Beyoncé's Album Highlights Black Women Transforming Country Music

2024-03-28 11:26 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

The much-anticipated country album by megastar Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, set for release on Friday, March 29, has shone a spotlight on the endeavors of Black performers to foster a more inclusive Nashville, recognizing their integral role in the genre's history. This highlight puts into light not only the challenges faced by Black women in country ...

Karim Aïnouz: Empowering Women and Minorities Through Untold Stories

This Is Beirut 2024-03-23 10:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Brazilian filmmaker Karim Aïnouz, influenced by American director Todd Haynes, aims to “fill the gaps” in an industry that has long ignored women, minorities, and homosexuals through his filmography. Karim Aïnouz, a 58-year-old Brazilian filmmaker, has made a name for himself by consistently placing women at the forefront of his films. ...

Iran-Israel: Direct Tit-for-Tat Strikes to Die Down

Samar Kadi 2024-04-19 17:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  The tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Israel, the latest of which occurred early Friday targeting the city of Isfahan in central Iran, are not expected to go on, as both sides are covertly seeking to de-escalate the unprecedented tensions. Overnight explosions echoed across Isfahan in what was described as an Israeli attack by US and ...

Lebanon: At the Heart of Football (1/3)

2024-03-22 18:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

We all have someone in our circle who is passionate about football. This sphere of activity acts like a truncated icosahedron, eliciting intense emotions in everyone. The beauty of this sport, while not the most sublime that has ever existed, has nevertheless managed to end conflicts, unite peoples, and evoke emotions that captivate more than four ...

Generative AI: Ultimate Threat or Future of Journalism?

2024-03-19 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

The emergence of generative intelligence is disrupting numerous sectors, and journalism is no exception. This technology, capable of producing text, images, and videos of impressive quality, raises crucial questions about the evolution of the profession. While generative AI poses an evident threat to certain traditional aspects of journalism, it ...

'The Pearl of Intellect:' Ismailism, a Refined Shiism (2/2)

Maxime Pluvinet 2024-03-17 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

  After detailing the doctrines and origins of Ismailism, an offshoot of sevener Shiism, born in the 8th century, the latter part of this article explores specific texts of the nizarite branch, known as the "Assassins," and recounts their fate following their defeat during the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Gaining notoriety ...

Gaza: Mossad Chief Meets CIA Counterpart for Hostage Release

This Is Beirut 2024-03-09 20:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel said on Saturday its spy chief had met with his US counterpart as part of efforts to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza. "The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, met yesterday (Friday) with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, as part of the ceaseless efforts to advance another hostage release deal," Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Akira Toriyama's Legacy: Shaping Global Manga and Anime Culture

Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-09 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of the immensely popular Dragon Ball manga and anime series, passed away at the age of 68. His untimely death has left a profound impact on the world of manga and anime, as fans and fellow artists mourn the loss of a visionary storyteller. Toriyama’s journey began in the early 1980s with his comedy manga ...

Frédéric Chopin: A Poet's Soul (1/2)

Alain E. Andrea 2024-03-01 20:16 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

  Among the luminaries of 19th-century European music, Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) stands out as the undisputed 'poet of the piano.' He deliberately focused on the piano, the king of instruments, to delve into and elevate the nuanced emotions of Romantic music — ranging from passion and melancholy to rebellion, despair, and exuberance. His ...

'I Love You… Me Neither'

David Sahyoun 2024-02-14 11:19 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

One can easily picture, on Valentine’s Day, two beings glued to each other, gazing into each other’s eyes, drowning in their oceanic depths, madly in love (because yes, love is madness!), their hands delicately brushing, sitting on a public bench as Brassens sings, or as Peynet draws, alone in the world, despite the critical or envious looks ...

Attieh to TIB: A Meeting Is Due This Afternoon With the Quintet Ambassadors

Joanne Naoum 2024-04-17 13:29 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The National Moderation parliamentary bloc initiative is hanging by a thread. The MPs are set to meet with the ambassadors of the Quintet committee this afternoon at their headquarters in Saifi to try to find common grounds for a potential breach in the deadlock in the presidential election. "It's our last opportunity, and regardless of the ...

Heat and Pelicans Overcome Key Absences to Take Final Playoff Spots

This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 10:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The Miami Heat shrugged off the absence of star forward Jimmy Butler to crush the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in their play-in eliminator on Friday and earn a clash with the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. In the Western Conference, the New Orleans Pelicans, also missing their key man with forward Zion Williamson out ...

Mbappe the Next Prize for Real Madrid, Kings of Europe

This Is Beirut 2024-06-02 15:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Real Madrid's record-extending 15th Champions League triumph will leave incoming French superstar Kylian Mbappe licking his lips at what lies ahead for him. The 25-year-old forward has been unable to win the competition with Paris Saint-Germain in seven years at the French club. Set to join the Spanish giants in the coming days, Mbappe saw the ...

Man City Win Historic Fourth Straight Premier League Title

This Is Beirut 2024-05-20 10:08 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Manchester City created English football history on Sunday, beating West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal's hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit. Phil Foden scored two early goals, including one after 79 seconds at an expectant Etihad, to lay the foundations for City's victory. West ...

Djokovic Into French Open Last 16 After Early Hours Five-Set Epic

This Is Beirut 2024-06-02 11:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Novak Djokovic avoided crashing to his worst defeat at the French Open in 15 years in the early hours of Sunday morning when he clinched a five-set victory over Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. Defending champion and 24-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic came from two sets to one down to triumph 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a third round tie which ...

