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This is Beirut's 'Walk of Fame:' They Left Us in 2024

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-12-31 10:30 - Reading : 10 minute(s)

Culture Artists Homage Celebrities Restrospective2024

This is Beirut presents its Walk of Fame dedicated to iconic figures from the artistic and cultural world who passed away in 2024. From Hussein Madi to Olivia Hussey, including Donald Sutherland and Alain Delon, this selection, far from exhaustive, pays tribute to individuals whose talent and legacy marked this painful year. Hussein Madi (88) ...

Nigeria’s Iconic Calabar Carnival Dazzles with Culture Showcase

This is Beirut 2024-12-30 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Heritage Carnival Art Nigeria Festival

Revellers dressed in glitzy, colorful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, this weekend as giant speakers blasted Afrobeats for one of West Africa's most renowned carnivals. Every December, the celebration draws nearly two million partygoers to the capital of Cross River state, organizers said. Calabar Carnival, known ...

Disney’s Mufasa and Sonic Compete for Box Office Glory

This is Beirut 2024-12-30 14:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Film Cinema Culture Art Movie

The legendary Mufasa, father of Simba from The Lion King, and the famous blue hedgehog Sonic are competing for the top spot at the North American box office this Christmas week, according to Sunday estimates from Exhibitor Relations. The animated films by entertainment giants Disney and Paramount have dominated the U.S. and Canadian box office ...

UNESCO Spotlights Rubab as Afghanistan’s Symbol of Resilience

This is Beirut 2024-12-30 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

UNESCO Culture Afghanistan Heritage Iran Music

Wood shavings littered the floor of Sakhi's cramped workshop in the Afghan city of Herat as another rubab, the national musical instrument of his homeland, took shape under his deft hands. Sakhi has crafted two rubabs a month for decades, and he refuses to set down his tools even as a Taliban crackdown strangles music in Afghanistan. "I know only ...

PortraitOlivia Hussey, the Star of Shakespearean Hollywood

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-12-29 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Film Actress Homage Oscars Culture Cinema

Olivia Hussey, forever remembered as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 masterpiece, passed away at the age of 73 on Friday, December 27, 2024, in her California home, surrounded by her loved ones. Her passing marks the end of an era in cinematic history, as her portrayal of Shakespeare’s heroine resonated deeply with generations of viewers ...

2025 TV Lineup: Fresh Narratives and Legendary Talent

This is Beirut 2024-12-29 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Film Art Culture Series Cinema

In 2025, several series promise to captivate viewers with innovative plots, iconic film figures, and eclectic fictional universes. While some works extend the legacy of classics, others explore new themes, far from the beaten path, blending history and fiction. Among the most anticipated productions are Merteuil, a reimagining of Les Liaisons ...

Seeing Life in Different Colors: The 2025 Eyewear Trends

Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-12-29 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Fashion Eyewear Glasses Culture Art Trends

The 2025 eyewear trends revolutionize fashion with bold colors, eco-conscious designs and advanced technology. Glasses are no longer mere accessories—they are statements of individuality and style, merging functionality with cutting-edge aesthetics. A Splash of Color: Red, Purple, Brown and Green Color is making a powerful statement in 2025, ...

PortraitCamille Claudel and Rodin: Artistic Genius in 'The Mature Age'

Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-12-28 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Art France Sculpture Artist Museum

A collaborator and muse of sculptor Auguste Rodin, as well as the sister of poet, writer and diplomat Paul Claudel, Camille Claudel made her mark on the Art Nouveau movement with a style that blended realism and impressionism. Her life was later brought to light in the book A Woman, Camille Claudel by Anne Delbée and the film Camille Claudel, ...

'Romeo and Juliet' star Olivia Hussey Passes Away at 73

This is Beirut 2024-12-28 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Art Theater Film Cinema Actress

Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, garnering her a Golden Globe, died Friday at age 73, her family announced. "Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her," her family said in a statement posted to her Instagram ...

Bapsi Sidhwa, Pioneering Pakistani Voice of Partition, Dies at 86

This is Beirut 2024-12-28 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Author Literature Writing Pakistan

Bapsi Sidhwa, the celebrated Pakistani author whose poignant exploration of the Partition of India captivated readers worldwide, has passed away at the age of 86 in Houston, Texas. She died on December 25, confirmed her daughter, Mohur Sidhwa, to AFP. Born on August 11, 1938, in Karachi to a Parsi family, Sidhwa spent much of her youth in Lahore, ...

Revisited Photographs: The Emotional Journey of Rima Samman

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-12-27 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Exhibition Lyon Culture Photography

In harmony with the 17th Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art, dedicated to welcoming the Other and exploring human relationships in all their forms, the Regard Sud gallery is hosting "Love Worn Around the Neck" by French-Lebanese photographer and filmmaker Rima Samman. This artistic event, which began on November 21, 2024, offers an intimate and ...

'Bird' with Barry Keoghan Redefines Social Drama in Ken Loach’s Style

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Cinema Film Art Cannes UK

Releasing Wednesday, Bird reinvigorates the social drama genre in the spirit of Ken Loach, exploring the fringes of UK society with irresistible rock energy, a touch of fantasy, and a stellar performance from Irish actor Barry Keoghan. Directed by British filmmaker Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank, American Honey), the film competed at Cannes but left ...