French Algerian singer Lolo Zouai garners celebrity support over album release

Lolo Zouai’s new album ‘Play Girl’ is out and has been garnering support from her fans. (AFP)
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Updated 18 October 2022
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French Algerian singer Lolo Zouai garners celebrity support over album release

DUBAI: French Algerian singer Lolo Zouai’s new album “Play Girl” is out and has been garnering support from her fans, including British hitmaker Dua Lipa.

“Lolo’s new album is out! Go streaaaam! So proud of you playgirl (sic),” wrote Lipa on her Instagram Stories sharing the cover image of Zouai’s album.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Duaa, THE ultimate PLAYGIRL!! Thank you(sic),” replied the rising star. 

Released this week, “Play Girl,” which is Zouai’s second album, includes 13 songs. 

After the album’s release, the singer was featured on a billboard in the heart of New York’s Times Square.

She shared a video of herself posing in front of the billboard with her 287,000 Instagram followers. “I always said that one day, I would be on a billboard in Times Square. Today is that day,” she said in the short clip. 

“Manifestation and hard work works,” she added. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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It seems that Zouai’s popularity knows no bounds: Her celebrity friends, including actress Shay Mitchell and model Devin Brugman, also congratulated the singer on her milestone. 

Meanwhile, her fans took to Twitter to express their love for the new music.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Finally got to listen to ‘Play Girl.’ @LoloZouai wowowow, album of the year (sic),” wrote one user, while another joked: “Why breathe when you can stream ‘Play Girl’ by Lolo Zouai?” 

The music sensation, who divides her time between Brooklyn and Los Angeles, also teased that she will be doing a world tour for her new album in 2023 in a response to a fan on Twitter.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Lipa and Zouai have collaborated professionally in the past. Earlier this year, the part-Algerian singer, who was born Laureen Zouai to a French mother and an Algerian father in Paris, opened up Lipa’s “Forth Nostalgia” North American tour in Miami. 

In March, the “Levitating” hitmaker took a break from the stage to throw a surprise birthday party for Zouai, who turned 27. 

The birthday girl took to social media to share shots from the festivities with her Instagram followers, posting a carousel of videos and photos alongside the caption: “best surprise (birthday) party ever! I love you guys so much.”


Malika El-Maslouhi ushers in spring in Maje

Updated 22 February 2026
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Malika El-Maslouhi ushers in spring in Maje

DUBAI: Moroccan Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi is the embodiment of relaxed in Parisian label Maje’s Spring-Summer 2026 campaign.

The model took to Instagram to share shots from the campaign. Set against a minimalist concrete backdrop, El-Maslouhi is seen wearing a green and white striped knit cardigan paired with wide-leg, speckled denim and chunky black boots, creating a chic contrast between casual comfort and fashion-forward styling. The oversized brown leather bag slung under her arm adds a touch of understated luxury.

She captioned the post, “Spring renaissance.”

Meanwhile, El-Maslouhi ended 2025 on a strong note with a holiday campaign for the French luxury label Guerlain.

In a photo shared on the brand’s Instagram page, the 27-year-old model, who has become a favorite on international runways, wore the limited-edition Rouge G lipstick from Guerlain’s Tale of Wonders Holiday Collection in shade G 877. She was also pictured holding the lipstick alongside the matching limited-edition Rouge G Stellar case.

In August 2025, she was the face of Anthropologie’s 2026 resort-wear campaign. The line blended breezy elegance with playful details, including jewel-toned maxi dresses, sleek black knitted dresses, and form-fitting satin gowns that would be perfect for date night.

El-Maslouhi has previously starred in Anthropologie’s summer campaigns. The catwalk star was photographed posing pool and beachside in pieces from Anthropologie’s summer offering, which included ready-to-wear, swimwear and accessories.

Earlier in the year, El-Maslouhi starred in Saint Levant’s music video for the song “Exile,” directed by Algerian-French filmmaker Lyna Zerrouki. The video, which explores themes of longing, loss and hope, features El-Maslouhi against a striking blue backdrop, seemingly falling through the air.

El-Maslouhi, born in Milan to a Moroccan father and an Italian mother, began her modeling career at the age of 18. She has since appeared on runways for international fashion houses including Dior, Chanel, Valentino and Jacquemus, gracing the catwalks of New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks. Over the years, she has walked for brands such as Ulla Johnson, Prabal Gurung, David Koma, Boss, Missoni, Messika and more.

 

She has also featured in campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein, Off-White and Lanvin, expanding her portfolio across both luxury and contemporary fashion.

 

In 2022, she was awarded the Model of the Year in Italy title.