This is Beirut, 13/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Film Cinema Culture US BoxOffice Art
Lionsgate's heist thriller Den of Thieves 2: Pantera opened at the top of the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $15.5 million, industry sources reported Sunday. "This is a good opening for the second episode in a crime thriller series," said analyst David A. Gross. "These movies are made for audiences, not ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 13/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Film Documentary Cinema Lebanon Beirut Culture
Produced by Abbout Productions and featured in Metropolis Art Cinema's Écrans du réel 2024 lineup, the Diaries from Lebanon documentary delves into personal stories intertwined with Lebanon's sociopolitical upheavals. Through a poignant and deeply personal exploration, the film blends individual narratives with the collective memory of a ...
This is Beirut, 13/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Los Angeles Culture Series Art Actress Netflix
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 ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 12/01 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Music Culture Art Singer Composer Writer
Bob Dylan remains an unparalleled force in music and culture, influencing generations through his profound lyrics and innovative sound. From his iconic songs to his unexpected ventures, Dylan’s legacy continues to shape the artistic world. With upcoming auctions and new releases, his timeless influence endures, reminding us why he’s a true ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 12/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Björk continues to push boundaries in art, music, and environmental advocacy with several groundbreaking initiatives this year. Her latest accomplishments include the release of Cornucopia: The Book, a meticulous documentation of her five-year Cornucopia tour. Designed by M/M Paris and featuring photography by Santiago Felipe, the book showcases ...
This is Beirut, 11/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Art Culture Auction Drawings Fashion
More than 20 drawings of nudes by French fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent will be auctioned this month at Sotheby’s in Paris. Other artworks collected by Saint Laurent, who passed away in 2008, and his partner Pierre Bergé, who died in 2017, will also be part of the sale. The auction, titled Yves Saint Laurent – Pierre Bergé: an intimate ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 10/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Culture Art Film Cairo Tripoli
It comes as no surprise that Hady Zaccak won the Best Director prize at the first edition of the Arab Innovation Festival, held during the feature film competition in Cairo, Egypt. The director is renowned for earning numerous international accolades for his meticulously crafted and deeply focused documentaries. This award reflects the filmmaker's ...
This is Beirut, 10/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Exhibition Culture Art Painting Artist
London's National Gallery has announced an unprecedented decision to extend its hours and remain open all night on January 17, accommodating the immense demand for its celebrated exhibition, Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers. This blockbuster showcase has already attracted more than 280,000 visitors, making it the gallery's third most successful paid ...
This is Beirut, 10/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Film Actors Culture United States Awards Cinema
The highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked soared to the top of the nominations for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, earning five nods, including for "Outstanding Performance by a Cast," the evening's most coveted prize. This recognition places the Broadway adaptation firmly in the race for major accolades, including the Oscars. The ...
This is Beirut, 09/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Egypt Culture History Archaeology Tourism
On January 8, Egypt unveiled a series of significant archaeological discoveries at the Deir al-Bahari necropolis in Luxor, shedding light on ancient history, spanning from the Middle Kingdom through the 18th Dynasty. Among the finds were 4,000-year-old tombs of high-ranking officials and artwork dating back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 09/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Music Theater Cooking Culture Performance Art
In Freekeh: It’s Been 40 Days Since My Aunt Passed Away, Hiba Najem delivers an immersive experience that combines theater, cooking, and memory. Inspired by the traditional forty-day mourning ritual, the performance explores the emotions tied to grief and the evolution of family traditions. Accompanied by Samah Boulmona on the accordion, Freekeh ...
This is Beirut, 09/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Music Celebration Culture Art Singer Concert
Singer Rod Stewart, who helped British rock conquer the world with a string of megahits, turns 80 on Friday — with no plans to slow down. Stewart, with his distinctive spiky blond hair and raspy voice, dominated pop charts during the 1970s and 1980s with hits like Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? and Young Turks, amassing more than 250 million record sales ...