Madeleine Cadoux, 02/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Egypt Music Culture Art Singer
In the bustling alleys of Khan al-Khalili, Cairo’s iconic central market, the rich and soothing voice of Umm Kulthum drifts from a small café. Inside, friends gather over tea and shisha, savoring the moment. But as soon as Enta Omri (You Are My Life) begins to play, conversations pause. Patrons softly sing along to the legendary 1964 ...
This is Beirut, 01/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Los Angeles Grammys Awards Music Art Culture
It's a baffling irony that the culture-shifting Beyoncé has won more Grammys than anyone, ever, but has yet to attain the holy grail of winning Album of the Year. At Sunday's 67th edition of music's top awards ceremony, the megastar has yet another chance to take home the prize. However, in a packed field of no-skips albums, who will ultimately ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 31/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Culture Art Lebanon FashionWeek
Displaying independence, freedom, but also delicacy and sensuality, Zuhair Murad’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection made a spectacular return to Paris during the Fashion Week. Haute couture shone in all its glory in a “Tropical Escape” of creative outfits where untamed nature and striking chicness meld seamlessly. Zuhair Murad transports his ...
This is Beirut, 31/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, famous for the song As Tears Go By, died peacefully in London at the age of 78, a spokesperson announced Thursday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull. She passed away peacefully in London today, surrounded by her family. ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 30/01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Theater Play Culture Art Actress
Renowned actress Anjo Rihane takes center stage again in the one-woman theatrical masterpiece Mjadara Hamra. Written and directed by the acclaimed Yahya Jaber, the play promises a captivating evening of storytelling and raw emotion. Scheduled for February 1, 2025, at 8:30 PM, this highly anticipated performance will be held at the Casino du Liban. ...
Alain E. Andrea, 29/01 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Music Art Los Angeles United States Vienna
January 2025. The scene seemed unreal. A devastating fire ravaged the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, sweeping away everything in its path, including a major pillar of musical history. In the Schoenberg family home, Belmont Music Publishing preserved one of the greatest treasures of modern Western art music: the scores of Arnold ...
This is Beirut, 29/01 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Art FashionWeek Culture Show
Ziad Nakad invites us into a world of imagination with his luxurious Haute Couture collection for Spring/Summer 2025. He redefines traditional boundaries by presenting designs that ignite creativity. This season, Nakad makes his mark with fresh perspectives and youthful energy, characterized by bold silhouettes and diverse fabrics that captivate ...
This is Beirut, 29/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Chanel FashionWeek Culture Art
French fashion house Chanel unveiled a light and colorful Spring-Summer 2025 haute couture collection on Tuesday in Paris, crafted by its creative studio rather than new artistic director Matthieu Blazy. Celebrities including Kylie Jenner and Pamela Anderson watched the show at the Grand Palais, a vast glass-roofed exhibition space where models ...
This is Beirut, 29/01 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 50th edition of the César Awards, set to take place on February 28 at the Olympia in Paris, has unveiled its list of nominations, with three standout films leading the pack: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, L'Amour ouf, and Emilia Perez. These films, beloved by audiences and critics alike, are competing for major honors in what promises to be a ...
This is Beirut, 29/01 11:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
French designer Julien Fournie will celebrate his 50th birthday on Tuesday during Paris's Haute Couture Week, with a circus-themed show highlighting his enduring creativity. In a fashion industry subdued by the loss of icons like Thierry Mugler and Karl Lagerfeld, Fournie remains steadfast in his belief in fashion as a spectacle. The event, ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 28/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris Fashion Show Culture Art FashionWeek
Georges Hobeika presented his Spring-Summer 2025 couture collection at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, a moving tribute to his late mother, Marie Hobeika. As he stated on his official Instagram account, “Maison Georges Hobeika Haute Couture Spring 2025 collection reflects how death represents a journey, a celebration of those whose exceptional ...
This is Beirut, 28/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Cinema Art Film Festival Culture
The Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF) unveils its United in Heritage initiative, a six-month cultural program designed to unite Lebanese citizens around their shared heritage. The program features monthly screenings in 12 cities, simultaneously bringing communities together to rediscover Lebanon’s cultural treasures. Following each screening, a ...