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"The Dead Dance": Gaga and Burton Spotlight Mexico’s Haunted Doll Island

This is Beirut, 16:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City, hundreds of plastic toys wearing little more than rags hang from trees, their glass eyes staring down at visitors. The macabre site may spook many, but it intrigued gothic film director Tim Burton and pop superstar Lady Gaga, who used the island as the backdrop for the music video they shot together, The ...

Demon Slayer Breaks Records with Historic North America Debut

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

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The latest entry in Crunchyroll's Demon Slayer anime film series took first place in the North American box office this weekend with a genre-record $70 million debut, industry estimates showed Sunday. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba -- Infinity Castle: Part 1, the first title in a new trilogy based on the popular manga series, opened to the top ...

'Hamnet' Wins Toronto Top Prize, Eyes Oscar Glory

This is Beirut, 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hamnet, a devastating period drama about the life of William Shakespeare and his family, won top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival. The heart-wrenching movie stars Paul Mescal as Shakespeare, who tries to forge a career as a playwright while his wife Agnes — played by Jessie Buckley — contends with the perils of plague ...

Winners of Emmy Awards Shine on Television’s Biggest Night

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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 ...

Hermeto Pascoal, Brazilian Jazz Legend, Dies at Age 89

This is Beirut, 14/09 10:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Celebrated Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, who gained international fame for his collaborations with fellow jazz legend Miles Davis, has died aged 89, his family said Saturday. With his distinctive white beard and hair, Pascoal was known as "The Sorcerer" for his ability to create music with a variety of instruments and objects. "With ...

The Real Story of Lassie: The Collie Who Captivated the World

Bélinda Ibrahim, 13/09 17:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It sometimes takes only a dog to show what loyalty truly is. Lassie, a four-legged symbol of courage and tenderness, has touched generations with her quiet strength and steadfast determination. But the story behind this classic is no fairy tale. It is the story of Knight and Toots, a man and his dog connected by a deep, unbreakable bond that ...

Daniel Alhaiby: Redefining the Flute

Lea Mehanna, 13/09 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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A trailblazer of his generation, Daniel Alhaiby redefines the flute, blending classical sophistication with the pulse of jazz, rock and Oriental melodies, creating a bridge between East and West, tradition and innovation.

Ghada Zoghbi’s 'Between Dust and Dawn' Journey at Galerie Janine Rubeiz

This is Beirut, 13/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In her most recent exhibition Wild Mindscapes (2024), Ghada Zoghbi invited us to contemplate the poetic relationship between humanity and the earth—particularly through the lens of stones of ancient Earth, landscapes formed by nature or human hands, as Hanibal Srouji states. In this new body of work, Zoghbi succeeds in offering a more intimate ...

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 ...

Armani’s Will Opens Door to Luxury Group Stake Sale

This is Beirut, 12/09 21:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Fashion legend Giorgio Armani asked in his will made public Friday for a major luxury group to take a stake in his company, citing LVMH, EssilorLuxottica or L'Oreal as potential buyers. The Italian designer, who died on September 4 aged 91, had kept strict control of the business empire built up over five decades, which ranged from haute couture ...

'Gloomy Sunday,' the So-Called 'Suicide Song'

Bélinda Ibrahim, 12/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It is rare for a song to inspire as much fascination, dread and myth as “Gloomy Sunday.” Written in the depths of the Great Depression by Hungarian musician Rezső Seress, this melancholy waltz has carried with it for nearly a century a trail of persistent rumors: branded the “suicide song,” it was allegedly banned from airwaves and ...

Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli to Co-Direct Vatican Concert for Peace

This is Beirut, 12/09 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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American songwriter Pharrell Williams and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will co-direct a free concert and light show for tens of thousands of people at the Vatican on Saturday. "Grace for the World" will be held in St. Peter's Square and feature US singer-songwriter John Legend, French-Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo and Thai ...

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