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What's On
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
The Mary J. Blige concert in Dubai has been cancelled
Just as excitement was building for Mary J. Blige's first Dubai show in over a decade, we got the news no one wanted to hear: the concert , meant to take place on Tuesday, June 24 has been cancelled. While the reasons have not been shared, What's On can confirm that the concert will not be taking place. Although the listing has been removed from the Coca Cola Arena's events calendar, we are hopeful that the star will be able to perform here soon. Mary J. Blige's return to the UAE stage was meant to be a milestone. Her last full concert in Dubai was more than ten years ago, and anticipation was high after her recent cameo at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and appearances around the city. The show, scheduled for next week at the Coca-Cola Arena, promised a special night filled with her timeless hits to remind everyone why she's still the queen. About Mary J. Blige Few artists have shaped hip-hop and R&B quite like Mary J. Blige. Since the early '90s, she's been mixing raw emotion with street edge, creating songs that still hit decades later. Think Family Affair , No More Drama , Real Love , Be Without You – the list goes on. With 14 albums, over 100 million records sold, nine Grammys, and an Oscar nod, her legacy speaks for itself. In 2022, Billboard crowned her an icon. Simply put: she's a legend. The venue Presented by Live Nation Middle East, the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai was set to host one of the city's biggest music events of the year. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and atmosphere, it was the perfect place for Mary J. Blige's comeback concert – a venue that matches the energy and scale of a superstar like her. Though this concert won't be happening next week, we can hold on to hope that Mary J. Blige's return to Dubai isn't over – just paused. And if you're planning your concert calendar, the UAE is stacked: Wael Kfoury at Dubai Opera on June 22, Jennifer Lopez at Etihad Arena on July 29, Lil Baby on October 18, Elissa at Dubai Opera on November 3, Enrique Iglesias in November, and Katy Perry closing the year in December. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'F1' world premiere streams live tonight. How to watch the racing film with Daytona scenes
The "F1 The Movie" World Premiere will be livestreamed Monday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m., from New York City, allowing fans to follow along as the "F1" cast including Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and real F1 drivers hit the red carpet. Fans can stream the premiere on the official Warner Brothers YouTube channel, the official Formula One YouTube channel or on F1's various social media platforms. The movie, which reportedly filmed scenes at the Daytona International Speedway and a restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, officially releases in theatres on Friday, June 27. 'F1 The Movie' Brad Pitt's new movie filmed scenes in Florida. Here's the upcoming 'F1' movie release date Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, "F1" releases in theatres Friday, June 27. 'F1' was filmed in a lot of places around the world. According to IMDb, there were filming locations in Hungary, the UK, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Abu Dhabi, Belgium, Japan, Las Vegas, Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach. The Florida scenes of the movie were filmed at the Daytona International Speedway and at Pappas Drive-In & Family Restaurant in New Smyrna Beach. Shortly after scenes for 'F1' were filmed there last January. Pappas was destroyed by an overnight fire weeks after the filming, in March 2024. Some of the scenes in the 'F1' movie were filmed at real Formula One racing events, like the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Here are the Formula One racing events that the movie will have scenes from: F1 practice ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, in October 2022 Las Vegas Grand Prix in November 2023 62nd edition of the Rolex 24 endurance race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach in January 2024 British Grand Prix. According to USA TODAY, Pitt and his real-life girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, were spotted July 5, 2024, walking in the paddock during the F1 event at Silverstone Circuit in Northampton, England. In the movie, Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former F1 driver who returns to the race track to team up with a rookie and elevate their F1 team. Other stars in the movie include 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Skyfall' star Javier Bardem, 'Outlander' star Tobias Menzies, 'The Banshees of Inisherin' star Kerry Condon and more. According to ScreenRant, Pitt is actually behind the wheel in this movie, but the cars he drives are not true Formula One race cars. 'The cars featured are not actual Formula One cars, but cleverly modified F2 cars (via GQ Magazine),' ScreenRant says. 'These cars are equipped with an F1 nose, side pods, and rear wings, meticulously designed by Mercedes and having passed all mandatory crash tests to ensure safety.' This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: F1 movie premiere is tonight. How to watch, stream; release date
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
How Lewis Hamilton and Apple brought F1 racing to the movie screen
