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Yumna Yousry
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
yumna.yousry@gmail.com
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A writer by nature and editor by training, Yumna is a fan of the written word and has a penchant for music, carbs and pop culture. Her skills include putting a positive spin on things, drinking tea and telling you which song that lyric is from. Yumna currently lives in Abu Dhabi and hopes to travel the world attending concerts and hunting the world's greatest french fry.

Arts

For the Record: Taylor Swift Debuts Action-Packed ‘Bad Blood’ Clip

Yumna Yousry May 24, 2015

After weeks of buildup, Taylor Swift has finally debuted her new "Bad Blood" music video. The star-studded clip features loads of celebrity cameos, including Cindy Crawford, Jessica Alba, Ellie Goulding and, of course, Kendrick Lamar, who features on the track, and references to several action movies such as Kill Bill, The Fifth…

Arts

For the Record: Blues Legend B.B. King Dead at 89

Yumna Yousry May 17, 2015

The "King of the Blues" B.B. King passed away this week at the age of 89 in Las Vegas after a 60-year mind-blowing career. The thrill is gone, indeed.…

Arts

For the Record: Lauryn Hill Cancels Israel Show

Yumna Yousry May 10, 2015

Following a widespread social media campaign, Lauryn Hill has canceled this week's planned concert in Tel Aviv, stating that she wanted to schedule shows…

Arts

For the Record: The Chemical Brothers Are Feeling Deserted

Yumna Yousry May 3, 2015

The Chemical Brothers are working on a new album titled Born in the Echoes, which will be released later this year and will include collaborations with Beck, St. Vincent and Q-Tip, who previously featured on their amazing 2005 single "Galvanize". Here is the first taste and opening track "Sometimes I Feel So Deserted" …

Arts

For the Record: The Ladies of Pop: Rihanna, Kylie, Mariah,…

Yumna Yousry Apr 19, 2015

Let's just agree that Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money" was an absolute train wreck. Fortunately, her new one "American Oxygen" is doing a good job of…

Arts

For the Record: Kendrick Lamar Pays Tribute to Hometown…

Yumna Yousry Apr 12, 2015

Kendrick Lamar has just debuted the music video for "King Kunta", the first since the release of new album To Pimp a Butterfly, and the third single from…

Arts

For the Record Spring Playlist: Songs to Warm the Soul

Yumna Yousry Apr 5, 2015

Spring is finally here, and that means Spring Break, Easter and, best of all, beautiful weather. Celebrate the coming of warmth with our picks for this season: "Here Comes the Sun" - The Beatles "Clear Skies" - Keane "Are You With Me" (Lost Frequencies…

Arts

For the Record: All New Videos: Derulo, Florence, Charli XCX

Yumna Yousry Mar 29, 2015

David Guetta and Nicki Minaj have already worked together on bangers "Turn Me On" and "Where Them Girls At", and their new single with Afrojack,…

Fashion

Carla’s Closet: Your New Favorite Online Boutique

Yumna Yousry Mar 25, 2015

Here’s how the story goes: Carla’s always been the fashion guru of her family, and her sisters constantly borrowed her clothes, so that every time they were…

Arts

For the Record: Martin Garrix and Usher Are Looking Up

Yumna Yousry Mar 22, 2015

None of Martin Garrix's follow-up singles have had the same impact as his breakthrough hit "Animals", but now he's back with a promising new one titled "Don't Look Down". The 18-year-old Dutch DJ has teamed up with Usher for the dance track, so it's guaranteed to stay on the charts and the airwaves for a while yet. …

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