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Gamescom Opens: Europe’s Biggest Gaming Event Welcomes Fans
Gamescom Opens: Europe’s Biggest Gaming Event Welcomes Fans

Hundreds of thousands will gather in Cologne from August 23 until August 27, for Gamescom, the annual gaming event, showcasing year-end blockbusters and industry trends. This week, hundreds of thousands of gamers have flocked to Cologne for Gamescom, Europe's premier annual gaming convention. Running until Sunday, the event offers a chance to ...

The Bold, Revolutionary, and Timeless Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli
The Bold, Revolutionary, and Timeless Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu recently attended the premiere of the 4th season of Emily in Paris at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, wearing a black dress by Elsa Schiaparelli. Let’s delve into the secrets of Schiaparelli’s fashion, which defies time. Philippine Leroy-BeaulieuPhoto Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images/AFP What sets Elsa ...

Alain Delon: A Final Farewell in Private at Douchy
Alain Delon: A Final Farewell in Private at Douchy

This Saturday, August 24, far from the spotlight and cameras, a final tribute will be paid to Alain Delon. The iconic actor from The Leopard, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 88, will rest for eternity at his property in Douchy, in the Loiret region, surrounded by his loved ones and his beloved dogs. Photo by Tom Masson/AFP Alain ...

'Strings of Baalbeck:' A Festival Celebration of the Oud
'Strings of Baalbeck:' A Festival Celebration of the Oud

The Baalbeck International Festival celebrates the oud with "Strings of Baalbeck," featuring performances by Charbel Rouhana and Le Trio Joubran. The happening will take place on August 29 at Caracalla Dance Theatre in Horsh Tabet, Beirut. The Baalbeck International Festival, renowned for its dedication to culture and peace, presents a ...

'Friends' Honors Matthew Perry on His 55th Birthday
'Friends' Honors Matthew Perry on His 55th Birthday

Matthew Perry, celebrated for his role as Chandler Bing, is honored by Friends on what would’ve been his 55th birthday. On what would have been his 55th birthday, Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the iconic sitcom Friends, was honored by the official Friends Instagram account. This tribute marked the first birthday ...

Issam Bou Khaled’s Theater Advocating for Youth
Issam Bou Khaled’s Theater Advocating for Youth

Min Jarour La Jarour (From Drawer to Drawer) is the latest play by director and actor Issam Bou Khaled, currently being presented at the Sunflower Theater in collaboration with the Masar association. This performance shines a spotlight on young students and actors while drawing attention to the national youth policy action plan. Renowned for ...

Alain Delon’s Iconic Fashion: From Riviera to Tuxedo
Alain Delon’s Iconic Fashion: From Riviera to Tuxedo

Alain Delon, with his photogenic frame and confident presence, embodied the quintessential French allure for decades.  Alain Delon’s style, both on and off the screen, was a potent mix of casual elegance and rugged masculinity, leaving an indelible mark on fashion and cinema. The legend of Delon began in the 1960s with the release of Plein ...

Anticipating 'Mamma Mia 3:' A Return to Musical Magic
Anticipating 'Mamma Mia 3:' A Return to Musical Magic

With hints from producers and cast, a Mamma Mia 3 remake might soon bring us back to the beloved world of ABBA. The sun-soaked shores of the Greek island of Kalokairi may once again echo with the timeless tunes of ABBA. Recent whispers from industry insiders and hints dropped by key figures involved in the franchise suggest that Mamma Mia 3 could ...

Seven Lebanese Photographers Shine at Art District Gallery
Seven Lebanese Photographers Shine at Art District Gallery

On August 20 at 5:00 PM, the Art District Gallery in Beirut hosts a second vernissage for “Photography in Focus,” featuring seven emerging Lebanese photographers. Art District Gallery in Beirut’s Gemmayzeh neighborhood is once again abuzz with creative energy as it hosts the second vernissage of Photography in Focus. This inspiring ...

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Walid Raad's "Festival of (In)gratitude" in Beirut

At the Sfeir-Semler gallery in Beirut, Walid Raad presents Festival of (In)gratitude, a captivating double exhibition that revisits the memories of the Lebanese civil war through intriguing and thought-provoking works. In two distinct spaces at the Sfeir-Semler gallery, the works of Walid Raad and his fictional "collaborators" are on display, ...

French Cinema Mourns: A Tribute to Alain Delon
French Cinema Mourns: A Tribute to Alain Delon

Alain Delon, the eternal icon of French cinema, passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind an unforgettable filmography and a globally recognized cinematic legacy. Alain Delon, a legendary figure in French cinema, passed away this Sunday at the age of 88, marking the end of an era for the seventh art. His death was met with profound sadness by ...

Hollywood Mourns 'Godfather II' Actor John Aprea
Hollywood Mourns 'Godfather II' Actor John Aprea

Veteran actor John Aprea, remembered for his iconic role in The Godfather Part II and TV’s Full House, passed away at 83. John Aprea, a versatile actor whose career spanned over five decades, died of natural causes on August 5 in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Born on March 4, 1941, in Englewood, New Jersey, John Aprea made his Hollywood debut ...