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Seeking to reunite with her estranged family, Zeynep and her American husband Stephen travel from New York City to a small coastal town in Turkey. Together, along with her divorced parents and younger sister, they embark on a week-long sailing trip meant to be a last chance for Zeynep’s father, Yusuf, a dissident journalist being prosecuted by the government, to reconnect with his daughters before prison. Once on open water, with blue skies and wind in their sails, hope springs eternal—yet things may not be as they seem. As they await the result of Yusuf’s appeal, tensions begin to rise, and when a young local man further disrupts the delicate family dynamics the trip takes a very unexpected turn.

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It’s been over a decade since Inception hit screens, but the movie’s final shot still haunts us. That heart-numbing moment—Cobb’s spinning top—lingered in our minds long after the credits rolled. Did it topple? Was it real? Or were we trapped in a dream like Cobb himself? The debates raged, with viewers lighting up metaphorical cigarettes and diving deep into every frame for answers.

First, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. The Inception final act starts with Cobb and his crew navigating the layered dreamscape crafted by their chemist, Yusuf. The mission? Plant an idea in Fisher’s head to dismantle his father’s empire, all while avoiding the projection of Cobb’s deceased wife, Mal. As if that weren’t enough, Mal shows up, and chaos ensues—Fisher gets shot, and the team has to...

Set amongst Yorkshire’s rugged hill country, Jack King’s premiere feature, The Ceremony, tells a gripping story of two men thrust together by tragic circumstances. Cristi and Yusuf toil washing cars in Bradford as undocumented workers, trying to shield their troubled pasts. But after one of their coworkers dies under unclear circumstances, they are forced to embark on a fateful journey across the challenging terrain of the Dales.

The pair couldn’t be more different—Cristi hails from Romania while the taciturn Yusuf is Kurdish. Their chance discovery of a body belonging to another immigrant employee leaves them with a terrible choice: involve the authorities and risk exposing their illegal status, or take matters into their own hands. Agreeing to dispose of the remains themselves, tensions quickly flare as the isolated moorland pulls long-buried personal demons to the surface.

Shot entirely in stark black and white, King captures both...

The International Documentary Festival Amsterdam has announced the 55 documentary projects selected for this year’s IDFA Forum, chosen from among 820 entries.

Among the prominent names heading to the forum, which runs November 17-20, is Emmy winner Eva Mulvad (The Cave), who will pitch her upcoming project House of the Holy Father, co-directed with Andreas Koefoed. “In an intriguing cinematic exercise that straddles fiction and documentary,” a release notes, “the film seeks to bare intricate workings of domination and manipulation, as ex-members of the notorious Christian sect Faderhuset direct scenes with well-known Danish actors, including Trine Dyrholm and David Dencik.”

Israeli filmmaker Tomer Heymann, who has won prizes at film festivals around the world, will participate in the Rough Cut Presentations section with Issa’s House, a film set in the West Bank. Another film shot in...

The BBC has in recent years promoted its “Verify” service in which a special unit acts speedily to support or debunk claims made by guests, often political, on live TV and radio.

However, The Spectator magazine reports on an awkward moment recently when it was required to verify… itself, during a heated discussion on the current affairs panel show Question Time.

Thursday evening saw Reform party chairman Zia Yusuf attack the number of asylum seekers arriving into Britain after it emerged that the Foreign Office has spent more than £4 billion on support for refugees and asylum seekers.

The Spectator reports that Yusuf noted that the UK takes in more asylum seekers per capita than France, before BBC host Fiona Bruce corrected him, saying: “France takes more per capita, we are quite far down the list.”

A few moments later, Bruce, having evidently received word in her ear, was forced to correct herself,...

In Taaza Khabar season 2, Vasant has returned from the dead, but as a changed man. After the mess he made at the end of Season 1 with his obsession with money, he hit rock bottom because he lost his loved ones. But now, in Season 2, we learn that there was more going on behind the scenes, because it turns out that the more money Vasant made, the more dangerous his life became, and the biggest threat of all came from Yusuf Bhai who was a powerful don in Mumbai. Vasant faked his death to escape this danger, which we had a glimpse of in the last season when he got the Taaza Khabar app. But now that he’s back, Yusuf Bhai has found out about this and wants to take revenge on Vasant, as he cost Yusuf Bhai not only money but also respect. So, can Vasant make things right?...

The highly anticipated second season of Taaza Khabar, starring YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam, is set to thrill audiences once again. Bhuvan, who also serves as the co-producer of the show, took to social media to unveil the trailer, building excitement for the new season. The action-drama series will premiere exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar on September 27, 2024.

