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Brad Pitt’s 'F1' Races to Top of North American Box Office

This is Beirut 30/06 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, sped to the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend with $55.6 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. "This is an outstanding opening for an original action sports drama," said David A. Gross of Franchise ...

Oasis Ride the ‘Britpop’ Wave as 90s Nostalgia Sweeps the UK

This is Beirut 30/06 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With "Britpop" bands Oasis and Pulp topping the charts and filling concert halls, a 90s vibe is floating over the UK this summer amid nostalgia for a "cooler" time when people seemed "happier". A trip to high street retailer Marks and Spencer, popular with older shoppers, feels like stepping back 30 years, with Oasis T-shirts flying off the ...

SpotlightMarion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet: Their Timeless 'Jeux d’enfants'

Marie-Christine Tayah 30/06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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After 18 years of life together, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet informed AFP of their decision to separate. Now 49 and 52 years old, respectively, they said this choice was made "mutually" and "with kindness," aiming to prevent rumors and misleading speculation. Although never married, the couple asked for privacy—especially concerning ...

SpotlightOversized, Low-Rise, Raw Seams: Denim Breaks Free

Bélinda Ibrahim 29/06 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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After years of dominance by skinny and shaping cuts, denim is undergoing a deep transformation in 2025. Runways predicted it, the streets confirmed it: jeans are now wide, expressive, contrasting — sometimes even ornamental. No longer hugging the body, they break away from it. Oversized and Structured: Cuts Take Up Space The most striking ...

Cezanne Returns Home in Landmark Aix-en-Provence Exhibition

This is Beirut 29/06 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A city in southern France is celebrating its most famous local painter Paul Cezanne with an exhibition showcasing his works inspired by the sun-drenched landscapes of the Provence region. Paintings by Cezanne, created in his hometown of Aix-en-Provence and at his family estate, went on display Saturday at the Granet Museum in the city for the over ...

Paris Men’s Fashion Week Pops with Color and Ease

This is Beirut 29/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Colors ran wild, and silhouettes softened at Paris Men's Fashion Week, which ends Sunday, as designers brought a rare breath of fresh air to a gloomy fashion climate. Despite the heavy news cycle and economic turbulence affecting the luxury sector, this Fashion Week was a "shot of creativity that felt incredibly good", Alice Feillard, men's buying ...

InterviewsLucie Retail, Quadruple Amputee: ‘I Feel More Woman Than Ever’

Bélinda Ibrahim 28/06 19:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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“Can’t dance standing up? Dance on your knees.” When Lucie Retail utters these words on the Paralympic stage, a hush falls over the audience – followed by a thunder of emotional and admiring applause. There is nothing pitiful or theatrical in her statement. It is raw, direct. It tells the truth of an amputated body that still stands. It ...

Paul McCartney’s Second Act: From Beatles Split to Wings Glory

This is Beirut 28/06 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“I used to be a music demigod—now I’m unemployed.” That raw line sets the tone for Paul, a touching and intimate graphic novel by artist Hervé Bourhis. The book captures the emotional and artistic rebirth of Paul McCartney in the early 1970s, following the painful breakup of the Beatles and his return to form with Wings. The Beatles ...

Karl Lagerfeld’s Private French Villa Heads to Public Auction

This is Beirut 28/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hidden from view, once a creative sanctuary and reception venue, a former residence of iconic German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is headed for public auction this Tuesday under France’s notarial system. Purchased by Lagerfeld in 2010, the “Domaine de Voisins,” located in Louveciennes (Yvelines), was dubbed his villa outside Paris. The ...

Lorde Surprises Fans as Glastonbury Festival Gets Underway

This is Beirut 27/06 21:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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New Zealand singer Lorde helped kick off this year's Glastonbury music festival in southwest England on Friday with a packed out "secret set". Best known for hits including Royals, Green Light and Solar Power, the star's performance on the Woodsies stage coincided with the release of her much-anticipated fourth studio album ...

SpotlightOnce Upon a Time, the Shiraz-Persepolis Festival: A Symbol of Iran’s Former Glory

Bélinda Ibrahim 27/06 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the late 1960s, Iran sought to project a new image to the world. Ruled by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the country was determined to embrace modernity. A bold idea thus took shape: to create an arts festival capable of bringing together artists from all backgrounds, traditions and disciplines. The Shiraz-Persepolis Festival of Arts was born in ...

Jonathan Anderson teases Dior debut with Mbappé, Basquiat and Marie Antoinette

This is Beirut 27/06 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It’s the most eagerly awaited show of Paris Men’s Fashion Week. And for the last few days, Dior’s new creative director Jonathan Anderson has been dropping clues on social media about the contents of his first collection for the fabled French house. In a virtual version of Hansel and Gretel, the 40-year-old Northern Irishman has been ...