Colors TV launches reality show about South-Asian expats in the UAE

Justin Bieber performs during his "Purpose World Tour" stop at Staples Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Hilary Swank, left, and Ruben Torres. Swank announced, Tuesday, March 22, that she is engaged to former tennis pro Ruben Torres. She wrote on her Instagram account that Torres proposed while on a hike, and she posted a photo the couple hugging and smiling. Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File

Deewaren - #IndiaUnites is a new song being released for Holi, the spring festival, that aims to promote diversity and tolerance. Courtesy The Moody Nation

Bollywood actor John Abraham spoke to the press during a Dishoom press event on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the Yacht Club, Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi. ( DELORES JOHNSON / The National ) ID: 53740 Reporter: Jessica Hill Section: AL

A reality show about South Asians who have made UAE their second home is coming to Colors TV Middle East. Hosted by Karishma Fernandez, Salaam Namaste UAE follows the lives of expats from different walks of life. One of them is Ruchika Kalia, who is behind the initiative "Wings of Angelz – Build a Ramp", which works towards making public spaces in the UAE friendlier towards the disabled and those needing wheelchairs. Also in the spotlight is the local group behind "Shukran Workers", who organised film screenings dedicated to people who work as domestic help. Salaam Namaste UAE debuts on Saturday, March 26 at 8pm. – The National staff

Justin Bieber cancels fan meet and greets

Justin Bieber took to Instagram this week to tell his fans he can no longer meet them in person. “I’m going to be cancelling my meet and greets,” he wrote on the social media site. “I enjoy meeting such incredible people but I end up feeling so drained and filled with so much of other people’s spiritual energy that I end up so drained and unhappy. Want to make people smile and happy but not at my expense and I always leave feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted to the point of depression.” He added that he felt a lot of pressure to meet people’s expectations and that he would rather put on a great show and stay in a healthy mindset. His forthcoming Purpose World Tour includes 114 shows in North America and Europe. – The National staff

Hilary Swank gets engaged

Hilary Swank and former tennis professional Ruben Torres are now engaged. The two-time Oscar winner announced the news on Instagram. Swank posted a picture of herself and Torres in the countryside with a large ring on her finger. "Went on a hike and this happened!," she wrote. "I am so happy to share with you all this exciting and incredible news … the engagement to my dear Ruben!! #engaged." Swank won Best Actress Academy Awards for Boys Don't Cry and Million Dollar Baby. The 41-year-old actress was previously married to actor Chad Lowe. The Colombian-born Torres attended the University of Southern California and played his last professional tennis match in 2008. – AP

Stars unite for the spring festival

Several Indian singers have collaborated for a music video celebrating the festival of Holi, which marks the beginning of Spring. Titled Deewaren- #IndiaUnites, the video features Sukhwinder Singh, Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala, Javed Ali, Suraj Jagan, Ash King and Jonita Gandhi. The video aims to show the festival extends beyond the barriers of caste, religion or creed and is produced by The Moody Nation, a platform dedicated to creating content and films, and Paytm, a mobile payment company. "The power of music is ubiquitous. There is something about music that can heal you, shape you, and change the way you are feeling. We fused music and a strong story to drive home the message that we need to stand together and unite in the face of adversity," said Vinay Jaiswal, partner at The Moody Nation. – IANS

John Abraham to advocate safety for women

Actor John Abraham will be hosting a special episode of TV show Saavdhan India, addressing the safety issues for women in India. The series documents crime stories inspired by real life events and in one episode Abraham will narrate a story of innocent girls who are accosted and brutally raped. Abraham is also in the process of promoting his forthcoming film Rocky Handsome, directed by Nishikant Kamat, which revolves around a murderous rampage followed by the kidnapping of a seven-year-old girl. – IANS