Dubai Showbiz Latest News and Updates

Billie Shepherd is an OG when it comes to reality television. She began as a young singleton (then Billie Faiers) on The Only Way is Essex alongside her sister Sam Faiers back in 2010, and is now the star of her own ITVBe show, Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries, which is one of the channel's most popular series. The 34 year old shares everything from the family of five's lavish Dubai holidays, to the day-to-day juggles of caring for Nelly, nine, Arthur, seven, and Margot, 16 months, and her role as entrepreneur and podcast host.

EXCLUSIVE: Cercamon has acquired international sales rights for Saudi director Tawfik Alzaidi’s first feature Norah ahead of its world premiere in the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard.

In an unconventional move, Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan have jetted off to Dubai for their joint stag and hen parties, before they tie the knot in Italy this summer.The reality TV duo, who got engaged back in February 2022, decided to ditch traditional pre-wedding celebrations and instead jetted off to the United Arab Emirates with their closest friends and family for a party holiday. Former Geordie Shore star Vicky, 36, shared a look inside the incredible bash with her 5.5 million Instagram followers.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Iranian authorities are exerting heavy pressure on director Mohammad Rasoulof to pull his latest work “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” from the Cannes Film Festival by harassing the film’s producers and actors who have been summoned for questioning and banned from leaving the country. Human rights lawyer Babak Paknia, who is Rasoulof’s lawyer, said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that several unspecified actors and producers on “Sacred Fig” were summoned and questioned last week by authorities.

Craig Revel Horwood has melted fans' hearts as he shared a sweet baby update after revealing he's undergone an unusual surgery. The Strictly Come Dancing judge was seen letting his hair down over the weekend as he celebrated the birthday of Sara Davies.

New changes to the National Lottery rules mean that winners are struggling to get their hands on their prize money. The National Lottery was taken over by Allwyn, a multi-national lottery operator, from Camelot in February of this year and with the acquisition, new rules have emerged.

Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie are embarking on an exciting new chapter with their baby on the way. While Ant continues to charm the nation on Britain's Got Talent, he's decided to take a breather from his usual presenting roles, including a temporary halt on Saturday Night Takeaway, to dedicate time to family life. He's already embracing his role as step-dad to Anne-Marie's two children from her previous relationship.

EXCLUSIVE: London-based Alliance Media Partners (AMP) has hired Anthony Buckner as Head of Sales, Acquisitions and Distribution in the run up to the Cannes market.

Hair colour trends seem to spring up daily, but one we predict is set to stay around all summer long is 'Bambi brown'. Modelled this week by Chloe Lewis, the pretty brunette tone that combines espresso tones with bronde highlights is the flattering, multi-tonal shade that promises to give those with mousy tones a complete refresh ahead of summer.

The brothers who co-founded fashion giant PrettyLittleThing have announced they are teaming up on a new business venture together.

Molly Smith has had a hectic few months after appearing on Love Island: All-Stars, where she not only won the series but found love with co-star Tom Clare in the process. Talking with OK! this week about the launch of her new fitness programme, Move With Molly, the reality star, 29. reveals that things are going extremely well for the new couple - who have just enjoyed their first holiday together.

A British couple were stranded in storm-hit Dubai and faced a whooping 12-day wait for a flight back. Alison Shah, 60, and her partner, Richard Kay, 52, decided to take matters into their own hands by hopping multiple flights and taxis on a tiresome quest that took them three days to reach home after their vacation trip to Bangkok and Thailand turned into a travel nightmare.

Amber Turner has reportedly given the cold shoulder to the TOWIE wrap party, amid a brewing feud with fellow cast member Ella Rae Wise.The ITVBe reality series, which has been gracing our screens since 2010, wrapped up its 33rd season with its usual flair for drama, both on and off camera. Rumours are swirling that Amber, 30, has dramatically walked away from The Only Way Is Essex following a feud with 23 year old Ella. At the heart of their dispute is said to be Amber's former flame, Dan Edgar, 33, who seems to be getting cosy with Ella.

Former Love Island star Jack Fincham is donning his boxing gloves for a big return to the ring tonight in Dubai, after unprecedented flooding shook the city. But there's one thing he's firmly leaving in his past - and that's his previous struggles with drugs.The 27 year old rose to fame in season four of the hit reality dating show, but since then he has struggled with a drug battle, something he has openly spoke about. But now, in an exclusive interview with OK!, Jack - who is now eight months sober - has vowed that he is turning his life around.

A TUI flight took off from Manchester Airport then turned around moments later due to a 'minor technical matter'.