Benoît Debbané Unveils the Essence of Femininity

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-02 11:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

With “12 Women (and an Orange Cat),” Benoît Debbané invites us to revisit our perception of feminine beauty. Through his intimate and authentic portraits, the Lebanese painter pays tribute to the women who have marked his life, while exploring the fascinating parallels between femininity and the enigmatic presence of cats. The opening ...

'Brotherland' by Georges Melhem : A Cry for Peace

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-28 18:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Fifteen years after its first publication, the novel Brotherland by Georges Melhem is back in the spotlight, revamped and more relevant than ever. Through the poignant story of twins separated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the author issues a heartfelt call for empathy and reconciliation. Fate has a strange way of bringing people together. ...

The Unexpected Football Landscape Revolution (3/3)

Jad Ramadan 2024-05-25 16:44 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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As this series comes to a close, there are still two uncovered teams in Europe that have defied the odds throughout the season, making a name for themselves on the biggest stage. These underdogs are none other than England’s Aston Villa and Italy’s Bologna, who have both offered their fans a season to remember. While Aston Villa gradually ...

Roaring Feminine Voices at the Cannes Film Festival... 'Cut!'

2024-05-22 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

"Cut!" is a cinema term which fits well with the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where excessively tortured bodies, hallmarks of gore, are featured in films. Powerful women remain at the forefront of this festival on May 22, 2024. Films such as The Substance with Demi Moore in competition, directed by the French Coralie Fargeat, or Les femmes au ...

Concerns Mount Among Iranians Over Raisi's Successor

This Is Beirut 2024-05-22 17:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Concerns are growing among some people in Iran about who will replace Ebrahim Raisi as president of the Islamic republic after his death in a helicopter crash on Sunday. "I'm more worried than sad," Mohadeseh Jalali said at Wednesday's funeral in Tehran for Raisi and his entourage, who died when their aircraft hit a mountain in northwest Iran ...

Tribute to Dr. Robert Sacy: Limitless Empathy

Alissar Boulos 2024-05-10 22:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon and its children mourn the loss of an emblematic figure in medicine, care and benevolence with the passing of Dr. Robert Sacy. His departure leaves a profound void in Lebanon's charitable sector and pediatric healthcare, as well as in the hearts of all who knew him, touched by his compassion and dedication. Dr. Sacy pursued his medical ...

Enter a New Dimension With Fulvio Codsi

This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Simply stepping into downtown’s Maya Artspace gallery immediately immerses you in the striking universe of Lebanese painter Fulvio Codsi. His retrospective, Regeneration, is currently on display until April 26. Join us for a private and exciting tour and meet the artist himself. “The first time I entered the gallery and saw all my canvases ...

Champions League: Joselu, Merengue Hero

Abbass Attara 2024-05-09 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Real Madrid proved that they remain the kings of Europe as Joselu's late brace saved them from imminent elimination to reach the Champions League final with a spectacular 2-1 victory against Bayern Munich at the Bernabéu on Wednesday. Joselu, the Match of a Career The veteran forward entered the field only in the 81st minute before scoring both ...

Australian Police Shoot 'Radicalized' 16-Year-Old

This Is Beirut 2024-05-05 10:48 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Western Australian police shot and killed a "radicalized" 16-year-old boy with a knife. The boy had wounded a member of the public in Perth, police and the state premier said on Sunday. The teenager "rushed" at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer, Premier Roger Cook told a news conference. "There are indications he ...

Lebanon Under Mandate(s)

Nicolas Sbeih 2024-05-01 20:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Some countries require caretaking. They need someone else to manage not only an exceptional situation, but also their day-to-day life. This pattern recalls the period of mandates, all born after the First or Second World War – initiatives meant to build a state that wasn't there, or to organize a country that was barely so. Our French ...

From Ruins to Reels: The Rise of New Metropolis

2024-04-30 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Metropolis cinema, once bustling with a loyal audience, witnessed an ongoing renaissance in its programming over the years. Forced to close its doors in 2020 amidst social, political and economic upheaval, it is now poised to construct an innovative space in Beirut, directly facing the port. This new venue aims to unite institutions, artists, ...

Municipal Elections: Extension Is yet Another Forced Slaughter of Democracy

Johnny Kortbawi 2024-04-30 17:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The extension of municipal councils and mukhtars’ mandates for just one year, under the pretext of the country's political circumstances, implies that the current councils are nearing their tenth year in office, portraying an authoritarian regime that has no consideration to democracy. While security conditions in the South prevent holding ...

Lela MC: Venezuelan Migrant’s Journey to Colombian Rap Stardom

Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-25 18:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Gabriela Brito, known as Lela MC, is a 13-year-old Venezuelan migrant whose inspiring journey has led her to become a rising star in Colombian rap. At just 13 years old, Gabriela Brito, better known by her stage name Lela MC, has lived a life that could be straight out of a movie. After surviving a fire, emigrating from Venezuela, and singing on ...

Displaced Syrians: Lebanon Seeking Repatriation of Prisoners

Rayan Chami 2024-04-23 20:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The Director of General Security, Elias Baissari, has been tasked by the government to initiate talks with the Syrian authorities on the repatriation of displaced Syrians and migrants serving prison terms in Lebanon. The decision was made during a ministerial, security and judicial meeting chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the ...

Rai: National Interest Must Come First

This is Beirut 2025-09-07 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Patriarch Al-Rahi Sermon youth politicians

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai stressed in his Sunday homily that Lebanon’s salvation lies in prioritizing the nation and its people above all other interests. Addressing politicians, economists, citizens, educators and youth, he urged leaders to restore trust in the economy, citizens to remain rooted in their land, educators to instill hope ...