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Cannes Film Festival: German Iris Knobloch Reelected as President

This is Beirut 15/01 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Cannes Film Festival has extended Iris Knobloch’s presidency for another three-year term, organizers announced on Wednesday. After succeeding Pierre Lescure in 2022, Iris Knobloch was unanimously reelected for a new term that will run until June 30, 2028, according to a statement from the French Association of the International Film ...

Marjane Satrapi Rejects French Honor over Iranian Hypocrisy

This is Beirut 15/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film Persepolis, has refused the French Legion of Honor over the country’s "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran. In a letter to France's culture minister posted on social media on Monday, Satrapi said she would not accept the top state award at a ceremony ...

Tunisian Talent Shines Bright at Juste Debout’s Premiere

This is Beirut 15/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Rhythmic beats echoed through the Tunis Opera Theater stage as dancers faced off at the first-ever edition in the Arab world of a street dance tournament originating in Paris. This year's Juste Debout is hosted in eight cities, including London, New York, Beijing, and Tokyo, as well as the Tunisian capital. Bruce Ykanji, a French-Cameroonian ...

'Entre 2': A Hilarious Huis Clos at Le Monnot Theater

Marie-Christine Tayah 14/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Written by Bruno Chapelle and brought to life by Jean-Philippe Azéma, Entre 2 delves into an unlikely situation: being stuck in an elevator… but with whom? The show features a set design by Laure Lepelley and includes vocal contributions from artists such as Nicolas Biaud-Mauduit and Lucie Biaud-Michaud. The play cleverly explores universal ...

Oscars Nominees’ Lunch Cancelled, Industry Rallies Amid LA Wildfires

This is Beirut 14/01 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday the cancellation of its glitzy nominees’ luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires. Nominations will now be revealed during a virtual event on January 23, marking a major adjustment to the traditional awards season. “We are all devastated by the impact of the ...

'Hope': Pope Francis Shares an Exceptional and Powerful Memoir

Madeleine Cadoux 14/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On January 14, 2025, Pope Francis released Hope, an exceptional and unprecedented autobiography. Originally planned for posthumous publication, the text was advanced to mark the Jubilee Year of Hope. Published simultaneously in more than 80 countries, the book is a historic milestone: no living pope had ever written his memoirs before. Co-written ...

Los Angeles Grammys 2025 Set to Support Wildfire Relief

This is Beirut 14/01 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Grammys, scheduled for February 2, will "proceed as planned" despite the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the Recording Academy announced Monday. In a letter to Academy members, organizers confirmed that the 67th annual music awards gala will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles "in close coordination with ...

Trump as Buddha: Chinese Statues Spark Sensation

This is Beirut 14/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Serenity and calm are not typically the first words that come to mind when describing Donald Trump. Yet, in a Chinese artisan's workshop, the former U.S. president sits cross-legged in a divine meditation pose. This porcelain version of the Republican billionaire, transformed into a Buddha, is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi. These ...

OLT20: The Official Lebanese Top 20 of the Week

John Saad 13/01 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Now that the festive season is behind us and the situation in the country has somehow improved, most of the major artists are currently working on their respective launch plans, and many new releases have already been announced. Among those new releases is the week’s new number one song on OLT20 “Aman” from global pop sensation Aziz Abdo ...

'Den of Thieves 2' Leads the North American Box Office

This is Beirut 13/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lionsgate's heist thriller Den of Thieves 2: Pantera opened at the top of the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $15.5 million, industry sources reported Sunday. "This is a good opening for the second episode in a crime thriller series," said analyst David A. Gross. "These movies are made for audiences, not ...

'Diaries from Lebanon' Premieres at the Institut Français, Beirut

Marie-Christine Tayah 13/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Produced by Abbout Productions and featured in Metropolis Art Cinema's Écrans du réel 2024 lineup, the Diaries from Lebanon documentary delves into personal stories intertwined with Lebanon's sociopolitical upheavals. Through a poignant and deeply personal exploration, the film blends individual narratives with the collective memory of a ...

Meghan Markle Postpones Netflix Show Amid Los Angeles Wildfires

This is Beirut 13/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Originally set to debut this week, Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has been postponed to March as a gesture of solidarity with those affected by the disaster. A Compassionate Decision Amid Crisis The Duchess of Sussex expressed her gratitude to Netflix for supporting the decision to delay the release, emphasizing the ...