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With 'Tropical Escape,' Zuhair Murad Celebrates Raw Nature in Paris
With 'Tropical Escape,' Zuhair Murad Celebrates Raw Nature in Paris

Displaying independence, freedom, but also delicacy and sensuality, Zuhair Murad’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection made a spectacular return to Paris during the Fashion Week. Haute couture shone in all its glory in a “Tropical Escape” of creative outfits where untamed nature and striking chicness meld seamlessly. Zuhair Murad transports his ...

Key Nominees Listing for the 2025 Grammy Awards
Key Nominees Listing for the 2025 Grammy Awards

The 2025 Grammy Awards promise intense competition. In the Album of the Year category, New Blue Sun by André 3000 stands alongside Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé, Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter, and The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift. Each album showcases a unique musical identity, pushing the boundaries of traditional genres. For ...

Folk-rock Icon Marianne Faithfull Passes Away at 78
Folk-rock Icon Marianne Faithfull Passes Away at 78

The British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, famous for the song As Tears Go By, died peacefully in London at the age of 78, a spokesperson announced Thursday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull. She passed away peacefully in London today, surrounded by her family. ...

Anjo Rihane to Strike Again with 'Mjadara Hamra' at Casino du Liban
InterviewsAnjo Rihane to Strike Again with 'Mjadara Hamra' at Casino du Liban

Renowned actress Anjo Rihane takes center stage again in the one-woman theatrical masterpiece Mjadara Hamra. Written and directed by the acclaimed Yahya Jaber, the play promises a captivating evening of storytelling and raw emotion. Scheduled for February 1, 2025, at 8:30 PM, this highly anticipated performance will be held at the Casino du Liban. ...

Dan Brown to Publish 'The Secret of Secrets' After Eight Years
Dan Brown to Publish 'The Secret of Secrets' After Eight Years

Renowned novelist Dan Brown is making his return to bookstores this September with The Secret of Secrets, a highly anticipated sixth installment in the adventures of Robert Langdon, the Harvard symbologist. This release comes 22 years after the phenomenal success of The Da Vinci Code and eight years since his last novel. Simultaneous launches ...

Beyoncé and the Grammys: A Decades-Long Battle
Beyoncé and the Grammys: A Decades-Long Battle

Beyoncé is the most decorated artist in Grammys history, with 32 wins to her name. Her albums have consistently triggered cultural shifts and reshaped the norms of the music industry. Yet, despite her accomplishments, Beyoncé has never won the prestigious Album of the Year award. This year, she heads to the Grammys once again as a top ...

When Fire Devours History, Schoenberg Rises From the Ashes
ExclusiveWhen Fire Devours History, Schoenberg Rises From the Ashes

January 2025. The scene seemed unreal. A devastating fire ravaged the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, sweeping away everything in its path, including a major pillar of musical history. In the Schoenberg family home, Belmont Music Publishing preserved one of the greatest treasures of modern Western art music: the scores of Arnold ...

To What Extent Can a Leader Make Independent Decisions?
SpotlightTo What Extent Can a Leader Make Independent Decisions?

Far from being purely rational actors, leaders—like all human beings—are constantly influenced by unconscious forces that shape their choices, distort their perceptions, and foster illusions of control. The freedom each person believes they possess is, in truth, far more constrained than it appears. Every individual constructs their own ...

Ziad Nakad’s 'Iris' Collection: A Bold Spring/Summer 2025 Vision
Ziad Nakad’s 'Iris' Collection: A Bold Spring/Summer 2025 Vision

Ziad Nakad invites us into a world of imagination with his luxurious Haute Couture collection for Spring/Summer 2025. He redefines traditional boundaries by presenting designs that ignite creativity. This season, Nakad makes his mark with fresh perspectives and youthful energy, characterized by bold silhouettes and diverse fabrics that captivate ...

Chanel Debuts Light and Vibrant Spring-Summer Couture Collection
Chanel Debuts Light and Vibrant Spring-Summer Couture Collection

French fashion house Chanel unveiled a light and colorful Spring-Summer 2025 haute couture collection on Tuesday in Paris, crafted by its creative studio rather than new artistic director Matthieu Blazy. Celebrities including Kylie Jenner and Pamela Anderson watched the show at the Grand Palais, a vast glass-roofed exhibition space where models ...

Stars Align for 50th César Awards: Monte-Cristo, Emilia Perez Lead
Stars Align for 50th César Awards: Monte-Cristo, Emilia Perez Lead

The 50th edition of the César Awards, set to take place on February 28 at the Olympia in Paris, has unveiled its list of nominations, with three standout films leading the pack: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, L'Amour ouf, and Emilia Perez. These films, beloved by audiences and critics alike, are competing for major honors in what promises to be a ...

Julien Fournie Celebrates 50 Years With Haute Couture Show
Julien Fournie Celebrates 50 Years With Haute Couture Show

French designer Julien Fournie will celebrate his 50th birthday on Tuesday during Paris's Haute Couture Week, with a circus-themed show highlighting his enduring creativity. In a fashion industry subdued by the loss of icons like Thierry Mugler and Karl Lagerfeld, Fournie remains steadfast in his belief in fashion as a spectacle. The event, ...