Sharing the trailer on Instagram, Bhuvan captioned it, “Karza aur gunah chukaane padhte hain! Kabhi kabhi marr ke bhi.. #HotstarSpecials #TaazaKhabar Season 2 streaming from September 27 on @disneyplushotstar”. This season will see Vasya, Bhuvan’s character, grapple with a powerful new adversary, Yusuf Akhtar, played by veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi. Yusuf poses a grave threat not only to Vasya but also to his loved ones, ensuring that this installment will be packed with drama, suspense, and intense action.

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It’s been a minute — well, more like a year and a half — since the Season 4 finale of “9-1-1: Lone Star.” With the fifth and final season of the Fox first responder series premiering Monday night, here are some of the key events and personal developments to remember.

Happily, nearly everyone was in a stable relationship when we last saw them, while some faced heartbreak and more than one person quit the 126.

Benito Martinez as Gabriel Reyes on “9-1-1: Lone Star” (Credit: Kevin Estrada/Fox) Carlos’ Dad Gabriel Was Murdered

In a shocking twist, Carlos (Rafael Silva)’s Texas Ranger father Gabriel was gunned down in his own home by an unknown assailant, leaving Carlos to become obsessed with finding his father’s killer.

Tk (Ronen Rubinstein) and Carlos (Rafael Silva) got married in the “Lone Star” Season 4 finale (Credit:Kevin Estrada/Fox. Tk and Carlos Got Married

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Jumai Yusuf’s feature debut Cocoa Doll is being launched to international buyers at the Toronto Film Festival this week.

Co-producers and sales agents The Dazey Phase and Unger Media are shopping the horror pic about, Nora, a young Black woman who takes a caregiving job for the McNeils, a rich white family, only to discover they’re hiding a deadly secret.

Cocoa Doll was earlier selected for the Black List’s Muslim List. Yusuf wrote and and is set to direct the indie, which was inspired by caricatures of Black people from the Jim Crow era not lost to history.

“When I set out to write a horror film, I knew I had to tap into the things that truly haunt me. Cocoa Doll is my way of reminding people that Jim Crow isn’t some distant past. It’s a horrifyingly recent chapter of American history,” Yusuf said in a statement.

Daredevil: Born Again is one of the most anticipated upcoming MCU projects for live-action series. While it isn’t Daredevil’s debut in the MCU, it will integrate the Defenders Saga more closely with the mainline MCU.

The show promises to delve deeper into the street-level side of the MCU, a fan-favorite aspect that has been in demand as the universe explores more Multiversal themes.

Recent D23 footage leaks reveal that Daredevil: Born Again may have potential ties to the Young Avengers. The teaser trailer has unveiled intriguing plot details and characters for the upcoming season.

It’s officially confirmed that Muse will be the main villain, and White Tiger will make an appearance, validating earlier set leak speculation. Additionally, Bullseye will start the season in jail.

The show hints at a tentative alliance between Matt Murdock and Kingpin, though it seems likely to unravel. Interestingly, the series connects to Ms.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ is the most exciting upcoming MCU project in terms of live-action shows. It’s not Daredevil’s first appearance in the MCU, but it’s finally going to somewhat merge the Defenders Saga with the mainline MCU.

The show is set to expand on the street-level aspect of the MCU, something that fans have been asking for recently in the midst of Multiversal themes.

Surprisingly, due to the recently leaked D23 footage, it seems that ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ will also feature some potential connections to Young Avengers.

The teaser trailer has revealed some interesting plot points and characters that we can expect in the upcoming first season. First, now it’s officially been confirmed that Muse will be the villain in the series. White Tiger will also make an appearance confirming the speculation that started with set leaks, and Bullseye will start the season in jail.

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Charlie Cox and co. were recently at the D23 expo for an exclusive appearance of the Daredevil: Born Again cast. Alongside Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Deborah Ann Woll, and Elden Henson were also present during the event. The team seemed to be in high spirits as they answered some questions about their upcoming show and how they were feeling about coming back to their characters after a gap.

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After the Netflix and Marvel Studios’ partnership came to an end, it also meant the end for a lot of shows that were born out of this partner. And Daredevil was one of the first ones to be canceled, that too after three very successful seasons. But fear not fans, as Marvel Studios saw the error in their ways, and are bringing the cast back together for a brand new reboot of the previous storyline.

Marvel Studios has finally unveiled the first trailer for the anticipated series Daredevil: Born Again, showcasing Charlie Cox in the titular role. The trailer, which debuted at Disney’s D23 event, is creating significant buzz among the fandom.

Charlie Cox as Daredevil in a still from She-Hulk: Attorney At Law | Marvel Studios

But what caught attention was a surprising cameo by none other than Mohan Kapoor, who plays Yusuf Khan (Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel’s father) in the MCU. This unexpected appearance could be a subtle hint at the possibility of The Marvels star’s involvement in the series as well.

