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PortraitCristiano Ronaldo: The Obsession with Perfection

Bélinda Ibrahim 08/11 19:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Cristiano Ronaldo Football Real Madrid Portugal Portrait

In the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo stands in a league of his own. He has reached the top not just through talent and hard work but by embodying the idea of the complete athlete, where every detail matters. With him, nothing is left to chance. The daily training, the sculpted body, and the carefully measured diet all reflect a mindset ...

Memoirs of Juan Carlos Ignite Fierce Debate Over Franco

This is Beirut 08/11 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Juan Carlos Spain King Memoirs Culture Art

Exiled former Spanish King Juan Carlos's memoirs have sparked renewed debate in Spain over his legacy and ties to the late dictator General Francisco Franco. Its publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of Franco's death on November 20, 1975 and the commemoration of Juan Carlos's proclamation as king two days later. In the book, the ...

Unveiling Key Nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards

This is Beirut 08/11 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Music Nominees Grammys Award US Culture

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with nine, followed by Lady Gaga with seven, and a trio of artists tied at six, Bad Bunny, pop princess Sabrina Carpenter and R&B singer-songwriter Leon ...

Kendrick Lamar Dominates 2026 Grammy Nominations with Nine Nods

This is Beirut 07/11 19:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Music Grammy Awards Kendrick Lamar US Culture

Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, music's highest honors, with nine, the Recording Academy announced Friday, fresh off winning five golden gramophones at the last gala. Lady Gaga ranked second among performers with seven nods for her Mayhem album, followed by a trio of artists tied at six, Bad Bunny, pop ...

PortraitLionel Messi: The Quiet Hero

Bélinda Ibrahim 07/11 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lionel Messi Football Portrait Legend Argentina FC Barcelone

In a world highly obsessed with noise and spectacle, Messi stands as a rare exception. Far from flashes and bombastic declarations, he has built his legend through restraint and subtle gestures. On the pitch as in life, he speaks little, yet every action resonates more powerfully than words ever could. He embodies a rare kind of greatness that ...

Spanish Star Rosalía Unveils 'Lux', a Spiritual and Multilingual New Album

This is Beirut 07/11 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Music Rosalía New Album Global Sounds Spain Culture

Spanish singer Rosalía released her anticipated fourth album, Lux, on Friday, a sweeping, spiritual work that marks a departure from her previous work. After the acclaim for her breakthrough album, El Mal Querer, which fused flamenco with R&B rhythms, and her genre-defying follow-up, Motomami, Rosalía offers an orchestral meditation on faith ...

Japan to Screen #MeToo Film 'Black Boxes Diaries' Months after Oscar Nomination

This is Beirut 07/11 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Documentary Japan MeToo Film Oscars Culture

Japan will for the first time screen a documentary directed by a prominent campaigner in the country’s #MeToo movement, months after it was nominated for an Oscar. Shiori Ito won a landmark 2019 civil case against a Japanese TV reporter accused of raping her — a charge he denies — and turned her ordeal into a film screened worldwide. But ...

Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch to Shine at Sotheby’s Geneva Auction

This is Beirut 07/11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Jewelry Auction Napoleon History Switzerland Culture

Spectacular diamonds valued at tens of millions of dollars will go under the hammer in Geneva next week, alongside a brooch seized from Napoleon as he fled the Battle of Waterloo. The unique brooch laden with old mine-cut diamonds, which has been valued at $150,000 to $250,000, will be the star piece at Sotheby's annual Royal & Noble Jewels sale ...

Mayssa Karaa Returns with “Mata Betoud”: A Poetic Indie Arabic Love Song

This is Beirut 06/11 19:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese- American singer-songwriter Mayssa Karaa makes a stirring return this month with the release of her latest single and music video, “Mata Betoud” (“When Will You Return”). Blending Arabic lyricism with an indie alternative sound, the track captures the universal ache of longing and the fragile hope of reunion, ...

Hollywood Welcomes Back Meghan Markle in Upcoming Comedy Film

This is Beirut 06/11 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Film Meghan Markle Royals US Britain Culture

Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, is to make her return to the big screen, media reported Wednesday, with a small cameo role in a film being shot around Los Angeles. The Duchess of Sussex was reportedly shooting scenes for Close Personal Friends, which features Emily in Paris star Lily Collins alongside Jack Quaid, Brie Larson, and Henry ...

Star Designer Rousteing Quits Fashion Group Balmain

This is Beirut 06/11 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Fashion Balmain Olivier Rousteing France Culture

Star designer Olivier Rousteing announced Wednesday he was quitting as artistic director of French fashion house Balmain after 14 years in which he revolutionized the luxury group. Rousteing was the first Black designer to lead a major Paris fashion house and is credited with helping make luxury fashion more accessible, recruiting Kim Kardashian ...

SpotlightThe Atelier des Lumières Lands on the Moon: An Immersive Odyssey by Tom Hanks

Marie-Christine Tayah 06/11 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Paris Atelier des Lumières Tom Hanks Culture Exhibition Art

In the heart of Paris, the Atelier des Lumières once again welcomes visitors in search of an extraordinary immersive art experience. This time, it’s not a single artist or a specific work on display — it’s a voyage into the cosmos: Destination Moon. At the Atelier des Lumières, an exploration of lunar conquest co-written by Tom Hanks ...