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From Bob Marley to Raye: King Charles III’s Music Playlist

This is Beirut 07/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

King Charles III is set to share his personal Commonwealth music playlist in an exciting new collaboration with Apple Music. The playlist, which features a diverse mix of genres including reggae, disco, and Afrobeat, will be made available on Monday, March 10, in honor of Commonwealth Day. Among the artists included in the monarch's selections are ...

Roy Ayers, godfather of neo-soul, dead at 84

This is Beirut 06/03 20:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died. He was 84 years old. The artist's family shared the news in a Facebook post, saying the vibraphonist, composer and producer died in New York on March 4 following a long illness. "He lived a beautiful 84 ...

London Eye Turns 25: A Sky-High Legacy Over the Thames

This is Beirut 06/03 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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"I never imagined it would still be here 25 years later!" From inside one of the London Eye’s capsules, its architect reflects on the giant wheel’s remarkable journey as it celebrates a quarter of a century as one of the city’s most famous attractions. British architect Julia Barfield, alongside her late husband David Marks, designed this ...

'Hamilton' Axes Run at Prominent US Cultural Center After Trump Takeover

This is Beirut 06/03 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The smash hit musical "Hamilton" has cancelled a planned run at the Kennedy Center because President Donald Trump has destroyed the political neutrality of the US capital's premier cultural venue since taking over as its chairman, the play's producer said on Wednesday. The cancellation was a sharply worded rebuke to Trump's takeover, part of his ...

Paris and JR, the Artist Turning Cities into Open-Air Galleries

Marie-Christine Tayah 06/03 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Some artists change the world simply by existing. JR is one of them. His projects showcase an extraordinary level of creativity, brought to life on a monumental scale, turning cities into canvases filled with beauty and art. "Beauty will save the world," wrote Dostoevsky. And art is beauty. In September 2025, JR, in collaboration with the Christo ...

Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Artists: Defiance Comes at a Cost

This is Beirut 06/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A famous Iranian pop singer, Mehdi Yarrahi, who created a song urging women to remove their headscarves, declared on Wednesday that he was willing to "pay the price of freedom" after enduring 74 lashes imposed by the authorities as part of his sentence. This punishment was a direct response to his support for the Women. Life. Freedom movement, ...

SpotlightThe Fragmented Self: When Social Media and AI Redefine the Psyche

David Sahyoun 05/03 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The virtual world, driven by artificial intelligence and social media, is profoundly reshaping the human psyche. Through this digital lens, identity fractures, narcissism intensifies, subjective truth falters, and the way we connect with others is redefined. Identity formation depends on a balance between internal psychological reality and the ...

Coming Soon: Don Felder’s Solo Return and Eagles’ New Performances

Madeleine Cadoux 05/03 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Don Felder will be bringing his new solo record to life with Frontiers Music Srl. The guitarist, best known for his work with the Eagles is enthusiastic about sharing his new record with the world. Frontiers' Tom Lipsky praised Felder's upcoming album, calling it “brilliant” and showcasing his exceptional songwriting and guitar skills. In ...

Oscars viewing figures surpass expectations with mobile and PC boost

This is Beirut 05/03 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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More people watched the Oscars than previously thought, Disney said Tuesday, after they totted up those tuning in on their mobile phones and laptops. The company, which owns network ABC and streamer Hulu, had initially reported that ratings were down for the show, which saw indie sex worker romp Anora take home a bevy of awards. Yet, on Tuesday, ...

Banksy's “Crude Oil” Sells for £4.3 Million at Auction

This is Beirut 05/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Art Culture London Banksy

A rare painting by the elusive street artist Banksy, which offers a satirical twist on Jack Vettriano's iconic The Singing Butler, has fetched an impressive £4.3 million ($5.5 million) at a London auction, Sotheby’s confirmed on Tuesday. The sale of Crude Oil (Vettriano), which is sometimes referred to as Toxic Beach, comes at a poignant ...

PortraitFrom 'The Pianist' to ' The Brutalist,' Adrien Brody, Master of Immersion

Bélinda Ibrahim 04/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Adrien Brody possesses the rare gift of completely disappearing into his characters. Since his Oscar triumph in 2003 — becoming the youngest Best Actor winner at 29 — to his resurgence with The Brutalist, he has excelled at portraying men molded by war. His extreme method-acting approach has led him to explore the psychological depths of ...

Fifty Shades of Grey and Supreme Belts Dominate Milan Fashion Week

This is Beirut 04/03 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Milan Fashion Week might be over, but the trends to stay elegant and stylish next winter have been revealed. The general mood of the week was quiet luxury, in line with the last few seasons, where quality materials were paired with everyday essentials. Grey All the studios clearly had the grey suits from the 1980 film American Gigolo plastered ...