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Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo has opened up about the extensive physical and emotional preparation that went into portraying Joe Jackson in the biographical film Michael, revealing that his transformation involved two-and-a-half hours of prosthetic makeup for every shoot.Speaking during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Domingo said the striking resemblance to the Jackson family patriarch was achieved through elaborate prosthetics and coloured contact lenses.”That’s two-and-a-half hours of prosthetics,” Domingo told host Jimmy Fallon after the comedian reacted to a photograph of the actor in character. “I had a great time with that role, and really, it meant…
Japanese gaming giant reports strong quarterly earnings as Switch 2 sales approach 4 million units and software demand remains robustTokyo: Nintendo reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit as strong demand for its Switch 2 gaming console and continued popularity of its blockbuster Super Mario movie boosted earnings.The Kyoto-based gaming company posted net profit of 147.4 billion yen ($933 million) for the April-June quarter, up 53.5% from 96 billion yen in the same period a year ago.Despite the profit growth, quarterly sales fell 9.5% to 517.8 billion yen ($3.3 billion).Nintendo said sales of the Switch 2 reached 3.82 million units…
Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday.The announcement came as Trabzon’s fans prepared to head for the club’s stadium in the eastern Black Sea city for a ceremony to mark the former Liverpool player’s signing on a free transfer.Thousands of supporters cheered in Trabzonspor’s stadium, waving club flags, holding torches and chanting songs.”The last couple of days, it’s an experience I’ve never had in my life. I just want to thank every one of you for being here…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — RAK Ceramics PJSC reported financial results for the second quarter ending 30th June 2026. Total revenue was AED822.8 million, a marginal decline of 0.5 percent YoY from AED826.8 million in Q2 2025. For H1 2026, total revenue stood at AED 1,583.5 million, down 1.2 percent compared to AED1,603.3 million in H1 2025. In Q2 2026, gross profit margin increased to 41.0 percent, compared to 40.6 percent in Q2 2025. For H1 2026, gross profit margin remained stable at 40.2 percent, in line with H1 2025. Strong demand across the UAE, KSA, and…
EUGENE, US, 6th August, 2026 (WAM)– Emirati athlete Maryam Karim secured a place in the semifinals of the women’s hurdles event at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon,, US, fter finishing first in her qualifying heat and leading the overall qualification standings. Karim, the recipient of the Best Asian Female Under-18 Athlete award, delivered a composed and technically strong performance, demonstrating excellent hurdle technique and race management throughout the event. The UAE Athletics Federation praised her performance, describing it as a reflection of her steady progress and competitive readiness at the international level, adding…
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They highlighted his enduring legacy of investing in people, promoting the values of tolerance, generosity and humanity, and establishing a modern state that continues to build on his vision. Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have marked the 60th anniversary of the accession of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the leadership of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, paying tribute to the Founding Father’s visionary leadership, which laid the foundations of the Union and launched the UAE’s comprehensive development journey. In statements issued on the occasion, Their Highnesses affirmed that…
Oil prices rose on Thursday after Iran-aligned Houthis said they attacked “Saudi deployments” in Yemen, ramping up concerns about Red Sea shipping, while hopes around Iran-Oman talks to restore flows via the Strait of Hormuz helped cap gains.Brent crude futures gained $1.74, or 2.19%, to $81.19 a barrel by 10:59 a.m. EDT (1459 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose $1.40, or 1.86%, to $76.62.Yemen’s Houthis said they carried out missile and drone attacks on “Saudi deployments” in Marib and Hadramout in Yemen on Thursday, and that they killed or wounded hundreds of Saudi-aligned fighters, and destroyed military camps, weapons…
Game of Thrones star Richard Madden has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming hostage thriller series Trauma.According to Variety, Prime Video will stream the series in the UK and Ireland, while Paramount+ will release it across all other international territories.According to the official logline, the story follows former Royal Marines medic turned emergency room doctor Jim Marchant, played by Madden, after terrorists storm a busy London hospital and take the British Prime Minister hostage during surgery.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.”When terrorists seize a busy London Hospital and take the…
English champions Arsenal have extended their partnership with Emirates on a long-term deal until 2033, the Premier League club said on Thursday, keeping the airline as its front-of-shirt sponsor plus its training kit and stadium naming rights partner.No financial details were announced.The extension continues a two-decade partnership that began in 2006 when Arsenal moved to the Emirates Stadium.The renewal comes at a pivotal moment in the club’s history following their Premier League title win last season.The new agreement ensures the continuation of several initiatives, including the Emirates Cup, with Arsenal set to host Borussia Dortmund in this year’s edition on…