MTA Reneges On Muslim Promo Contract
Though the Metropolitan Transit Authority signed a contract for subway promotion of the comedy-documentary “The Muslims Are Coming” (now streaming on Netflix), the MTA suddenly pulled out of the … [Read more...]
Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.
Though the Metropolitan Transit Authority signed a contract for subway promotion of the comedy-documentary “The Muslims Are Coming” (now streaming on Netflix), the MTA suddenly pulled out of the … [Read more...]
A Muslim fan tweeted that reading Harry Potter wasn’t the best choice during Ramadan because JK Rowling has such a way with her detailed descriptions of food! And yes, the best-selling author … [Read more...]
A new video game is about to go to market in the Middle East called “Saudi Girls Revolution” (SGR) – the world is a “Mad Max” scenario where eight kick-ass women ride on their motorcycles, fighting … [Read more...]
In Beirut, "Love and War on the Rooftop - a Tripolitan Tale" takes on sectarian conflict and violence in Lebanon and neighboring Syria. The play is loosely based on the Romeo and Juliet tragedy with … [Read more...]
A listicle of celebrities whom you might not know identify with the Muslim faith (teaser alert - Janet Jackson and Shaquille O'Neal are revealed). A fun read! … [Read more...]
Israel-based Polyphony Foundation is a classical music school in Nazareth which brings together young Palestinian and Jewish music students. “It changed all my thinking and how I see people,” says … [Read more...]
"Daily Show's" Jon Stewart and new Muslim correspondent Hasan Minhaj shine the satirical spotlight on the story of a flight attendant denying a Muslim woman, Tahera Ahmad, an unopened soda can because … [Read more...]
The Atlantic points out that comedy has long been the route for minorities to reach a broader audience. Enter Muslim comedian Maz Jobrani who, in this piece, talks about covering subject matters in … [Read more...]
Some call it the “Las Vegas for pilgrims,” others just call it fabulous -- the world’s largest hotel is set to open in 2017 in… Mecca. Yes, Mecca! The mega hotel will feature 70 restaurants, 10,000 … [Read more...]
“Shugs and Fats” is a new web comedy about two Muslim women who have recently immigrated to Brooklyn. It’s creator, Nadia Manzoor, says the intent is to offer an unseen perspective of Muslim women. … [Read more...]