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Nestled within the Kempinski Hotel at Mall of the Emirates, XU is a sophisticated Chinese restaurant that has garnered numerous accolades for its exceptional dining experience. Despite its awards, it remains a relatively undiscovered treasure for many. The restaurant’s ambiance is a harmonious blend of New York’s Chinatown and a Hong Kong rooftop, with jade-toned walls, neon lights, and intimate seating arrangements that create a sense of exclusivity. The chef’s menu is both inventive and authentic, offering a journey through Chinese culinary classics with a modern twist. The meal begins with a lobster hot and sour soup, rich in spice and flavor, followed by a selection of small starters, including sesame and peanut-dressed cucumber, black pepper wagyu puff, and pan-fried scallop dumplings. The standout dish is the caviar prawn toast, which features puffed rice, a butterflied prawn, and fresh caviar. For mains, the wok-fried tiger prawns deliver a spicy kick, served over crispy rice noodles. The meal is complemented by a series of beautifully balanced beverages with floral and citrus notes. Beyond the food, XU delights all the senses with its ambient lighting, subtle soundtrack, and fragrant aromas. The service is impeccable, with staff who are kind, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the dining experience.

Zarine Khan, the beloved wife of veteran actor-director Sanjay Khan and mother to Bollywood personalities Zayed Khan and Sussanne Khan, has passed away. The news of her demise has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with close friends and family gathering to pay their respects. Her final rites are scheduled for Friday at 4 pm at the Juhu crematorium in Mumbai, followed by a prayer meet on Monday at JW Marriott, Mumbai.

Zarine Khan, a pillar of strength and love, leaves behind a legacy of family unity and enduring relationships. She is survived by her husband, Sanjay Khan, and their four children: Zayed Khan, Sussanne Khan, Farah Khan Ali, and Simone Arora. Earlier this year, Zarine and Sanjay celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary, a testament to their unwavering bond. Their daughter, Farah Khan Ali, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, highlighting the love and resilience that defined their marriage and family life.

As the Khan family mourns this profound loss, details surrounding the cause of Zarine’s passing remain undisclosed. Her life, marked by love, laughter, and an unbreakable family spirit, will continue to inspire those who knew her and the countless admirers of the Khan family legacy.

Kim Kardashian has taken a bold stance against critics of her latest legal drama, ‘All’s Fair,’ by showcasing fan reactions on social media. The Disney+ series, in which Kardashian portrays top divorce lawyer Allura Grant, has been met with scathing reviews from major publications. The Guardian described it as ‘so awful, it feels almost contemptuous,’ while The Times labeled it ‘the worst TV drama ever.’ Despite this, Kardashian humorously promoted the show to her 354 million Instagram followers, calling it ‘the most critically acclaimed show of the year.’ The series currently holds a dismal 5% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it fares better with audiences at 66%. Kardashian shared fan comments, including one that joked critics’ negative reviews inadvertently drove viewership. The show boasts a star-studded cast, including Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash, and Teyana Taylor. One fan quipped, ‘Does a show need to be good? The answer is no.’ Another praised the ‘legendary actresses’ for their ‘worst performances,’ calling it ‘amazeballs.’ This marks Kardashian’s second acting role after her well-received appearance in ‘American Horror Story.’ ‘All’s Fair’ reunites her with showrunner Ryan Murphy, known for hits like ‘Glee’ and ‘Pose.’ Critics have torn the show apart, with The Huffington Post calling it a ‘boring dud’ and Variety labeling it a ‘clumsy take on girlboss feminism.’ However, Kardashian remains undeterred, sharing Disney Hulu data confirming the show as the most-watched title on Disney+ globally, ranking first in 28 countries, including the US.

The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations have been unveiled, with Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar leading the pack. Lamar, the Compton rapper, secures nine nominations, including Album of the Year for his critically acclaimed GNX. This marks his second consecutive year as the most-nominated artist. Lady Gaga follows closely with seven nominations, including Album of the Year for Mayhem, a project that revisits her electro-pop roots. Notably, K-Pop has made a groundbreaking entry into the Song of the Year category, with Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT and Hunter/x’s Golden from the Netflix animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters both earning spots. This is the first time K-Pop has been recognized in this prestigious category. Additionally, Lamar and SZA’s Luther, which dominated the US Billboard charts for 11 weeks, has garnered multiple nominations. The Album of the Year category also sees a historic moment with three rap albums—Lamar’s GNX, Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia, and Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out—making the shortlist for the first time. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, set to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, is also nominated for his innovative Spanish-language album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Other notable nominees include Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and British stars Olivia Dean and Lola Young in the Best New Artist category. The awards ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, found himself at the center of a cross-border controversy after wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat during Game 4 of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The incident, which took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, drew criticism from Canadians who felt the prince should have shown allegiance to the Toronto Blue Jays, the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball. Harry, whose father King Charles is the head of state of Canada, later apologized during a CTV interview, humorously claiming he was ‘under duress’ when he donned the Dodgers cap. He explained that he felt it was ‘the polite thing to do’ after being invited by the Dodgers’ owner. In a light-hearted tone, Harry quipped about his thinning hair and the need for any available hat under the stadium’s floodlights. To make amends, he pledged to wear a Blue Jays hat moving forward and even rooted for the Toronto team in subsequent games, as seen in a social media clip shared by his wife, Meghan Markle, a Los Angeles native. The couple’s presence at the game also stirred discontent among Dodgers fans in the U.S., who criticized their front-row seats during the marathon 18-inning game, while local legends like Magic Johnson and Sandy Koufax were seated behind them. During his visit to Canada for Remembrance events, Harry received a Blue Jays hat while meeting with some of the country’s oldest veterans at Sunnybrook Hospital’s veterans center in Toronto. He also published an essay reflecting on British culture, emphasizing the importance of ‘banter’ and ‘self-deprecation’ in defining British identity. The couple, who moved to California after stepping back from royal duties in 2020, continue to navigate their unique position as global figures bridging multiple cultures.