‘Thou shalt not read Shakespeare’, that’s the message from veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen. The Lord of the Rings star is advising people not to bother reading Shakespeare, and that his plays should instead be watched live in the theatre. McKellen says that watching performers like John Gielgud live on stage inspired him to act. The X-Men actor added that reading the bards work just "reduces him to an examination subject."
Cruz and Bardem star in Venice drama about power and isolation
A tech billionaire's secret survival bunker inspired Florian Zeller's latest film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, providing a warning about isolation, power and a world controlled by a wealthy few.
Family of slain 14-year-old girl sues pop vocalist D4vd
Family members of a 14-year-old girl whom the recording artist known as D4vd is charged with fatally stabbing and dismembering have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the singer and some of his associates, news media outlets reported on Tuesday.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to open 3 new Harry Potter-themed lands
Three new Harry Potter-themed lands are set to open at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, with construction targeted for completion in 2029.
White House website unveils pro-Trump arcade-style games
The White House has released a new arcade website where users play 1980s-style video games that block "the coming horde" at the US-Mexico border, fill Trump Accounts for children and pursue other priorities of President Donald Trump.
UAE National Orchestra returns with three Emirati premieres
The UAE National Orchestra opens its second season with "To This Land, We Belong", an ode to the nation, featuring three opening concerts by celebrated Emirati composers Khalid Nassir, Ali Kano, and Fayez Al Saeed.
