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Ozcan Deniz announced he will not participate in new television series going forward, ending years of work in Turkish television drama. Separately, Colombian singer Shakira postponed her concert at the Giza Pyramids from November 28, 2026, to April 2, 2027, citing concern for audience safety amid regional circumstances.
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Ozcan Deniz — The Turkish actor, known for "Bride of Istanbul" and "Red Buds," declared during the premiere of his new film "The Last Meal" at the 63rd Antalya Golden Film Festival that television will no longer be part of his life, signaling a shift toward cinema.Mohamed Monir — The Egyptian artist's manager denied reports of recent hospitalization or health setback, confirming he remains at home in stable condition and undergoes periodic medical checkups without requiring hospital admission.Shams El Barodi — The retired Egyptian actress responded to media personality Najwa Ibrahim on Facebook, criticizing public criticism of fellow performers and invoking the principle that advice should not be delivered publicly, calling it "scandal."Elissa — The Lebanese singer unveiled her new album titled "Alisar," her real name, which serves as her fourteenth studio release and represents different facets of her identity and artistic journey, as revealed through a promotional poster on X.Jeddah Reading Forum — The Private Books and Libraries Association held the second edition of "Reading for All" forum in Jeddah in collaboration with King Fahd Public Library, featuring educational institutions, publishers, children's activities, and artificial intelligence applications for reading promotion.Coming Up:
Shakira's rescheduled pyramid performance is set for April 2, 2027. Elissa's album "Alisar" represents her return to studio work following her birthday celebration this season.