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Rob McElhenney, Zoe Lister-Jones and Ramy Youssef also work behind the scenes of their comedies, fulfilling writing and directing duties.
The 2nd edition of the European Film Festival will be held in Saudi Arabia to screen 16 films. The even will run from 7 to14 June at the VOX Cinemas, Sahara Mall in Riyadh. The festival is organized by the Delegation of the European Union in Riyadh, in collaboration with embassies of EU member states and the Arabia Pictures Entertainment company. The 16 films are from Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, the voice of Bossa Nova whose version of "The Girl from Ipanema" was an international success in the late 1960s, has died at the age of 83, her family said. Gilberto died on Monday at her home in Philadelphia, her granddaughter Sofia Gilberto said on social media. "Life is beautiful, as the song says, but I bring the sad news that my grandmother became a star today and is next to my grandfather Joao Gilberto," the granddaughter wrote.
Though his career appeared outwardly successful, the actor felt that "something was off".
Now in its second year, the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) Beach Experience is set to become the hub of creativity and innovation from the MENA region at Cannes Lions. SRMG will host a series of insightful discussions, immersive activations and experiences, and live performances that represent the transforming media landscape in MENA