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    Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo and other celebrities wear ceasefire pin at the 2024 Oscars

    Life by Ruman Baig 28 mins ago Celebrities shine spotlight on humanitarian crisis in Palestine at 2024 Oscars. As the world tuned in to watch the glitz and glamour of the 96th Academy Awards, Hollywood’s biggest stars seized the spotlight to advocate for a cause close to their hearts: the humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Amidst the dazzling array of designer gowns and tailored tuxedos on the red carpet, a different kind of statement emerged. Celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, and Ramy Youssef boldly sported red lapel pins adorned with an outstretched hand and a black heart, symbolizing their support for Artists for Ceasefire, a campaign aimed at demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities. Billie Eilish & Finneas Outside the iconic Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars ceremony took place, a sizable crowd gathered in solidarity with Palestine, causing a stir and drawing attention to the ongoing conflict. Despite the glitz and glamour of the event, the message was clear: the plight of innocent civilians caught in the crossfire cannot be ignored. Mark Ruffalo During acceptance speeches, winners took the opportunity to amplify the call for peace. Jonathan Glazer, upon receiving the Oscar for Best International Feature, delivered a powerful message connecting his film’s themes to the present reality in Palestine. He urged viewers to reflect on the consequences of dehumanization and called for resistance against injustice. Over 400 members of the entertainment industry lent their voices to the cause by signing a letter addressed to US President Joe Biden. Ramy Youssef & Riz Ahmed As the cameras flashed and the world watched, Hollywood’s brightest stars used their platform not just to celebrate cinematic achievements but to shine a light on a pressing humanitarian issue. In a world often dominated by glitz and glamour, their voices rang out loud and clear: it’s time to end the violence and work towards a brighter future for all. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Featured Image: Getty Images & Instagram  More

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    The Archies: Highlights from the star-studded premiere

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    by Ruman Baig
    3 hours ago

    Zoya Akhtar’s rendition of the classic comic series, The Archies, starring the next-gen of Bollywood is all set to release on Netflix on December 7, 2023.
    Ever since the ZNMD director announced this ambitious project last year, the speculation around it has been at an all-time high. Zoya’s filmography has always been about original stories – to watch the director touch a subject that has been told multiple times, in different eras, through different forms caused an obvious stir of intrigue around the project.
    The cherry on top of this Riverdale-based milkshake was the star caste she hand picked. 3 out of the 7 lead characters in the movie belong to legacy film families – Suhana khan (daughter of Bollywood superstar Sharukh Khan), Agastya Nanda (grandson of legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan), Khushi Kapoor (daughter of late icon Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor). The remaining four include young actors Vedang Raina, Aditi Dot, Yuvraj Menda and Mihir Ahuja, who are also making their debut with this much-awaited film.
    Last night, the movie was premiered at the NMACC in Mumbai and here are the highlights of the event:
    Khushi Kapoor paid tribute to Sridevi

    The 23-year-old new-age actor began her journey in Bollywood by paying a homage to her late mother. For the priemier of The Archies, Khushi opted for the same gold strapless gown by Kaufman Franco, that late Sridervi wore in 2013 for an award ceremony.
    SRK escorting Suhana to the red carpet

    Known as the most thorough gentleman of Bollywood, Sharukh Khan played a dutiful father, as he accompanied one of the star of the night a.k.a his daughter on the red carpet. Always the centre of attraction within the khan family, it was heart-warming to see the mega star step aside and pave the way for his daughter.
    Three generation of the Bachchans

    For the Bachchans, it was a family affair on the red carpet. From Shweta Bachchan-Nanda to the Jaya Bachchan, everyone rallied on the red carpet around Agastya Nanda, who played the tituliar role in this film. In one of the social media posts by Netflix, three generactions of actors from the Bachchan family were captured together – Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Agastya Nanda – the grandfather and uncle beamed with pride in the same frame.
    All the stars descended on the red carpet

    You know it’s a Zoya Akhtar film when the who’s who of Bollywood can be seen in attendance. Whether it was her filmmaker friend Karan Johar, her brother actor-producer Farhan Akhtar or other industry heavy weights like Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.
    Friends like family

    Female actors have notoriously pitted against each other for the sake of gossip and drama, which makes their support for each other’s work even more special. Suhana Khan, Ananya panday and Shanaya Kapoor are childhood friends – on Suhana’s big night, both Ananya and Shanaya were seen cheering for their friend.
    The cast basking in the glory of appreciation

    After the curtains went down and the premiere of the film was over, a photograph of the cast, standing in the centre of a thunderous applaud has been captured. After a year of conjecture around their credibitly due to their pedigree, it must have been encourging to be on the receiving end of this.
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    Taylor Swift to Selena Gomez: Best dressed celebrities from MTV VMAs 2023

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    by Ruman Baig
    1 hour ago

    The 40th edition of the MTV VMAs commenced last night and before the music industry’s brightest stars graced the stage with their unforgettable performances, they lit up the red carpet with their stunning fashion choices.
    Throughout the years, the VMAs red carpet has been a canvas for fashion statements that have left us speechless. From Lil’ Kim’s daring one-sleeve purple jumpsuit complete with a memorable nipple pasty in 1999 to to Lady Gaga’s unforgettable meat dress designed by Franc Fernandez in 2010 – the VMAs have consistently delivered unexpected and iconic fashion moments.
    Leading the pack with a remarkable 8 nominations is the sensational Taylor Swift, followed closely by SZA with 6 nominations. The likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, and Kim Petras are not far behind, each boasting 5 nominations. This year, we celebrate Shakira as she receives the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, making history as the first Latin American artist to be honored. Additionally, we’ll see Diddy take the stage to accept the Global Icon Award, a well-deserved recognition of his legendary contributions to the music industry.
    Take a stroll with us through the glitz and glamour as we unveil the sartorial selections of Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more, as they kicked off one of the most anticipated nights in music.

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