The 50th annual NAACP Image Awards have just finished for another year, celebrating authors, directors, musicians and actors. The annual National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People awards highlight work by entertainers and writers of colour.
The red carpet was a vibrant one, with Lebanese designers a favourite on the night, including Georges Chakra and Georges Hobeika: scroll through the gallery above to see who wore what.
The winners
Here is who won what...
Outstanding Comedy Series: black-ish
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Tracee Ellis Ross, black-ish
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Marcus Scribner, black-ish
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Marsai Martin, black-ish
Outstanding Drama Series: Power
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Omari Hardwick, Power
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Jesse Williams, Grey's Anatomy
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Lynn Whitfield, Greenleaf
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series: Kerry Washington - How to Get Away with Murder
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special: The Bobby Brown Story
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special: Michael B. Jordan, Fahrenheit 451
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special: Regina King, Seven Seconds
Outstanding News / Information: Oprah Winfrey Presents: Becoming Michelle Obama
Outstanding Talk Series: The Real
Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show: Iyanla: Fix My Life
Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special): Black Girls Rock!
Outstanding Children's Program: Doc McStuffins
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series): Marsai Martin, black-ish
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble: Steve Harvey, Family Feud
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble: Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield Norris, Willow Smith, Red Table Talk
Outstanding New Artist: Ella Mai
Outstanding Male Artist: Bruno Mars
Outstanding Female Artist: H.E.R.
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration: All The Stars, Black Panther, Kendrick Lamar, SZA
Outstanding Jazz Album: The Story of Jaz - Jazmin Ghent feat. Jeff Lorber, James P. Lloyd, Kim Scott, Philippe Saisse
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album: Unstoppable, Koryn Hawthorne
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album: This Is America, Childish Gambino
Outstanding Song, Traditional: Long As I Live, Toni Braxton
Outstanding Song, Contemporary: Boo'd Up, Ella Mai
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation: Black Panther The Album
Outstanding Album: Ella Mai, Ella Mai
Outstanding Literary Work, Fiction: An American Marriage,Tayari Jones
Outstanding Literary Work, Non-Fiction: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics
Outstanding Literary Work, Debut Author: Us Against The World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, and Family
Outstanding Literary Work, Biography/Autobiography: Becoming, Michelle Obama
Outstanding Literary Work, Instructional: Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life
Outstanding Literary Work, Poetry: Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart
Outstanding Literary Work, Children: Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
Outstanding Literary Work, Youth/Teens: Clayton Byrd Goes Underground
Outstanding Documentary (Film): Amazing Grace
Outstanding Documentary (Television): Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film): Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, Black Panther
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television): J. David Shanks, Seven Seconds: Matters of Life and Death
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series: Kay Oyegun, This Is Us
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: Trevor Noah, Steve Budow, David Kibuuka, Zhubin Parang, Dan Amira, Lauren Sarver Means, Mr. Daniel Radosh, David Angelo, Devin Trey Delliquanti, Zachary DiLanzo, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film): Ryan Coogler, Black Panther
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special: Tracy Heather Strai, Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart
Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series: Deborah Ann Chow, Better Call Saul
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: Donald Glover, Atlanta
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: Samuel L. Jackson, Incredibles 2
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: Amandla Stenberg, The Hate U Give
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Michael B. Jordan, Black Panther
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Danai Gurira, Black Panther
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture: Detroit
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture: Letitia Wright, Black Panther
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture: Black Panther
Outstanding Motion Picture: Girls Trip
Special Award, Entertainer of the Year: Beyonce
The moments
Beyonce was named entertainer of the year, paying homage to the people who were nominated in the same category as her as she accepted the award. She beat out LeBron James, Regina King, Chadwick Boseman and Ryan Coogler.
"Regina King, I love you so much. You taught us patience, persistence and how to be masterful in your craft," she said. "Chadwick Boseman is teaching children to dream and to be seen as kings. LeBron James has taught us the strength of all forms, leading by example and providing education to our kids. Ryan Coogler tells our stories in a way that celebrates our history and proves we do have power."
