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CairoScene
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Palestinian Comedian Mo Amer to Perform at Dubai Opera in October
Amer's set will be one of several performances scheduled during Dubai Comedy Festival. Jul 22, 2025 Palestinian-American comedian and writer Mo Amer is set to perform at Dubai Opera on Thursday, October 9th, as part of the Dubai Comedy Festival. Known for his sharp observational humour and storytelling focused on family and identity, Amer's set will be one of several performances scheduled during the festival, which runs from October 2nd to 12th. Presented by Live Nation Middle East, the festival will also feature comedians including Tom Segura, Akaash Singh, Joanne McNally, John Achkar, Amer Zahr, and Zakir Khan. Amer has received multiple awards for his work, including a Gotham Award and a Peabody Award, and is recognised for his appearances in the Netflix series 'Mo'. Tickets start at AED 295 and are available through PlatinumList's official website.
Ottawa Citizen
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' cancelled by CBS, ends May 2026
Article content CBS is axing The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping Thursday. Article content The announcement came three days after Colbert spoke out against Paramount Global, parent company of CBS, settling with U.S. President Donald Trump over a 60 Minutes story. Article content Article content Colbert told the audience that he had learned the night before that 'Next year will be our last season. The network will be ending the Late Show in May.' Article content Article content The audience responded with boos and groans and Colbert said, 'Yeah, I share your feelings.' Article content Article content In his monologue on Monday night, he said he was 'offended' by the US$16-million settlement reached by Paramount, whose pending sale to Skydance Media needs the Trump administration's approval. Article content 'I don't know if anything — anything — will repair my trust in this company,' Colbert said. 'But, just taking a stab at it, I'd say $16 million would help.' Article content He said the technical name in legal circles for the deal was 'big fat bribe.' Article content Paramount and CBS executives said in a statement the cancellation 'is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.' Article content The most recent ratings from Nielsen show Colbert as winning his timeslot, with about 2.417 million viewers across 41 new episodes. It also said his late night show was the only one to gain viewers so far this year. Article content Article content And this week, The Late Show was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding talk show for the sixth time. It also won a Peabody Award in 2021. Article content Article content Critics of the settlement that ended Trump's lawsuit over the 60 Minutes editing of its interview last fall with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris suggested it was primarily to clear a hurdle to the Skydance sale. Article content Colbert followed The Daily Show host Jon Stewart's attack of the Trump settlement a week earlier. Stewart works for Comedy Central, also owned by Paramount. Article content He succeeded David Letterman, who began the show in 1993. Colbert's 10th anniversary as host is in September. Article content The show has gone in a more political direction since he took it over. Alongside musicians and movie stars, Colbert often welcomes politicians to his couch.
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
Zach Braff, Donald Faison and more return for 'Scrubs' reboot
Zach Braff, Donald Faison and more are scrubbing back in. "Good Morning America" has confirmed that Braff and Faison are returning for the new " Scrubs" series. Sarah Chalke will also return to the series and join Braff and Faison as executive producers. According to a logline for the reboot, "JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time- medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of time." "Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way," the logline adds. "GMA" previously reported that a reboot was being developed by show creator Bill Lawrence. The hit 2000s medical comedy featured the story of the medical staff of Sacred Heart Hospital, including interns, doctors and other employees, from the point of view of J.D. Dorian (Braff). It aired for nine seasons and was honored with a Peabody Award in 2006. In his Instagram story, Braff shared a video of himself singing, "I can't do this all on my own. I need Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison." Faison, who portrayed Turk in the hit series, also shared a post of his own with a throwback photo of him, Chalke and Braff. He captioned the post, "Hello again." Chalke took to Instagram and shared a throwback photo too, with Faison and Braff and captioned the post, "YAY!!!!" She added in her Instagram story, "@vdoozer thank you for my dream job...a second time." In a statement shared by ABC, Lawrence said, "Scrubs means so very much to me." "So excited for the chance to get the band back together," he added.