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 8, 2024 Actor Brad Pitt is seen during filming for an F1-inspired movie alongside actor Javier Bardem REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 8, 2024 Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is seen before the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo Apple CEO Tim Cook and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton pose for a publicity photo at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, U.S., April 28, 2025. Apple/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES CUPERTINO, California - Racing legend Lewis Hamilton, a producer on an upcoming movie starring Brad Pitt as a fictional Formula 1 driver, wanted the film to show the reality of what it looks, feels and sounds like to speed around a track at 200 miles per hour. To avoid having Apple's "F1 The Movie" seem "faked" by Hollywood, Hamilton provided input on details such as when drivers should brake or shift gears. The film will be released in theaters by Warner Bros on June 27. "I really wanted to make sure the authenticity was there, and it worked for both the younger and the older audience, and then making sure that the racing was true to what it is," Hamilton said in an interview with Reuters Television. "All the other drivers, all the teams, are relying on me to make sure that it does," the seven-time world champion added. In the movie, Pitt plays a driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a young hotshot portrayed by Damson Idris. Co-stars include Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon. Portions of the film were shot during real-life F1 events in Abu Dhabi, Mexico City and other Grand Prix stops. The filmmakers would shoot on the tracks during short breaks in the races. Pitt and Idris drove themselves in professional race cars at high speeds. Before filming started, Hamilton said he met with Pitt at a racetrack in Los Angeles so he could size up the actor's driving skills. "I really wanted to see, can you actually drive?" Hamilton said. A longtime motorcycle rider and racing fan, Pitt showed a baseline ability at that point that made Hamilton comfortable. "He already had the knack," Hamilton said, which the actor further developed through weeks of intense training. "He really went in deep," Hamilton said. "F1" was directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the team that put together the thrilling fighter-jet scenes in 2022 blockbuster film "Top Gun: Maverick." For "F1," they needed new cameras that would work in race cars, which can be slowed down by extra weight. Producing partner Apple, which began releasing movies in 2019, was able to help. The company used some of its iPhone technology to adapt a camera system typically used in real F1 cars during TV broadcasts. The hardware looked like a traditional F1 camera but delivered the high-resolution video that the filmmakers wanted for the big screen. "This movie was just a great example of putting the whole of the company behind a movie," Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said. "We designed the camera that went into the car to capture the incredible driving experience. It makes you feel like you're actually sitting in the car and experiencing what Brad is experiencing." Cook said he felt the movie showcased the athleticism required to rise to the elite ranks of F1 driving. Hamilton said he had encouraged more examples of the sport's physical challenges. Drivers can lose five or 10 pounds, he said, from the exertion during a race. "You have to be able to show that part of it. You're training. You're conditioning your body," Hamilton said. "The car, it beats you up." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Qatar Tribune
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
Formula 1 reveals calendar for 2026 season
Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, with drivers and teams set to embark on another 24-round campaign as new technical regulations and 100% advanced sustainable fuels come into play. Starting with the Australian Grand Prix on the weekend of March 6-8 and concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from December 4-6, the F1 community will visit five of the world's seven continents over the course of the year. In 2026, Ramadan will take place throughout February and March, meaning the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will again be held in April. The calendar sees further improvements to the geographical flow of races, including the Canadian Grand Prix now following Miami in an earlier slot from May 22-24, delivering significant freight efficiencies as some equipment can move directly from one event to the other. This change creates a consolidated European leg of the season across the summer months, beginning in Monaco from June 5-7 and finishing in Spain, where Madrid will make its F1 calendar debut from September 11-13. The championship then returns to Asia with the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix, ahead of a triple header in the Americas, before Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi close out the season. Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: '2026 will be a new era for Formula 1 where we will witness a brand-new set of regulations for our sport, the cars and the engines that will be powered by 100% sustainable fuel. 'We are excited to welcome Madrid to the calendar, and to see huge automotive brands like Audi, Cadillac and Ford join the Formula 1 grid. 'It promises to be an unforgettable season, where once again we will come together at 24 amazing global venues to watch the best drivers in the world push themselves to the limit and produce incredible wheel to wheel racing for our millions of fans watching around the globe. 'I want to thank all our fans for their passionate support and the FIA, with all the volunteers, marshals and officials, as well as the promoters, partners, sponsors, host cities and the local motor racing federations for their commitment and support in delivering this schedule in what I know will be another historic year for Formula 1.' Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, added: 'Next year's FIA Formula One World Championship marks a significant new chapter for our sport. A new race, new teams, and the arrival of new manufacturers, all ushering in a fresh era of innovation and competition. 'With 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the season truly reflects the global nature of our community, while the improved geographical flow of the calendar shows our joint commitment to making the championship more efficient and sustainable. 'The debut of Madrid, the arrival of iconic brands like Audi, Cadillac, and Ford, and the introduction of the next generation of F1 cars powered by 100% advanced sustainable fuels signal an exciting new era of racing. 'My thanks to everyone involved in putting on this incredible season and in delivering a calendar that continues to drive the sport forward on all fronts. And, my thanks to the fans whose passion and unwavering support keep the spirit of our sport alive.'