She also performed Lift Every Voice and Sing, which is known as the national black anthem, at the festival and donated $100,000 to four black universities shortly after her performance.
The awards ceremony aired live on TV One at the Dolby Theatre, the same venue that hosts the Academy Awards.
Jay-Z received the President's Award for the rapper's public service achievements. He was recognised for his efforts through his Shawn Carter Foundation and serving as co-founder of the Reform Alliance.
The rapper executive produced the documentaries Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story and Time: The Kalief Browder Story, along with an animated documentary short called The War on Drugs is an Epic Fail. That documentary highlighted the unfavorable treatment of black and Latino people when it comes to drug-related crimes.
Jay-Z quoted Abraham Lincoln after he accepted his award and dedicated his trophy to his 93-year-old grandmother Hattie White, saying: "She's so full of life." He also paid homage to the women in his life, including his wife, Beyonce, who smiled while her husband made his speech.
"It's not the amount of years in your life. It's the amount of life in your years," he said. "That quote embodies my beautiful grandmother."
Black Panther was awarded for best motion picture. The Marvel blockbuster hit beat out BlacKkKlansman, Crazy Rich Asians, If Beale Street Could Talk and The Hate U Give.
The superhero film was a box-office hit domestically and a cultural phenomenon. It earned $700 million domestically during its theatrical run.
Black Panther won in several other categories, including best actor in a motion picture (Chadwick Boseman), supporting actor in a motion picture (Michael B. Jordan) and directing in a motion picture (Ryan Coogler).
Chris Rock comments on Jussie Smollett
Jussie Smollett, who lost to Grey's Anatomy star Jessie Williams in the outstanding supporting actor in a drama series category, did not attend the awards.
It has been a tumultuous week for the Empire star after a felony case against him was dropped in Chicago. The handling of the case, which accused Smollett of falsely reporting to police that he was assaulted by two men in downtown Chicago in January, has drawn widespread condemnation.
Actor-comedian Chris Rock took verbal jabs at Smollett before he announced that ABC series black-ish won for outstanding comedy series.
"They said no Jussie Smollett jokes," Rock said. "Yeah, I know, but what a waste of light skin. Do you know what I could do with that light skin? That curly hair, my career would be out of here. I would be running Hollywood. What the hell was he thinking? You are known as 'Jessie' for now on. You don't even get the 'u' anymore. That 'u' was for respect. You ain't getting no respect from me."
In response to Rock's jokes, black-ish star Yara Shahidi made her stance in the Smollett controversy obvious. "I stand with Jussie," Shahidi said before she handed the microphone to Marcus Scribner and ducked into her crowd of cast mates including Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross
Anderson returned as host of the show and took home an award for best actor in a comedy series. He opened the awards speaking about "black excellence" in film, hoping his behavior wouldn't get him removed as host and made several jokes including one about Kanye West not being invited to cookouts.
Waters received the NAACP Chairman's Award for public service. She spoke about young voters taking a stance at the polls, her thoughts on getting rid of the Electoral College and President Donald Trump's presidency.
"I still think he needs to be impeached," Waters said of Trump. "This president has defined himself as a liar."
Glover, who won four Grammys this year, won for his directing on Atlanta. On the music side, his alter-ego Childish Gambino's song This is America won for best music video.
