Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-16 16:31 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In 1995, Amazon.com made its first book sale, kickstarting a journey that would revolutionize e-commerce. From humble beginnings in Jeff Bezos’s garage, the company grew to become a global retail and technology giant, transforming how people shop and interact with technology. In the summer of 1995, a fledgling online bookstore called Amazon.com ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-16 14:07 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Switzerland’s victory at Eurovision 2024 has sparked a fierce competition among its cities to host the iconic event in 2025, with financial concerns and local opposition adding to the drama. The triumph of Swiss singer Nemo at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has put Switzerland in the spotlight, as the nation prepares to host the glitzy TV ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-16 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Festival d’Avignon welcomes a unique production of Chekhov’s The Seagull, performed by a troupe of visually impaired Spanish actors, challenging perceptions and pushing boundaries. In a groundbreaking performance at the Festival d’Avignon, a troupe of visually impaired Spanish actors takes center stage with their adaptation of Anton ...
2024-07-15 18:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Chou mnelbous? (“What do we wear?”) is a play performed by Anjo Rihane and directed by Yehia Jaber at the Le Monnot Theater. Following the success of Moujaddara Hamra, the duo continues to garner acclaim. Chou mnelbous?, performed by Anjo Rihane and directed by Yehya Jaber at the Le Monnot Theater, is a work that subtly and movingly blends ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-15 14:16 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Bill Viola, the pioneering video artist known for his emotionally charged installations, died at 73, leaving behind a legacy that profoundly influenced contemporary art and redefined the medium's potential. Bill Viola, the visionary American artist who transformed video into a medium of profound emotional and spiritual expression, passed away on ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-15 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A key figure in sexology, known for her boundless energy, therapist Ruth Westheimer passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of openness and kindness. Ruth Westheimer, known worldwide as “Dr. Ruth,” passed away peacefully on Friday at 96, surrounded by her family at her New York home. Despite the tragedies and obstacles that marked her ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-07-14 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
From July 18 to 31, 2024, the exhibition Roofs of the City by Maral Der Boghossian invites us on a captivating pictorial journey over the rooftops of Beirut. A vibrant ode to the city, filled with nostalgia and an explosion of colors. This summer, the Beirut art scene will be marked by a significant event: Maral Der Boghossian’s solo ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-14 17:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Shannen Doherty, an iconic actress of the 90s known for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210, and Charmed, passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 53, after a long battle with breast cancer. Shannen Doherty, the unforgettable Brenda Walsh from Beverly Hills, 90210, passed away peacefully this Saturday, July 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-14 13:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved Roman marble statue from the ruins of an ancient sewer in southwestern Bulgaria, shedding light on the historical significance of the region. An exceptional white marble statue, likely dating back to the 2nd century AD, was recovered on Friday from the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Heraclea Sintica. ...
2024-07-14 11:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The graduation projects, showcased at Le Monnot Theater’s ACT, shed a light on successful directors-to-be. Among these promising young talents, Garcess Kanaan lately presented his play, The Father, an adaptation of August Strindberg. Garcess Kanaan, a former graduate in business and management from USJ, directed his graduation project in ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-13 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
This summer, Lebanon will be the stage for two major events that will blur the lines between art, engagement, and ecology: the eighth edition of the Oakenfest Festival and the sixth REEF Encounters. These two events invite us to rethink our relationship with creation, the environment, and living together. From July 19 to 21, head to the oak grove ...
2024-07-13 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A modern-day oil boom drama series, Landman, set to debut on Paramount Plus in 2025, is described as a contemporary version of Dallas. Created by Taylor Sheridan and inspired by Christian Wallace's podcast Boomtown, the series features Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm. Landman, the latest series from Yellowstone creator Taylor ...