News From All Around The World In Modern Style: September 2013

Monday, 30 September 2013

One Direction and other celebrity authors

Rex-Not content with a smash hit movie, British boyband One Direction have now released their first official book, entitled Where We Are:Our Band. Of course, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson aren't the first stars to have turned their hand to writing. Click through the gallery for more…

Rex-You're Next is in cinemas now and to celebrate we had star of the movie, Sharni Vinson, share with us her favourite horror films of all time. Unfortunately for me, I did most of my obsessive movie-watching as a kid, so a lot of my movies in this list are going to be old school. This isn’t to say I don’t love the ones…

American actor John Travolta answers a reporter's question during a news conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Travolta, who is a certified private pilot, is in Dubai on a week-long promotional tour for an airline. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

REX/c.HBO/Everett-Vampire series True Blood is coming to an end, much to the disappointment of its millions of viewers. HBO announced last week that the seventh season of the show, which is based on the novels The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris, will be its last. True Blood's final ten episodes will be…

Layalina – Many celebrities in the world are of Arab descent, including Hollywood stars, the majority of those stars are of Lebanese, Syrian and Egyptian descent, here are the most important of these stars. Everyone knows Miller, the star from the famous television serial drama Prison Break, but most people are unaware…

Rex-There are so many sides to Hollywood star Olivia Wilde, although the actress has in the past described herself as a world-class nerd, she’s less a square than she is a hexagon. Luminously beautiful with chiselled features and eyes that sparkle like diamond-encrusted stars, she’s smart as a whip, funny as hell, fearless,…

Rex-From Seven’s John Doe to the infamous Hannibal Lecter we have been introduced to some terrifying fictional serial killers over the years. To celebrate the upcoming release of The Call, which stars Halle Berry, the criminology lecturer Adam Lynes gives his expert analysis on some of film and TV’s most infamous serial killers.

Will Jack Black star in the Goosebumps movie? Getty-Whether you love or loathe him, there's no escaping that Jack Black is one of the most famous comic actors of our time and now the actor is said to be involved with an exciting new movie project. The Jackster is set to star in the big screen adaptation of the Goosebumps…

Rex-By Jeevan Brar, Ben Carrozza, C. Joan Porte-The 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards are almost upon us and, as with all awards shows, many have been weighing in with their predictions - and we're no different! Here we predict who we think will win and more importantly, who SHOULD win...

Rex-Production of The Expendables 3 is in full swing - but do we really need another brawny, bulging, blockbuster to feast our weary eyes on? Wouldn't we all be happier spending our precious pennies on an entirely new movie, rather than yet another flaccid film franchise? Expendables isn't the only movie series we're…

Rex-With Naomi Watts hitting the silver screen as Diana, we started wondering about who else in Hollywood could play members of the royal family. It's a lot of pressure taking on a royal role, but we think the stars in this gallery might just have what it takes. And, let's face it, everything looks a bit glossier in cinema land!

Getty-By Cat Collins-Robert Pattinson has made no secret of the fact that he doesn't want his career to be defined by Twilight. But while distancing himself from Edward Cullen is one thing, the actor might've taken a step too far when talking about his fans in a recent chat with Germany's Interview magazine. He told the…

Reuters-American Horror Story: Asylum led the pack with 17 honours, while close behind was Game of Thrones with 16 nods, but like every year, the 2013 Emmy Awards had its fair mix of predictable winners, jaw-dropping surprises and off-the-cuff hosting from Neil Patrick Harris. Wondering whose onscreen breakups, deaths and

Rex-The Primetime 2013 Emmy Awards produced a number of surprising results, but perhaps the least shocking was show-of-the-moment Breaking Bad winning Outstanding Drama over the likes of Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, Homeland, House of Cards and Mad Men. Breaking Bad, the acclaimed series about a terminally ill…

The first ever Dubai Music Week that starts today Tuesday 24 September to Sun 29 September with legendary producer Quincy Jones, along with Disney princess Selena Gomez, will.i.am and Timbaland and Here's the rundown:

Sony Pictures-Though we can't wait to revisit the mushroom homes of Smurf Village when The Smurfs 2 hits theatres this July 31, the one thing we still can't wrap our heads around is the fact that Katy Perry voices the doe-eyed, big blue and beautiful Smurfette. It's always weird when you discover the unlikely talent behind…

Reuters- Hands up who's a fan of Julia Roberts? Well, we are too. Sure, we loved her in Steel Magnolia's and even more so in Pretty Woman. But we think we've met our match in the form of Miljenko Parserisas Bukovic, who has none other than 82 tattoos of her face in total. Yes, you read that correctly: 82.

