TV host Lilly Singh set to star in animated LGBTQ+ princess film
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According to a report from Variety, actress Lilly Singh will be starring in a new animated LGBTQ+ princess musical.
The project, which is titled Lilly Singh’s Proud Princess, will be featured on Pocket.watch as part of their digital kids content 2021 slate.
In the film, Singh will voice a young girl that goes on a journey to discover her identity and pride.
Albie Hecht the chief content officer at Pocket.watch, opened up partnering with Singh, stating: “She’s an amazing talent and represents an example of the diverse points of view we are bringing to our audience.”
A handy guide to the best of the city…
This week we say goodbye to January and hello to an abundance of fun things to do in Dubai. From an adrenaline-pumping attraction to a calming luxury spa treatment, here are our top picks to keep you busy in Dubai this week.
Here are six things to do in Dubai.
Sunday January 31
Channel your inner squaddie at Town Square’s brilliant new attraction, Battle Park. Following the success of its Al Khawaneej branch, the paintball and adventure park has just opened at Nshama Town Square with even more exciting obstacles. Grab a group of mates and see if you can take on the combat gaming challenges. Prices start from Dhs65 for residents and Dhs75 for non-residents.
Local bakery and distillery join forces for a special Mardi Gras debut
January 21, 2021
Old-fashioned barrels of locally made bourbon and home-grown, whiskey-aged pecans loaded onto an antique truck will get a Louisiana-style send-off Friday, celebrating a new King Cake flavor from Cannata’s Family Bakeries.
A brass band and socially distanced Second Line will mark the debut of Cannata’s “Ti-Can Pecan” King Cake, a unique addition to Cannata’s award-winning King Cakes, specially made for this year’s Carnival season.
“Carnival is very different this year, and that means a lot more people will be giving away King Cakes and hosting small King Cake parties,” said Vince Cannata, president of South Louisiana’s oldest family-owned bakery. “Our bakers created the new Ti-Kan Pecan King Cake using our traditional recipe, with an extra added kick. Traditional parades won’t be happening for Mardi Gras this year. But we can give people a little something to celebrate, al