Goooood Moooorning! 🌞✨ It’s a sunny 22°C kinda day, so don’t forget to soak up that extra dose of vitamin D! 🌤️ We’re serving up some vitamin D-ramaa today—starting with whispers about MrBeast possibly renting out the Pyramids of Giza for 100 hours 🏜️⏳ And over in the Shark Tank waters, Ayman Abbas is making waves after the latest episode, where he called out a brand owner selling inclusive plus-size denim—cue debates flying in from every direction 💬 We’ve got the tea, the takes, and everything in between to keep you in the loop—stay tuned! ✨

LOVIN GOSSIP  

🤔 “Don’t Promote Being Overweight” The Sharks Are Under Fire After Criticizing A Plus Size Denim Brand

• When a plus-size denim brand stepped into the Shark Tank, no one expected the pitch to spark such a heated debate 💭

• But after the Sharks criticized the business for “promoting being overweight,” the internet erupted with mixed reactions 🤔 Here’s what happened:

• The brand faced some sharp critiques for offering plus sized pants as the Sharks questioned whether marketing clothing for larger bodies indirectly encourages unhealthy lifestyles.

• Their concerns focused on whether the brand’s mission aligns with promoting community health 🙅🏻‍♂️

• Some people left comments highlighting an important truth—weight gain isn’t always a simple result of overeating 😌

• Factors like genetics, medical conditions, and mental health challenges can play a big role. Critics of the Sharks’ comments stressed that assuming otherwise oversimplifies a complex issue

• Howeverrrr, some people agreed with the Sharks as they shared concerns about whether normalizing larger body sizes could unintentionally encourage unhealthy habits

• They argued that promoting self-love shouldn’t mean ignoring the importance of physical health

• So the real question here is what do you think? Should fashion brands focus solely on health-conscious messaging, or is there room for body positivity and inclusivity at every size? 🧐

CELEB NEWS TO GOSSIP ABOUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS

🍿 Sharable bits and tips! 

• Andrew Garfield is looking a little bit sad since he got separated from his recent bestie, Youssra, and it’s about time they reunited! 😌

• TUL8TE straight-up set it on fire looking like he was born and raised right in Amman! 🚀🇯🇴

• Ghada Abdel Razek and Lina Sophia filmed a TikTok together, and people are obsessed with Ghada’s performance! 🤩

• Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi showcased the newly inaugurated presidential palace in the heart of the New Administrative Capital and it got everyone talking!

LOVIN TEA

🎥 “MrBeast Didn’t Rent The Pyramids” The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism Responded To The Alleged Renting

• The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities explained in a statement posted on their official Facebook page that the renowned international YouTuber MrBeast did not exclusively rent out the Pyramids of Giza to sleep and film content inside the historical monument 🙅🏻‍♂️

• The statement explains that the Ministry agreed to let the YouTuber film in the after-hours, not during the day 🤝🏻

• The statement read, “In light of what has been circulating on some online news sites and social media sites regarding the famous American YouTuber MrBeast renting the Giza Pyramids area for 100 hours to film inside the area, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirms that this matter is completely false.” ❌

• They continued, “What is being said about the idea of ​​renting the area is illogical and unthinkable in every way, explaining that this YouTuber did not rent the area, but rather what happened was that he merely obtained a permit to film outside of official working hours and that he had finished filming and had not, as was rumored, the area is closed during the filming period, not even for one hour.”

• It was revealed from the statement that the YouTuber wanted to film multiple short videos inside the Pyramids’ parameters, which is considered a tourism promotion for Egypt, especially cultural tourism, by highlighting this archaeological area and its antiquities and secrets about the ancient Egyptian civilization.

• The Ministry emphasized that all legal and security measures were taken before beginning filming, which is generally the process before filming inside archaeological sites 🫷🏻

• They even added that the area was working at full capacity during the filming day to receive its visitors during official working hours

MORE DRAMA!

🎥 Angham’s Spin On The National Anthem Has Everyone Buzzing And The Comparisons Are Rolling In!

• When you mix a beloved anthem, iconic voices, and a dash of online opinions, what do you get? A full-blown social media buzz! 🫨

• That’s exactly what happened when Egyptian singer Angham unveiled her unique take on the Egyptian national anthem. And let’s just say, everyone has something to say about it 🫠

• Angham, known for her velvety voice and stellar range, recently dropped her version of the national anthem, sparking a wave of reactions.

• Many listeners admired her bold reinterpretation, calling it soulful and refreshing. With her signature style, she brought a modern flair to the classic tune—something that definitely got people talking.

• BUTTTT… it didn’t take long for comparisons to start rolling in ☕️

• Sherine Abdel-Wahab, another powerhouse in Egyptian music, had previously performed her own rendition of the anthem and according to Team Sherine, her emotional depth and heartfelt delivery made all the difference.

