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Meghan Markle Postpones Netflix Show Amid Los Angeles Wildfires

This is Beirut, 13/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Originally set to debut this week, Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has been postponed to March as a gesture of solidarity with those affected by the disaster. A Compassionate Decision Amid Crisis The Duchess of Sussex expressed her gratitude to Netflix for supporting the decision to delay the release, emphasizing the ...

Zendaya and Tom Holland: From Spiderman On-Screen Kiss to Tying the Knot

Madeleine Cadoux, 07/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Olivia Hussey, the Star of Shakespearean Hollywood

Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-29 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Olivia Hussey, forever remembered as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 masterpiece, passed away at the age of 73 on Friday, December 27, 2024, in her California home, surrounded by her loved ones. Her passing marks the end of an era in cinematic history, as her portrayal of Shakespeare’s heroine resonated deeply with generations of viewers ...

'Romeo and Juliet' star Olivia Hussey Passes Away at 73

This is Beirut, 2024-12-28 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, garnering her a Golden Globe, died Friday at age 73, her family announced. "Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her," her family said in a statement posted to her Instagram ...

Tilda Swinton to Receive Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale

This is Beirut, 2024-12-21 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) will honor Scottish actress Tilda Swinton with the Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement at its 2025 edition, organizers announced Friday. The award recognizes the actress’ extraordinary versatility and her immense influence on modern cinema. Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle praised ...

'Last Tango in Paris' and Maria Schneider’s Tragic Fate

Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-18 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The Last Tango in Paris was born from a fantasy by Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci. He had imagined meeting a stranger on the street and having a sexual encounter with her, without ever knowing her identity. This idea became the foundation of the script he developed with his friend Franco Arcalli. Initially, Dominique Sanda was cast in the ...

The Many Faces of Marisa Paredes, Almodóvar’s Eternal Muse

Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-18 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Born on April 3, 1946, in Madrid, María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé—known to the world as Marisa Paredes—grew up in an era overshadowed by Francisco Franco’s dictatorship. Raised in a humble family as the fourth child of a concierge and a homemaker, her childhood was marked by hardship. “I endured humiliation and abuse. How could I not ...

Sarah Jessica Parker: The Journey of a Truly Unconventional Star

Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-13 18:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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A true tour de force both on and off the screen, Sarah Jessica Parker has never failed to astonish and captivate. Her role as a juror within the prestigious Booker Prize 2025 provides the perfect opportunity to revisit the extraordinary journey of this actress, producer and entrepreneur who has shaped an entire generation. From her early ...

Glenn Close Stars in ‘The Summer Book’ Film Adaptation

This is Beirut, 2024-10-13 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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American director Charlie McDowell got the idea to adapt The Summer Book, the novel by Finnish author Tove Jansson, for the screen during the height of the COVID pandemic. He wanted to highlight what truly matters in life: love, grief, aging, and nature. This book, a classic of international literature, was published in 1972 and tells the story ...

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