Fast and Furious 8 set video shows use of Vintage cars for filming in Cuba

"Fast and Furious 8" kicked off its production in Cuba last week and Universal Pictures has shared a set video to give an early look at the movie. In the video, actor Vin Diesel proudly introduces the movie as one of the first films to shoot in the country since the U.S. and Cuba began to repair their diplomatic relations.

Known for its use of flashy cars in each of its installments, the franchise is taking a different route in the next movie by featuring vintage cars. The video includes behind-the-scenes footage of a car race on the street and shows star Michelle Rodriguez having fun dancing with some local people.
F. Gary Gray ("Straight Outta Compton") is directing the movie. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Jason Statham are also returning, while Charlize Theron and "Game of Thrones" actor Kristofer Hivju are added as new cast members.

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2010 first Muslim Miss USA beauty Queen convert to Christianity

Rima Fakih was the first Muslim to win the Miss USA competition when she was crowned the winner in 2010. Now, the former beauty queen has converted to Christianity. It is believed she converted last month in preparation for her marriage in Lebanon next week to a wealthy Christian music producer, Wassim Salibi.

When she won Miss USA she admitted she only became a Muslim when she got into college. She said:
"I'd like to say I'm American first, and I am an Arab-American, I am Lebanese-American, and I am Muslim-American." According to the news site Albawaba, Fakih only connected to her Muslim roots in college.

"When I went to the University of Michigan, because there's more of a Muslim community, my dad wanted me to learn more about Islam," she said. "I didn't know much about Ramadan and other holidays, and my dad wanted me to take that opportunity and learn.

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First public appearance of Saint West in Cuba with Kim Kardashian and Kanye

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's son Saint finally made his first public appearance. The 5-month-old baby was seen for the first time in public as he was carried by his father from a car into a hotel during the family's trip in Cuba.

Also spotted with the baby boy were Kim and her daughter North. Saint was seen wearing a long sleeve white shirt and pants to match his father's T-shirt. Kim, who wore a long black outer atop a black tank top and ripped jeans, walked in front of Kanye as she looked at North who was running towards her. Meanwhile, North looked adorable wearing a white dress with the word "Trasher" on it and some colorful bangles.

The photos of the quartet, were reportedly taken as the family checked into their Havana hotel on Thursday, May 5. Though Kim, Kanye and North were previously caught visiting some famous tourism objects in the city, the hotel entry seemed to be Saint's only outing.

Kim was also joined by sisters Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian along with her three children in the vacation.

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