Arabia - Pop singer Selena Gomez published a picture of her in the hair and makeup room, sitting on a chair preparing for her concert in Dubai in 27 Septemper in music week in Dubai . Image shows a temporary henna tattoo on the bottom of ankle Selena where the expression of happiness of their existence in the emirate.

Louis Tomlinson has lost his voice.
The One Direction star has sparked fears he will miss the band's show in Perth, Australia, on Sunday night (29.09.13) after being struck down by an illness.

Johnny Marr admits it would be 'churlish' to dismiss his time in The Smiths.
The legendary guitarist - who has had a long-running feud with his former songwriting collaborator Morrissey - insisted he doesn't take his former band's success for granted because most upcoming groups haven't aren't as lucky as he has been forging a solo career.

Hugh Jackman has joined 'Chappie'.
The 44-year-old actor has announced he's onboard the new sci-fi thriller alongside Sharlto Copley and Jose Pablo Cantillo, which will be Neill Blomkamp's next project following his eagerly anticipated Matt Damon-starring flick, 'Elysium'.

Tom Hanks isn't a fan of violent blockbusters.
The 'Saving Private Ryan' star isn't interested in the trend films took from early westerns into more modern movies which turned violence into a 'glamorous' experience.

BREAKING: Court bans Muslim Brotherhood

A Cairo court on Monday banned the Muslim Brotherhood and its NGO, leaving the Islamist group with no legal status.

The group existed outside of Egyptian law for decades and was only officially registered as an NGO in March 2013.

The court also froze the NGO's funds and property.

The lawsuit was filed by the leftist Tagammu Party.

A group of German hackers claimed to have cracked the iPhone fingerprint scanner on Sunday, just two days after Apple Inc launched the technology that it promises will better protect devices from criminals and snoopers seeking access.

If the claim is verified, it will be embarrassing for Apple which is betting on the scanner to set its smartphone apart from new models of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and others running the Android operating system of Google Inc.

Mario Balotelli has missed the first penalty of his professional career after Pepe Reina denied the AC Milan striker at San Siro on Sunday night.

The Italy striker has developed a reputation as a deadly penalty-taker and up until the miss against Napoli he had successfully converted all 26 of his spot-kicks for club and country.

Hollywood star Jessica Alba is known for her perfect figure, but a body like hers doesn’t come easy, and thanks to Yumi Lee co-owner of Reebok CrossFit Lab and celebrity trainer who worked with Jessica Alba, we now know what it takes to have a Jessica Alba figure.

The nights are dark, the wind is rustling the trees and Halloween, with its evil trick-or-treaters, is upon us. Aaargh... But when we think of scare stories, we don't imagine masked children terrorising the neighbourhood with their demands for sweet rewards - we instead cast our minds back to the cars that have given us…

Ed Sol-Tommaso Villani - AFP - Getty Images-Today (18 September) marks the 25th anniversary of the Burmese (Myanmar) military brutally crushing one of the largest uprisings in the country’s history, and retaking power in a bloody coup. The 8888 protests (named as such as they began on 8 August, 19…

A new investigation into Princess Diana's death appears to have hit a roadblock amid rumours a key witness has disappeared.

Scotland Yard opened a new probe into the deaths of the Princess of Wales and her lover Dodi Fayed - who were involved in a car crash in Paris, France, in September 1997 - following claims from an SAS soldier who said the military were involved in her death.

Mexican Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Nachos

Ingredients:
- Chicken fajita-cut in small pieces
- 1 Large bag of Tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded monetary jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
and more....

Ingredients:
1/2 cup onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 kilo tuna steak, cut up into chunks

Tasty Saganaki (Greek Fried Cheese)

Ingredients:
1 lb. Fetta Cheese
1/2 lemon (squized)
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb. Fetta Cheese
1/2 lemon (squized)
2 tablespoons butter

Ingredients:
1 cup cornmeal
1 ¾ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
and more...

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix

3/4 cup pepper hot sauce

1 container whipped cream cheese spread

On 5 September 2013 Qatari and British cultures will combine to stunning effect as the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London hosts Fashion Exchange, a fashion show that will feature work by internationally renowned UK designer Philip Treacy and emerging female entrepreneurs from Qatar’s Roudha Centre, Elham Al Ansari, Fathiya Al Jaber and Hessa Al Mannai.

