-class fares have already risen above off-peak levels. They are likely to continue … Read more
Dubai: A Sharjah-based father of eight, who has been shouldering a Dh1 million home loan, will finally breathe easy after winning $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw on Wednesday. Ahmed Al Junaibi, 43, won the life-changing amount in Series 526 with ticket number 0193, which he purchased online on November … Read more
Teyana Taylor spills the advice Leonardo DiCaprio gave her Teyana Taylor spilled the advice costar Leonardo DiCaprio gave her after she had received two major nominations this award season. In a recent chat with E! News at the Critics’ Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television on December 9, the One Battle … Read more
Dubai’s rollout stands out Dubai is closing the gap between global ambition and practical execution. Instead of scattered hotel-by-hotel upgrades, the city has introduced one standardised system that every licensed hotel can use. That brings benefits few markets can match: Consistency — every traveller gets the same contactless experience, no matter the hotel brand or … Read more
Saint celebrates his 10th birthday sans Kanye West Kanye West’s son, Saint, had a bash for his 10th birthday in New York City with his mother, Kim Kardashian, but not his father, Kanye West. Reports indicate he is in South Korea with his wife, Bianca Censori, and that his wife’s mother and sister also joined … Read more
Paramount has released the first trailer for Hit Me Hard And Soft, a new 3D concert film co-directed by Billie Eilish and James Cameron. The film, opening March 20, 2026, has been billed as “an innovative new concert experience” that captures Eilish’s most recent global tour. In the footage, Cameron says, “No one has ever … Read more
British bestselling author Sophie Kinsella passed away on Wednesday at age 55. Her family announced her death on social media the same day, saying she died “this morning.” “She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy,” read the family’s official statement, per … Read more
It was the 23rd of December 1995; a Saturday. I expected to get away from work by lunchtime. But it was not to be. By the time I finally slunk out of the office, it was four o’clock. To my horror, the shops were beginning to close. Christmas Eve fell on a Sunday that … Read more
A 52-year-old Auckland woman found herself getting blown out to sea last Thursday, 4 December, after attempting to take a dinghy to shore from the yacht she’d been staying on without any boating experience. Waiheke Police Sergeant Raymond Matthews says the yacht was anchored in Oneroa Bay, and the woman apparently had a disagreement with … Read more
Georgie Henley posts ‘Narnia’ reunion marking 20th anniversary The Chronicles of Narnia was released in 2005. Two decades have passed, and one of its stars, Georgie Henley, who plays Lucy Pevensie, shares a post on Instagram marking the 20th anniversary of the movie. “20 years!!!!!! We had to recreate this photo in August when Andrew … Read more
Jono Ridler, pictured with co-founder of Live Ocean, Blair Tuke, will be swimming from North Cape to Wellington in order to raise awareness of ocean health. Photo Gareth Cooke / Live Ocean Swimming legend Jono Ridler will begin an unprecedented 1,000-mile (1609km) swim from North Cape to Wellington in January – a world-record breaking endurance … Read more
Irish folk band Donnybrook Fair bring their foot-stomping energy to Ōmiha Memorial Hall on Saturday 13 December. Irish folk band Donnybrook Fair will bring their raucous, foot-stomping energy to the stage at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall on Saturday 13 December. Inspired by the likes of the Pogues and the Dubliners, the band sing songs that … Read more
Photo: Celine Dion not closing door on love just yet: Source Celine Dion may be ready to welcome love back into her life. According to a new RadarOnline.com report, the superstar is not ruling out future relationships as she continues to feel stronger and more like herself again. “Celine’s finally feeling like herself again,” an insider … Read more
Traffic was backed up around Little Oneroa last Friday, 5 December, as the Police Serious Crash Unit closed part of Ocean View Road, diverting vehicles over the one-way bridge at Little Oneroa. The officers were conducting a survey of the road as part of the investigation into a Labour Weekend scooter crash that killed 19-year-old … Read more
Ronaldo got subbed at Half-time Jorge Jesus decided to take Ronaldo off at half time, a call that disappointed fans on both sides who wanted him to stay on the pitch. Still, the coach had to manage his minutes ahead of a busy run of fixtures. Al Nassr pushed on without him and regained the … Read more
Photo: Josh Hutcherson shares feeling after first rejection experience Josh Hutcherson has reflected on the challenges he faced after skyrocketing to fame with The Hunger Games. As fans will know, before Hunger Games, Hutcherson appeared in films including Little Manhattan, Zathura: A Space Adventure, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and The Kids Are All … Read more
Aghaddir is a senior news reporter at Gulf News with more than a decade of experience covering the UAE’s most pressing developments. Known for her sharp eye for detail and deep expertise in the country’s legal and security systems, Aghaddir delivers journalism that clarifies complex issues and informs public discourse. While based in Sharjah, she … Read more
He urged India to manage their workload wisely, especially in busy seasons. Afridi suggested that the team could rest the duo against weaker opposition and use those matches to test new talent. “You need to preserve both these stars. When India play against weaker teams, they can give chances to new players and rest Virat … Read more
Sam Worthington on ‘Avatar’ franchise: ‘They are the same movie’ Since 2017, Sam Worthington, as Jake Sully, has been working on the Avatar franchise, which has seen the release of two movies, with a third set to drop on Dec 19. But what many thought was the film series as a long continuity of … Read more
Abhishek Sharma’s breakout year Abhishek stole the spotlight in both India–Pakistan group games. He smashed 31 off just 13 balls in the first meeting and followed it up with a blazing 74 from 39 deliveries in the next. Although he fell cheaply in the final, his impact had already been felt. His performances created a … Read more
Dubai: An Emirati father of eight and a Belgian expat with two children have become the latest dollar millionaires in Dubai Duty Free’s Millennium Millionaire draw, transforming their lives with life-changing wins announced on Wednesday at Dubai International Airport. Ahmed Al Junaibi, a 43-year-old Emirati national based in Sharjah, won $1 million in Millennium Millionaire … Read more
Judge warns Prince Harry of ‘consequences’ of court case Prince Harry has been warned about the “consequences” of his £38 million privacy case against the Daily Mail. Harry has been fighting the Associated Newspaper group since 2022 and alleges that they used unlawful methods to gather information for their articles. The Duke of Sussex is … Read more
Aghaddir is a senior news reporter at Gulf News with more than a decade of experience covering the UAE’s most pressing developments. Known for her sharp eye for detail and deep expertise in the country’s legal and security systems, Aghaddir delivers journalism that clarifies complex issues and informs public discourse. While based in Sharjah, she … Read more
Missing luxury cars, deserted mansion Police are also probing discrepancies in the brothers’ vehicle ownership. Until 2020, they reportedly had three cars; before fleeing, they possessed more than four luxury vehicles — all now untraceable. Officials are examining whether the cars were removed in a planned cover-up. Their sprawling, newly built Goa residence — constructed … Read more