Khloe Kardashian slams Algerian model Younes Bendjima as ‘toxic’

Younes Bendjima and Kourtney Kardashian dated on and off between 2016 and 2018, File/AFP
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Updated 27 March 2021
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Khloe Kardashian slams Algerian model Younes Bendjima as ‘toxic’

DUBAI: According to a cryptic tweet by Khloe Kardashian, Algerian model Younes Bendjima was “toxic” for Kourtney Kardashian.

Bendjima and Kardashian dated on and off between 2016 and 2018, and briefly reunited in 2019 at the annual Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Eve party before calling it quits for good.

During the most recent episode of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” Khloe asked her older sister if she still talks to “what’s his name,”  seemingly referring to the 27-year-old model and former boxer.

“No,” Kourtney responded, prompting Khloe to ask “Do you think he may have been a bit negative for you?”

Kourtney said, “Yeah,” before adding that Bendjima still texts her “once in a while.”

After the episode aired, Khloe later went on Twitter and wrote: “He was sooooooo toxic and negative for Kourt #KUWTK, (sic)”

When a fan asked if she was referring to Algeria-born Bendjima, Khloé replied, “Yous smart. (sic).”

“I’m feeling really content with my own way of life,” Kourtney, who is now dating Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, added in the episode. 

It’s not the first time the Good American founder has seemingly thrown shade at Bendjima.

Just before Bendjima and the Poosh founder split, he was photographed in Mexico with another woman. Although Bendjima insisted that she was just a friend, Khloe commented on social media “Alexa play ‘heard it all before’ by Sunshine Anderson.”


Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

Updated 10 January 2026
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Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

DUBAI: Iraqi director Hasan Hadi this week received a Directors Guild of America Awards nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film for his debut, “The President’s Cake.”

Set in 1990s Iraq, the film follows Lamia, a young girl tasked with preparing a birthday cake for the country’s leader — a mandatory assignment that places her under intense pressure. As she races to gather the ingredients, the stakes grow higher, with the threat of serious consequences if she fails.

Hadi’s film is shortlisted in the category alongside Eva Victor for “Sorry, Baby,” Alex Russell for “Lurker,” Charlie Polinger for “The Plague,” and Harry Lighton for “Pillion.”

Also in the running for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Theatrical Feature Film are Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein,” Chloe Zhao for “Hamnet,” Ryan Coogler for “Sinners,”Josh Safdie for “Marty Supreme,” and Paul Thomas Anderson for “One Battle After Another.”

“The President’s Cake” has also been shortlisted for the Academy Award for International Feature Film.