Shaun the Sheep arrives in Abu Dhabi, heads immediately to Ferrari World

Ahead of his big shows this weekend in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, the beloved children's character rode the world's fastest rollercoaster - the Formula Rossa - at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Barney and Elmo will surely be next.

And while it's possible that another stuffed character has ridden the coaster, I don't remember it in my time. I badly want to call this a world first. Anyone care to correct me?

Today in random news, look who's in Abu Dhabi: Modern Family's Ty Burrell

That's him a Ferrari World. He's speaking at NYU-Abu Dhabi today (invite-only) and then appearing at The Act Dubai, apparently.

Chris Tucker went to Ferrari World; there are pictures

I saw Christ Tucker's show Thursday night on Yas Island at du Forum. It was okay. The Michael Jackson impressions were the best. I did love him in Silver Linings Playbook though, and take great umbrage to suggestions that his character was superfluous.