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    Cannes Film Festival 2024: Everything you need to know about the prestigious festival

    Lifeby Ruman Baig4 hours ago Cannes Film Festival 2024: A celebration of cinema, advocacy, and star power.Cannes Film Festival 2024: When And Where?From May 14th to 25th, the French Riviera will be the epicenter of global cinema, showcasing the best in filmmaking talent. Here’s everything you need to know about the most anticipated event in the film industry calendar.Cannes Film Festival 2024: A Platform for AdvocacyThis year, the Festival de Cannes will shine a spotlight on pressing social issues through compelling storytelling. French actress, director, and producer Judith Godrèche’s new short film will spotlight the experiences of sexual violence survivors. By amplifying these voices, Cannes aims to raise awareness and provoke meaningful conversations.Star-Studded OpeningsThe 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes will kick off in style with legendary actress Meryl Streep as the guest of honor at the opening ceremony on May 14th. With an illustrious career, Streep’s presence sets the stage for an unforgettable festival launch. The closing ceremony on May 25th will feature awards presented by the esteemed President of the Jury, Greta Gerwig.Cannes Film Festival 2024: Diverse Jury LineupUnder the leadership of Jury President Greta Gerwig, the 77th Festival de Cannes boasts a diverse and accomplished jury panel. From Turkish screenwriter Ebru Ceylan to Lebanese director Nadine Labaki, the jury represents a global perspective on cinema. Together, they will have the honor of awarding the coveted Palme d’Or to one of the 22 films competing for the prestigious prize.Cannes ClassicsThe Cannes Classics selection celebrates the rich heritage of cinema with restored prints, documentaries, and special events. This year, esteemed artists including Faye Dunaway, Wim Wenders, and Costa-Gavras will grace the festival with their presence, offering audiences a chance to revisit cinematic masterpieces.As Cannes prepares to welcome filmmakers and cinephiles from across the globe, anticipation is at an all-time high. With its unique blend of artistic excellence and star power, the 2024 edition of the Cannes Film Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Feature Image: Getty Images  More

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    In Pics: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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    by Ruman Baig
    2 hours ago

    Elegance meets tradition: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s exhibits her timeless style as she graces Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
    After an exhilarating F1 weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023, international power couple, model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and actor Jason Statham visited the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
    Rosie, known for her classic elegance, opted for a modest-chic ensemble for the occasion, effortlessly fusing her personal minimalistic style with a deep appreciation for local customs.
    The Rose Inc founder wore an all-white flowing asymmetrical top paired with fitted white trousers, symbolising a seamless union of fashion and cultural reverence.
    A noteworthy detail in Rosie’s ensemble was the white Maison Valentino clutch, serving as a tasteful accessory against the majestic setting. This subtle yet striking choice accentuated Rosie’s innate sense of style.
    Their visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque not only captured the essence of the couple’s sartorial finesse but also highlighted their sincere respect for local traditions. vibrant intersection of fashion and heritage.
    Scroll below for the pictures of the couple at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque:

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    The cast of Friends pay a loving tribute to late actor Matthew Perry

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    by Ruman Baig
    30 mins ago

    On October 28, actor Matthew Perry, popularly known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on ’90s sitcom Friends, passed away.
    The news shocked the entertainment fraternity and his fans across the globe. His cast-mates of a decade from the show, including Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer were seen grieving their sudden loss at his funeral.
    After weeks of processing this tragedy in private, the OG 5 from Friends took to Instagram to share their thoughts and pay a loving tribute to the late actor.
    Starting with Joey, followed by Monica, Phoebe, Rachel and Ross – the beloved group from the Central Perk coffee house, mourned their loss. Their words about the actor went beyond the camaraderie they shared on-screen – let’s take a look at each of their heart-warming posts.
    Matt LeBlanc

    “Matthew, It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life. It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never. Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love. And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me.”
    Courteney Cox

    “I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you every day. When you work with someone as closely as I did with Matthew, there are thousands of moments I wish I could share. For now here’s one of my favorites. To give a little backstory, Chandler and Monica were supposed to have a one night fling in London. But because of the audience’s reaction, it became the beginning of their love story. In this scene, before we started rolling, he whispered a funny line for me to say.
    He often did things like that. He was funny and he was kind. ️”
    Jennifer Aniston

    “Oh boy this one has cut deep… Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before. We all experience loss at some point in our lives. Loss of life or loss of love. Being able to really SIT in this grief allows you to feel the moments of joy and gratitude for having loved someone that deep. And we loved him deeply. He was such a part of our DNA. We were always the 6 of us. This was a chosen family that forever changed the course of who we were and what our path was going to be. For Matty, he KNEW he loved to make people laugh. As he said himself, if he didn’t hear the ‘laugh’ he thought he was going to die. His life literally depended on it. And boy did he succeed in doing just that. He made all of us laugh. And laugh hard. In the last couple weeks, I’ve been poring over our texts to one another. Laughing and crying then laughing again. I’ll keep them forever and ever. I found one text that he sent me out of nowhere one day. It says it all. (See the second slide…)
    Matty, I love you so much and I know you are now completely at peace and out of any pain. I talk to you every day… sometimes I can almost hear you saying “could you BE any crazier?”
    Rest little brother.You always made my day…”
    David Schwimmer

    “Matty,
    Thank you for ten incredible years of laughter and creativity.
    I will never forget your impeccable comic timing and delivery. You could take a straight line of dialogue and bend it to your will, resulting in something so entirely original and unexpectedly funny it still astonishes.
    And you had heart. Which you were generous with, and shared with us, so we could create a family out of six strangers.
    This photo is from one of my favorite moments with you. Now it makes me smile and grieve at the same time.
    I imagine you up there, somewhere, in the same white suit, hands in your pockets, looking around—
    “Could there BE any more clouds?”
    Lisa Kudrow

