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Gladys Knight performs a tribute to Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards show at the Los Angeles, California, US, in this file photo. — Reuters
Gladys Knight defends decision to sing US anthem at Super Bowl
LOS ANGELES — Singer Gladys Knight has defended her decision to perform the US national anthem after receiving criticism from supporters of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who used the pre-game tradition to protest racial injustice.Knight, a 74-year-old native of Atlanta, where the game will be played, agreed to sing “the Star Spangled Banner.” Her decision was blasted on social media by supporters of the “take a knee” stance championed by NFL players who kneel during the anthem to protest racial injustice. US President Donald Trump and other conservatives have called the players unpatriotic.Knight, known as “the empress of soul” for a career that stretches back five decades, said she wanted to “give the anthem back its voice” to include Americans struggling for...
January 20, 2019

Gladys Knight defends decision to sing US anthem at Super Bowl

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Supermodel Bundchen responds to Brazil's farm minister in Amazon spat
BRASILIA — A high-profile dispute between supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Brazil's agriculture minister over deforestation escalated this week, coming as activists worry about new President Jair Bolsonaro's environmental policies.The Brazilian model replied to criticism from Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias by arguing that despite the existence of preserved areas, deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is on the rise.The letter challenged Dias to show progress toward sustainability, saying, "I will be very happy to announce positive actions that are taken in this direction."Dias had criticized Bundchen on a radio program on Monday for "saying bad things about Brazil without knowledge of the facts," and calling the country a deforester. Dias said the...
January 20, 2019

Supermodel Bundchen responds to Brazil's farm minister in Amazon spat

Members of the latest Saudi original Doon, the first crime-action thriller show set in the Kingdom, of Viu at the unveiling of the first episode of the Saudi drama in an exclusive event in Jeddah. — Courtesy photo
Saudi thriller Doon on stream
By Rania AlharthyJEDDAH — Viu revealed the details of its latest Saudi original “Doon”, the first crime-action thriller show set in the Kingdom. The well-known Saudi social celebrity, Bader Saleh, makes his debut in Saudi drama with the new Viu original playing the role of Adham, a loyal childhood friend and accomplice of Ahmed, being played by young Saudi actor Azzam Al Namry.The first episode of Doon was unveiled at an exclusive event in Jeddah, on Friday attended by prominent performers and creators from the industry.Doon tells the story of a poor young man who resorts to crime with the aim of saving his half-brother who is faced with a death penalty after being framed for murder. Taking justice into his own hands, he works with a team of friends to prove his brother’s innocence...
January 20, 2019

Saudi thriller Doon on stream

A dog owner brings his pet to a Madrid curch to be blessed. — Reuters
Pets, owners flock to Madrid church for blessings
MADRID — Dogs, cats and birds were blessed at a church in Madrid on Thursday on the feast day of St. Anthony, the patron saint of animals, with many of the owners making an annual pilgrimage for their pets. St Anthony the Abbot's church priest Angel Garcia expected up to 15,000 pets to be brought in for this year's ceremony. "St. Anthony cared a great deal about dogs and abandoned animals, healing and feeding them. That's where the tradition comes from," said the priest, who blesses each animal. Diana Castillo, a dog owner, said she was keeping up a family tradition, started by her grandparents who would bring their pets to the ceremony, first celebrated 35 years ago. "We are from Madrid for several generations and St. Anthony has always been a very important...
January 19, 2019

Pets, owners flock to Madrid church for blessings

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meets ‘Foxy’ during a visit to the animal welfare charity Mayhew in London, Britain. — Reuters
Pregnant Meghan laughs off 'fat lady' comment
LONDON — A stranger’s comment on one’s growing stomach may not always be welcome but a pregnant Meghan, Britain’s Duchess of Sussex, took it all in her stride on Wednesday when a pensioner called her “a fat lady”.Prince Harry’s wife, who told well-wishers this week she is six months pregnant, laughed off the remark, meant as a compliment about her growing baby bump.On a visit to animal welfare charity Mayhew, of which she is patron, Meghan was being introduced to pensioners who have benefited from the organization’s animal therapy program when an elderly woman named Peggy took a more casual approach to speaking to a member of the royal family.“Lovely lady, you are, may the good Lord always bless you,” Peggy told the duchess. “And you’re a fat lady,” she added,...
January 19, 2019

