'Emilia Pérez' Triumphs at the César Awards Before Facing the Oscars

Madeleine Cadoux 01/03 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

César Ceremony Awards Stars Cinema France

French director Jacques Audiard triumphed at the César Awards on Friday, overcoming controversy to take home seven awards for his musical Emilia Pérez, including Best Film and Best Director. Now, he sets his sights on the Oscars this Sunday. “The joy of hiding, the fear of being discovered—thank you for finding me!” said the 72-year-old ...

Interviews'Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme' to Take the Stage in Beirut

Marie-Christine Tayah 28/02 19:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Theater Le Monnot Beirut Paris Actress Interview

Bringing Zweig’s compelling narrative to the stage, Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme (Twenty-Four Hours in a Woman’s Life) is preparing for its next chapter in Beirut. Under the direction of Ji Chen, Joanna Khalaf delivers a performance that bridges two cultures, offering audiences an immersive experience in both French ...

SpotlightFrom Father to Son, from Beirut to the Louvre, the Epic of the Abou Adal Icons

Bélinda Ibrahim 28/02 17:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The extraordinary journey of the Abou Adal collection began in the early 1950s, in a Lebanon then regarded as the “Switzerland of the Middle East.” Georges Abou Adal, driven by a curiosity for Eastern sacred art, acquired his first icons in 1952. What started as a personal interest quickly turned into a passionate quest to preserve and ...

The Top Nominees at the 2024 Oscars: A Tight Race

Madeleine Cadoux 28/02 14:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As the Oscars revelations are unfolding very soon, the battle is intense between Sean Baker’s tragicomedy Anora and Edward Berger’s Vatican thriller Conclave. Once considered a strong contender, Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez saw its Oscar hopes crumble following controversies surrounding its lead actress. Meanwhile, Ralph Fiennes’ ...

PortraitGene Hackman, the Quiet Giant of American Cinema

Bélinda Ibrahim 28/02 12:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

USA Gene Hackman Cinema Hollywood

Hackman passed away on February 26, 2025, in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Despite his advanced age, the disturbing circumstances of his death have deeply shaken Hollywood. His wife, 63-year-old classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also found dead. The details surrounding their discovery are especially unsettling. The bodies ...

Banksy in Belgrade: A Battle Over the Soul of Street Art

This is Beirut 28/02 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Banks Los Angeles West Bank

Belgrade has become the stage for a clash over Banksy’s artistic legacy, as two rival exhibitions have ignited debate on the commercialization of street art. While one offers a curated multimedia experience featuring authenticated works, the other challenges the commodification of an artist whose ethos rejects profit-driven art. Banksy, the ...

ChronicleBerezovsky: When Virtuosity Approaches the Absolute, but Misses the Revelation

Alain E. Andrea 27/02 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Festival Music Art Russia

Some concerts provoke an almost mystical anticipation. They carry within them a promise—a moment of weightlessness where music, liberated from time, becomes absolute. Boris Berezovsky belongs to the elite of artists whose mere presence is enough to awaken collective fervor. But while emotion often precedes judgment, it must not dictate it. In ...

Launch of Italian Design Day at the Yacht Club

This Is Beirut 27/02 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Italian Design Day 2025 was officially launched on Wednesday with the opening of an exhibition at the prestigious Yacht Club in Zeitouna Bay. The exhibition features a curated selection of 42 iconic brands representing the excellence of Italian design, ranging from interior and exterior furniture to accessories, jewelry and lighting, presented by ...

British Pop Sensation Charli XCX Wins Brit Award for Best Songwriter of the Year

This is Beirut 27/02 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Singer Pop Award Britain Brit Awards Winner

British pop sensation and brat summer icon Charli XCX won the Brit Award for Best Songwriter of the Year on Wednesday, putting her in pole position to scoop up the most honors in a weekend ceremony. The 32-year-old also has five nominations going into Saturday's awards — the highest of any artist — including the nod for the coveted Artist of ...

Oscar-Winning US Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead at Home

This is Beirut 27/02 11:45 - Reading : less than a minute

Gene Hackman Hollywood

Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead inside their home in New Mexico, media outlets reported on Thursday. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the couple were found dead on Wednesday afternoon, adding that there was no immediate indication of foul play, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican, ...

PortraitMichelle Trachtenberg: A Life in the Spotlight Ends Too Soon

Madeleine Cadoux 27/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Actress TV Cinema Culture Legacy Art

Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved actress known for her unforgettable roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harriet the Spy and Gossip Girl, passed away at the age of 39. Recently recovering from a liver transplant, she was found unresponsive in her Manhattan home, with officials attributing her passing to natural causes. Her sudden death marks the ...

What to Expect at This Year’s Academy Awards Ceremony

Madeleine Cadoux 26/02 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Los Angeles Oscar Academy Awards Awards

Five days ahead of the Oscars, nominees came together for an exclusive dinner in Los Angeles, where Academy President Janet Yang urged them to keep their acceptance speeches concise. At the same time, Karla Sofía Gascón confirmed she would be attending the ceremony despite past controversies. A Call for Concise and Impactful Speeches As ...