    “Shot the pilot, Friends Like Us, got picked up then immediately, we were at the NBC Upfronts. Then…You suggested we play poker AND made it so much fun while we initially bonded. Thank you for that.Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face EVERY DAY.Thank you for your open heart in a six way relationship that required compromise. And a lot of “talking.”Thank you for showing up at work when you weren’t well and then, being completely brilliant.Thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have.Thank you for trusting me.Thank you for all I learned about GRACE and LOVE through knowing you.Thank you for the time I got to have with you, Matthew.”
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    Netflix TUDUM 2023: New shows, upcoming movies, series renewal and more

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    by Ruman Baig
    3 hours ago

    TUDUM, Netflix’s annual event took place in Brazil this year and launched a number of new shows and movies, announched new seasons of poular series and updated release dates for mega projects.
    Last weekend, all your favourite Netflix celebrities ascended in São Paulo, Brazil, making some major revelations for their respective titles. From Maitryei Ramakirshnan, who just wrapped the 4th and final season of her high school drama ‘Never have I Ever’ hosting the event to the yet-to-be launched cast of Riverdale’s Indian version ‘The Archies’ being introduced — the crossover was real. 
    While mighty movie stars like Alia Bhatt, Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan launched the trailer of their soon-to-be released film ‘Heart of Stone’,  Jenna Ortega and the rest of the Wednesday gang solved fan theories for the next season.
    Truly, the Netflixverse in the capital of Brazil was the place to be. While the event itself was exciting, the announcements about new movies, shows and series renewals has made the fans even more thrilled about what’s coming next.
    In case you missed what happened at TUDUM, here are all the latest updates about your favourite films and shows.
    Wednesday Season 2 Fan Theories Decoded

    Bridgerton Season 3 Sneak-Peek

    Squid Game Season 2 Cast Announcement

    XO Kitty Season 2 Announcement

    ‘You’ Season 5 Teaser

    Heart of Stone Trailer

    The Archies Teaser

    Extraction 3 Announcement

    Emily In Paris Season 4 Update

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    Watched XO Kitty? Follow up with 7 other romantic dramas to fill the void

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    by Ruman Baig
    5 mins ago

    Author Jenny Han is back with another teenage drama, but this time, it’s focused on the Gen-Z. XO Kitty is a spin-off of Han’s original ‘To All The Boys I Loved Before.’
    This particular series focuses on the youngest Covey sister, who happens to finally live her own love story after meddling in the love lives of her older sisters. Katherine Song Covey a.k.a Kitty is possibly the bravest out of the three sisters. She goes after what she wants and isn’t afraid to wear her heart on her sleeves.
    Set in the beautiful city of Seoul (the land where all the romantic K-Dramas emerge from), XO Kitty follows the protagonist’s journey of finding love, forging a connection with her late mother and eventually finding herself amidst the chaos.
    What sets this drama apart? It could have easily been a cliché narrative where the boy meets the girl, some silly confusion and then a happy ending. Han approached a different storyline with this show — instead of giving the viewers a simple comfort watch, she toyed with the idea of sexual identity and how feelings can be fickle in your growing years.
    More than the romantic storylines in this show, it’s interesting to watch Kitty find friendships in a new country that become her ultimate source of strength through difficult times.
    Teenage dramas are typically known for pitting young girls against each other over a boy. While in the beginning, it does seem like this show will take a similar route — but through the course of ten episodes, it pivots. A refreshing departure from the girl vs. girl trope.
    Overall, XO Kitty is a perfect watch on a casual Friday night when you aren’t looking for any mind-utilising content. But after you finish the series, it will leave you in a warm and fuzzy place.

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    8 new shows and movies to watch on Netflix this May

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    by Ruman Baig
    18 mins ago

    If you’ve had a long week of serious work commitments, unwinding in front of the TV and watching Netflix feels like the perfect plan.
    Curl up on your couch, stock up on your favourite snacks and drinks and let the binge watch marathon begin. But if you’re one of those people who cannot decide what to watch in time and ends up browsing and watching trailers for hours, we’ve sorted you out.
    Selecting the best content dropped in May so far, here’s a list of the top 8 movies and shows you can watch on Netflix while relaxing in the comfort of your homes this weekend.
     Queen Charlotte a Bridgerton story
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    The Bridgerton prequel focuses on Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England and their epic love story.
    Tu Jhoothi Main Makar
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    Mickey played by Ranbir Kapoor helps couples to break up for some extra cash, things go south when he falls in love with Tinni (Shraddha Kapoor) a career oriented woman with a mind of her own.
    Working Moms
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    In this final season, Kate (Catherine Reitman) navigates challenges at work and at home. Through all the chaos, her group of mom friends always stick by her side — all while juggling their own struggles.
    Sweet Tooth 2
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    This is a journey of a boy who is part human and part deer. The show follows his adventure in a post-apolcalyptic world where he searches for home and family.
    Jewish Matchmaking
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    Just like its Indian counterpart, Jewish Matchmaking is all about finding love in an arranged setup. Singles from the Jewish community, who are having a hard time finding a partner, seek for help from Aleena Ben Shalom to find them their perfect match.
    A tourist’s Guide To Love
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    When work brings an American travel executive to Vietnam, her life takes an unexpected turn and opens her pathway to an adventurous life. The movie follows this young woman’s journey of embracing her new life and curveballs it comes with.
    Welcome To Eden Season 2
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    In lure of an epic party, a group of young individuals whisk away to a deserted island. Little do they know the danger, mystery and entrapment that awaits them.
    The Tailor
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    A famous tailor begins to sew his best friend’s fiance’s wedding dress, but all three of them are holding on to secrets which will later wreak havoc on their lives.
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