Bulatov, Pillar of Russian Contemporary Art Scene, Dies at 92

This is Beirut 10/11 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Erik Bulatov, a pillar of Russia's contemporary art scene known for works mocking Soviet propaganda, has died in Paris at the age of 92, the Russian Academy of Fine Arts told AFP Monday. Bulatov was best known as one of the creators of the Sots Art movement that made use of Soviet slogans and shot him to fame in the final years of the USSR. "One ...

Boualem Sansal: Germany Appeals to Algeria for Franco-Algerian Novelist’s Pardon

This is Beirut 10/11 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Steinmeier's office said he had asked Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to pardon Sansal as "a humanitarian gesture." "Given Sansal's advanced age and fragile health condition," Steinmeier also "offered Sansal's relocation to Germany and subsequent medical care in our country." A pardon for Sansal ...

Booker Prize 2025: Six Authors Compete for One of Literature’s Top Honors

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The winner of the Booker Prize will be announced on Monday, with six novels competing for the prestigious English-language literary award and two veterans favored by bookmakers. British author Andrew Miller, who has previously been shortlisted, and Indian author Kiran Desai, the 2006 Booker winner, were predicted to scoop the award at the London ...

Saudi Women Keep Ancient Dance Alive Behind Closed Doors

This is Beirut 10/11 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practice belly dancing, an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret. Despite their enthusiasm, none of them would give their real name or show their faces on camera, underlining the stigma and cultural prejudices surrounding the ancient dance. In Arab ...

Glen Powell Reinvents Action Stardom In 'The Running Man'

This is Beirut 10/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It is often said Hollywood doesn't produce movie stars anymore. So when someone with a square jaw and loads of charisma like Glen Powell is cast in Arnold Schwarzenegger's role for a reboot of The Running Man, people get excited. But Powell, an unfailingly courteous Texan who quit the Los Angeles life and moved home to Austin as his fame grew, is ...

Portrait Jazz Correia: The Gilded Cage

Bélinda Ibrahim 09/11 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In JLC Family, Jazz’s home becomes the set of a real-life series. Her children take part in the performance, and her relationship unfolds in front of the camera, episode by episode. What viewers see is carefully edited and designed for Snapchat, Instagram, or YouTube. Gradually, the line between reality and fiction fades. Emotions become raw ...

Word of the week“Glamorize”: When Crime Becomes a Show

Sana Richa Choucair 09/11 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Since the spectacular Louvre heist on October 19, the internet has been ablaze. On social media, heist videos multiply, memes turn stolen jewels into fashion accessories, and the alleged thieves of France’s Crown Treasure have become fictional characters. The case reveals a broader cultural phenomenon: the glamorization of crime, where ...

Nine New Music Legends Join Rock Hall Ranks Today

This is Beirut 09/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes and Soundgarden were among this year's inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, adding their names to the pantheon of music's most esteemed and beloved acts. New Yorker Lauper, who burst onto the pop scene with colorful punk looks and infectious tunes like Girls Just Want to Have Fun, True ...

Memoirs of Juan Carlos Ignite Fierce Debate Over Franco

This is Beirut 08/11 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Exiled former Spanish King Juan Carlos's memoirs have sparked renewed debate in Spain over his legacy and ties to the late dictator General Francisco Franco. Its publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of Franco's death on November 20, 1975 and the commemoration of Juan Carlos's proclamation as king two days later. In the book, the ...

Unveiling Key Nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards

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Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with nine, followed by Lady Gaga with seven, and a trio of artists tied at six, Bad Bunny, pop princess Sabrina Carpenter and R&B singer-songwriter Leon ...

Kendrick Lamar Dominates 2026 Grammy Nominations with Nine Nods

This is Beirut 07/11 19:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, music's highest honors, with nine, the Recording Academy announced Friday, fresh off winning five golden gramophones at the last gala. Lady Gaga ranked second among performers with seven nods for her Mayhem album, followed by a trio of artists tied at six, Bad Bunny, pop ...

PortraitLionel Messi: The Quiet Hero

Bélinda Ibrahim 07/11 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a world highly obsessed with noise and spectacle, Messi stands as a rare exception. Far from flashes and bombastic declarations, he has built his legend through restraint and subtle gestures. On the pitch as in life, he speaks little, yet every action resonates more powerfully than words ever could. He embodies a rare kind of greatness that ...