Madeleine Cadoux 02/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Egypt Music Culture Art Singer
In the bustling alleys of Khan al-Khalili, Cairo’s iconic central market, the rich and soothing voice of Umm Kulthum drifts from a small café. Inside, friends gather over tea and shisha, savoring the moment. But as soon as Enta Omri (You Are My Life) begins to play, conversations pause. Patrons softly sing along to the legendary 1964 ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 01/02 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Music Legend Culture Rock Homage
Marianne Faithfull, a 1960s rock icon and muse to the Rolling Stones, has passed away at the age of 78. Her tumultuous journey as an exceptional artist, who navigated through decades of hardship while constantly reinventing herself, is a testament to her resilience. The daughter of aristocrats, Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull was born on ...
This is Beirut 01/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Los Angeles Grammys Awards Music Art Culture
It's a baffling irony that the culture-shifting Beyoncé has won more Grammys than anyone, ever, but has yet to attain the holy grail of winning Album of the Year. At Sunday's 67th edition of music's top awards ceremony, the megastar has yet another chance to take home the prize. However, in a packed field of no-skips albums, who will ultimately ...
This is Beirut 01/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Film Festival Los Angeles United States
Jennifer Lopez captivated audiences at Sundance with her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman, blending the charm of 1950s Hollywood musicals with the tension of a gritty prison drama. The film, which earned a standing ovation at the indie movie festival on Sunday, January 26, tells the story of two unlikely cellmates who form an intimate bond during ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 31/01 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Beirut Writer Theater Book
Bruno Tabbal takes readers on a remarkable journey with his novel Le pays dont on ne guérit jamais. At Le Monnot theater on Wednesday, February 5, from 5 PM onward, he merges literature and immersion for an unprecedented book signing experience. In his conversation with This is Beirut, Bruno Tabbal discusses his artistic and literary path. He ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 31/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Culture Art Lebanon FashionWeek
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 ...
This is Beirut 31/01 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut 31/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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. ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 30/01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Theater Play Culture Art Actress
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. ...
This is Beirut 30/01 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut 30/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
Alain E. Andrea 29/01 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Music Art Los Angeles United States Vienna
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 ...