Unexpected Cameo of The Marvels’ Star Mohan Kapoor in Daredevil: Born Again

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is prominent for interconnecting stories with different characters in the franchise and Daredevil: Born Again is no exception. Marvel Studios has finally unveiled the first look at the series for the crowd at D23 in Anaheim.

The Marvel Studios portion of D23's "Disney Entertainment Showcase" is over and the first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again is finally here...albeit, unofficially.

The full teaser has leaked online tonight and is bound to only further increase excitement for the Daredevil revival. Along with a first look at White Tiger, we see The Punisher's reunion with Matt Murdock, Bullseye behind bars, and the Man Without Fear's many costumes.

There's also a suitably tense exchange between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk and a surprise appearance from Ms. Marvel and The Marvels star Mohan Kapur as Kamala Khan's father, Yusuf.

The action scenes look every bit as hard-hitting as we'd hoped and an appearance from Foggy Nelson and Karen Page is sure to be welcomed.

"Marvel had been incredibly open-minded and willing to correct course, and incredibly supportive," Charlie Cox recently said of Daredevil: Born Again's creative overhaul.

With the Truth Seekers Summit presented by Paramount+ less than a month away—August 15th in The Big Apple—Rolling Stone and Variety have added more esteemed names to an already star-studded lineup.

In an era where truth and integrity in journalism are more crucial than ever, journalist and author E. Jean Carroll will be honored with the Truth Seeker Award. This accolade celebrates the extraordinary achievements of journalists and documentary filmmakers dedicated to unearthing the truth, and Carroll’s steadfast commitment to truth and justice is documented (most notably,...

In seiner 40. Jurysitzung hat der World Cinama Fund der Berlinale acht Produktions- und zwei Verleihförderungen in einer Gesamthöhe von 260.000 Euro vergeben.

Einer von zehn Filmen, der aktuell vom World Cinema Fund der Berlinale Förderung zugesprochen bekommen hat: „Goodbye Julia“(Credit: Pierre de Villiers / Rushlake Media GmbH)

Projekte und Filme aus Ägypten, Algerien, Argentinien, Brasilien, dem Iran, Kamerun, Lesotho, Nepal und dem Sudan haben in der 40. Jury Sitzung des Berlinale World Cinema Fund Förderittel in einer Gesamthöhe von 260.000 Euro zugesprochen bekommen. Wie die Berlinale heute mitteilt, waren insgesamt 195 Projekte aus 55 Ländern eingereicht worden.

Vincenco Bugno, Leiter des 2004 von der Kulturstiftung des Bundes und der Berlinale initiierten World Cinema Fund: „In einer Zeit, in der die Komplexität der Welt oft verdrängt wird, bieten die Jury-Meetings des WCFeinen Raum der Reflexion, in dem wir uns mit den Welten um uns herum in all ihrer wunderbaren und komplizierten Vielfalt befassen können. All dies ist...

Let’s remember the interesting thrillers of the past years, which once pleased us, but then forgotten. These films have not lost their advantages over time and are still able to bring pleasure. They are worth watching them again. As part of this series of articles, you and I should try to remember as many good thrillers as possible. I’m sure we can do it! Additionally, if you’re looking for a way to unwind after watching these thrilling movies, consider checking out this gambling website Stay casino login for an exciting and relaxing gaming experience.

A Perfect Getaway, 2009 IMDb: 6.5; Kinopoisk: 6.9; Critics’ Choice: 62% (138)

A suspenseful American thriller with a few amusing surprises in its plot. It was directed by David Touhy, known for his fantastic trilogy of films about a popular character called Riddick. Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Chris Hemsworth have the lead roles.

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Benedict Cumberbatch is back with a fascinating story on Netflix. Eric, an upcoming psychological thriller series, features the actor in the role of an intelligent puppeteer who becomes volatile when his nine-year-old son goes missing.

The show is labeled as an emotional crime drama that follows the relentless struggles of a flawed father who faces his own demons while trying to find his son. If this premise is something that makes you intrigued, here is all you need to know about the release date, cast, and storyline of Netflix’s Eric.

Eric on Netflix: Release Date of the Psychological Thriller

Eric is all set to premiere on Netflix on Thursday, May 30th, 2024. All six episodes of the British drama will be dropped together on the platform, so you can binge-watch the complete season at once. To enjoy the show, you will need an active subscription to Netflix,...

Exclusive: Newly launched Dubai-based sales company Mad World has acquired worldwide rights to Egyptian director Morad Mostafa’s Aisha Can’t Fly Away, a tense African migrant drama shooting later this year in Egypt.

