Monsafe covers entertainment from a position that most writers in the region can't: someone who is genuinely obsessed with it. As Entertainment Editor at What's Hot in UAE, he writes about the nightlife scene, streaming releases, album drops, and cultural moments that cut through the noise — and explains why they matter to an audience based in the UAE. His work spans the full width of the entertainment landscape. Monsafe brings the kind of detail and direct opinion that turns a news item into a read worth sharing. He's also been one of the country's leading DJ names for the last fifteen years, winning a multitude of national awards with his alias, Smokingroove. Find his DJ work at smokingroove.co.uk , on SoundCloud , and on Mixcloud .
I would choose the Air Jordan 11 “Legend Blue” when I want an all-white high-top with a little theatre, not a loud colour-blocked sneaker. The glossy lower panel does the heavy lifting; the small blue Jumpman and icy-looking sole keep it from becoming plain. The adult retro covered here is CT8012-104, from the 2024 release…
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For the first time in history, never-before-heard tapes from Jimi Hendrix are hitting the auction block. These rare 1968 demos, known as the Jimi Hendrix tapes, were recorded just two years before Hendrix’s untimely death. They feature unreleased versions of iconic tracks like Up From The Skies, Ain’t No Telling, Little Miss Lover, and Stone…
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I would choose the Air Max 90 Drift “Light Army/Volt” when I want the shoe to interrupt an otherwise quiet outfit. The olive and dark panels do most of the work, then the bright Swoosh, eyelets and Air surround cut straight through them. It is not subtle, and I like that. The exact pair here…
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Reebok’s “Boktober” x Universal Monsters collection launched on 11 October 2024 — five silhouettes reworked around Dracula, Frankenstein, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Creature From the Black Lagoon and the Wolfman. It followed the earlier 2024 Reebok Alien collaboration, and confirmed Reebok is treating Universal’s horror catalogue as a recurring seasonal well rather than a…
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The highly anticipated Fallout series on Amazon Prime has officially reached an impressive milestone. It boasts over 100 million viewers tuning in worldwide. Based on the beloved video game franchise by Bethesda, this live-action adaptation has struck a chord with both hardcore fans of the game and newcomers to the series. The show is rapidly…
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This is what Bronny James’ rookie year alongside his father LeBron looked like at the start: October 2024, Lakers Media Day, the two of them in matching purple and gold with very different sneaker stories on their feet. Bronny went on to play 27 regular-season games for the Lakers in 2024-25 (2.3 points, 6.7 minutes…
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Exciting news for Jamiroquai fans—lead singer Jay Kay has announced that the band is hard at work finishing their next album! In a video shared on their official Twitter page, Jay Kay revealed that he’s been spending up to 15 hours a day in the studio. This dedication is to wrap up their highly anticipated…
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Lady Gaga is set to make her mark on the DC Universe. She is stepping into the role of Harley Quinn in the highly anticipated “Joker: Folie à Deux”. This sequel to the critically acclaimed Joker (2019) earned Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for his portrayal of the iconic character. It’s shaping up to be one…
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They came back—and the big high-top is still the point Ewing sneakers did not disappear for good. Ewing Athletics returned in 2012 and still runs an official store. The question now is not whether the brand exists, but which era and model you are looking at. A new retro is not a preserved 1990s original.…
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Six Air Jordan Retros were reported as removed from the Holiday 2024 schedule, but “cancelled”, “delayed” and “made in smaller quantities” are not interchangeable. Sneaker News’s 11 September 2024 report, attributed to @zsneakerheadz, left open whether the affected releases were scrapped or pushed into 2025. It was release reporting, not a Nike statement explaining the…
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What interests me about Nike is not the idea that every shoe changed the world. It is how a product, a mark and an athlete’s story became so difficult to separate. The useful history starts with a distinction many short timelines miss: Blue Ribbon Sports began in 1964, the company’s incorporation is a separate 1967…
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Marvel fans, get ready for a magical treat this fall! The long-awaited series, Agatha All Along, will premiere on Disney+ on September 18, 2024. This spin-off series will continue the story of Agatha Harkness, the mysterious and powerful witch brilliantly portrayed by Kathryn Hahn. Agatha first appeared in WandaVision and her quirky, mischievous nature made…
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