This is Beirut, 19/01 20:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
An Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday. "The Supreme Court accepted the prosecutor's objection" to a previous five-year jail term on offences including blasphemy, reformist newspaper Etemad reported online. It ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 12/01 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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 ...
This is Beirut, 09/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 05/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a case that underscores the fragility of digital privacy and the sanctity of creative work, a 22-year-old hacker, Skylar Dalziel, exploited online vulnerabilities to access unreleased tracks from renowned artists such as Coldplay, Shawn Mendes and Bebe Rexha. The thefts began in 2021 when Dalziel hacked into cloud storage accounts linked to ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-18 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Pharrell Williams, global pop and fashion icon, was appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for arts, education, and entrepreneurship during a ceremony held Tuesday at the United Nations organization’s headquarters in Paris. In an official statement, Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO's Director-General, praised Williams as a "complete artist" and a "humanist ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-09 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Singer Beyoncé emerges as the frontrunner for the 2025 Grammy Awards, scheduled for February, with nominations in eleven categories for her latest album, Cowboy Carter. This tribute to the African American roots of country music could finally allow her to win the ultimate prize of Album of the Year. With this selection, announced Friday by the ...