The title joins the inaugural slate of Mad World, as the Arab cinema-focused sales arm of Mena distributor and talent agency Mad Solutions gears up for its Cannes Market debut next week.

Aisha Can’t Fly Away revolves around the story of Aisha, a 26-year-old African immigrant caregiver residing in Ain-shams, a Cairo neighborhood with a large African migrant community.

The film explores the intricate dynamics of a world where the authorities’ indifference to the violent tensions between Egyptians and various African nationalities has allowed different gangs to seize control. Aisha’s situation turns sour after one of these gangs offers protection in exchange for a favor.

Egypt-based South Sudanese model Buliana Simona plays Aisha in...

Actress Raymon Kakar, who portrays Dua in the show ‘Rabb Se Hai Dua’, shared that she watched Pakistani shows to grasp better Urdu for the preparation of the role.

Talking about her preparation for Dua, Raymon said: “Preparing for the character of Dua was fascinating for me because I’ve always had a love for Urdu, even though I’ve never spoken it. My daughter is quite fluent in Urdu and really enjoys the language.”

“I hadn’t spoken Urdu before, so our director Yusuf and writer Samir Siddique played an important role. They suggested watching Pakistani shows to grasp Urdu better, which proved helpful during the preparation. I also watched a few episodes of ‘Rabb Se Hai Dua’ to understand the character of Dua better,” shared the ‘Kumkum’ fame.

Talking about the 22 years of leap in the show, Raymon said: “I won’t say pressure, but I would say whenever you start something new,...

Founded by director Jeremy Gilley to document his efforts in creating an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence.

Peace One Day aims to raise global awareness of Peace Day and inspire people to observe the Day, by working in the following areas:

Documentary Films: The first Peace One Day documentary has become a key tool in raising awareness, having played all over the world to millions of people. The second film, The Day After Peace is being released internationally in 2008. It tells the entire 10-year journey of how an individual manages to establish Peace Day, and how the day is being used around the world to save lives. The Day After Peace is produced in association with the BBC and Passion Pictures.

Annual Celebration: The 2007 flagship concert took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Jude Law was a key speaker, and Annie Lennox and Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens...

The Netflix series As the Crow Flies is a story driven by the two most significant characters in it. One is the protagonist, Lale Kiran, the renowned TV personality and news host for the broadcasting channel MON5, and the other is the antagonist of the story, Asli Tuna, a greedy student journalist who entered the network as an intern and began scheming to eventually replace Lale. Amid the major conflict, some other characters in the story became integral parts and changed the whole course of the story. Yusuf Tunca, a field reporter and informant working for MON5, was one of them. Yusuf was not a very important character in season 1 of As the Crow Flies, while in season 2, he eventually became the one to win the battle of power and claim the throne.

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What Was Yusuf’s Relationship With Asli?

Doon after Asli Tuna joined the network as an intern,...

Turkish Netflix series As the Crow Flies came back with another season, shedding light on the aftermath of Lale Kiran’s resignation from her broadcasting channel MON5. Season 2 of As the Crow Flies is all about the constant competition going on between Asli and Lale Kiran, which takes a toll on both their professional and personal lives, but at the end of this unequal battle, Asli learns that karma is a terrible thing.

In the previous season of As the Crow Flies, Lale had resigned from the network, and Asli secured her position as a new TV anchor for the network’s program “The Other Side”. However, the public didn’t appreciate Asli as much as they used to love Lale when she was the host of the show, so to make the show more captivating to the audience, Asli restructured the entire program while also changing the setup. But even after this,...

This article contains spoilers for "The Marvels."

Introduced in the 2019 film "Captain Marvel," Goose is a mysterious, voracious alien creature called a Flerken, a being with uncountable tentacles that can snatch full-grown adults from their feet and swallow them whole into its tiny stomach. Goose swallows many victims in "Captain Marvel," and reappears as the good Captain's aloof pet in Nia DaCosta's new film "The Marvels" to swallow even more. The main joke of Goose is that when it's not grabbing its prey, it looks like an average-sized orange tabby housecat. In "The Marvels," Goose is achieved mostly through CGI, but is also played by the real-life cat actors Nemo and Tango. 

Later in the film, Goose lays hundreds of Flerken eggs all over a space station. When they hatch, the station is overrun with hungry, hungry kittens who snarf down much of the crew. Don't worry. It's all done to save their lives.

Exclusive: Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook) and Tony Shalhoub (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) will lead the cast of the upcoming feature film The Wonder Yard from writer Beth Curry. Lauren Miller Rogen (Like Father) is set to direct.