ELIO
Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett
Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina
Rating: 4/5
Bangladesh tour of Pakistan
January 24 – First T20, Lahore
January 25 – Second T20, Lahore
January 27 – Third T20, Lahore
February 7-11 – First Test, Rawalpindi
April 3 – One-off ODI, Karachi
April 5-9 – Second Test, Karachi
Australia tour of Pakistan
March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi
March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi
March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore
March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi
March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi
April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi
April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
F1 The Movie
Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Rating: 4/5
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Innotech Profile
Date started: 2013
Founder/CEO: Othman Al Mandhari
Based: Muscat, Oman
Sector: Additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies
Size: 15 full-time employees
Stage: Seed stage and seeking Series A round of financing
Investors: Oman Technology Fund from 2017 to 2019, exited through an agreement with a new investor to secure new funding that it under negotiation right now.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
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GAC GS8 Specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh149,900
Dust and sand storms compared
Sand storm
- Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
- Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
- Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
- Travel distance: Limited
- Source: Open desert areas with strong winds
Dust storm
- Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
- Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
- Duration: Can linger for days
- Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
- Source: Can be carried from distant regions
Scores in brief:
Day 1
New Zealand (1st innings) 153 all out (66.3 overs) - Williamson 63, Nicholls 28, Yasir 3-54, Haris 2-11, Abbas 2-13, Hasan 2-38
Pakistan (1st innings) 59-2 (23 overs)
THE SPECS
Engine: 3-litre V6
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 424hp
Torque: 580 Nm
Price: From Dh399,000
On sale: Now
Voices: How A Great Singer Can Change Your Life
Nick Coleman
Jonathan Cape
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The National's picks
4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young
SPECS
Toyota land Cruiser 2020 5.7L VXR
Engine: 5.7-litre V8
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 362hp
Torque: 530Nm
Price: Dh329,000 (base model 4.0L EXR Dh215,900)
Drishyam 2
Directed by: Jeethu Joseph
Starring: Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba, Murali Gopy
Rating: 4 stars
Infiniti QX80 specs
Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6
Power: 450hp
Torque: 700Nm
Price: From Dh450,000, Autograph model from Dh510,000
Available: Now
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MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League semi-final, second leg
Real Madrid (2) v Bayern Munich (1)
Where: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
When: 10.45pm, Tuesday
Watch Live: beIN Sports HD
Who has been sanctioned?
Daniella Weiss and Nachala
Described as 'the grandmother of the settler movement', she has encouraged the expansion of settlements for decades. The 79 year old leads radical settler movement Nachala, whose aim is for Israel to annex Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where it helps settlers built outposts.
Harel Libi & Libi Construction and Infrastructure
Libi has been involved in threatening and perpetuating acts of aggression and violence against Palestinians. His firm has provided logistical and financial support for the establishment of illegal outposts.
Zohar Sabah
Runs a settler outpost named Zohar’s Farm and has previously faced charges of violence against Palestinians. He was indicted by Israel’s State Attorney’s Office in September for allegedly participating in a violent attack against Palestinians and activists in the West Bank village of Muarrajat.
Coco’s Farm and Neria’s Farm
These are illegal outposts in the West Bank, which are at the vanguard of the settler movement. According to the UK, they are associated with people who have been involved in enabling, inciting, promoting or providing support for activities that amount to “serious abuse”.
T20 World Cup Qualifier
October 18 – November 2
Opening fixtures
Friday, October 18
ICC Academy: 10am, Scotland v Singapore, 2.10pm, Netherlands v Kenya
Zayed Cricket Stadium: 2.10pm, Hong Kong v Ireland, 7.30pm, Oman v UAE
UAE squad
Ahmed Raza (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Rameez Shahzad, Darius D’Silva, Mohammed Usman, Mohammed Boota, Zawar Farid, Ghulam Shabber, Junaid Siddique, Sultan Ahmed, Imran Haider, Waheed Ahmed, Chirag Suri, Zahoor Khan
Players out: Mohammed Naveed, Shaiman Anwar, Qadeer Ahmed
Players in: Junaid Siddique, Darius D’Silva, Waheed Ahmed
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Director: James Cameron
Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana
Rating: 4.5/5
PFA Team of the Year: David de Gea, Kyle Walker, Jan Vertonghen, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Alonso, David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero
India squads
Test squad against Afghanistan: Rahane (c), Dhawan, Vijay, Rahul, Pujara, Karun, Saha, Ashwin, Jadeja, Kuldeep, Umesh, Shami, Pandya, Ishant, Thakur.
