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Omar Rajeh's Tapestry of Movement Bridging Worlds
Omar Rajeh's Tapestry of Movement Bridging Worlds

In an era where the dialogue between diverse cultures and traditions is more vital than ever, Omar Rajeh and Maqamat take the stage to weave a narrative that transcends geographical and linguistic barriers through the universal language of dance. Upcoming performances of Beytna and Dance is Not for Us will respectively take place at WOMADelaide, ...

Singer of 'All by Myself,' Eric Carmen, Passed Away
Singer of 'All by Myself,' Eric Carmen, Passed Away

  American singer Eric Carmen, celebrated for his global hit All by Myself, which later found a new audience through Céline Dion's rendition, has passed away at the age of 74, his spouse announced on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The location of his passing was not disclosed. Amy Carmen, spouse of Eric Carmen who was mostly renowned for his ...

'Badly Pronounced French:' The Surprising Origins of English
'Badly Pronounced French:' The Surprising Origins of English

French linguist Bernard Cerquiglini explores the deep intermingling of French and English in his humorous new book The English Language Doesn’t Exist: It's Badly Pronounced French. Beneath this provocative title, Cerquiglini pays homage to the way English has absorbed French and other languages over the centuries. The story begins with the ...

Miss Lebanon: More Than a Title
Miss Lebanon: More Than a Title

Lebanon has been abuzz since the crowning of its beauty queen, Yasmina Zaytoun, as the first runner-up in the Miss World competition; a crowning that goes beyond just a position. Indeed, she was also crowned Miss Asia, surpassing her competitors, including Miss India. Much ink has been spilled on this subject in recent days, given that it is the ...

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Go Their Separate Ways
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Go Their Separate Ways

Natalie Portman finalized her divorce from her French choreographer husband, according to a source close to the Oscar-winning actress, as reported to AFP. People magazine, which initially broke the news, indicated that the Black Swan actress had filed to dissolve her 11-year marriage to Benjamin Millepied in July of the previous year. Natalie ...

Bassam Geitani ‘In the Hollow of Chaos’ August 4, 2020
Bassam Geitani ‘In the Hollow of Chaos’ August 4, 2020

With its exhibition In the Hollow of Chaos, the Janine Rubeiz Gallery invites us to discover the astonishing universe of Bassam Geitani from March 6 to April 5, 2024. Bassam Geitani, a Lebanese artist, participated in several group exhibitions in Beirut, Paris, London and Washington. His works are now part of private collections in Lebanon, ...

Amélie Nothomb at the Louvre: An IQ Odyssey Without a QR
Amélie Nothomb at the Louvre: An IQ Odyssey Without a QR

In this hyper-connected world, it seems that some still resist the digital invader. Among them, Amélie Nothomb, an analog heroine, stands as a bastion of cultural resistance. Amélie Nothomb is a renowned writer who, in the age of digital everything, continues to write her novels by hand. Yes, by hand, with a pen and paper, like in the good old ...

Oscars 2024: Christopher Nolan's ‘Oppenheimer’ Dominates, Securing Seven Oscars
Oscars 2024: Christopher Nolan's ‘Oppenheimer’ Dominates, Securing Seven Oscars

The 96th Academy Awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, honored the best films and talents of international cinema in an evening full of emotion and surprises. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer largely dominated the awards and won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. However, French cinema also shone brightly with Justine ...

‘Manon’: A Classical Ballet Love Fusion on Big Screen
‘Manon’: A Classical Ballet Love Fusion on Big Screen

An unparalleled experience is taking place on the silver screen, at Empire Premiere, Sodeco Square Beirut, on March 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM. A sincere and tragic love story comes to life under the direction of acclaimed choreographer Kenneth MacMillan. Manon, the ballet, celebrates the essence of beauty, sensuality and the pinnacle of classical ...

Chanel Celebrates Its Love Story With Deauville
Chanel Celebrates Its Love Story With Deauville

Chanel and Deauville share a love story that lasted for over a century. When Gabrielle Chanel opened her first store in the Norman seaside resort in 1912, she could not have imagined that she was sealing the fate of her brand with that of this town. Since then, the two names have been inseparable, united by a common passion for casual elegance and ...

'Winnie-the-Pooh' Horror Film Dubbed Worst Movie by Razzie Awards
'Winnie-the-Pooh' Horror Film Dubbed Worst Movie by Razzie Awards

In a surprising turn of events, a low-budget horror film featuring beloved children's characters Winnie the Pooh and Piglet has been crowned the worst movie of the year by the Razzie Awards.   Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, a British slasher film made for less than $250,000, gained notoriety in February 2023 for its controversial ...

With ‘Life Beyond the Self,’ Christine Safatly Explores Posthumanism
With ‘Life Beyond the Self,’ Christine Safatly Explores Posthumanism

Art Design Lebanon (AD Leb) presents Life Beyond the Self, the first solo exhibition by promising Lebanese artist Christine Safatly. Held in the Mayflower Hotel in Hamra, Beirut, this captivating exhibition offers a deep dive into posthumanist philosophical themes through an impressive collection of artworks. Christine Safatly, a talented ...