Elevate Entertainment will produce alongside Lylas Pictures. Concourse Media has attached to finance and handle worldwide sales, repping domestic sales alongside CAA.

The Wonder Yard follows Dinah (Weaver), who becomes a widow after 50 years of marriage. Following her husband’s death, Dinah throws her energy into building an eclectic wonderland in her front yard. Her adult children wonder if their mom has lost it, but through her wonder yard, Dinah discovers it’s never too late to chase a dream as she finds her voice, herself, and love at the seasoned age of 73.

Shalhoub will portray Yusuf, a Middle-Eastern man who finds a second lease on life when he becomes invested in Dinah’s journey.

Face front, true believers! This year we’ve had three multiplex visits to the realm of the “Distinguished Competition”, so you didn’t think the MCU would end 2023 with treks into Quantumania and Knowhere (hangout of those Galaxy Guardians)? Oh no, Smilin’ Stan wouldn’t want the fifteenth anniversary of the Studio to conclude without one more adventure. And it’s a sequel to a 2019 film that introduced the cosmic Carol Danvers, while also being somewhat of an expansion of her saga. That’s because she’s not completely going solo as she’s joined by two characters that made their heroic debuts on Disney+. Together this titanic trio is on a mission to save us all as The Marvels.

The action starts in a distant galaxy as a fleet of ships from the Kree empire converge on a desolate planet. The surface party led by the high-ranking officer Dar-Benn...

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Cat Stevens released a cover of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” in 2023. Stevens saw a parallel between himself and “Here Comes the Sun” writer George Harrison. Stevens admired George as a musician and as a humanitarian.

Cat Stevens, a.k.a. Yusuf Islam, recorded his own version of The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun.” Stevens revealed why he paid tribute to George Harrison. In addition, George’s son discussed Stevens’ influence.

The singer’s granddaughter made artwork for his cover of The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’

Stevens released a faithful cover of “Here Comes the Sun” in 2023. The official YouTube description of the song says the recording commemorated the 80th anniversary of George’s birth. The artwork for the cover is a cute image of a sun made by the singer’s granddaughter.

During a 2023 statement to Dark Horse Records, Stevens discussed his feelings about the “My Sweet Lord” singer.

Jerry Moss, the Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who co-founded A&m Records with Herb Alpert more than 60 years ago and helped build it into one of the most successful independent record labels in history, died today in Los Angeles. He was 88.

His family shared the news in a statement to the Associated Press.

Nazareth’s Top 10 hit ‘Love Hurts,’ 1975

Named for its co-founders, the artist-focused A&m Records was launched in 1962 and has boasted such hitmaking and influential acts as The Police, Quincy Jones, The Carpenters, Carole King, Styx, Janet Jackson, Peter Frampton, The Go-Go’s, Supertramp, Rita Coolidge, Joe Cocker, Sheryl Crow, Bryan Adams, Humble Pie, The Tubes, Oingo Boingo, Cat Stevens/Yusuf, Nazareth and, of course, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. Billy Preston had a pair of No. 1 singles for the label with “Will It Go Around in Circles” and “Nothing From Nothing” in the mid-1970s.

Harare, July 30 (Ians) The Durban Qalandars, buoyed by the power-hitting of the Afghanistan batter Hazratullah Zazai, clinched the title in the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10, defeating the Joburg Buffaloes in the final, in front of a packed house at the Harare Sports Club.

On what was a historic night for Zimbabwe cricket, Zazai smashed a match-winning 43 not out from 22 deliveries to help deliver the title. The Qalandars won by 8 wickets and 4 balls to spare.

Asked to bat first, the Joburg Buffaloes came out of the gates very quickly, with the duo of Mohammad Hafeez and Tom Banton looking to score fast and entertain the packed house. The openers hit cleanly against the new ball and raced away to a 50-run partnership, getting to the mark in just over three overs.

But before the fourth over was completed Hafeez was cleaned up by George Linde for 32, and shortly after that,...

Harare, July 29 (Ians) Veteran all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who used all his experience and powered his side, Joburg Buffaloes, into the final of the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10, with his brilliant attacking knock, revealed his formula to chase big targets in the shortest format of the game, saying that one just needs to keep calm and go for the big hits.

Yusuf batted with panache and power, scoring an unbeaten 80 from 26 deliveries, smashing 8 sixers and five boundaries, as the crowds cheered on for the Buffaloes at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Speaking about that innings during the Qualifier 1 contest against the Durban Qalandars, the experienced Indian cricketer said,”This is the first time I am playing in the T10. But, when you’re chasing a target of 140 runs, you don’t think of anything, you know you need to be calm and go for the big hits,...

