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PortraitRobert Redford, Legendary Actor, Director, and Activist, Dies at 89

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Robert Redford, the legendary actor-turned-director, founder of the Sundance Film Festival, and lifelong environmental activist, died Tuesday at his home in Utah. He was 89. Redford wasn’t just a Hollywood heartthrob; he was a visionary who reshaped American film, amplified independent voices, and fiercely advocated for the planet. His career ...

Boualem Sansal Rejects Far-Right Nomination for Sakharov Prize

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Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal has opposed his nomination for the 2025 Sakharov Prize by the far-right group in the European Parliament led by Jordan Bardella (RN), his publisher Gallimard confirmed on Monday. The group Patriots for Europe (PfE), which has 85 members of the European Parliament, put forward Sansal’s name for the annual ...

Four Voices Celebrate the Timeless Legacy of Céline Dion

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To bring Céline Dion’s greatest hits to life, four singers are joining forces for Génération Céline, a tribute show created by Erick Benzi, one of Dion’s longtime collaborators and trusted arrangers. “There’s a real desire for people to come together, to sing and dance to songs we all know. Céline embodies that spirit,” says Benzi, ...

"The Dead Dance": Gaga and Burton Spotlight Mexico’s Haunted Doll Island

This is Beirut 15/09 16:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City, hundreds of plastic toys wearing little more than rags hang from trees, their glass eyes staring down at visitors. The macabre site may spook many, but it intrigued gothic film director Tim Burton and pop superstar Lady Gaga, who used the island as the backdrop for the music video they shot together, The ...

Demon Slayer Breaks Records with Historic North America Debut

This is Beirut 15/09 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The latest entry in Crunchyroll's Demon Slayer anime film series took first place in the North American box office this weekend with a genre-record $70 million debut, industry estimates showed Sunday. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba -- Infinity Castle: Part 1, the first title in a new trilogy based on the popular manga series, opened to the top ...

'Hamnet' Wins Toronto Top Prize, Eyes Oscar Glory

This is Beirut 15/09 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hamnet, a devastating period drama about the life of William Shakespeare and his family, won top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival. The heart-wrenching movie stars Paul Mescal as Shakespeare, who tries to forge a career as a playwright while his wife Agnes — played by Jessie Buckley — contends with the perils of plague ...

Winners of Emmy Awards Shine on Television’s Biggest Night

This is Beirut 15/09 10:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Television’s brightest talents came together in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where memorable performances and remarkable series were honored. The ceremony captured the wide range of stories captivating audiences today, from suspenseful dramas to sharp, witty comedies. Outstanding drama series: The Pitt Outstanding ...

September Sun: Tips for a Lasting Summer Glow

Bélinda Ibrahim 14/09 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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September under Mediterranean skies has little in common with a gray fall. From Lebanon’s shores to the Greek islands, and on to Italy and the south of France, the sea stays warm, beach umbrellas still line the sand and the sun makes an unexpected encore. Yet this in-between season puts your tan to the test: repeated swims, the return to city ...

Word of the weekShrekking: When Modern Dating Gets Ugly

Sana Richa Choucair 14/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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What happens when fairytales meet the brutal realities of modern dating? Welcome to the world of shrekking, the latest Gen Z dating term making waves on TikTok and Instagram. On the surface, it sounds fanciful, even harmless. After all, who doesn’t love Shrek, the green ogre with a heart of gold? But in dating slang, shrekking has little to do ...

Hermeto Pascoal, Brazilian Jazz Legend, Dies at Age 89

This is Beirut 14/09 10:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Celebrated Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, who gained international fame for his collaborations with fellow jazz legend Miles Davis, has died aged 89, his family said Saturday. With his distinctive white beard and hair, Pascoal was known as "The Sorcerer" for his ability to create music with a variety of instruments and objects. "With ...

StoryThe Real Story of Lassie: The Collie Who Captivated the World

Bélinda Ibrahim 13/09 17:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It sometimes takes only a dog to show what loyalty truly is. Lassie, a four-legged symbol of courage and tenderness, has touched generations with her quiet strength and steadfast determination. But the story behind this classic is no fairy tale. It is the story of Knight and Toots, a man and his dog connected by a deep, unbreakable bond that ...

Ghada Zoghbi’s 'Between Dust and Dawn' Journey at Galerie Janine Rubeiz

This is Beirut 13/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In her most recent exhibition Wild Mindscapes (2024), Ghada Zoghbi invited us to contemplate the poetic relationship between humanity and the earth—particularly through the lens of stones of ancient Earth, landscapes formed by nature or human hands, as Hanibal Srouji states. In this new body of work, Zoghbi succeeds in offering a more intimate ...