This is Beirut, 04/03 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A landmark Hong Kong venue that became synonymous with Cantonese opera for more than half a century closed its doors in the early hours of Tuesday, with hundreds gathering to watch its neon signs going dark. Crowds packed onto the streets of Hong Kong's North Point district after dark on Monday, eager to snap pictures of Sunbeam Theater – ...
This is Beirut, 03/03 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Paris Women's Fashion Week kicked off on Monday with young new labels dominating the catwalks before a trio of hotly awaited designer debuts at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, and Tom Ford in the coming days. The opening of the world's biggest fashion week also saw demonstrations from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) charity and ...
This is Beirut, 03/03 21:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The link between an artist's morality and the legitimacy of their art is a question that transcends the ages, fueling sometimes fierce debates about the role and place of art in our modern societies. At a time when artists' statements are scrutinized through the lens of morality, it is legitimate to wonder whether art should dissociate itself from ...
This is Beirut, 02/03 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Hollywood icon Gene Hackman was likely dead for around ten days before his body was discovered alongside that of his wife in their Santa Fe home, authorities announced Friday. The 95-year-old actor and classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found lifeless on Wednesday, along with the body of one of their dogs. While no signs of foul play were ...
This is Beirut, 01/03 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood. The legendary filmmaker behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now poured his own money into last year's passion project ...
This is Beirut, 01/03 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
British actress Tilda Swinton will serve as the curator and scenographer of an exhibition dedicated to her friend and compatriot, designer Marianna Kennedy, at Christie’s in Paris from May 5 to 11, the auction house announced on Friday. This non-selling exhibition is entirely envisioned by Swinton, who designed the staging and décor, according ...
Alain E. Andrea, 27/02 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Some concerts provoke an almost mystical anticipation. They carry within them a promise—a moment of weightlessness where music, liberated from time, becomes absolute. Boris Berezovsky belongs to the elite of artists whose mere presence is enough to awaken collective fervor. But while emotion often precedes judgment, it must not dictate it. In ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 27/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved actress known for her unforgettable roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harriet the Spy and Gossip Girl, passed away at the age of 39. Recently recovering from a liver transplant, she was found unresponsive in her Manhattan home, with officials attributing her passing to natural causes. Her sudden death marks the ...
Alain E. Andrea, 26/02 18:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The Church of Our Lady of the Seeds at the Antonine University was bathed in perfect tranquility on February 24. The serenity of the place seemed immutable, until the arrival of Tony Yike Yang, whose presence immediately commanded a concentration that would not ease until the very end of the recital. This concert marked the inauguration of the 7th ...
This is Beirut, 26/02 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The British artistic community, including renowned figures like Elton John and Dua Lipa, is speaking out against a government proposal that would make it easier for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to use copyrighted works for training purposes. The proposal introduces a "copyright exception" that would allow AI developers to use certain ...
This is Beirut, 25/02 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The French-Algerian writer, who has been in custody since mid-November, has not begun a hunger strike nor halted his medical treatment, as stated by his lawyer in Paris. Instead, he intends to represent himself, according to Mohamed Baghdadi, the head of the Algiers Bar Association. "Contrary to what has been reported, he is not on a hunger ...
This is Beirut, 25/02 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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London Fashion Week concluded on Monday with Burberry's Autumn/Winter collection, marking the end of a subdued event amid the rainy atmosphere of the British capital. The British luxury brand, under the creative direction of Daniel Lee, sought to lift the mood with a show inspired by a countryside retreat, taking guests to a warm, classic British ...