Harare, July 28 (Ians) Yusuf Pathan rolled back the years and produced plenty of big hits during his unbeaten half-century knock to help the Joburg Buffaloes storm into the finals of the Zim Afro T10, after defeating the Durban Qalandars by six wickets in Qualifier 1 at the Harare Sports Club, here on Friday.

Yusuf scored an unbeaten 80 from 26 deliveries as the Buffaloes chased down a record total.

Put into bat first, the Durban Qalandars, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, had a slow start, losing the in-form Tim Seifert for 11 in the third over, with the score on 16. Mirza Tahir Baig and Andre Fletcher then changed the gears against the Joburg Buffaloes’ bowling.

While it was Fletcher, who was finding the boundaries with more regularity, Baig ensured he kept the scoreboard moving at his end. The duo put on a 49-run stand for the second wicket...

Harare, July 25 (Ians) Tim Seifert’s heroics helped the Durban Qalandars win a thriller to kickstart the fifth day of the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 at the Harare Sports Club. Tim Seifert scored 46 as he gave the Qalandars a great start as they defeated the Joburg Buffaloes by 2 runs.

Batting first, the Qalandars made a good start with Seifert taking the attack to the Joburg Buffaloes. While Seifert attacked from one end, it was Hazratullah Zazai who was the first wicket of the day, caught in the deep for 2.

Seifert helped the Qalandars cross the 50-run mark and was dismissed shortly after for 46 from 20 deliveries, having hit four boundaries and four sixes during that knock. Andre Fletcher tried to up the ante as well but was castled for 9, after which the duo of Craig Ervine (30 not out) and Asif Ali took charge.

The duo were on fire...

Harare, July 24 (Ians) The Harare Hurricanes registered their second consecutive win at the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 when they defeated the Joburg Buffaloes by 2 runs at the Harare Sports Club on Monday.

Asked to bat first, the Hurricanes began well, with the openers, Evin Lewis and Robin Uthappa, putting on a 28-run stand, in just under three overs before the West Indian batter was dismissed. Regis Chakabva added 4 to the cause after that and Donovan Ferreira got 11 from 4 balls before walking back to the pavilion.

At the halfway stage, the Hurricanes were 50/3, after which Uthappa and captain Eoin Morgan steadied the ship with a 27-run stand. In the 7th over though, Uthappa was packed off by Mohammad Hafeez for 31 and Noor Ahmad cleaned up Mohammad Nabi for 2 in the next over.

That brought the dangerous duo of Morgan and Irfan Pathan together, but the skipper, who looked dangerous,...

San Diego Comic-Con is not as a big of a studio draw this year, what with all the striking and general downturn of superhero blockbusters. So while the convention is still rolling on out in California, Marvel has gone the old fashioned internet route for its big news this week, sharing a new trailer for The Marvels.

This latest look at director Nia DaCosta’s Captain Marvel sequel doesn’t offer too much in the way of new footage, but it does shine some light on the film’s antagonist, Zawe Ashton’s Dar-Benn. The Kree general is out for revenge on Carol “Captain Marvel” Danvers (Brie Larson), and her plan involves a certain bracelet Ms. Marvel fans may recognize. It appears to be the twin of the bangle that activated Kamala Khan’s (Iman Vellani) light-matter powers, and Dar-Benn uses it to “entangle” The Marvels’ powers. Anytime Danvers, Khan,...

Exclusive: Leading Egyptian independent production company Film Clinic is gearing up for the shoot of The Inevitable Journey Of Finding The Wedding Dress by Jaylan Auf.

Yasmin Raeis (Looking for Oum Kulthum) and newcomer Asma Galal co-star as a bride-to-be and her best friend who embark on a mad dash across Cairo in search of a wedding dress after a mishap with the original gown on the eve of the ceremony.

“It’s a social drama about two best friends from a low-income neighborhood,” says Film Clinic founder and head Mohamed Hefzy. “The city is very much part of the story and a character in the film.”

Auf previously worked as assistant director on Egyptian features such as Excuse My French, Décor and The Cat Mouse, while her short film Turning Ten played in Competition at the Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival in 2019.

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Yusuf/Cat Stevens harkens back to his Harold & Maude era in the new video for “All Nights, All Days,” the latest single off the legendary singer-songwriter’s upcoming LP King of a Land.

The visual finds Harold and Maude — the titular couple in the 1971 dark comedy classic soundtracked by Stevens — in an animated nightmare where they are pursued by evil politicians and oligarchs. However, the villains are ultimately locked up in the London Zoo.

“The only way that we can get on in peace is to get rid of most of them.

Origins is a recurring series that gives artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, legendary songwriter Yusuf / Cat Stevens takes us behind his new single, “All Nights, All Days.”