Oscar De la Renta, one of the world’s most renowned fashion designers cuts down his fashion week guest list in half (down to 350 guests) to his New York Fashion Week show.

The Guardian reported on Saturday that only guests with a “legitimate professional purpose” will be allowed to attend the show and see the ODLR designs upclose. The designer told the Guardian that decision makers in the fashion industry shouldn’t have to fight their way through thousands of celebrities, paparazzis, and fashion editors in this celebrity circus to get a close understanding of the showcased pieces.

We are officially back to school; It’s September already. This sounds super exciting: new classes, new friends and above all new fashion trends. Assembling a back to school wardrobe can be tricky; you need something comfortable and trendy without being sloppy, fussy or outdated. Here are your must have pieces that will make you feel comfortable, chic and happy.

Emaar Dubai presents for the first time in the Middle East, a one of a kind fashion experience. For all you fashionistas out there, get ready to witness this spectacular event held at Dubai Mall on the 10^th of October 2013. Eight upcoming designers — Wadah Al Hajri from Qatar, Mohammad Ashi from Kuwait, Razan Alazzouni from Saudi Arabia, Lulwa Al Amin from Bahrain, Ituen Basi from Nigeria, Simone Rocha from Ireland, Andrea Incontri from Italy and Esme Vie from Russia —

Learning how to transition your pieces from season to season is something ever person should learn… Every season, I add in a few seasonal pieces to mix with my staples and last season pieces. Some say it is easier said than done so this week, the lovely Sharon Wolter-Ferguson of hardlyeverwornit.com has shared some great tips that are very easy to follow… do you have any other great tips? share them in the comment box below!

We all want to look amazing in pictures but a lot of us seem to look worse or can’t seem to make the pictures bring out the best in us. Here are 7 ways to make you look like a super- model in all your photos:

1. No Shine
If your face is shiny and you have oily skin make sure you pat the excess oil away or use a matte finished foundation and powder.
2. Make Sure There is No Double Chin
No one likes that double chin in pictures avoid it by always looking up, never point that chin down and always keep the camera above eye level. Make sure the person taking the picture is taller than you or make them stand on a chair.

Getty/Rex - There are a handful of streets on the planet that command property prices that would even stretch a comfortably well-off millionaire. The preserve of steel magnates, Russian oligarchs and Saudi royalty, these gilded enclaves offer prime real estate in the most coveted neighbourhoods. We round-up the most sought-after.

Rockstar Games is very proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto V is now available worldwide for the PlayStation3 and the Xbox 360, and also available for digital download from the PlayStation Network.
“Grand Theft Auto V was a massive undertaking for us, I’m so proud of what the team created,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We cannot wait for people to finally play it.”
Take Two's GTA V starts strong with $800 mln in first-day sales

Even a good marriage can improve, and just about every couple can benefit from advice on how to be closer. Dr. Heba Kotb, marriage counselor and consultant of sex therapy, offers five basic tips for husbands and wives to make their relationship stronger, and all of them revolve around effective communication between the two partners.

Christina Aguilera feels 'sexier than ever'.
The 'Let There Be Love' singer - who has been dating production assistant Matthew Rutler for nearly three years - admitted she is a workaholic and seeking pleasure in the bedroom is the only way she can relax.

BRADFORD: An airline pilot is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of being intoxicated while in charge of a plane.

The best holiday destinations in Greece

WestEnd61/Rex Features - Sun-baked beaches, azure waters and a smorgasbord of thousands of striking Mediterranean islands to pick from, Greece is deservedly renowned as a top holiday destination. Those of a non-beachy disposition are equally well catered for with plenty of culture and history to fill up on as you explore…

Getty Images - Of all the ancient civilisations that once dominated Turkey’s central planes, the Lycians remain the most mysterious. Taking in many of the ruins they left behind, The Lycian Way is one of the world’s most beautiful walks as it hugs the coast of southern Turkey. The Lycian Way offers a precious opportunity…

Getty Images - A firm favourite with travellers thanks to its heady mix of fine beaches, culture, cuisine, and a city that straddles two continents, Turkey’s appeal need no introduction. Here are our pick of the top 10 holiday destinations in Turkey that should not be missed.

One-Year Death Tribute of the unforgettable singer Whitney Housten who passed away since 2012 that we all missed her great talent , yet Belinda Davis & her tribute band with the help of ShowTime management will recreate the amazement that late Whitney Houson had put in her listeners.

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