Pink, Calvin Harris and J. Cole set to take the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stage by storm

DJ Calvin Harris, hit-maker behind anthem “Feels,” is set to take to the stage on Thursday night as the first major act at this year’s event.
Updated 26 November 2017
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Pink, Calvin Harris and J. Cole set to take the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stage by storm

DUBAI: Pop fans across the region are set for a treat this weekend as the Formula 1 Etihad Abu Dhabi Grand Prix offers a line-up of international stars during its after-race concerts series, from Nov. 23-26.

DJ Calvin Harris, hit-maker behind anthem “Feels,” is set to take to the stage on Thursday night as the first major act at this year’s event. The Grammy Award-winning record producer currently has more than five billion streams across all major streaming services and 11 consecutive platinum singles.

F1-goers can expect to dance along to singles such as “This is What You Came For”, “How Deep is Your Love” and “Summer.”

Superstar singer Pink is set to headline the final night of festivities on Sunday with her well-known anthems, including “Get the Party Started,” “So What” and “Try.” Since her debut in 2000, the 37-year-old star has had seven smash hit records and 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Sandwiched in between is Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop producer and rapper J. Cole, who has performed to crowds in the UAE before, and will bring his unique sound to the stage.

UK-based alternative rock band Mumford & Sons is also set to perform with their sing-along hits “Believe,” “I Will Wait” and “Little Lion Man.”

The concert series will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit and all race viewing tickets include access to the post-race concerts for the relevant day.


Coach taps Elyanna for Spring 2026 campaign

Updated 18 February 2026
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Coach taps Elyanna for Spring 2026 campaign

  • Chilean Palestinian singer also fronted firm last year
  • Star has made a donation to World Food Programme

DUBAI: Chilean Palestinian singer Elyanna is fronting yet another campaign for Coach, this time an “Express Your Many Sides” Spring 2026 initiative unfolding exclusively in the Middle East.

Across the campaign images, the focus is placed on the US fashion house’s leather bags, shown in a range of shapes and sizes.

Elyanna is pictured carrying the Tabby 26, distinguished by its structured flap silhouette and signature metal “C” hardware, presented in a warm maple tone.

Across the campaign images, the focus is placed on the US fashion house’s leather bags, shown in a range of shapes and sizes. (Instagram)

Other styles include a compact shoulder bag with a curved profile and a larger, softer leather bag designed to sit under the arm. The bags appear in smooth and lightly grained leather finishes, styled in both light and darker colorways.

In the images, Elyanna’s wardrobe is kept understated to complement the accessories. She wears lightweight layers, including fitted long-sleeve tops paired with sleeveless vests and fluid trousers in neutral shades.

She also appears in a sheer, pale green dress layered over a long-sleeve base, patterned with small heart motifs.

In the images, Elyanna’s wardrobe is kept understated to complement the accessories. (Instagram)

Last year, Elyanna was the face of Coach’s Ramadan 2025 campaign. She was seen against a desert-inspired backdrop, styled in pieces that blended contemporary fashion with cultural influences.

The music sensation also carried Coach’s signature handbags, each featuring the gold chain accents.

Elyanna said in a statement: “Working with Coach again felt natural because it’s a brand I love and connect with in terms of lifestyle and expression.

“We’re aligned in our values, and it was great to be a part of it again for another year because it continues to reflect that alignment. I was also able to donate to the World Food Programme through our partnership once more, which means so much to me.”

Elyanna has been normalizing Arabic lyrics in the Western world throughout her career, taking inspiration from artists including Lana Del Ray and Beyonce, as well as Middle Eastern legend Fayrouz.

The Los Angeles-based singer’s music is a mix of Arabic and Western beats, which she attributes to her multicultural upbringing.

Her debut album “Woledto,” released in 2024, featured nine songs: “Woledto,” “Ganeni,” “Calling U,” “Al Sham,” “Mama Eh,” “Kon Nafsak,” “Lel Ya Lel,” “Yabn El Eh” and “Sad in Pali.”