This is Beirut 08/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Peter Yarrow, the iconic American musician of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86 in New York after battling bladder cancer for four years, his agent confirmed to AFP. His daughter, Bethany, expressed in a statement: "Our indomitable dragon is tired and has begun the final chapter of his magnificent ...
This is Beirut 07/01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
2025 will be marked by the celebration of the centenary of Pierre Boulez, a major composer of 20th-century contemporary music. Through concerts, unpublished editions, and commissions to current composers, the music scene will pay tribute to this genius of the avant-garde, an essential figure in music and pedagogy, as well as a builder of cultural ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 07/01 14:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Theater Culture Artist Cinema Art Paris
Philippe Aractingi makes a triumphant return to the Parisian stage with his play Sar Waet El Haki, which has been met with resounding success. Running from January 8 to February 19, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 PM at the Théâtre de l’Essaïon, this work authentically explores inner turmoil and universal truths. The play’s success ...
Madeleine Cadoux 07/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Art Culture Actor Actress GoldenGlobes
Zendaya and Tom Holland are officially engaged, according to reports from American media on Monday. This revelation comes just after Zendaya appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a spectacular diamond ring, instantly igniting fan speculation on social media about her relationship status. The 28-year-old actress’s choice of jewelry at the ...
This is Beirut 06/01 14:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
France Paris Liberty Art Culture
On January 7, 2015, a devastating terrorist attack struck Charlie Hebdo, killing twelve people, including eight members of the editorial team. Ten years after this tragic event, the satirical weekly, which survived the horrific massacre, continues to defend the values of free speech with the same vigor. In a special issue set to be published this ...
This is Beirut 06/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Art Heritage Culture Garzon Uruguay Festival
The chapel of Pueblo Garzón, a tiny village in Uruguay with just 200 inhabitants, has traded its traditional wooden pews for a sound installation by German artist Lukas Kühne, made of rubber hammers and crates. This transformation is no anomaly—every December since 2017, the village comes alive for Campo, an art festival founded by American ...
Madeleine Cadoux 06/01 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cinema GoldenGlobes Awards Television Stars Culture
At the 82nd Golden Globes, Emilia Perez, Audiard's Mexico-set narco-musical, emerged as the night's standout, taking home four awards, including Best Comedy or Musical Film, Best Non-English Language Film, Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana, and Best Original Song for El Mal by Camille and Clément Ducol. Audiard, thrilled by his film's ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 05/01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fashion Culture Art Umbrella Accessories Style
When Rihanna sang Under My Umbrella, she tapped into a centuries-old cultural artifact that has long been a symbol of practicality and elegance. A Step Back in Time The origins of umbrellas date back to ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and China. In Mesopotamia and Egypt, umbrellas were used as parasols to shield royalty and the wealthy from the sun, ...
Madeleine Cadoux 05/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture Music Art Artist Composer Singer
In a case that underscores the fragility of digital privacy and the sanctity of creative work, a 22-year-old hacker, Skylar Dalziel, exploited online vulnerabilities to access unreleased tracks from renowned artists such as Coldplay, Shawn Mendes and Bebe Rexha. The thefts began in 2021 when Dalziel hacked into cloud storage accounts linked to ...
This is Beirut 05/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Africa Culture Art Music Carnaval Heritage
Cape Town’s historic streets erupted in a riot of color and music on Saturday, January 4, as thousands of costumed minstrels paraded through the city’s center in an exuberant celebration of cultural heritage and resilience. This annual carnival, deeply rooted in the city’s history of slavery, drew large crowds and cemented its reputation as ...
This is Beirut 04/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Festival Circus Culture Art France
A major event in contemporary circus arts, the Biennale internationale des arts du Cirque (BIAC) will open on January 9 across Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, focusing on female-led creations. This year’s edition achieves a milestone, with half of its 66 performances either created or directed by women in an art form historically dominated by ...
This is Beirut 04/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
London UK Culture Literature Writer
David Lodge, the celebrated British novelist who earned two Booker Prize nominations, passed away on New Year's Day at the age of 89, his publisher announced on Friday. Known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, Lodge's works such as Small World (1984) and Nice Work (1988) were both nominated for the prestigious literary award during the ...