Alain E. Andrea 2024-09-27 18:20 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Caught in a war that tears it apart, Lebanon is far from being abandoned to its sad fate. Artists from around the globe lend their voices to This is Beirut, expressing their solidarity against unbearable violence. The sky darkens, once again plunging Lebanon into a night devoid of promise. As the wounds of the past, much like those of the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 17:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
British actress Maggie Smith, renowned for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has passed away at the age of 89. Maggie Smith, the legendary British actress, has died at the age of 89, her family announced today. Known for her unforgettable roles, particularly as the strict and wise Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 14:22 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Five Days to Shine project marks a new milestone in social inclusion in Lebanon by offering young adults with cognitive disabilities a unique opportunity to explore and express themselves through theater. Supported by the US Embassy, the Five Days to Shine project focuses on empowerment, awareness and the celebration of talents often ...
2024-09-27 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a captivating display blending art with pop culture, Lady Gaga visited The Louvre in Paris to film a daring promotional video for the museum's upcoming exhibition, Figures of the Fool. Released on September 25, the video sees Lady Gaga in an unusual yet mesmerizing role where she faces Leonardo da Vinci's revered Mona Lisa, leaving a whimsical ...
2024-09-26 18:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Brigitte Bardot, an icon of cinema and a tireless activist, celebrates her 90th birthday with as much conviction as ever. Just days before her 90th birthday, Brigitte Bardot, a legend of French cinema and a fervent animal rights advocate, opens up about her life, her commitments, and her advanced age. "I would prefer to be 20 again," she jokes ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-26 14:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sotheby’s Paris will announce, on October 18, the auction of two Impressionist masterpieces: Les Cariatides by Renoir and Les Péniches by Alfred Sisley. Two paintings by renowned Impressionist masters, Auguste Renoir and Alfred Sisley, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in Paris on October 18, the auction house announced on Monday. These works ...
Fabienne Touma 2024-09-26 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Ciné-Corps festival returns to the Trianon cinema in Romainville with a special edition dedicated to Lebanon, titled Le Liban, un grand amour à distance ("Lebanon, a long-distance love"). In collaboration with the Raksa Festival, this program showcases the rich artistic and cinematic heritage of Lebanon through the screening of ten ...
David Sahyoun 2024-09-25 19:02 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-25 14:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Iranian regime banned two filmmakers, Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, from leaving the country to present their new film. In response, on Tuesday, September 24, the French Society of Film Directors and the French Society of Authors, Directors and Producers of film are urging the French government to intervene on their behalf. A new ...
2024-09-25 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Dior extended the excitement of the Paris Olympics by unveiling an athletic, modern and technological black and white collection for its Spring/Summer 2025 runway on Tuesday, September 24, in Paris. This collection drew inspiration from the mythological figure of the Amazon, paying homage to the powerful female archetype first envisioned by ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 19:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The curtain fell last Sunday on Milan Fashion Week, unveiling the trends for Women's Fashion for Spring-Summer 2025, characterized by the omnipresence of orange. Whether it be tangerine, bisque, dawn, ochre, carrot, or pumpkin, orange has dominated nearly all the Milanese runways during the most recent Milan Fashion Week. This color is emerging ...
2024-09-24 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Harry Potter Alum Katie Leung joins the Bridgerton season 4 cast with new surprises and star power. Netflix’s Bridgerton has captivated audiences worldwide, and Season 4 promises even more excitement with fresh faces joining the ensemble cast. Fans were already buzzing after the debut of Season 3, and now the focus shifts to Benedict ...