This is Beirut, 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Boualem Sansal Algeria Writer Culture Art France
An Algerian court is expected to deliver a verdict Tuesday on prosecutors' bid to double the jail term of a dual-national author whose conviction has strained ties with France. Boualem Sansal, 80, was first sentenced to five years behind bars on March 27 on charges related to undermining Algeria's territorial integrity over comments made to a ...
This is Beirut, 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Festival Eurockéennes Music Rock Culture Belfort
Iron Maiden headlines, Caribbean rhythms are in the spotlight, and controversial artists like rapper Freeze Corleone and Northern Irish group Kneecap spark debate: the Eurockéennes music festival in Belfort opens Thursday for four intense days. “We’re expecting a big turnout this year, with between 115,000 and 120,000 tickets sold — which ...
This is Beirut, 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Agenda Culturel Beirut Art Days Lebanon Culture
Amid ongoing emotional and security challenges in Lebanon, Beirut Art Days is back, proving that creativity endures even in uncertain times. From July 9 to 12, the city of Beirut will pulse with artistic energy as more than 250 artists animate 130 events across 50 venues. Organized by Agenda Culturel, the second edition of Beirut Art Days is more ...
This is Beirut, 30/06 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Films F1 Brad Pitt Box-Office US Canada Culture
F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, sped to the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend with $55.6 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. "This is an outstanding opening for an original action sports drama," said David A. Gross of Franchise ...
This is Beirut, 30/06 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Music Oasis Trends Britain Culture
With "Britpop" bands Oasis and Pulp topping the charts and filling concert halls, a 90s vibe is floating over the UK this summer amid nostalgia for a "cooler" time when people seemed "happier". A trip to high street retailer Marks and Spencer, popular with older shoppers, feels like stepping back 30 years, with Oasis T-shirts flying off the ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 30/06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Marion Cotillard Guillaume Canet Cinema Culture Art Film
After 18 years of life together, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet informed AFP of their decision to separate. Now 49 and 52 years old, respectively, they said this choice was made "mutually" and "with kindness," aiming to prevent rumors and misleading speculation. Although never married, the couple asked for privacy—especially concerning ...
This is Beirut, 29/06 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Painting Exhibition Culture Art France Cezanne
A city in southern France is celebrating its most famous local painter Paul Cezanne with an exhibition showcasing his works inspired by the sun-drenched landscapes of the Provence region. Paintings by Cezanne, created in his hometown of Aix-en-Provence and at his family estate, went on display Saturday at the Granet Museum in the city for the over ...
This is Beirut, 29/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris Fashion Week Fashion Paris Culture Art France
Colors ran wild, and silhouettes softened at Paris Men's Fashion Week, which ends Sunday, as designers brought a rare breath of fresh air to a gloomy fashion climate. Despite the heavy news cycle and economic turbulence affecting the luxury sector, this Fashion Week was a "shot of creativity that felt incredibly good", Alice Feillard, men's buying ...
This is Beirut, 28/06 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Music Comics Culture Beatles Paul McCartney Art
“I used to be a music demigod—now I’m unemployed.” That raw line sets the tone for Paul, a touching and intimate graphic novel by artist Hervé Bourhis. The book captures the emotional and artistic rebirth of Paul McCartney in the early 1970s, following the painful breakup of the Beatles and his return to form with Wings. The Beatles ...
This is Beirut, 28/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Karl Lagerfeld Auction Fashion Culture Art France
Hidden from view, once a creative sanctuary and reception venue, a former residence of iconic German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is headed for public auction this Tuesday under France’s notarial system. Purchased by Lagerfeld in 2010, the “Domaine de Voisins,” located in Louveciennes (Yvelines), was dubbed his villa outside Paris. The ...
This is Beirut, 27/06 21:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Britain Glastonbury Festival Music Entertainment Culture
New Zealand singer Lorde helped kick off this year's Glastonbury music festival in southwest England on Friday with a packed out "secret set". Best known for hits including Royals, Green Light and Solar Power, the star's performance on the Woodsies stage coincided with the release of her much-anticipated fourth studio album ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 27/06 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Shiraz-Persepolis Festival Iran Music Culture
In the late 1960s, Iran sought to project a new image to the world. Ruled by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the country was determined to embrace modernity. A bold idea thus took shape: to create an arts festival capable of bringing together artists from all backgrounds, traditions and disciplines. The Shiraz-Persepolis Festival of Arts was born in ...