Pregnant Meghan laughs off 'fat lady' comment

This photo shows Switzerland's Roger Federer (C) meeting Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli (L) and his wife Anushka Sharma (R) on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Saturday. — AFP
Not so fast, Roger. Federer blocked by security
MELBOURNE — Rules are rules in Australia, even if you are a 20-times Grand Slam champion and one of the most recognizable people on the planet.Roger Federer found that out this week when he was blocked access to a locker room at the Australian Open by a security guard who took his job very seriously.A video circulating Twitter on Saturday showed the Swiss double defending champion stalled at the entrance for lacking his tournament accreditation.Players, staff and media all wear identification badges on lanyards around their necks to access secure areas at Melbourne Park and even Federer was not allowed to breeze through without it.There was no argument from the 37-year-old, however, and he stopped and waited patiently for his entourage to catch up with him.He was finally let in when one...
January 19, 2019

Not so fast, Roger. Federer blocked by security

Mariah Carey performs during New Year's eve celebrations in Times Square in New York City, New York, US, in this file photo. — Reuters
Singer Mariah Carey sues former executive assistant
NEW YORK — Singer Mariah Carey recently sued her former assistant for breaking a nondisclosure agreement, negligence and theft, according to court documents.Carey, one of the world's best-selling singers with 200 million records sold and hits including "We Belong Together," is seeking at least $3 million in damages from Lianna Azarian and a restraining order to keep her former assistant from further breaking the nondisclosure agreement, according to papers filed in New York State Supreme Court.Azarian worked for Carey from March 2015 through November 2017 as an executive assistant, court documents showed.Lawyers for Carey did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Azarian did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Entertainment website TMZ.com reported on...
January 19, 2019

Singer Mariah Carey sues former executive assistant

People view new work by the artist Banksy that appeared during the week on the walls of a garage in Port Talbot, Britain. — Reuters
Banksy mural fetches over $130,000
By Guy FaulconbridgeLONDON — A mural by elusive British street artist Banksy depicting a child enjoying falling snow that is in fact pollution from a burning bin has been sold for over 100,000 pounds ($130,000) to a British art dealer.From one side, the "Season's Greetings" mural on a concrete block garage in Wales shows a small boy with his tongue out to catch snow that, when viewed from another side, turns out to be ash from an industrial bin."I bought it and it cost me a six-figure sum," John Brandler of Brandler Galleries, told Reuters by telephone. "I am lending it to Port Talbot for a minimum of two or three years. I want to use it as a center for an art hub that would bring in internationally famous artists to Port Talbot."The mural appeared last...
January 19, 2019

Banksy mural fetches over $130,000

Winter at Tantora Festival announced in Al-Ula
This winter, the archeological jewel of the Kingdom, Al-Ula will play host to a special season of events and festivities. The Winter at Tantora festival will be the first event of its kind to be held in the breath-taking UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed to showcase the wonders of Al-Ula to the rest of the world, the festival announces the reawakening of this magical region as Saudi Arabia’s first tourist destination.Al-Ula, which lies north of the Arabian peninsula is home to numerous archeological sites and is a meeting point of many civilizations. Winter at Tantora Festival reflects this heritage and showcases the historical depth of the region to the world, which has been witness to the development of Al-Ula society on many different levels including agriculture, astronomy and...
January 16, 2019

Winter at Tantora Festival announced in Al-Ula

While some fans at the Asian Cup may not be familiar with the chant's origins, they make up for it in enthusiasm. — AFP
Iceland 'thunderclap' takes Asian Cup by storm
ABU DHABI — The bone-shaking "Viking thunderclap" made famous by Iceland fans at Euro 2016 has become a smash hit in the most unlikely of places — at the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.An expression of solidarity between supporters and players, the iconic slow chant — accompanied by a single clap in unison — has been adopted by fans of teams including China, India, Thailand, Lebanon and Iran.India captain Sunil Chhetri led his team of unlikely Vikings in a lusty thunderclap after the Blue Tigers thrashed Thailand 4-1 in Abu Dhabi.Chinese fans followed suit after their team's 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan, and it has gathered pace since."Nobody does it like we do of course — but it's really cool that more countries are using it to support their team,"...
January 16, 2019

Iceland 'thunderclap' takes Asian Cup by storm

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