📺 ON THE TUBE TONIGHT-
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Beyond the glitz and glamor. I Am: Celine Dion offers a heartfelt and poignant look at the life of the iconic singer behind everyone’s favorite soundtrack (which she hates, by the way). The film paid tribute to Dion’s incredible talent and spirit, peppered with moments through the duration of the documentary that remind the audience of the icon’s enduring love for music despite her struggles.

Her career wasn’t always picture perfect. The film opens with touching scenes of Dion surrounded by her children and her team, but the comforting backdrop was a ruse, taking a quick nosedive into the more painful aspects of her life, setting the tone for the rest of the film. Viewers witness Dion’s struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome — a rare neurological disorder that affects muscle movement — including a distressing scene where she has a seizure.

The juxtaposition is intense. There’s heart-wrenching glimpses of her reality followed by clips of the vibrant performances that defined her career, highlighting the irony of a gifted artist who now struggles to even move her body. It was a captivating watch that shatters the illusion of fame and humanizes celebrities.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can watch the documentary on Amazon or watch the trailer (runtime:2:18).

⚽ In just a few days, the major European leagues will kick off. But today, we only have two matches from the Nile League, both airing at 9:00pm:

• Modern Future vs. Al Ittihad Alexandria
• Ceramica Cleopatra vs. Smouha

🥐EAT THIS TONIGHT-

This one is for the pasta enthusiasts. Located at eleven different locations across Egypt, Pastaweesy specializes in crafting mouthwatering pasta dishes.

Their pink sauce pasta with shrimp is the standout dish. Here’s the visual: perfectly cooked shrimp nestled in a creamy pink sauce that strikes a delicate balance between tangy and savory. It’s a must-try for seafood lovers and pasta fanatics.

Another gem on their menu is the mushroom oven pasta. This creation has a generous topping of gooey mozzarella cheese on a bed of pasta tossed in a rich white sauce. The combination of earthy mushrooms and the creamy cheese is a treat for the tastebuds.

If the options on the menu don’t hit the Goldilocks sweet spot, you can create your own pasta. Customize your meal by choosing your preferred type of pasta, sauce, and toppings, allowing for endless flavor combinations tailored to your liking.

For a sweet finish to your meal, don’t miss out on the lokmet Oreo. Can you improve on zalabya? That may be up for debate, but we had no issues with the delightful crunch of everyone’s favorite cookie inside the dumpling. The accompanying caramel sauce may be a step too far in the sweet direction, but those with a sweet tooth are sure to appreciate it.

Delivery? Yes. You can order Pastaweesy from Talabat, elmenus, or their website — pickup and delivery are available.

🎤 OUT AND ABOUT-
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Shaabi superstar Abdelbasset Hamouda and DJ Saddam will be taking over CJC 610 on Wednesday, 14 August. For more information about reservations message their Facebook page.

Don’t miss the comedic musical journey I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at Rawabet Art Space that’s taking place till Saturday, 24 August. Explore the ups and downs of love and relationships through humorous scenes and heartwarming songs that will have you laughing and nodding along. Get your tickets here.

Have a laugh at Cairo Comedy Club’s stand up comedy night at BOOM ROOM tomorrow from 9pm. For more details about the line-up and tickets click here.

If you can’t make that, there’s also a laugh-fest at CJC 610 with the Comedy Bunch tomorrow at 8pm. For more information about reservations message their Facebook page.

Or you can groove to some tunes the day after where Musical maestro Hany Shenouda is bringing his revived pop band El Masryeen to BOOM ROOM on Wednesday, 14 August. Get your tickets here.

Dogs Day Out: Beach edition. Eastwind is hosting another of their iconic DogsDay Out where anyone can come and spend a fun day with their fluffy friend, surrounded by like-minded pet owners. The event will take place Friday, 16 August at Playa Beach and the theme is pirates, so dress accordingly… that goes for your four-legged friends too.

HAPPENING LATER-

End Sahel season on a high note with Adriatique at AHM Club in Silversands, where you can dance the summer away. Or what’s left of it. The event will take place on Saturday, 31 August, and you can get your tickets here.

None other than Wegz to close out the iconic new Alamein Festival. The concert will take place on Friday, 30 August at the U-Arena and you can grab your tickets here.

Prepare for the sixth edition of The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon. Pick your race of choice and start training, because the marathon will take place on Saturday, 14 December. Note: The price to register is going to keep increasing. So sign up now through this link for the lowest price guarantee.

💡 UNDER THE LAMPLIGHT-

A stranger weasels his way into a tight-knit family in The Stranger in Her House by John Marrs. Elderly woman Gwen is sent a helper from a local charity named Paul but Gwen’s daughter Connie doesn’t trust him. He gets too comfortable too fast and has Gwen under his spell. One thing leads to another and Paul ends up moving in, threatening to push Connie out of the picture completely.

Connie isn’t having it. Feeling replaced, she starts to feel like Paul is purposely coming for her place in Gwen’s life. But it doesn’t seem like anyone else can see it, making her question if she’s losing her mind… but maybe that’s exactly what Paul wants.

What can she do? Connie is worried that going after Paul means that she’ll lose her mother, but worried that if she doesn’t do anything, she might still lose her anyway. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, the novel builds a consistent air of suspense in this mystery-thriller that leaves the reader going back and forth between what the truth is.

You can find the book on Amazon.