Legendary singer-songwriter Yusuf / Cat Stevens has released “All Nights, All Days,” the latest single from his upcoming album, King of a Land. The track boasts a bouncy acoustic instrumental and cuttingly political lyrics, a streak that’s furthered by the gorgeous animated music video.

Leaning more into country rock than the previous King of a Land singles, the track allows Stevens to showcase his versatility as both a songwriter and a performer. He cites the Traveling Wilburys — the iconic supergroup made up of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty — as a primary influence when it came to the composition and tone of the tune.

“There is a hint of...

Linda Lewis, the British singer who scored a string UK solo hits in the 1970s but is most widely known as one of the era’s most in-demand backup singers who recorded with Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens, David Bowie, T. Rex and Rod Stewart, died May 3 at her home. She was 72.

Her death was announced by her sister, singer Dee Lewis Clay. A cause of death was not specified, but Clay noted that her sister died peacefully.

Born Linda Ann Fredericks in West Ham, London, Lewis experienced her first brush with show business with a non-speaking acting role in the 1961 film A Taste of Honey and, in 1964, as a screaming fan of the Beatles in A Hard Day’s Night.

Making her most notable early appearance as a singer at the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970, Lewis would go on to have a lengthy, decades-long recording and performing career, with four top-...

Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is launching a bright new division: music.

The media company behind Amazon’s Prime Video musical drama Daisy Jones & the Six and the Apple TV+ music competition series My Kind of Country has named Alex Flores as executive vice president, music.

Flores, who held senior roles at Broadcast Music, Inc. and BMG, will build and oversee Hello Sunshine’s expansion into music and spearhead strategic initiatives in the music space. She will report to Hello Sunshine COO Liz Jenkins.

Kacey Musgraves and Reese Witherspoon in My Kind of Country, now streaming on Apple TV+

“Alex is an absolute force in the music industry and we are so excited to have her lead Hello Sunshine’s efforts in the space,” Jenkins said in a statement. “The depth and breadth of her experience make her uniquely suited to build the business alongside our Content and Direct-to-Consumer teams.

"Swipe Left" provided a fun, humorous, lighthearted, and entertaining hour.

Some of the highlights of 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 4 Episode 12 included the crew helping Marjan with her dating life, honing in on that family vibe they've succeeded at this season.

And, of course, we got another Tarlos update on the path to marriage in the form of a bump in the road.

Marjan is due to get back into the dating world and find a nice guy who can keep up with her and respect everything she is and wants to be in her life.

But dating is such a freaking hassle and something that Marjan doesn't have the patience or the institution to put up with when it comes to the stupid apps and dumb games that guys play.

It quickly became apparent when she went on a series of dates at the tea house with some...

Carol Danvers, her supporting cast, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole have all come a long way since our very first tease of Brie Larson's space-faring superhero. Most would agree that the 2019 film did an adequate job of establishing the origin story for the eponymous Captain Marvel, tying together her Air Force background, a test flight gone horribly awry, and her subsequent team-up with a young, pre-eyepatch Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) against the perceived threat of the shapeshifting Skrulls and the sinister Supreme Intelligence. After saving the world once again in "Avengers: Endgame" and making brief cameos in both "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and "Ms. Marvel," the Disney+ series starring Iman Vellani as the lovable Kamala Khan, we've yet to see the energy-blasting superhero back in action ... until now.

With the release of the new teaser for "The Marvels," the follow-up film directed by Nia DaCosta,...

A trio of mighty Marvel heroes find their powers mysteriously merged in the first teaser trailer for the Captain Marvel sequel The Marvels.

Fan of the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel already got already got a hint of what’s going on in this latest Marvel Cinematic Universe; that series ended (spoiler) with the young Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) activating her powers only to find herself forcibly switched with a real Avenger, Carol “Captain Marvel” Danvers (Brie Larson). It turns out there’s a third super-powered person tied up in all this, as Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris of WandaVision) is also getting suddenly swapped.

Monica has been working with Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) at the S.A.B.E.R. space station, so of course he’s going to keep his eye on the situation.. Because amidst all this physical freaky Friday stuff, the Kree appear to be up to something Kree-like,...

Ringo Starr rarely hesitates to call it like he sees it, even if he’s the target. Yusuf / Cat Stevens cut his drumming from an album, and his reaction to the slight was pure class. So when Ringo complimented Brian Wilson’s work ethic, it was massive praise from The Beatles drummer to the Beach Boys frontman.

Brian Wilson (left) and Ringo Starr | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Ringo Starr said watching Brian Wilson work ‘was incredible’

Ringo’s excessive drinking was such a problem in the mid-1980s that he played a concert with the Beach Boys and has no memory of it. Thankfully for him and music fans, he committed to a healthier lifestyle and continued making music. The drummer also inspired another legendary musician to get sober.

