Can’t keep up with the current stream of news? We get it, it’s not easy. But you can count on us to keep you in the loop about this week’s internet drama. Skip the doom-scrolling and read on for a bite-size recap of all the headlines you might have missed over the past seven days. Below, a rundown of all the top stories you need to know from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17.
Princess Iman of Jordan Welcomes First Baby Born
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Jordan’s Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and her husband, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Princess Amina. Queen Rania shared the joyful news on Instagram, expressing her excitement over becoming a grandmother for the second time in less than a year. “My darling Iman is now a mother. We’re grateful and overjoyed to meet Amina, our family’s newest blessing. Congratulations Jameel and Iman— may God bless you and your precious little girl,” she captioned the post.
Saint Levant Stars in latest YSL Campaign
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It’s about time: Palestinian-Algerian hitmaker Saint Levant has finally been tapped to star in a Yves Saint Laurent campaign. Chosen to unveil the French luxury label’s latest collaboration with Sushi Park, a renowned Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles, the campaign coincides with the grand opening of Sushi Park’s first Paris location inside YSL’s Rive Droite boutique, which was closed for the past 12-months due to renovations. Joining Saint Levant in the short video clip are American singer and dancer Lourdes Leon and British model Lennon Gallagher, creating a star-studded lineup that oozes style and sophistication as everyone expected. The boutique opened on Feb. 13 while Sushi Park Paris will open its doors officially on Feb. 21.
Andria Tayeh Appointed Kérastase Ambassador
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Jordanian-Lebanese actress Andria Tayeh has been named Kérastase’s first-ever Middle Eastern ambassador. The 23-year-old thespian took to social media to announce the exciting piece of news, sharing with her 1.1M followers how proud and grateful she is to represent the French haircare brand. In the caption, she wrote “Honored to be the first Middle Eastern ambassador for Kérastase!
“Growing up, hair was always a big part of my identity, and now, representing a brand that celebrates hair in all its beauty feels surreal. Here’s to confidence, strength and great hair!” she added.
Red Sea Film Festival Announces 2025 Dates
As they gear up for their fifth edition, Red Sea Film Festival organizers have announced the dates for the next iteration of the prestigious event, scheduled to take place from Dec. 5 to 10, 2025. Expected to be held, once again, in the UNESCO-protected neighborhood of Al Balad in Jeddah, hosts hope to build on the success of their last edition, which welcomed around 40,000 attendees, 7000 accredited guests, and screened over 100 films from 85 different countries.
Tchubi Takes Shots at French-Moroccan Star Artiste in Ongoing Beef
Moroccan rapper Tchubi has dropped his highly anticipated diss track, ARTSHIT, reigniting his ongoing feud with French-Moroccan singer and songwriter Lartiste. For context, the Rabat-born rapper made waves with his viral hit Chiron last summer, where he took shots at several artists, including Lartiste, accusing them of exploiting Morocco as a marketing tool rather than genuinely representing the country they want to call home. Last week, Tchubi raised the stakes by releasing a scathing track that many are already desribing as “career-damaging” for his rival, riding a boom-bap wave he knows how to tame and won’t shy away from riding.
