30/09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Coldplay will perform an unforgettable concert in Abu Dhabi on January 11, 2025, as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. Coldplay is set to captivate fans in Abu Dhabi with a much-anticipated performance on January 11, 2025, at the Zayed Sports City Stadium. This will mark the band's only show in the Middle East during their acclaimed ...
This Is Beirut 29/09 18:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On September 28, 2024, Catalan filmmaker Albert Serra won the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian International Film Festival for his bullfighting documentary, Tardes de soledad, despite protests from animal rights groups. Catalan director Albert Serra's bullfighting documentary Tardes de soledad took home the Golden Shell, the top award at the San ...
This Is Beirut 29/09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On September 28, 2024, Hermès’ fashion show at Paris Fashion Week was briefly disrupted by animal rights activists, while Vivienne Westwood, led by Andreas Kronthaler, introduced a collection revisiting classical femininity with a modern touch. Luxury brand Hermès, renowned for its use of fine leather, invited the audience to step inside its ...
This Is Beirut 29/09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Maugein’s recent bankruptcy, on Friday, September 27, marks the end of an era for France's last artisanal accordion manufacturer, reflecting the struggles of traditional craftsmanship against global competition. Maugein, the oldest French accordion manufacturer, founded in 1919 in Tulle, Corrèze, has been placed into judicial liquidation by ...
28/09 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a symbolic ceremony in Paris, Naomi Campbell is honored as a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier de l’ordre des arts et des lettres), celebrating her profound impact on fashion and diversity. Naomi Campbell’s enduring influence and her relentless advocacy for diversity in the fashion industry were celebrated in Paris, ...
28/09 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Monet's love for London's enchanting smog takes center stage in a new Courtauld Gallery exhibition, Monet and London: Views from the Thames. The display features 21 paintings sourced from private collections and museums in France, the United States, Ireland, and beyond. In London, Claude Monet found a peculiar allure in the famed "smog," a haze ...
28/09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, a pioneer of upcycling and bold fashion, has dazzled Paris once again on September 24, 2024, at the Fashion Week. At just 32, Swiss designer Kévin Germanier has made a name for himself in the fashion world with his unique approach to upcycling and his bold, colorful style. This Tuesday in Paris, he once again ...
Alain E. Andrea 27/09 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 27/09 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 27/09 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 ...
27/09 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 ...
26/09 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 ...