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Arab News
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas take to the stage with Beyonce
DUBAI: Lebanese dance group Mayyas, winners of Season 17 of 'America's Got Talent,' once again shared the stage with US singing sensation Beyonce for her Paris show of the 'Cowboy Carter Tour.' The troupe performed alongside her during 'Protector,' stepping in for her usual dancers. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ 'Honored to share the stage for the second time with the Queen,' posted the group on Instagram after the show on the weekend. A post shared by The Mayyas (@mayyasofficial) Choreographer Nadim Cherfan also took to Instagram to talk about the significance of the show. 'Proud to witness my choreographies come to life on the world tour of the biggest star of the century - @Beyonce - a dream turned reality on the global stage. During the darkest days of war in Lebanon, when everything around us felt like it was falling apart, we turned to creation. In silence and uncertainty, I poured my soul into these choreographies — never knowing they would one day shine on the biggest stage in the world. 'To the incredible dancers @mayyasofficial who stood by me through the chaos, your dedication and strength are etched into every step. This is our victory,' he added. A post shared by Nadim Cherfan (@nadimcherfan) The Mayyas previously performed alongside Beyonce at the opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai in 2023. 'Beyonce has been my dream since I was a child,' Cherfan said in an earlier interview with Arab News. 'She is the artist of my life, and working with her made my dream come true. Since then, it has been really hard to work with any other artist because, as we all know, the queen has set the standard really high. It was an experience I will never forget.'
USA Today
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé lights up Paris again on Night 2: New dazzling looks, more special guests
PARIS — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter launched her second show in Paris, and she delivered another high-energy spectacle with new fashion and more special guests. The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her June 21 show at Stade de France in Paris around 8:36 p.m local time. The show marked the second show at the stadium on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. She is set to hit the stage for the third and final time June 22. 'Y'all are absolutely stunning. Thank you guys for having us tonight. Thank y'all for being here tonight," Beyoncé said as she opened the show. "I'm so thankful for your loyalty for almost 30 years." Beyoncé first launched her tour in Paris on Juneteenth, when fans planned a powerful display at her concert to commemorate the holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) The night was made especially special when Beyoncé brought out Miley Cryus and the two women sang their beloved duet "II Most Wanted." Dressed in all gold, the Grammy-winning singers held hands and the crowd went wild as Cryus approached the stage. Christian Louboutin spotted at Cowboy Carter Tour! 🤠 Saturday's show proved to be another groundbreaking spectacle filled with new fashion looks and a few changes. And special attendees such as French designer Christian Louboutin were there to witness it. Beyoncé's stunning new opening outfit in Paris night 2. Beyoncé first debuted a new look during the opening number of the show, donning a white ensemble and a matching cowboy hat. OH THIS NEW ALLIGATOR TEARS LOOK CHEWS😭😭😭 And the new fashion looks continued throughout the entire night. THIS LOOK IS JUST STUNNING😭😭😭 One fan wrote "New outfit for 'Alligator Tears,' 'Just for Fun,' 'Protector,' and 'Flamenco' — Beyoncé looks incredible!" ANOTHER NEW LOOK JESUS😭😭😭 And fans noted her outfits weren't the only change. During the show, Beyoncé debuted another special guest: The Mayyas, an alternative dance crew founded by Nadim Cherfan. They performed behind her during 'Protector,' stepping in for her usual dancers. 'We have a special guest tonight. Please give it up for The Mayyas,' Beyoncé told the crowd, and she made sure to shout them out again before the show ended. A post shared by The Mayyas مَيّاس 🇱🇧 (@mayyasofficial) Cherfan and the Mayyas have collaborated with Beyoncé before, and many fans were thrilled to see them on stage once again. As fans know, Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary. "I love you so much Paris. Thank y'all so much," she said toward the end of the concert. "Thank you so much for your energy." The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
Arab News
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Ikram Abdi spotted at Moncler show in French ski resort
DUBAI: Swedish Somali model Ikram Abdi attended the Moncler Grenoble Fall/Winter 2025 runway show in Courchevel, France, on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia-based model Georgina Rodriguez hit the snowy catwalk. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Courchevel is a French Alps ski resort located in the Tarentaise Valley. It is a part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski area in the world. A post shared by Moncler (@moncler) 'The energy of winter sports, the warmth and joy of experiences shared on the snow, and the brand's dedication to dressing all aspects of mountain life, combining high performance and high style, will be celebrated with a memorable brand experience at high altitude,' Moncler said in a statement released in December, before the unusual runway location was unveiled. Fast forward to March 15 and the luxury label invited the who's who of Hollywood to the resort's snow-capped peaks as models walked a landing strip-turned-runway in a flurry of snow. Abdi was joined by actress Ashley Park, Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, actress Jessica Chastain and South Korean star Lee Jae-wook, among others. While the star-studded audience took in the show, Rodriguez walked the runway in a chunky knitted look complete with knee-high, fur-lined boots. The model, who is the longtime partner of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, has modelled for luxury brands before and was recently spotted sitting front row at Lebanese label Elie Saab's Paris Fashion Week. Elie Saab's Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection transported the Paris Fashion Week audience to the world's most exclusive mountain retreats, where relaxed glamour meets alpine allure. At the show in March, Rodriguez wore a pristine white outfit that was in tune with Saab's alpine theme. The ensemble featured a luxurious, textured top adorned with delicate feather-like details, adding a touch of avant-garde flair. Rodriguez also recently joined forces with Lebanese dance group Mayyas, who won the 17th season of 'America's Got Talent,' for a new campaign released earlier this month. They starred in an advertisement for Egyptian real estate company Horizon Egypt Developments, where Rodriguez and the Mayyas promote Saada, a real estate development in New Cairo in Egypt. For her part, Abdi, who posed for photographs at Moncler's latest show, made her catwalk debut in 2018 during London Modest Fashion Week. She went on to walk for the likes of Iceberg and Charles Jeffrey and she has fronted campaigns for major international brands, including Burberry and Nike.