He was in a much better place in the early 1990s. In 1992, Ringo released his first solo album since 1981, Time Takes Time,...

You know what you’re getting with Ringo Starr. As a musician, he proved to be a groundbreaking drummer and one of the best to ever hit the skins in a rock ‘n’ roll band. As a person, Ringo’s sharp and funny but deeply emotional, as he revealed when Paul McCartney threatened him in 1970. He’s also self-aware. Ringo’s reaction to having his drumming deleted from a Yusuf / Cat Stevens album says everything about The Beatles drummer’s personality.

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr | Michael Putland/Getty Images Ringo Starr resented Cat Stevens ‘wiping him off’ a record but then understood the reason

Ringo hardly slowed down when The Beatles broke up. He released four solo albums by 1974 and played on George Harrison, John Lennon, Stephen Stills, B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, and Harry Nilsson in the early part of the decade.

His output, both his own albums and playing on others’ records,...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week is an eclectic mix with a surprise Taylor Swift B-side, Jimin’s solo debut, an infectious remix from GloRilla and Lil Durk and the long-awaited return of Feist.

Taylor Swift, “All Of the Girls You Loved Before” (YouTube)

Greyson Chance, “Herringbone” (YouTube)

Lana Del Rey, “The Grants” (YouTube)

Yusuf/Cat Stevens, “Take the World Apart” (YouTube)

Lil Keed feat. Young Thug, “All I Wanna Know” (YouTube)

Jimin,...

Yusuf / Cat Stevens has readied his 17th album, King of a Land. The LP arrives via BMG / Dark Horse Records on June 16th, while first single “Take the World Apart” is out now.

Stevens began working on King of a Land way back in 2011, recording with longtime producer Paul Samwell-Smith in bits and pieces at studios in Berlin, Brussels, London, and the South of France. Understandably, the artist calls the finished product a “mosaic.” “Looking at the jagged journey of my music, beginning as I did in the 60’s, I would say this new record is a mosaic,” Stevens said in a statement. “A very clearly defined description of where I’ve been and who I am.”

In addition to streaming, King of a Land comes on exclusive white vinyl and a green vinyl package featuring a 36-page booklet of illustrations from cover artist Peter Reynolds. The CD version of...

Glastonbury Festival has released a new line up poster that shows Lana Del Rey listed higher up than she was in the original version.

The festival recently came under scrutiny after Emily Eavis announced the remaining headliners after Elton John, revealing that no women would headline the event this year.

Guns N’ Roses apparently replaced a female headliner who pulled out, while Arctic Monkeys were also announced to headline the Pyramid Stage.

Lizzo, who will perform ahead of Guns N’ Roses, has been given a double headline billing with the US rock band.

Announcing the news, Emily Eavis preempted criticism of the lack of headline diversity, saying it was “pipeline” problems that related to the all-male headlining line-up.

At the time, many have questioned why Lana Del Rey, who will be playing the festival, wasn’t higher up on the line up posted.

This included criticism from Rey at the time,...

Yusuf (f.k.a Cat Stevens) has spent much of the past decade crafting his new album King of a Land, and he’ll finally reveal it to the world on June 16. Ahead of the release, the artist shared the video for its lead single, “Take The World Apart” on Wednesday.

“Looking at the jagged journey of my music, beginning as I did in the 60s, I would say this new record is a mosaic,” Yusuf said in a statement. “A very clearly defined description of where I’ve been and who I am.

George Harrison would have turned 80 years old today. Though he died over two decades ago, his work continues to inspire people all across the globe.

Just this week, Yusuf, a.k.a. Cat Stevens, covered “Here Comes the Sun” and signed with Harrison’s label, Dark Horse Records. “While most of my generation were just into the music, I was a bit like George, where music became the key to something much higher,” he said. “I’m happy to sing one of his songs, especially as it represents the returning...

Epix is digging into the story behind iconic A&m Records. The premium cable network has set a December premiere date for Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&m Records, a music docuseries from Laurel Canyon producers Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern, Kennedy/Marshall Company, Polygram Entertainment, Interscope Films and Universal Music Publishing Group. The two-part docuseries will premiere at 10 p.m. December 5 and conclude December 12.

Fall Premiere Dates For New & Returning TV Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming

Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss started A&m Records out of a garage in 1962 and built into one of the most successful independent record labels in history. Produced by Marshall and directed by Suffern, the docuseries takes an in-depth look at the company’s distinct approach of focusing on its artists, discovering unique talent and evolving with the ever-changing music industry. With rare archival footage and audio-only interviews, Mr. A & Mr.