• But wait—Amal Maher’s devoted fanbase wasn’t about to stay silent 🫰🏻

• They chimed in, claiming their idol is the ultimate anthem champion. Known for her powerful voice, Amal’s supporters insisted that if anyone can capture the essence of the national anthem, it’s her.

• You make the final call… who did it better?

THIS’LL GET YOU AWW-ING AND LAUGHING…

🍿 Sharable bits and tips! 

• When Santa’s more ‘no no no’ than ‘ho ho ho’ 😢🎅 Who’s been messing with his Christmas cheer?! Someone get him some cookies and a hug ASAP! 🍪❤️

• A new week is here, and everyone is obviously not ready to get back to responsibilities! 🙂‍↔️

• This supermarket owner’s kindness towards stray dogs is the most heartwarming thing you will see today! 🥹

• The Shanghai Museum just inaugurated an exhibition to honor Ancient Egyptian cat and the God of Pleasure, Bastet! And they invited cat owners to bring their cats to celebrate and take pictures! Have you seen anything cuter? 🥰

• The way this grandpa’s just enjoying the moment with the little kiddos is everything! 😍

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🔥 Samsung Is Dropping A Fashion Collection With 5 Homegrown Brands!

• BRB, runningggggg to this 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻💨

• Samsung JUSTT dropped a seriously cool collaboration that merges fashion, culture, and technology like never before! 🔥

• Introducing The Flipside Collection – a bold new campaign bringing together five homegrown fashion brands from across the MENA region 🤩

• Inspired by the sleek design of the Galaxy Z Flip6, each brand has created unique pieces that blend modern culture with a twist of personal expression. Ready to flip the script on fashion? 😉

• Samsung’s latest project is all about empowering local creatives and celebrating individuality 👏🏻 The Flipside Collection is not just a collaboration; it’s a MOVEMENT!

• Five amazing fashion brands from the MENA region—Jordan’s FNL, Saudi Arabia’s Not Boring, Egypt’s In Your Shoe, UAE’s L’Afshar, and Turkey’s KNTLGY—have transformed fashion with the Galaxy Z Flip6. They’ve turned cultural heritage into designs all about YOU 🫵🏻

• Each collection blends the phone’s flip design with fresh styles. FNL delivers bold Arabic streetwear, while Not Boring captures underground vibes. KNTLGY mixes Turkish art with digital innovation. These collections celebrate individuality and the Galaxy Z Flip6’s power to inspire self-expression.

• Get the full scoop nowwww!

COMMUNITY

🥹 People Are Rushing To Help This Special Needs Azhari Man With His Cat’s Illness!

• Helping out others is like a built-in feature in Egyptians, wherever you go! 🇪🇬 Whether you’re experiencing a minor issue or just straight up in an unsolvable predicament, Egyptians are always there to help.

• So, it was no surprise when people piled up to help this special needs man with his cat’s illness 🐱 after he was spotted carrying her anxiously around downtown Cairo

• In a video post published on Instagram, a photographer shared the story of a special needs Azhari who was walking around downtown Cairo with his cat, anxiously looking around

• Sensing the young man’s anxiety and nervousness, the photographer approached him to ask if he needed any assistance, and as the photographer expected, the man informed him that his cat, Basboosa, was sick and that he had been searching for her medicine but no avail 😦

• The photographer unfortunately did not post whether the Azhari man had found the needed medicine for his cat, however, he posted a picture of a notebook page narrating his story.

• He explained, “This beautiful, Azhari young man, intrigued me due to his clothes and the cat he was carrying, and he kept anxiously moving between places, searching for something. I approached him to ask if he needed any help, and that’s when I found that he had a mental developmental disability and that he had trouble speaking.”

• He continued, “Yet, he managed to inform me that he’s from El Gharbia Governorate and that he had been searching for his cat’s medicine, but unfortunately it’s scarce and he’s scared to return home with the cat sick.”

• Adding, “He kept looking at the cat lovingly, and repeating her name ‘Basboosa’ and I didn’t want to have to leave him.” 🥺

• After the story went viral on social media, the photographer’s comment section was flooded with hundreds of comments from good doers who wanted to get the Azhari man’s contact information in order to help give him the medicine for his precious Basboosa 👏🏻

• This man’s story and the photographer’s and commentators’ reactions are pure examples of Egyptians’ eagerness to help, it reflects the kindness and love they have towards one another 🫡

COMMTEXT

👀 Out of Commtext

• Egypt is surely full of surprises, no? 😌 Click here for context

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• Anything and everything that’ll remind you that you’re lovin’ life, there’s a Lovin Merch product for you.

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