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Renowned filmmaker Baz Luhrmann sent waves of excitement through the Elvis Presley fanbase as he hinted at the release of a concert film featuring never-before-seen footage of the iconic superstar. The revelation came during the Met Gala on Monday night, where Luhrmann tantalised the audience with the prospect of revisiting the King of Rock and Roll’s legendary performances, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Luhrmann, the creative mind behind the 2022 biopic ‘Elvis,’ which starred Austin Butler, teased the possibility of delving further into Presley’s musical legacy. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he acknowledged the fervent curiosity among fans regarding the…

Keeping the shot close to her neck, Valerie Adams found her balance and rhythm in the throwing motion as she threw the spherical ball into the air with all her might. The Kiwi shot putter’s best effort (19.62m) failed to match American Raven Saunders’ 19.79m and China’s Lijiao Gong (20.58m) was simply untouchable on that summer night at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But it was Adams who wore the biggest smile on the podium, proudly holding her bronze medal on one hand and a picture of her two children on the other. The mother of two had just accomplished the…

Kyren Wilson held his nerve on Monday as he overcame an impressive fightback from qualifier Zak Jones to win snooker’s World Championship title for the first time. A clearly emotional Wilson eventually triumphed 18-14 in the final at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre in northern England but only after Jones, who lost the first seven frames of the best of 35 contest, had won three frames in a row from 17-11 down to give himself hope of a remarkable rally. But in the end the 12th-ranked Englishman regained his composure sufficiently to see off his Welsh opponent. “Can you imagine how embarrassing…

Nothing Reveals Hardware Design Winner of Community Edition Project London-based technology company Nothing announced on May 2nd revealed the Stage 1 winner and the Stage 2 submissions for The Community Edition Project, a first-of-its-kind co-creation initiative that invites community members to design, package, customise and launch a new variant of Phone (2a). Nothing is excited to announce Kenta and Astrid as the Stage 1: Hardware Design winners. They operate a creative studio together, and collaborated to create their Phone (2a) concept: Phosphorescence. Head to the Nothing’s X/Twitter for more information on the design. Nothing received over 400 submissions before an internal…

While Apple might dominate the tablet market with its lineup of iPads, it’s not the only company producing great products. Lenovo is a fantastic alternative to Apple, as its products are well-designed, affordable, and available with a variety of operating systems (including both Android and ChromeOS). Sifting through the Lenovo catalog can be overwhelming, however, as there are dozens of products to choose from – and it’s not immediately clear which ones might be the best for your needs. Along with budget products like the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus, you’ll find more expensive choices like the Lenovo Tab Extreme. And…

The gaming area in Ras Al Khaimah’s first integrated resort will be ‘centrally located’ and readily accessible to visitors, according to an executive. However, visitors can avoid entering the gaming area and still enjoy in the array of other experiences offered at the multibillion property in Al Marjan. “It (the gaming area) will be centrally located and it is going to be its own space,” said Chief Communications Officer of the resort Michael Weaver. “It will be very easily accessible to the visitors. However, there will be other people who want to come and enjoy all the other experiences. So…

In a bid to ease Dubai’s traffic congestion woes, the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) is seeking feedback from motorists to tackle the issue head-on. The RTA has launched a comprehensive survey aimed at private sector employees which seeks to gather insights into traffic movement patterns, specifically exploring the potential impact of flexible work hours and remote working arrangements. The transport authority wrote: “The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with other relevant entities in Dubai, is undertaking (as part of its efforts to manage traffic movement and reduce traffic congestion) a study to understand the current situation in…

A court in Pakistan granted on Wednesday a request by the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to shift to jail, her lawyer said, instead of house arrest ordered by the government because of security concerns. Bushra Bibi, detained at Khan’s hilltop mansion in Islamabad since the couple’s January conviction on charges of illegally selling state gifts, had challenged the house arrest, her lawyer Naeem Panjutha posted on social media platform X. Through her lawyers Bibi had filed an appeal in the Islamabad High Court, asking to be shifted to the jail. Stay up to date with the latest…

More than 2,500 Mercedes-Benz SUVs in the UAE will be recalled to check downshift operation transmission, the local importers of the German luxury brand have announced. Affected models are 2019–2023 GLS/GLE with engine M256 and automatic transmission NAG3, noted Gargash Enterprises, the local importer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates; and Emirates Motor Company, local importer in Abu Dhabi. The recall is “in coordination with the Consumer Protection and Commercial Control Department in the Ministry of Economy –in line with its commitment to conduct an ongoing review of all products in the UAE and provide the consumer…

Coco Gauff was denied the chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after testing positive for COVID and the American says winning a medal at the Paris Games would be on a par with Grand Slam success for her this year. The 20-year-old is eager to make her Games debut when the tennis event gets underway on July 27 at Roland Garros, the same venue where she will bid for a second Grand Slam title at the French Open, which kicks off later this month. “For me, the Olympics is a top priority. I’d say equal to the…