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Actor and activist Michael J Fox was honoured with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the ongoing Emmy Awards 2026. The five-time Emmy winner was recognised for his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.The award was presented by his The Good Wife co-star Julianna Margulies. The actor expressed his gratitude for the honour. Michael J Fox said, “Thank you to everyone involved with the Television Academy for this amazing, humbling honour. I learned from his (Bob Hope) example. I couldn’t have known how these lessons would resonate in my own life until my late 20s, when my life handed…

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s remaining US tour after his pro-Palestine speech at a New Jersey concert. During his performances on September 4 and 5, the rapper addressed the crowd while wearing a keffiyeh and called for “Free Palestine”.The rapper had opened for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, earlier this month, where he performed his protest song Hind’s Hall, showed footage from Gaza, and told the crowd: “Free Palestine.”In his post, Macklemore said Sheeran, whom he described as a friend of 13 years, told him that Robert Kraft, whose company owns Gillette…

For several years, Hollywood awards bodies have faced sustained scrutiny over who is recognised — and who is overlooked — when trophies are handed out. From #OscarsSoWhite to repeated conversations around representation at the Emmys, critics have argued that diverse casts and stories have not always been matched by equally diverse nomination lists or winners’ circles. That debate has returned to the spotlight following the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, where no actor of colour won across any of the 12 lead and supporting acting categories. It marked the first time in five years that the major performance awards went entirely to…

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the Ambani family’s iconic Mumbai residence, Antilia, turned into a star-studded affair as some of Bollywood’s biggest names arrived to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha and celebrate the festival with the family.The grand festivities, held amid elaborate decorations and traditional rituals, brought together a dazzling gathering of Hindi film industry A-listers. Visuals from the celebrations, which took place on Monday, showed Antilia illuminated and decked up for the auspicious occasion.The guest list featured a who’s who of Bollywood, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan,…

ARIZONA, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth leg of the third Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) concluded in Scottsdale, Arizona, with 44 horses representing 22 owners competing across several categories. The EAHGC series is held under the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee. The third edition features legs across different continents as part of the UAE’s efforts to support owners and breeders, preserve the heritage of purebred Arabian horses and strengthen their international presence. Hessa…

SHARJAH, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UOS) has ranked first in the UAE in dentistry and oral sciences, clinical medicine and nursing in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. UOS was ranked in 10 academic fields and placed second nationally in five: energy science and engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and education. Globally, the University ranked among the world’s top 200 institutions in dentistry and oral sciences, energy science and engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering, with all three subjects placed in the 151–200 range. Clinical medicine, nursing and mechanical…

Ms Rachel, Kehlani, and several other public figures have voiced support for Macklemore after the rapper was removed from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following his pro-Palestine remarks on stage.The musician had opened for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey earlier this month, where he performed his protest song Hind’s Hall, showed footage from Gaza, and called for a free Palestine.Tour promoter Messina Touring Group later confirmed that Macklemore would no longer appear at the remaining US support dates after being told by venues that they would not host concerts with him on the lineup.In…

Actor Matthew Rhys has secured an Emmy Award in the category of best lead actor in a limited series for The Beast in Me Season 2. The actor secured the win after defeating his fellow nominees, including Riz Ahmed Bait, Jason Bateman Black Rabbit, Charlie Hunnam Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and Oscar Isaac ‘Beef.In his acceptance speech, the actor expressed his gratitude to the makers of the series. “This is a real shock, not least because the caliber and company of the actors in this program. We had a holy trinity of scribes in the glorious form of Daniel Pearle, Gabe…

‘Charlie’s Angels’ stars reunite at Emmys 2026 and pay tribute to Farrah FawcettThe stars of Charlie’s Angels reunited at the 2026 Emmy Awards, marking the show’s 50th anniversary while remembering their late co-star Farrah Fawcett.Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd took the stage together at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, where they were greeted with a standing ovation before presenting the award for Outstanding Drama Series.The moment was part of the Emmys’ celebration of 50 years since Charlie’s Angels first premiered in 1976.During their appearance, Jaclyn took a moment to remember Farrah, who starred as Jill Munroe in the show’s…

Sydney Sweeney’s latest campaign has drawn criticism from female athletes, who say its portrayal of sport undermines years of work to have women recognised for their talent rather than their appearance.The Euphoria star appears largely nude in an advertisement for sports prediction platform Novig, using sporting equipment including tennis rackets, balls and a hockey stick to cover herself. The commercial ends with Sweeney appearing topless on a pool table as she says, “You can’t trade this, I just look good here.”The campaign quickly sparked a backlash online, with athletes sharing training footage and competition clips under the message, “This is…