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Iconic Actress Maggie Smith Dies at the Age of 89
Iconic Actress Maggie Smith Dies at the Age of 89

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 ...

Lady Gaga Reimagines Art at the Louvre with 'Mona Lisa' Lipstick
Lady Gaga Reimagines Art at the Louvre with 'Mona Lisa' Lipstick

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 ...

Brigitte Bardot’s Silent Solitude Suits Her Very Well
Brigitte Bardot’s Silent Solitude Suits Her Very Well

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 ...

Renoir and Sisley: Soon to Find New Owners at Auction
Renoir and Sisley: Soon to Find New Owners at Auction

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 ...

Ciné-Corps Festival: ‘Le Liban, un grand amour à distance’
Ciné-Corps Festival: ‘Le Liban, un grand amour à distance’

  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 ...

Freud: 'Civilizational Hypocrisy, the Price of Social Adaptation'
Freud: 'Civilizational Hypocrisy, the Price of Social Adaptation'

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 ...

In Iran, the Repression of Artistic Freedoms Goes on
In Iran, the Repression of Artistic Freedoms Goes on

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 ...

Paris Fashion Week: Dior's Amazon-Inspired Spring Collection
Paris Fashion Week: Dior's Amazon-Inspired Spring Collection

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 ...

Will Orange Be the New Black in 2025?
Will Orange Be the New Black in 2025?

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 ...

Bridgerton Season 4 Adds Iconic New Faces
Bridgerton Season 4 Adds Iconic New Faces

  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 ...

Paris Fashion Week Kicks Off with Stars and Goosebumps
Paris Fashion Week Kicks Off with Stars and Goosebumps

Paris Fashion Week began on Monday, September 23, with an outdoor show, starring Jane Fonda, Kendall Jenner, highlighting inclusivity and accessibility. Paris Fashion Week 2025 began with a bang, marking the official return of one of the world’s most influential fashion events. Despite challenging weather, the nine-day extravaganza opened with ...