Madeleine Cadoux 28/02 14:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Oscars Cinema Competition Awards Ceremony Culture
As the Oscars revelations are unfolding very soon, the battle is intense between Sean Baker’s tragicomedy Anora and Edward Berger’s Vatican thriller Conclave. Once considered a strong contender, Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez saw its Oscar hopes crumble following controversies surrounding its lead actress. Meanwhile, Ralph Fiennes’ ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 28/02 12:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
USA Gene Hackman Cinema Hollywood
Hackman passed away on February 26, 2025, in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Despite his advanced age, the disturbing circumstances of his death have deeply shaken Hollywood. His wife, 63-year-old classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also found dead. The details surrounding their discovery are especially unsettling. The bodies ...
This is Beirut 28/02 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Belgrade has become the stage for a clash over Banksy’s artistic legacy, as two rival exhibitions have ignited debate on the commercialization of street art. While one offers a curated multimedia experience featuring authenticated works, the other challenges the commodification of an artist whose ethos rejects profit-driven art. Banksy, the ...
Alain E. Andrea 27/02 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Some concerts provoke an almost mystical anticipation. They carry within them a promise—a moment of weightlessness where music, liberated from time, becomes absolute. Boris Berezovsky belongs to the elite of artists whose mere presence is enough to awaken collective fervor. But while emotion often precedes judgment, it must not dictate it. In ...
This Is Beirut 27/02 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Italian Design Day 2025 was officially launched on Wednesday with the opening of an exhibition at the prestigious Yacht Club in Zeitouna Bay. The exhibition features a curated selection of 42 iconic brands representing the excellence of Italian design, ranging from interior and exterior furniture to accessories, jewelry and lighting, presented by ...
This is Beirut 27/02 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Singer Pop Award Britain Brit Awards Winner
British pop sensation and brat summer icon Charli XCX won the Brit Award for Best Songwriter of the Year on Wednesday, putting her in pole position to scoop up the most honors in a weekend ceremony. The 32-year-old also has five nominations going into Saturday's awards — the highest of any artist — including the nod for the coveted Artist of ...
This is Beirut 27/02 11:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead inside their home in New Mexico, media outlets reported on Thursday. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the couple were found dead on Wednesday afternoon, adding that there was no immediate indication of foul play, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican, ...
Madeleine Cadoux 27/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Actress TV Cinema Culture Legacy Art
Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved actress known for her unforgettable roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harriet the Spy and Gossip Girl, passed away at the age of 39. Recently recovering from a liver transplant, she was found unresponsive in her Manhattan home, with officials attributing her passing to natural causes. Her sudden death marks the ...
Madeleine Cadoux 26/02 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Los Angeles Oscar Academy Awards Awards
Five days ahead of the Oscars, nominees came together for an exclusive dinner in Los Angeles, where Academy President Janet Yang urged them to keep their acceptance speeches concise. At the same time, Karla Sofía Gascón confirmed she would be attending the ceremony despite past controversies. A Call for Concise and Impactful Speeches As ...
Alain E. Andrea 26/02 18:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The Church of Our Lady of the Seeds at the Antonine University was bathed in perfect tranquility on February 24. The serenity of the place seemed immutable, until the arrival of Tony Yike Yang, whose presence immediately commanded a concentration that would not ease until the very end of the recital. This concert marked the inauguration of the 7th ...
David Sahyoun 26/02 15:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Crowds succumb to the illusion of power, captivated by charismatic leaders who activate unconscious psychological mechanisms. From identification to regression, psychoanalysis sheds light on this fascinating collective alchemy, where reason and free will give way to irrational devotion. The spectacle of crowds, united in a collective fervor ...
This is Beirut 26/02 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Kingdom United States AI Art Culture Music
The British artistic community, including renowned figures like Elton John and Dua Lipa, is speaking out against a government proposal that would make it easier for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to use copyrighted works for training purposes. The proposal introduces a "copyright exception" that would allow AI developers to use certain ...