T20 squad against Ireland and England: Kohli (c), Dhawan, Rohit, Rahul, Raina, Pandey, Dhoni, Karthik, Chahal, Kuldeep, Sundar, Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah, Pandya, Kaul, Umesh.
ODI squad against England: Kohli (c), Dhawan, Rohit, Rahul, Shreyas, Rayudu, Dhoni, Karthik, Chahal, Kuldeep, Sundar, Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah, Pandya, Kaul, Umesh
England squad
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Ben White
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Mason Mount, Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse
Forwards: Tammy Abraham, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Raheem Sterling
Match info
Uefa Champions League Group H
Juventus v Valencia, Tuesday, midnight (UAE)
The specs
Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six
Power: 650hp at 6,750rpm
Torque: 800Nm from 2,500-4,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto
Fuel consumption: 11.12L/100km
Price: From Dh796,600
On sale: now
Day 2, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance
Moment of the day Dinesh Chandimal has inherited a challenging job, after being made Sri Lanka’s Test captain. He responded in perfect fashion, with an easy-natured century against Pakistan. He brought up three figures with a majestic cover drive, which he just stood and admired.
Stat of the day – 33 It took 33 balls for Dilruwan Perera to get off the mark. His time on zero was eventful enough. The Sri Lankan No 7 was given out LBW twice, but managed to have both decisions overturned on review. The TV replays showed both times that he had inside edged the ball onto his pad.
The verdict In the two previous times these two sides have met in Abu Dhabi, the Tests have been drawn. The docile nature of proceedings so far makes that the likely outcome again this time, but both sides will be harbouring thoughts that they can force their way into a winning position.
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
Directed by: Shaka King
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons
Four stars
UAE v IRELAND
All matches start at 10am, and will be played in Abu Dhabi
1st ODI, Friday, January 8
2nd ODI, Sunday, January 10
3rd ODI, Tuesday, January 12
4th ODI, Thursday, January 14
Buy farm-fresh food
The UAE is stepping up its game when it comes to platforms for local farms to show off and sell their produce.
In Dubai, visit Emirati Farmers Souq at The Pointe every Saturday from 8am to 2pm, which has produce from Al Ammar Farm, Omar Al Katri Farm, Hikarivege Vegetables, Rashed Farms and Al Khaleej Honey Trading, among others.
In Sharjah, the Aljada residential community will launch a new outdoor farmers’ market every Friday starting this weekend. Manbat will be held from 3pm to 8pm, and will host 30 farmers, local home-grown entrepreneurs and food stalls from the teams behind Badia Farms; Emirates Hydroponics Farms; Modern Organic Farm; Revolution Real; Astraea Farms; and Al Khaleej Food.
In Abu Dhabi, order farm produce from Food Crowd, an online grocery platform that supplies fresh and organic ingredients directly from farms such as Emirates Bio Farm, TFC, Armela Farms and mother company Al Dahra.
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MATCH INFO
Tottenham Hotspur 0 Everton 1 (Calvert-Lewin 55')
Man of the Match Allan (Everton)
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
From Zero
Artist: Linkin Park
Label: Warner Records
Number of tracks: 11
Rating: 4/5
The specs: 2018 Infiniti QX80
Price: base / as tested: Dh335,000
Engine: 5.6-litre V8
Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic
Power: 400hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque: 560Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 12.1L / 100km
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ACL Elite (West) - fixtures
Monday, Sept 30
Al Sadd v Esteghlal (8pm)
Persepolis v Pakhtakor (8pm)
Al Wasl v Al Ahli (8pm)
Al Nassr v Al Rayyan (10pm)
Tuesday, Oct 1
Al Hilal v Al Shorta (10pm)
Al Gharafa v Al Ain (10pm)
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