This is Beirut, 14/07 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Emmys Nominations US Cinema Culture Art
Dark sci-fi office drama Severance, gritty hospital series The Pitt and buzzy teen murder saga Adolescence are expected to pile up nominations for this year's Emmys when the contenders for television's Oscars are revealed Tuesday. Nominees will be announced in a live-streamed ceremony starting at 8:30 am (1530 GMT), after which final-round voting ...
This is Beirut, 14/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Superman, the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic DC superhero, soared to the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend with $122 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. The Warner Bros. and DC Studios film — directed by James Gunn — stars up-and-comer David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, and ...
This is Beirut, 12/07 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Superman is often called upon to save the world from evildoers, but in his latest big-screen incarnation, he's also being asked to swoop in and save a franchise. James Gunn's Superman, which opened in theaters worldwide this week, is a reboot aimed at relaunching the so-called DC Universe of comic book-based superhero movies, which also features ...
Mario Chartouni, 07/07 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington this Monday for his third meeting at the White House with Donald Trump in just six months. Against the backdrop of a fragile truce with Iran, ongoing conflict in Gaza, and indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha under Qatari mediation, this visit could significantly ...
This is Beirut, 07/07 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
A festive weekend at an all-girls summer camp in South Texas turned tragic due to violent flooding. The death toll has already exceeded 80 and continues to rise. President Donald Trump has called the situation a “century-long catastrophe” and plans to visit the site this Friday.
This is Beirut, 07/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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“Jurassic World: Rebirth” — the latest entry in the blockbuster dinosaur franchise — stomped all over the July 4 weekend competition, debuting at a massive $91.5 million at the North American box office, according to industry estimates released Sunday. The Universal film stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and ...
This is Beirut, 03/07 10:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Music US Trial Diddy Entertainment Culture
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking Wednesday but convicted of a less serious prostitution charge after a high-profile marathon trial in New York. Combs was denied bail after the jury found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, each of which carries a maximum ...
This is Beirut, 02/07 21:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Wednesday to eradicate Hamas, even as the Palestinian militant group said it was discussing new proposals from mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Israeli leader had yet to comment on US President Donald Trump's claim that Israel had backed a plan for a 60-day truce in its offensive against ...
Mario Chartouni, 02/07 08:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Passed by the US Senate last Tuesday by a majority of 51 votes to 50, thanks to the decisive vote of Vice President J.D. Vance, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB), is currently the most ambitious and polarizing budget bill championed by Donald Trump since his return to the political ...
Philippe Abi-Akl, 01/07 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Although Hezbollah has refrained from directly involving Lebanon in the Israel-Iran conflict – limiting its role to rhetorical support – the country remains deeply affected by the ceasefire between these regional powers, according to an Arab diplomat. This truce is part of a broader peace initiative that United States President Donald Trump ...
This is Beirut, 30/06 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Films F1 Brad Pitt Box-Office US Canada Culture
F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, sped to the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend with $55.6 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. "This is an outstanding opening for an original action sports drama," said David A. Gross of Franchise ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 27/06 11:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Vogue US Anna Wintour Fashion Culture Art
Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Vogue US after 37 years, but she will continue in her global leadership roles as chief content officer for Vogue and Condé Nast. At 75, she’ll now focus on shaping the group’s worldwide strategy. A legendary figure in fashion and the real-life inspiration behind Meryl Streep’s role as ...