This Is Beirut 2024-08-15 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gena Rowlands, the award-winning American actress known for her intense and transformative performances, particularly in the films directed by her husband John Cassavetes, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94. Surrounded by her family, award-winning American actress Gena Rowlands took her final breath at her home in Indian Wells, California, ...
2024-08-14 17:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Singer-songwriter and performer Zaho de Sagazan grabbed France’s attention during the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games while singing Sous le ciel de Paris at the Tuileries Garden. She had also dazzled the Cannes Film Festival, delivering a stunning rendition of David Bowie's Modern Love during the opening ceremony. At just 24 years old, ...
2024-08-14 14:11 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jamais Plus, the film adaptation of France’s fifth best-selling book in 2023, It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, starring Blake Lively, debuts this Wednesday, August 14. Jamais Plus, the film adaptation of France’s fifth best-selling book of 2023, It Ends with Us, a new romance bestseller by American writer Colleen Hoover, arrives in ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-14 10:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On August 8, Beirut's Le Monnot Theatre became the hub of young Lebanese talent as it hosted the inaugural Les Monnot d'Or awards. Les Monnot d'Or awards evening at Le Monnot Theatre was a vivid celebration of creativity, perseverance, and theater's transformative power, as it shone a spotlight on the exceptional work of students from the ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-08-13 18:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The musical season at Beit Tabaris concluded on a bright note, despite the incessant crises afflicting Lebanon. This artist residency has kept the flame of Western art music alive throughout the year, asserting its central musical role in a Beirut engulfed in turmoil. The curtain has finally fallen on a particularly rich musical season. Beit ...
2024-08-13 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A few days after being transferred to the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, the great actor, journalist, and author Samir Chamas passed away due to health complications. Hailing from Baalbek (Hermel) and belonging to the Chamas family, this versatile artist, born in 1942 and who passed away on August 11, 2024, was one of the last icons of the golden age of ...
2024-08-13 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Banksy’s seventh animal-themed artwork appeared on Sunday, August 11, in London, fueling speculation and media buzz as the elusive artist leaves his mark across the city. Banksy, the enigmatic street artist whose identity remains a mystery, has once again captured the public's attention by unveiling a new artwork in London. He lately revealed ...
2024-08-12 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada continues to spotlight Lebanese cinema worldwide. It is now symbolized by a cedar tree planted in Lebanon on August 8, 2024. In the majestic Shouf Reserve, a cedar tree was planted in honor of the Lebanese Film Festival in Canada. This symbolic gesture celebrates a cinematic event that, for the past eight ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-12 12:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The renowned Lebanese actor Samir Chamas passed away on August 11, 2024, at 81, leaving behind an unmatched artistic legacy. The Lebanese artistic community is mourning the loss of the esteemed actor Samir Chamas, who passed away at the age of 81. A towering figure in Lebanese cinema, television, theater, radio and voice acting, Samir Chamas ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-12 10:23 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Paris witnessed a breathtaking show at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, as the city bid farewell to a historic Games and looks forward to Los Angeles 2028. The curtain has fallen on the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the end of an unforgettable spectacle of athletic prowess, emotional highs and a seamless organizational effort. As the Olympic ...
2024-08-11 18:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Training Day parade in Guanajuato, Mexico, on August 10, showcases the enduring influence of the Star Wars saga, uniting fans across generations and cultures. In a vibrant display of fandom and cultural celebration, devotees of the iconic Star Wars saga gathered on Los Héroes Avenue in León, Guanajuato State, Mexico. This event, known as ...
2024-08-11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Céline Dion condemned Donald Trump’s unauthorized use of her Titanic anthem at a campaign rally, drawing social media backlash. Céline Dion voiced her disapproval after Donald Trump used her iconic song, My Heart Will Go On, from the film Titanic, during a rally in Montana on Friday. The rally, which featured a video of Céline Dion ...