UPI
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- UPI
Monaco move, Madrid addition highlight 2026 Formula 1 schedule
1 of 5 | Max Verstappen and other Formula 1 drivers will take on a 24-race schedule in 2026. File Photo by Greg Nash/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- A new date for Monaco and the addition of the Madrid Grand Prix highlight the 2026 Formula 1 schedule, which was released Tuesday. The 24-race campaign will start in Melbourne with the March 8 Australian Grand Prix and end with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 6 at Yas Marina Circuit. The full 2026 schedule is listed below. Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali cited new regulations and the introduction of 100% sustainable fuel that will make 2026 a "new era for Formula 1." "We are excited to welcome Madrid to the calendar, and to see huge automotive brands like Audi, Cadillac and Ford join the Formula 1 grid," Domenicali said in a news release. "It promises to be an unforgettable season, where once again we will come together at 24 amazing global venues to watch the best drivers in the world push themselves to the limit and produce incredible wheel to wheel racing for our millions of fans watching around the globe. "I want to thank all our fans for their passionate support and the FIA, with all the volunteers, marshals and officials, as well as the promoters, partners, sponsors, host cities and the local motor racing federations for their commitment and support in delivering this schedule in what I know will be another historic year for Formula 1." The Formula 1 schedule will continue with stops in China, Japan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The 2026 Miami Grand Prix will be the first U.S.-based race of the season. That event will be held May 3 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The circuit will head to Montreal for the May 24 Canada Grand Prix. Monaco will host the next race, shifting dates from its traditional late May Grand Prix setup to June 7. Races will follow in Spain, Australia, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands and Italy. The Spanish Grand Prix -- which replaces the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix -- will be held Sept. 13 in Madrid. The 17th and 18th races will be held in Azerbaijan and Singapore, respectively. The United States Grand Prix will then be held Oct. 25 in Austin, Texas. The final U.S.-based race will be held Nov. 21 in Las Vegas. "With 24 Grands Prix across five continents, the season truly reflects the global nature of our community, while the improved geographical flow of the calendar shows our joint commitment to making the championship more efficient and sustainable," FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said. "The debut of Madrid, the arrival of iconic brands like Audi, Cadillac, and Ford, and the introduction of the next generation of F1 cars powered by 100% advanced sustainable fuels signal an exciting new era of racing." Formula 1 schedule March 8 Australian Grand Prix March 15 Chinese Grand Prix March 29 Japanese Grand Prix April 12 Bahrain Grand Prix April 19 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix May 3 Miami Grand Prix May 24 Canadian Grand Prix June 7 Monaco Grand Prix June 14 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix June 28 Austrian Grand Prix July 5 British Grand Prix July 19 Belgian Grand Prix July 26 Hungarian Grand Prix Aug. 23 Dutch Grand Prix Sept. 6 Italian Grand Prix Sept. 13 Spanish Grand Prix Sept. 27 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Oct. 11 Singapore Grand Prix Oct. 25 United States Grand Prix Nov. 1 Mexico City grand Prix Nov. 8 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Nov. 21 Las Vegas Grand Prix Nov. 29 Qatar Grand Prix Dec. 6 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