Marvin Humes couldn't help by be distracted by his wife Rochelle as he was seen running with his former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here campmates. The JLS star and DJ has got straight back to work after enjoying a sun-soaked break with Rochelle and their children.

Rochelle Humes was left giggling at her actions as she admitted to 'changing the narrative' when being quizzed by her daughter on the school run. The This Morning star has been getting back into the swing of mum life and work following a luxurious break during the recent Easter break.

Emirates has announced that it is suspending check in for all of its flights with connections in Dubai until midnight tonight. It comes after the UAE was hit with heavy rains and thunderstorms this week, leading to severe flooding, including at the airport.

Dane Bowers was among the celebrities in Dubai who got caught in extreme floods caused by a freak storm on Tuesday, 18 April.The DJ and singer had to take refuge in his car after he lost power in his home due to the torrential downpours. Meanwhile, TOWIE stars James Argent and Joey Essex were also left stranded and wading through water to find shelter.The desert state in the United Arab Emirates experienced more than a year and a half's worth of rain in just a few hours. Dane took to Instagram to show how the area surrounding his apartment had quickly become submerged in water.

The Only Way is Essex's Amber Turner has reportedly broken down in tears as she 'quit' the ITV series, and handed over her beloved pet to swap life in Essex for a full fresh start in Dubai, as reported by The Sun. In emotional scenes yet to air on the hit ITV reality show, Amber reportedly met up with her ex-boyfriend Dan Edgar to give him their pet pooch Oliver. Amber and Dan bought the adorable Goldendoodle last year, but after their bitter break-up, Amber was awarded full custody of the dog.

Rochelle Humes couldn't hide both her excitement and her pride as she revealed the secret project she has been working on with the help of her eldest child. The This Morning star has previously teased that Alaia-Mai, 10, had been working on and had pitched her own ideas for her mum's brand My Little Coco.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has given fans a bigger glimpse inside her recent holiday to Dubai and has shared a series of new photos to her Instagram.The former The Only Way Is Essex star recently headed to Dubai with her fiancé, ex-Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, and their adorable children, Roman and Lilah, and it’s clear that the family enjoyed every second of the trip. During their holiday away earlier this month, 32 year old Lucy and her young family made it a trip to remember as they stayed at the lavish Rixos The Palm Hotel, where rooms cost a whopping £1,000 per night.

Manchester passengers are among the thousands struggling to get home, as an intense storm in Dubai has caused flight disruption.

Rochelle Humes has shared her disbelief after jetting home from a luxury break with her family. The This Morning star spent the Easter holidays with her husband Marvin and their three children in the Maldives before spending the last days of their trip in Dubai.

Rochelle Humes told fans she and her family have 'milked' their Easter holiday for all its worth as she jetted back to the UK after her latest trip. The This Morning star, her husband Marvin and their three children enjoyed a two-part trip which started in the Maldives before ending in Dubai.

Sam Thompson shut down rumours that his girlfriend Zara McDermott is pregnant. It comes after Sam's sister Louise Thompson accidentally sparked baby speculation after sharing a photo of a card she received from the couple.

Laura Anderson has left fans wondering what’s going on between her and Hollyoaks ’ Gary Lucy as she posted a cryptic quote to Instagram. Former Love Island contestant Laura, 34, and Gary, 42, had been dating on-and-off since first meeting on Celebs Go Dating and they welcomed a daughter, Bonnie, together in September 2023. However, the pair have since split again with Laura confirming she’s single.

Vicky Pattison was left gutted after being turned away from flight at the airport - and it's all thanks to her dog, Milo. Vicky, 36, took to social media to share her excitement about seeing her dream wedding venue in Italy, but was turned away by EasyJet who she dubbed “destroyer of dreams”. Former Geordie Shore star, Vicky, wrote about how excited she was to join her wedding planner, assistant and florist for the trip to Italy when things took an unfortunate turn.

Lucy Mecklenburgh was left heartbroken as her four-year-old was left in tears as she left home to go on holiday. Former TOWIE star Lucy, 32, posted an Instagram story of her son, Roman crying and her fiancé Ryan Thomas, 39 waving goodbye to her as she boarded a train on Saturday 13 April.

Love Island star Laura Anderson has opened up on the challenges of being a solo parent, saying she's determined to make it work. In an exclusive chat with Mirror, Laura confessed that although single motherhood wasn't something she ever imagined for herself, it's a role she's ready to ace as mum to her darling daughter, Bonnie. Laura first met soap star Gary Lucy in July 2022 while they were both filming Celebs Go Dating, and before long, the pair seemed inseparable.They soon confirmed their relationship during a lavish getaway in Dubai in November 2022.