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PortraitMichael Madsen, the Last Tough Guy of American Cinema, Dies at 67

This is Beirut 03/07 23:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Michael Madsen Quentin Tarentino Cinema Actor Hollywood

Michael Madsen, renowned for his portrayals of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs and Budd in Kill Bill, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 67, following cardiac arrest at his Malibu home, according to his representatives and the Los Angeles County Sheriff. No foul play is suspected. “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, and he ...

SpotlightHow Robots and Raw Earth Are Redefining Homebuilding

Bélinda Ibrahim 03/07 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Homebuilding Robots Cocoons TECLA Italy

They look like cocoons, settled on the ground as if they had naturally grown there. No straight lines, no concrete, just earth, carefully layered by two robotic arms moving with the grace of a choreographed dance. In 200 hours—barely eight days—an entire house takes shape. Printed on site using only natural materials. Its name? TECLA. Its ...

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Sean "Diddy" Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking, Convicted on Lesser Charge

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 ...

Spotlight‘Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way:’ Myth or Reality?

David Sahyoun 02/07 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Psychoanalysis Will Way Myth Unconscious

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” – most of us have grown up hearing it, whether at home, in school, or later in the workplace. It’s become so familiar that we rarely question it, repeating it like a modern mantra. But beneath its motivational appeal lies one of the more damaging myths of our time. It implies that sheer willpower ...

BTS to Drop New Album and World Tour in 2026

This is Beirut 02/07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

BTS Korea Concert Music Culture Art

BTS agency HYBE confirmed Wednesday that the K-pop megastars would release a new album and go on tour in 2026, with the group's livestream announcement of their return attracting more than seven million views. The seven-member group had been on a self-described hiatus since 2022 while they undertook their mandatory military service — required ...

Record Year for UK Music Tourism Driven by Global Stars

This is Beirut 02/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Music Economy Tourism Britain Culture

Music tourism contributed a record £10 billion ($13.8 billion) to the UK economy last year as fans flocked to live shows by Taylor Swift and other big acts, industry data from UK Music revealed Tuesday. "Charli XCX, Bruce Springsteen, Sam Fender and Dua Lipa helped lure a record 23.5 million music tourists to concerts and festivals," UK Music ...

SpotlightEchoes of Iran: The Forgotten Golden Age of Persian Pop Music

Bélinda Ibrahim 01/07 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Tehran Iran Music Golden Age

At the dawn of the 1960s and 1970s, Iran entered one of its most culturally vibrant eras. Amid rapid transformation, young Iranians eagerly embraced electric guitars and Western harmonies, seamlessly fusing them with the poetry and melodies of Persian tradition. Psychedelic rock bands thrived in Tehran’s underground clubs, drawing inspiration ...

Algeria court upholds writer Sansal's five-year jail term

This is Beirut 01/07 16:43 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Literature Trial Boualem Sansal Algeria France Culture

An Algerian court on Tuesday upheld a five-year prison sentence against dual-national author Boualem Sansal, whose case has strained ties with France. Sansal, 80, was first sentenced to five years behind bars on March 27 on charges related to undermining Algeria's territorial integrity over comments made to a French media outlet. The appeals ...

Algerian Court to Rule on Boualem Sansal’s Jail Appeal

This is Beirut 01/07 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Boualem Sansal Algeria Writer Culture Art France

An Algerian court is expected to deliver a verdict Tuesday on prosecutors' bid to double the jail term of a dual-national author whose conviction has strained ties with France. Boualem Sansal, 80, was first sentenced to five years behind bars on March 27 on charges related to undermining Algeria's territorial integrity over comments made to a ...

Iron Maiden Ignites the Eurockéennes Festival

This is Beirut 01/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Festival Eurockéennes Music Rock Culture Belfort

Iron Maiden headlines, Caribbean rhythms are in the spotlight, and controversial artists like rapper Freeze Corleone and Northern Irish group Kneecap spark debate: the Eurockéennes music festival in Belfort opens Thursday for four intense days. “We’re expecting a big turnout this year, with between 115,000 and 120,000 tickets sold — which ...

Beirut Art Days 2025: A Citywide Celebration of Art and Resilience

This is Beirut 01/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Agenda Culturel Beirut Art Days Lebanon Culture

Amid ongoing emotional and security challenges in Lebanon, Beirut Art Days is back, proving that creativity endures even in uncertain times. From July 9 to 12, the city of Beirut will pulse with artistic energy as more than 250 artists animate 130 events across 50 venues. Organized by Agenda Culturel, the second edition of Beirut Art Days is more ...

Brad Pitt’s 'F1' Races to Top of North American Box Office

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 ...