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Entertainment

Entertainment

August 11, 2026

John Cena joins MEFCC 2026 lineup in Abu Dhabi

The WWE legend and Hollywood actor headlines the region’s largest pop culture festival at ADNEC Centre on September 12 and 13

Music

August 10, 2026

Barbie launches Whitney Houston doll for collectors
Gaming

August 6, 2026

Yas Marina Circuit opens gaming venue Yas Verse
Entertainment

August 6, 2026

Disney and TikTok strike deal to bring fan content to Disney+
Entertainment

July 31, 2026

Trevor Noah returns to Dubai Opera for two nights in November

TV & movies

July 30, 2026

Jared Leto denies sexual misconduct claims in BBC documentary
TV & movies

July 29, 2026

BBC documentary names Jared Leto in allegations of criminal sexual conduct
Entertainment

July 28, 2026

Jimothy the raccoon is the internet’s latest animal obsession
TV & movies

July 28, 2026

Bootleg of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ goes viral on X

Gaming

Gaming

August 6, 2026

Yas Marina Circuit opens gaming venue Yas Verse
Gaming

July 9, 2026

Dubai and Ubisoft host midnight launch for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced
Gaming

June 18, 2026

Dubai Esports Festival draws 43,000 across 17-day run
Gaming

June 5, 2026

FIFA launches World Cup game on Netflix on June 11

Music

Music

August 10, 2026

Barbie launches Whitney Houston doll for collectors
Music

July 22, 2026

Hans Zimmer brings ‘The Next Level’ tour to Abu Dhabi in November
Music

July 9, 2026

Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of the Heart singer, dies at 75
Music

July 9, 2026

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup

TV & movies

TV & movies

July 30, 2026

Jared Leto denies sexual misconduct claims in BBC documentary
TV & movies

July 29, 2026

BBC documentary names Jared Leto in allegations of criminal sexual conduct
TV & movies

July 28, 2026

Bootleg of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ goes viral on X
TV & movies

July 27, 2026

The End of Oak Street hits regional cinemas August 13