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'Conclave' and 'The Brutalist' Triumph at the British Baftas

This is Beirut, 17/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The thriller papal Conclave and the monumental The Brutalist played a tight game on Sunday night at the Baftas, the British cinema awards, each winning four trophies, while Emilia Perez, embroiled in controversy, collected two, just fifteen days before the Oscars. Directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, Conclave was crowned Best Film, while ...

The Olympic Spirit Shines at the 40th Victoires de la Musique

Madeleine Cadoux, 15/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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One of the biggest surprises of this anniversary edition was the Concert of the Year award, given to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Under the artistic direction of Thomas Jolly and the musical leadership of Victor Le Masne, these grandiose events became a vibrant showcase of French culture. "The Olympic ceremonies represent a ...

Demi Moore’s Stunning Critics Choice Win Dominates Award Season Buzz

This is Beirut, 08/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Demi Moore took home the Best Actress award at the Critics Choice Awards on Friday, cementing her position as the favorite for the Oscars. Her win came during a tumultuous week that saw scandal engulf her Emilia Perez rival, Karla Sofia Gascon. Moore’s critically acclaimed horror film, The Substance, also earned Best Original Screenplay at the ...

Grammy Awards: Beyoncé’s Historic Win and Glamour Moments

Madeleine Cadoux, 03/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Beyoncé claimed her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy for Cowboy Carter, marking a long-awaited triumph in her illustrious career. This landmark moment cemented her as the most decorated artist in Grammy history and made her the first Black woman of the 21st century to win the prestigious award. Cowboy Carter is a genre-defying album paying ...

Beyoncé’s Grammy Milestone and Other Highlights Await in LA

This is Beirut, 01/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

'Conclave' and 'Emilia Perez' dominate unpredictable BAFTA race

This is Beirut, 16/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Conclave and Emilia Perez on Wednesday led the shortlist of films unveiled vying for recognition at Britain’s BAFTA awards, as the race for Oscars glory gathers pace. Conclave, a fictionalized account of high-stakes horse-trading in the Vatican after the death of a pope, earned 12 nominations, while the surreal narco-thriller musical Emilia ...

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 ...

'Wicked' Leads SAG Nominations, Angelina Jolie Snubbed

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

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The highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked soared to the top of the nominations for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, earning five nods, including for "Outstanding Performance by a Cast," the evening's most coveted prize. This recognition places the Broadway adaptation firmly in the race for major accolades, including the Oscars. The ...

'The Brutalist' Triumphs Alongside 'Emilia Perez' at Golden Globes

Madeleine Cadoux, 06/01 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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At the 82nd Golden Globes, Emilia Perez, Audiard's Mexico-set narco-musical, emerged as the night's standout, taking home four awards, including Best Comedy or Musical Film, Best Non-English Language Film, Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana, and Best Original Song for El Mal by Camille and Clément Ducol. Audiard, thrilled by his film's ...

'Emilia Perez' Leads Golden Globes with Ten Nominations

Madeleine Cadoux, 04/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hollywood’s awards season reaches a peak this Sunday at the 82nd Golden Globes, where Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez stands as the front-runner. This genre-bending musical about a Mexican drug lord transitioning to life as a woman leads with 10 nominations, the most ever for a musical or comedy film. Key nods include Best Musical/Comedy, Best ...

The 12th Edition of the Boghossian Foundation Awards Ceremony

This is Beirut, 2024-12-21 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Boghossian Foundation in Lebanon, led by Mary Boghossian Salame, has announced the winners of the 12th edition of its awards, honoring young Lebanese talents in visual arts, cinema and children's literature. The ceremony took place on the morning of November 28, 2024, at the Foundation's offices in Beirut, in the presence of jury members and ...

Quincy Jones Posthumously Honored with Governors Awards Oscar

This is Beirut, 2024-11-18 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A titan of the music industry, Jones produced iconic records for legends such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and countless others. Beyond music, he left an indelible mark on Hollywood, producing films like The Color Purple and earning Oscar nominations for his work on In Cold Blood and The Wiz. He passed away two weeks ago at the age of 91, ...

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