Al Bawaba
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Georgina Rodríguez joins ad for Egyptian real estate company
ALBAWABA - Argentine-Spanish Georgina Rodríguez is more than just a model, she recently was seen in an advertisement for a real estate company in Egypt. Rodriguez starred in a new campaign for real estate developer Horizon Egypt Development, promoting the "Saada" project in New Cairo. She was featured in the ad along with Lebanese dance group "The Mayyas". Georgina Rodríguez ad for Egyptian real estate company: In the ad, Georgina is seen in a luxurious location in the middle of the desert, where guests gather under golden domes amidst a candlelit atmosphere. She appears wearing a sparkling gold dress as she walks among the audience before stopping to watch a dance performance by The Mayyas band, who put on a masterful performance in black and gold outfits to the sounds of orchestral music. After that, Georgina receives a message from a waiter, reads it, and then makes a phone call in Spanish saying, "Pack my bags, she arrived before me." She then gets into a luxury car, and when the driver asks her where she's going, she replies, "Always Saada." Who are The Mayyas? The Mayyas are a Lebanese all-female alternative precision dance group that consists of 36 dancers, and their routines are choreographed by Nadim Cherfan. The group's name means "the proud walk of a lioness" in Arabic. In 2019, the Mayyas reached the semifinals of "Britain's Got Talent: The Champions". They also won first place in Arabs Got Talent. The Mayyas won season 17 of America's Got Talent in 2022.
Arab News
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Georgina Rodriguez teams up with Mayyas dance troupe for new campaign
DUBAI: Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez has joined forces with Lebanese dance group Mayyas, who won the 17th season of 'America's Got Talent,' for a new campaign. They starred in an advertisement for Egyptian real estate company Horizon Egypt Developments, where Rodriguez and the Mayyas promote Saada, a real estate development in New Cairo in Egypt. The video opens with a formal outdoor gathering in a desert setting, where guests dressed in evening attire socialize under draped golden canopies and soft candlelight. A post shared by Horizon Egypt Developments (@ Rodriguez arrives in a shimmering gold, form-fitting gown, drawing attention as she walks through the crowd. She stops and watches as the Mayyas perform a choreographed routine to orchestral music. The dancers were dressed in black and gold outfits, paired with gold eye masks, moving in the synchronized formations they have become famous for. During the event, a waiter hands Rodriguez a letter. After reading it, she makes a phone call and says in Spanish, 'Pack my bags. She reached before me.' The scene then transitions to her getting into a luxury car and when the driver asks for their destination, she responds: 'It's always Saada.' A post shared by Horizon Egypt Developments (@ This is not Rodriguez's first campaign for Saada. In October, she led a campaign for Saada Sahel, another real estate development on Egypt's North Coast. In the video, she was seen speaking on the phone, saying: 'I already got the tickets, we are going next summer.' For the campaign, she wore a white lace-trimmed sundress with spaghetti straps and a fitted bodice featuring intricate lace detailing. The look was accessorized with a necklace from Egyptian brand Nado's Jewelry's Perle collection, which includes large, rounded links alternating between polished gold and diamond-encrusted surfaces. Teaming up with Rodriguez and winning 'America's Got Talent' are not the only global milestones for the Mayyas. In 2023, Nadim Cherfan, the founder and choreographer of the dance troupe, reached a major career milestone when he choreographed part of Beyonce's performance at the grand opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. 'To the artist of my life Beyonce, thank you for making my dream come true. Thank you for being the humblest, most professional and phenomenal human that you are,' he shared on social media at the time.
