Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The New York Times profiles 23-year old Iranian-American fashion blogger Hoda Katebi who earlier this year made an appearance on a local Chicago news program where was asked a question about Iran's … [Read more...]
The architectural world is mourning the passing in March of Iraqi-born Zaha Hadid, a true pioneer in her field. In 2004, she was the first Muslim (and woman) to receive architecture’s highest honor, … [Read more...]
We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Second … [Read more...]
Good news on the situation in the Middle East – well, at least as far as Hollywood representation is concerned. Deadline Hollywood reports that “Middle Eastern actors are breaking through the … [Read more...]
Nine years ago, Stephanie Kurlow and her family converted to Islam. At the time, Miss Kurlow says she was concerned that her religious beliefs might be in conflict with her artistic endeavors. As … [Read more...]
This just in: "We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Halima Aden is the newest member of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit family, making history as the first Muslim model to wear a hijab and … [Read more...]
“It’s very hard to be a female filmmaker in Hollywood, that is for sure,” says writer-director Lena Khan, whose parents hail from India and eventually settled in Los Angeles. “I think they feel like … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama sans hijab (religious head scarf) seems to have been more controversial on the homefront than in Saudi Arabia. For example, “Michelle Obama with no head scarf” was tweeted only about … [Read more...]
“I was fascinated by the sheer mystery of space, what’s out there, what’s it like, and how I could get there,” says Iranian-American Anousheh Ansari, who in 2006 became the first Muslim woman to go to … [Read more...]
Shahd Batal is a 22 year old Sudanese-American woman making a splash on YouTube with her makeup and skincare tutorials. “I’ve always loved makeup, but I got really into it post-hijab," says Ms. … [Read more...]
