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'Bouquet Final': Vanessa Paradis’ Enchanting Voice Returns with Tender Melancholy

Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/06 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Vanessa Paradis dropped Bouquet final this Friday, June 6 — a song co-written by Étienne Daho and featured on a new album rooted in a pop/soul universe, expected this fall. For this project, she collaborated with her two children from her relationship with Johnny Depp: Lily-Rose and Jack Depp. Bouquet final was composed by Jean-Louis Piérot ...

Yamal, Williams dazzle as Spain beat France in nine-goal thriller

This is Beirut, 06/06 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Spain starlets Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams dazzled as La Roja beat France 5-4 in a thriller in Stuttgart on Thursday, to set up a Nations League final with Portugal. Yamal bagged a brace while Williams scored and provided an assist as the two wingers cut France's makeshift defence to ribbons. Mikel Merino and Pedri were also on the scoresheet ...

First-Ever Hermès Birkin Bag Heads to Auction in Paris

This is Beirut, 05/06 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The first Birkin bag that was designed by French luxury brand Hermes for actress Jane Birkin in 1984, will be auctioned in Paris on July 10, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday. The large black leather tote, whose design went on to become one of the most famous and expensive bags in the world, will be the centerpiece of the "Fashion Icons" ...

Ronaldo Breaks Germany Jinx as Portugal Reach Nations League Final

This is Beirut, 05/06 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Germany in Munich on Wednesday, sending Portugal through to the Nations League final and breaking his run of bad fortune against the Germans. Ronaldo's 68th-minute tap in, a record-extending 137th international goal, sealed a first win over Germany after five losses, the 40-year-old's ...

Charli XCX Shines at 'We Love Green', But Francophone Talents Steal the Show

This is Beirut, 04/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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While pop phenomenon Charli XCX headlines Paris’ We Love Green festival this weekend, a new generation of francophone artists is proving prolific, bold, and ready to shake things up — from Camille Yembe to Zamdane. The festival, held in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, boasts a major draw: British pop rebel Charli XCX. Known as the ...

Aoun Urges Israeli Withdrawal Before French Parliamentary Delegation

This is Beirut, 03/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday that the deployment of the Lebanese Army in South Lebanon remains hindered by the continued Israeli occupation of five strategic border hills, the detention of Lebanese prisoners and ongoing Israeli attacks. During a meeting at Baabda Palace with a delegation from the French Parliament, attended by French ...

Spain's Le Normand Has 'No Resentment' Ahead of France Clash

This is Beirut, 03/06 15:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Spain defender Robin Le Normand bears "no resentment" towards France, he explained before a Nations League semi-final clash against the country of his birth on Thursday. The 28-year-old Atletico Madrid centre-back, born in the Brittany region of France, obtained Spanish nationality in May 2023 and has gone on to become a regular for La ...

'We Love It': Marseille Discovers New Banksy Artwork

This is Beirut, 30/05 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A new mural depicting a lighthouse by world-famous street artist Banksy has appeared on a wall in the southern French city of Marseille, with AFP confirming its location on Friday. The anonymous artist known as Banksy revealed the new work on Instagram on Thursday, but its location had not been disclosed. The words "I want to be what you ...

France's Macron Says Ukraine a 'Test of Credibility' for US

This is Beirut, 30/05 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Washington faces a "credibility test" over its response to Russia dragging its feet on a Ukraine ceasefire. Moscow has rebuffed calls for an immediate ceasefire and kept up an intense bombardment of Ukraine even as diplomatic efforts to end the war have gained momentum. US President Donald ...

Bérénice Between Two Languages: A Foreign Queen on the French Stage

Marie-Christine Tayah, 29/05 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The play Bérénice at the Lavoir Moderne Parisien is co-directed by Marie Benati and Sanae Assif. Love exists in exile across ninety intense minutes, during which Racine’s unyielding verses intertwine with their poetic Arabic translation. The cast—Sanae Assif, Ghina Daou, Edouard Dossetto, Leslie Gruel, Adam Karoutchi, and Majd ...

Fast, Fearless, Female: France’s Stunt Star Conquers Hollywood

This is Beirut, 27/05 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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When Sarah Lezito began messing around with motorbikes at 13 she never dreamed that one day she would become the stunt double of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. The French winemaker's daughter has stood in for Scarlett Johansson - twice - on Avengers 2 and Black Widow and appeared in a dozen films including The Batman. The 32-year-old is one ...

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