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Nidal Haddad: Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, Model Grandparents for the Lebanese
Nidal Haddad: Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, Model Grandparents for the Lebanese

  Last Wednesday, Aley paid a heartfelt tribute to Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, the legendary couple of Lebanese television. During this emotional ceremony, their granddaughter, Nidal Haddad, spoke with emotion about the authenticity, wisdom, and lasting imprint her grandparents left in the hearts of the Lebanese, calling them “model ...

London Fashion Week Starts Under the Spotlight
London Fashion Week Starts Under the Spotlight

  London Fashion Week ignites with a spectacular opening by H&M featuring the summer star, Charli XCX. The event shakes up the schedule for the Spring-Summer 2025 fashion week, which includes forty-eight shows running until Tuesday. Often overshadowed by its prestigious counterparts in Paris and Milan, London Fashion Week steps into the ...

'Art of the Brick:' Lyon Transformed by Stunning Lego Art
'Art of the Brick:' Lyon Transformed by Stunning Lego Art

"Art of the Brick," the Lego art exhibition, transforms Lyon’s Grand Hôtel-Dieu into a colorful art haven, from September 12, 2024. After captivating audiences in New York, Shanghai, London and Milan, the world-renowned "Art of the Brick" exhibition finally arrives in Lyon. The iconic Grand Hôtel-Dieu will host Nathan Sawaya's extraordinary ...

The Grand Return of Carole Samaha in “Killo Masmouh”
The Grand Return of Carole Samaha in “Killo Masmouh”

On Thursday, September 11, 2024, Carole Samaha announced her much-anticipated return to the stage at Casino du Liban, as part of the adaptation of the Broadway musical Anything Goes, titled Killo Masmouh. A press conference was held yesterday at La Martingale, gathering various media outlets alongside the diva, producer Nayla el-Khoury, singer, ...

MTV Awards: Taylor Swift and Katy Perry Steal the Show
MTV Awards: Taylor Swift and Katy Perry Steal the Show

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry triumph at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. The happening took place at Elmont, NYC, on September 11, 2024.  At this year's MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift secured the Video of the Year award for her hit Fortnight, in addition to winning the fan-voted prize for the third consecutive year, celebrating the ...

“Artville,” or Art at the Heart of the City
“Artville,” or Art at the Heart of the City

  The Smallville Hotel is launching the “Artville” project, a series of exhibitions showcasing Lebanese artists. Claude Saba, Fantine Samaha, and Tarek Mashmoushi will inaugurate this unprecedented artistic initiative, curated by Dr Tony Karam. The new season promises to be rich in art and renewal at the Smallville Hotel. With the aim ...

A-List Glamour Captivates at Toronto Film Festival
A-List Glamour Captivates at Toronto Film Festival

After a muted 2023 edition due to Hollywood strikes, the Toronto International Film Festival roared back to life this year with dazzling red carpet looks from the biggest stars. Jennifer Lopez Smolders in Silver Jennifer Lopez, 55, turned heads in a stunning metallic Tamara Ralph gown held together only by black ribbons, showcasing her famous ...

Gilbert Amy: The Quest for a New Golden Age of Music (2/2)
Gilbert Amy: The Quest for a New Golden Age of Music (2/2)

  Gilbert Amy notes that the contemporary era is marked by a perpetual change in musical principles, influenced by technology and media, while asserting that artificial intelligence will never replace the human essence of musical art. The Turbulent Infinite. A nickname evoking the vigor and uncompromising nature of a composer for whom music ...

'When Someone Speaks, It Gets Brighter'
'When Someone Speaks, It Gets Brighter'

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 ...

'Emily in Paris:' A Glamorous Showcase?
'Emily in Paris:' A Glamorous Showcase?

The Netflix series Emily in Paris pushes the boundaries of product placement, making it a central character in the storyline. Luxury brands, mainstream retailers and tech giants compete creatively to grab viewers’ attention, turning fiction into a massive catalog. It’s hard to escape the flood of logos that bombard viewers of Emily in Paris. ...

Tory Burch Merges Sport with Elegance at NY Fashion Week
Tory Burch Merges Sport with Elegance at NY Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week features Tory Burch’s sport-inspired fashion on September 9, 2024, in Brooklyn. On September 9, 2024, at the historic former Domino sugar factory in Brooklyn, Tory Burch celebrated the 20th anniversary of her eponymous fashion house by unveiling a collection at New York Fashion Week that masterfully wove the spirit of ...

Menart Fair 2024: Celebrating MENA Women Artists in Paris
Menart Fair 2024: Celebrating MENA Women Artists in Paris

 From September 20 until September 22, the Galerie Joseph in Paris will host the fifth edition of Menart Fair. This year, Menart Fair will focus exclusively on women artists from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, offering an insightful reflection on both their heritage and contemporary perspectives. Menart Fair 2024 stands out for ...