This is Beirut, 2024-12-17 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On December 11, 2024, 27-year-old Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi performed an unprecedented concert in the Iranian desert, her hair uncovered and shoulders bare. Without an audience but streamed live on YouTube, the performance quickly went viral. Fully aware of the risks, Parastoo boldly defied Iran’s strict laws, which prohibit women from ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-17 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Zakir Hussain, the undisputed master of the tabla, made his mark in the history of music by building bridges between the East and the West. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai into a family of musicians, he was the son of the renowned Alla Rakha and was destined for an exceptional career. A true child prodigy, he gave his first public concert at the ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-16 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 35th Carthage Film Festival (JCC), one of Africa and the Arab world’s most iconic cinematic events, officially began in Tunis on December 14, 2024. This year’s program offers a diverse lineup of over 200 films, reflecting themes of social justice, cultural resilience, and artistic expression. The festival opened with two standout films at ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 2024-12-16 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
After eight years of speculation, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has finally arrived. Following Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), The Edge of Reason (2004) and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), the upcoming film adapts Helen Fielding’s bestselling novel of the same name. This chapter takes a dramatic turn: Bridget is a widowed single mother navigating ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-16 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a unique tribute to New York’s rich transit history, vintage subway cars from the 1930s have returned for a limited time. These R1-9 railcars invite passengers to experience the past firsthand, blending nostalgia with New York’s timeless energy. Nearly a century after the New York subway introduced its iconic R1-9 fleet, the agency has ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-15 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Culture Art Fashion Red Lipstick Style
More than a cosmetic, red lipstick is a story of empowerment, growth and everlasting style. Its voyage spans thousands of years, deeply rooted in old traditions, and evolves into a universal icon of femininity and power. A Step Back in Time Red lipstick has an amazing past, evolving from ancient beauty practices into a universal symbol of ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 2024-12-15 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture MissFrance Contest Art
With an all-female jury and a presidency led by Sylvie Vartan, who succeeded Sylvie Tellier, the 2024 edition of Miss France broke boundaries and embraced a distinctly feminist tone. The evening celebrated diversity and the evolution of beauty standards by awarding the crown to Angélique Angarni-Filopon, Miss Martinique 2024, the first-ever ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-14 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Culture Cinema Art RedSea Festival Film
The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival’s grand finale featured the awards ceremony and a gala screening of Johnny Depp’s directorial Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, a captivating Red Sea Film Financing project. Celebrating global icons and the spirit of cinema Viola Davis and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, both ...
Fabienne Touma, 2024-12-14 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Paris Culture Art Exhibition Lebanon Paris
Originally unveiled in 2017 at the Lebanese Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, ŠamaŠ (pronounced Shamash) seamlessly combines visual art and music. For the first time in France, visitors can experience this extraordinary piece at the IMA in Paris until April 6. Deeply symbolic, the project stems from Zad Moultaka’s profound reflection on ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-14 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
King of improvisation, Martial Solal left an indelible mark on the history of jazz as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He passed away on December 12 at the age of 97. This prodigious musician, composer, arranger, and conductor made his name on the international stage, challenging the American giants of music. Born in Algiers in ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-13 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
French luxury brand Chanel on Thursday named former Bottega Veneta creative boss Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, one of the biggest jobs in fashion tasked with finally turning the page on the Karl Lagerfeld era. Chanel confirmed the appointment shortly after Bottega Veneta announced that the 40-year-old Blazy was leaving the Italian ...
Béatrice Moreau, 2024-12-13 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Christmas Exhibition Theater Culture Events
Khyal Sahra returns to Casino du Liban for the holidays After captivating over 26,000 spectators last August, the play Khyal Sahra, written, directed and performed by Georges Khabbaz, alongside Adel Karam, makes a grand return to Casino du Liban for a limited series of performances from December 18, 2024, to January 19, 2025. This theatrical ...