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Juan Carlos Breaks His Silence in Reconciliation, the Memoirs of a Fallen King

This is Beirut 05/11 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Mixing historic anecdotes and regret over his own scandals, Spain's exiled king Juan Carlos I seeks to reconcile himself with his family and nation in newly published memoirs that offer dramatic reminiscences from one of the last surviving players of 20th-century history. From holding Franco's hand on the dictator's deathbed to helping defuse a ...

King Tut’s Collection Displayed for First Time at Egypt’s Grand Museum

This is Beirut 05/11 11:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Thousands of visitors streamed through the Grand Egyptian Museum on Tuesday as almost the entire collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures, over 4,500 artifacts, was displayed together for the first time since the young pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922. Curated and conserved over nearly two decades, the collection was unveiled to the ...

“Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style”, Buckingham Palace to Showcase the Fashion Legacy of a Reign

This is Beirut 04/11 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Buckingham Palace will next year host an unprecedented exhibition highlighting the fashion legacy left by the late Queen Elizabeth II during her 70-year reign. "The wardrobe of her late majesty is a snapshot of a very long life, a life of duty, and in so many ways it's a time capsule," said UK designer Erdem Moralioglu. "It captures a very ...

How Spotify Shapes Global Music Culture Amid Record Growth

This is Beirut 04/11 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 713 million active users at the end of the third quarter, while paying subscribers rose 12 percent to reach 281 million. Revenue rose by seven percent to 4.3 billion euros ($4.9 billion), beating the company's guidance of 4.2 billion euros. The increase was driven by the growth of its paying ...

Local Fabrics, Fibers Shine at Eco-Centered Lagos Fashion Week

This is Beirut 04/11 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Four days ahead of her show at Lagos Fashion Week, the sewing machines at Abasiekeme Ukanireh's workshop were still buzzing. Ukanireh, the founder of the popular Nigerian brand Eki Kere, met with models and tailors for the final preparations ahead of one of Africa's biggest fashion events, which ran through Sunday. On the agenda: local ...

Hollywood Mourns: Diane Ladd, Southern Screen Legend, Dies at 89

This is Beirut 04/11 09:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated Wild at Heart actress and mother of Laura Dern, died Monday. She was 89. In a career spanning eight decades, Ladd was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award three times: in Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, David Lynch’s Wild at Heart, and Rambling Rose. The news of Ladd’s ...

Box Office Snapshot: 'Regretting You' Edges Out 'Black Phone 2' at North American Box Office

This is Beirut 03/11 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Paramount's Regretting You, the latest film adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel, finished first place in a lackluster Halloween weekend at the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday. Directed by Josh Boone, the romantic drama tells the story of a mother (Allison Williams) and teenage daughter (McKenna Grace) navigating life ...

Through Parr’s Lens: Satire, Consumption, and the Modern World

This is Beirut 03/11 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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British documentary photographer Martin Parr says the world has never been more in need of satire like that in his images because many people are too wealthy and their lifestyle is unsustainable. "The state we're all in is appalling," said the 73-year-old, known for his humorous snapshots of bronzed beachgoers and selfie-snapping ...

The Embassy of Mexico in Lebanon Celebrates “Día de Muertos”

This is Beirut 03/11 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Embassy of Mexico in Lebanon, in collaboration with the Cervantes Institute, proudly hosted a vibrant celebration of the “Día de Muertos” (Day of the Dead), highlighting the richness of Mexico’s cultural heritage and traditions. The event began with opening remarks by the Ambassador of Mexico to Lebanon, Francisco Romero Bock, followed ...

Goethe-Institut Marks 70 Years in Lebanon

This is Beirut 03/11 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Goethe-Institut celebrated its 70th anniversary in Lebanon with a reception at Rebirth Beirut in Gemmayze on Friday, October 31, bringing together artists, cultural figures, and long-time partners to mark seven decades of cultural collaboration between Lebanon and Germany, the institute said in a statement Monday. Founded in 1955, the ...

Belgian Designer and Fashion Pioneer Marina Yee Dies at Age 67

This is Beirut 03/11 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Belgian fashion designer Marina Yee, a founding member of the Antwerp Six who revolutionized fashion in the 1980s, has died at the age of 67, the Antwerp Fashion Museum announced Sunday. “Her name is inseparable from the legendary Antwerp Six, who put Belgian fashion on the world stage,” the museum stated. In 1986, six young Flemish ...

WindowThe “Open-Top” Bag: Your Accessory Revealing All

Bélinda Ibrahim 02/11 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Just a few seasons ago, no one would have predicted the resurgence of open-top bags. For years, luxury equated elegance with security. Clasps, flaps, discreet zippers, and golden locks were the reassuring hallmarks of high-end handbags. Yet from Paris to Milan and even Copenhagen, a bold new proposition has taken over the runways: the open-top ...