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The star of 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado' says 'I can't believe this is my life'
NEW YORK – Samantha Lorraine gets emotional as she thinks about her journey from childhood fan of "Dora the Explorer" to the actress who plays her on screen. Lorraine takes on the title character in the live-action movie "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado" (streaming now on Paramount+). "Everybody in Miami grew up with (Dora)," Lorraine, 18, recalls of her upbringing, saying her diverse group of friends loved the animated series. "Getting to see my little cousins watch the trailer and hearing them say, 'Oh, like Sammy (is) Dora!' I can't believe this is my life." As Lorraine talks about filming the movie in Colombia, trying on Dora's trademark pink shirt and orange shorts outfit and seeing the movie's billboard in Times Square, the actress exudes the same positive, can-do energy of the character she portrays. But that doesn't mean she replicates Dora's personality exactly. In one scene where Dora is trying to cheer up her cousin Diego (Jacob Rodriguez), the explorer tells him "a change in latitude can help that attitude." "I would try to think that in my brain," Lorraine says with a laugh, admitting she probably wouldn't use that exact quote in an unfortunate situation. But she enjoyed the opportunity to embody Dora's go-getter attitude. "Hopefully in a few years to come, people look back and think it's a classic movie for families." What happens in the new 'Dora' movie? In "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado," the bilingual explorer is 16 and attempts to find the treasures of Sol Dorado before an enemy group discovers it first. Diego joins his younger cousin on the journey, although his mind is in other places, namely New York City where he's hoping to continue his career. Gabriel Iglesias voices Boots, who returns as Dora's pet monkey and unlike the 2019 live-action film is actually wearing his boots. As seen in the movie's trailer, Dora's explorations take a detour when she loses her beloved map. "It's a sort of a symbolic message for grief in a way," Lorraine says of the plot twist. "'Who am I without those things because they're so important to me?' No matter what external things happen around you, you are who you are. And if you know who you are, you're good. You're set for life." The live-action reboot is a part of a celebration marking the 25th anniversary of "Dora the Explorer." The franchise launched on August 14, 2000 and received 15 Daytime Emmy nominations, winning for best title design in 2011. The series also earned a Peabody Award in 2004 and two NAACP Awards. "I would do anything to come back to the 'Dora-verse,'" Lorraine responds when asked about her future with the character. "I don't want to change how it turned out because it's so epic, but I always think about the memories that we created and I think, 'How can we recreate that? How can I do that again?'" Who is Samantha Lorraine? Born Samantha Lorraine Luis, the actress was was previously seen in 2020's limited series "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" and the 2023 Netflix movie, "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah." Lorraine's career began when she was 8 after she heard a radio ad for a workshop that offered kids the chance to be the "next Nickelodeon/Disney star." Her parents took her to the workshop where she landed an agent and began her journey to Dora. Lorraine attended school in Miami, and would head to dance practice and casting calls in the evenings. Lorraine's parents kept her in South Florida, as opposed to moving to Los Angeles or New York. The actress is grateful, calling her parents "my rocks." "Kids don't tell their parents often that they love them or appreciate them," she says. "I try to make it a point because they are the reason why I do what I do. And I would not be in this position were it not for them."
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Where to watch Mr. Robot? Golden Globe-winning thriller series releases for streaming
One of the most beloved thriller series, Mr. Robot, is finally available for streaming on Netflix. Created by Sam Esmail, the show aired on USA Network from 2015 to 2019. With a total of 4 seasons (45 episodes), the series promises unmatched entertainment. Mr. Robot is now available for streaming on Netflix The show narrates the story of Elliot Alderson, a young man living in New York City. He works as a cybersecurity engineer at a company called Allsafe. Elliot deals with social anxiety, depression and drug issues. He does not connect with people in the usual way. Instead, he hacks them. Amazed? Well, it is his unique way of understanding people. Sometimes, it pushes Elliot to act like a digital vigilante. One day, a mysterious guy called Mr. Robot approaches Elliot. He is a rebel with a cause and invites Elliot to join his hacker group, fsociety. Their big mission? Wipe out consumer debt by targeting a massive corporation called E Corp. Elliot sees it as 'Evil Corp' in his head. The twist? E Corp is also the biggest client of Allsafe, Elliot's workplace. Elliot is stuck between his job and a hacker revolution that could change everything. What happens next? Well, to know that, you must catch the show on Netflix. Mr. Robot - Cast Mr. Robot features Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson, Carly Chaikin as Darlene Alderson, Portia Doubleday as Angela Moss, Martin Wallström as Tyrell Wellick, Christian Slater as Mr. Robot, and Michael Cristofer as Phillip Price. Stephanie Corneliussen, Grace Gummer, BD Wong, Bobby Cannavale, Elliot Villar, and Ashlie Atkinson are also part of the project. Mr. Robot - Awards Mr. Robot started as a small show with a loyal fanbase. But, eventually, it earned appreciation from critics as well. The show won three Golden Globes, three Emmys and a Peabody Award. ALSO READ: Squid Game Season 3 gets record 60.1 million views on Netflix in just three days FAQs : 1. Where can I watch Mr. Robot now? Mr. Robot is now available on Netflix. 2. How many seasons of Mr. Robot are there? There are four seasons. 3. Who plays Elliot in Mr. Robot? Rami Malek plays Elliot Alderson.
