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Winners of Emmy Awards Shine on Television’s Biggest Night

This is Beirut, 15/09 10:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Television’s brightest talents came together in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where memorable performances and remarkable series were honored. The ceremony captured the wide range of stories captivating audiences today, from suspenseful dramas to sharp, witty comedies. Outstanding drama series: The Pitt Outstanding ...

Severance Leads 77th Emmy Nominations, The Penguin Follows Closely

This is Beirut, 13/09 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As the entertainment world gears up for television’s biggest night, Severance has taken the lead in this year’s Emmy race, while The Penguin isn’t far behind. With a strong showing from The Studio and The White Lotus, both scoring 23 nods, the competition is tighter than ever, promising a thrilling evening of surprises and ...

Star Power and Legacy Shine at Venice: "The Rock" and Kim Novak Share Spotlight

This is Beirut, 01/09 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was set to thunder into the Venice Film Festival on Monday, with the wrestler-actor appearing in a tailor-made role in Benny Safdie's latest movie The Smashing Machine. The 53-year-old will be the star attraction at one of Europe's most prestigious film festivals, which promotes independent arthouse movies alongside a ...

Fashion Takes the Spotlight at Venice Film Festival

This is Beirut, 01/09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Julia Roberts in a floor-length Versace gown, Alba Rohrwacher in a Victorian-inspired Dior dress… The red carpet at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival is offering a first glimpse of this fall's fashion scene, driven by the rise of new creative directors. Making her debut on the Lido, the Pretty Woman star delighted photographers in a ...

Julia Roberts, Jude Law to Feature at Star-Packed Venice Film Festival

This is Beirut, 22/07 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US megastar Julia Roberts is to make her debut at the Venice Film Festival this year, which will also feature Jude Law playing Russian leader Vladimir Putin and a hard-hitting film about Gaza. Roberts is one of many A-listers set to appear at the increasingly influential Venice film extravaganza from late August for the premiere of her latest ...

Harry Potter Stars Learn Driving Law Is No Magic

This is Beirut, 16/07 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Two stars of the Harry Potter films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents. Watson, 35, who played Hermione Granger, the friend of boy wizard Potter in the hugely popular movie franchise, was banned for driving at 38 miles (61 km) an hour in a 30-mile ...

Cannes Hotel Legend Retires After Decades of Star Encounters

This is Beirut, 23/05 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French maître d'hôtel Jean-Francois Pomares says he never has time to see a film at the Cannes Festival, but he has met many of its stars over the years, including a young Sharon Stone. "It was at table 24, I still remember," said the 61-year-old who oversees the dining room at the Carlton Hotel in the French Riviera city. At the time, "nobody ...

Culture Wars and Chaos: Joaquin Phoenix Stars in Satirical 'Eddington'

This is Beirut, 17/05 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Joaquin Phoenix stars in the darkly satirical Eddington, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, a biting take on America's culture wars set in a small New Mexico town. The film by fast-rising American director Ari Aster is an unsettling but often amusing Western-style thriller set amid America's toxic politics and conspiracy ...

Cannes 2025 Opens with Tribute, Emotion, and a Call for Reflection

Madeleine Cadoux, 14/05 09:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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From the very first minutes of the evening, the tone was clear: Cannes celebrates cinema and challenges its history, its myths, and its responsibilities. Honorary Palme d’Or to Robert De Niro One of the night’s most unforgettable moments came when Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, presented the honorary Palme d’Or to 81-year-old Robert De Niro, a ...

A Night of Elegance: Met Gala Spotlights Black Dandyism in Full Splendor

This is Beirut, 06/05 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and fashion hit the red carpet Monday for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan fundraiser that this year spotlights the subversive style of Black dandyism. The blockbuster night’s theme explores the sharply tailored dandy aesthetic and its rich, complicated history. It also celebrates the ...

78th Cannes Film Festival Unveils its Official Selection

This is Beirut, 10/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Who will walk the red carpet alongside Robert De Niro, Tom Cruise, and Juliette Binoche? One month before opening night, the organizers of the 78th Cannes Film Festival unveiled its much-anticipated official selection on Thursday. Producers and filmmakers from around the world rushed to finalize post-production on their films before the press ...

'Emilia Pérez' Triumphs at the César Awards Before Facing the Oscars

Madeleine Cadoux, 01/03 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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French director Jacques Audiard triumphed at the César Awards on Friday, overcoming controversy to take home seven awards for his musical Emilia Pérez, including Best Film and Best Director. Now, he sets his sights on the Oscars this Sunday. “The joy of hiding, the fear of being discovered—thank you for finding me!” said the 72-year-old ...

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