Universal Studios Japan has announced plans for a new Pokémon-themed attraction, describing it as an immersive experience designed to bring the long-running franchise into a theme park setting. The announcement was made on January 22, with the park confirming it is developing what it called “innovative, immersive, and world-class Pokémon experiences”. According to a translated…
Next generation. Photo: Brit awards LONDON: British pop music’s next generation took centre stage on Wednesday as Olivia Dean and Lola Young led the nominations for the 2026 BRIT Awards, each securing five nods and underlining a shift in the industry towards fresher, more diverse voices. Dean, 26, is nominated for artist of the year,…
From city streets to mountain villages, regional dishes continue to shape morning routines Breakfast culture. Photo: Instagram ISLAMABAD: Despite changing lifestyles and modern food choices, traditional breakfasts from Pakistan’s provinces continue to thrive, with people across cities embracing age-old flavours and regional dishes that keep local winter food traditions alive. The deep cold and foggy…
. ‘Wicked: For Good’. Photo: variety The 2026 Oscar nominations delivered celebration, shock and familiar frustration in equal measure, as record-breaking success for ‘Sinners’ was matched by a string of high-profile omissions that reignited long-running debates about taste, risk and recognition within the Academy. Leading the snubs was ‘Wicked: For Good’, the lavish musical sequel…
. Teyana Taylor and Michael B Jordan. Photos: Instagram The 2026 Oscar nominations delivered a landmark moment for a new cohort of performers, as a striking number of actors earned their first-ever Academy Award nods, signalling a generational shift alongside the industry’s familiar awards-season heavyweights. At the forefront is Michael B Jordan, finally recognised by…
Michelle Obama. Photo: file Alex Cooper took an unexpected but deliberate approach during Michelle Obama’s appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast. She steered the conversation away from sex and relationships and toward broader social and personal themes. The episode, released Wednesday, marked a notable tonal shift for the podcast, which originally rose to prominence…
Victoria Beckham. Photo: file Victoria Beckham is said to be “walking around in shock” following a public Instagram statement shared by her eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, according to a source. Brooklyn’s comments, posted via Instagram Stories, reportedly left both Victoria and her husband David Beckham struggling to process what had been said and how to…
Emmad Irfani and Sanam Saeed. Photo: file Kafeel, the ARY Digital prime-time drama produced by Big Bang Entertainment, recently aired its 11th episode, leaving fans divided over a sudden narrative shift. The drama, written by acclaimed writer Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi, known for Mayi Ri and Parwarish, stars Emmad Irfani, Sanam Saeed,…
Brought alongside six other high-profile figures, it is the prince’s last active legal case against the British media Prince Harry. Photo: file LONDON: Prince Harry insisted on Wednesday that his latest legal battle with a UK tabloid publisher was “not just about me” and was in the public interest, as he took the stand in…
The first day of the Fall/Winter 2026 edition dominated by Louis Vuitton celebrity designer Pharrell Williams Men’s Fashion Week in Paris. Photo: file PARIS: Men’s Fashion Week kicked off in Paris on Tuesday under the shadow of Italian designer Valentino Garavani’s death, with many of the leading lights in the French capital remembering the late…