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. 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 know from Jan. 8 to Jan 13.
Saint Levant Teases New Music With Algerian Director Lyna Zerrouki
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Part-Algerian-Palestinian hitmaker Saint Levant has just announced he is releasing new music on Jan. 14. The artist shared the news on Instagram via by a short clip, directed by Algerian filmmaker Lyna Zerrouki. The teaser features Italian-Moroccan model Malika El-Maslouhi eerily falling into the void against a deep blue backdrop. Simply captioned “Exile,” the title nods to the painful realities of his homeland, setting the tone for the forthcoming release.
“We’ve been bumping this track for a while in the car and at the studio and I am so happy it is seeing the light of day,” Zerrouki told MILLE, while Marek Razzouk, head of Abu Recordings, company that manages Saint Levant, shared that “regarding Lyna, we couldn’t have found a more inspiring, collaborative and driven director to work with across this new era.”
Netflix Drops Season 2 Trailer for ‘Mo’
American streaming platform Netflix has just unveiled the trailer for the second season of Mo, a comedy-drama loosely based on the life of Palestinian-American multi-hyphenate Mo Amer. Expected to hit our screens on Jan. 30, this most recent installment of the series comes about two years after its debut in 2022, which earned itself a slew of awards and accolades, including an impressive 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Emirati Podcaster Anas Bukhash Reveals Next #ABTalks Guest
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Renowned Emirati podcaster Anas Bukhash has just revealed that the next guest on his flagship show #ABTalks will be no one other than Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi. Head-to-head, the in-depth interview will attempt to uncover the untold layers of the 25-year-old defender’s life from his relationship with his mother all the way up to the pressures of encountering fame at a young age. The forthcoming episode is expected to drop across Bukhash’s social media platform on Jan. 14 at 9 P.M. (GST).
A$AP MOB Is Officially Over
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Iconic rap crew A$AP MOB have officially announced disbanding after almost two decades of existence. Through three mixtapes— Lords Never Worry (2012), Cozy Tapes 1: Friends (2016) and Cozy Tapes 2: Too Cozy (2017)— the collective heavily influenced music and global fashion in the early 2010s with many members of the group leaving their mark through a distinctive style that’s now become synonymous with modern hip-hop culture.
In a recent interview, mob-member A$AP Ferg took the internet by storm by announcing the band’s end, declaring that “(A$AP Mob) is a thing of the past.” Confirming what many have been speculating for years, it had been a while since fans had heard, or seen, of the group working together as one cohesive unit.
Russian UFC Champion Khabib Nurmagedov Gets Removed Off Plane
First of all, I need to clarify that it was @FlyFrontier not AlaskaAir.
Lady who comes to me with questions was very rude from the very beginning, even though I speak very decent English and can understand everything and agreed to assist, she still insists on removing me from my…— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) January 12, 2025
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed off a Frontier Airlines flight in Las Vegas following a dispute over sitting in the exit row. The 36-year-old, who was traveling to California for an event, claimed he was unfairly targeted despite speaking “decent English” and agreeing to assist in case of an emergency. In a post on X, Nurmagomedov said a flight attendant was “very rude” and questioned if racial or national bias was involved. Frontier Airlines has not commented, and the incident has since sparked debate about airline protocols and potential discrimination.
French Woman Loses €830K to Brad Pitt Catfish
Anne, a 53-year-old French woman, was conned out of €830,000 by scammers posing as Brad Pitt in an elaborate scheme. The ordeal began in February 2023 when she was contacted by a person impersonating Pitt’s mother, followed by messages from a second account claiming to be the actor himself. The scammers convinced her that Brad Pitt was battling cancer and needed financial help for treatment, even sending AI-generated images of him in hospital to back their claims and extract more money. As she eventually uncovered the truth, Anne reported the scam, but the emotional and financial damage has left her battling severe depression, requiring important medical treatment.
LA Fires Continue to Spread
Idk i think the fire got the right to defend itself but overall this situation is way too complicated i think they should coexist https://t.co/pO29qHBvRl
— 🌟الزَّهْرَاء🌟 (@Playboyfate) January 11, 2025
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Egyptian Star Boy Omar Marmoush Could Be Headed to Manchester City
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Often compared to Liverpool’s Mo Salah, Egyptian football sensation Omar Marmoush is rumored to make a move from his current side Eintracht Frankfurt to British Premier League giants Manchester City. Arguably one of the most prolific, and exciting, players to watch since the beginning of the ongoing season, a move to the 2023 UEFA Champions League winners could take the 25-year-old to new heights and try compete with Salah’s title of most successful and impacting Egyptian player to have played in England’s top flight.
Though no deal has been inked just yet, Marmoush, City and Frankfurt have until Feb. 3, 2025 to find a mutual agreement, unless a move during the summer transfer window is preferred. No further details have been communicated regarding his signing fee, duration of contract or potential wages.
