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Zendaya and Tom Holland: From Spiderman On-Screen Kiss to Tying the Knot

Madeleine Cadoux, 07/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Zendaya and Tom Holland are officially engaged, according to reports from American media on Monday. This revelation comes just after Zendaya appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a spectacular diamond ring, instantly igniting fan speculation on social media about her relationship status. The 28-year-old actress’s choice of jewelry at the ...

Charlie Hebdo: A Decade of Resistance Through Satire

This is Beirut, 06/01 14:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On January 7, 2015, a devastating terrorist attack struck Charlie Hebdo, killing twelve people, including eight members of the editorial team. Ten years after this tragic event, the satirical weekly, which survived the horrific massacre, continues to defend the values of free speech with the same vigor. In a special issue set to be published this ...

Art and Culture Flourish in Uruguay’s Hidden Gem, Garzón

This is Beirut, 06/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The chapel of Pueblo Garzón, a tiny village in Uruguay with just 200 inhabitants, has traded its traditional wooden pews for a sound installation by German artist Lukas Kühne, made of rubber hammers and crates. This transformation is no anomaly—every December since 2017, the village comes alive for Campo, an art festival founded by American ...

'The Brutalist' Triumphs Alongside 'Emilia Perez' at Golden Globes

Madeleine Cadoux, 06/01 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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At the 82nd Golden Globes, Emilia Perez, Audiard's Mexico-set narco-musical, emerged as the night's standout, taking home four awards, including Best Comedy or Musical Film, Best Non-English Language Film, Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana, and Best Original Song for El Mal by Camille and Clément Ducol. Audiard, thrilled by his film's ...

Rain or Shine: Turning Umbrellas Into Style Statements

Marie-Christine Tayah, 05/01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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When Rihanna sang Under My Umbrella, she tapped into a centuries-old cultural artifact that has long been a symbol of practicality and elegance. A Step Back in Time The origins of umbrellas date back to ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and China. In Mesopotamia and Egypt, umbrellas were used as parasols to shield royalty and the wealthy from the sun, ...

iCloud Hacking Compromises Coldplay's Unreleased Music Among Other Singers' Creations

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 ...

Cape Town’s Streets Alive for Historic Minstrel Carnival

This is Beirut, 05/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Cape Town’s historic streets erupted in a riot of color and music on Saturday, January 4, as thousands of costumed minstrels paraded through the city’s center in an exuberant celebration of cultural heritage and resilience. This annual carnival, deeply rooted in the city’s history of slavery, drew large crowds and cemented its reputation as ...

Female Circus Artists Take Center Stage at the Biennale

This is Beirut, 04/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A major event in contemporary circus arts, the Biennale internationale des arts du Cirque (BIAC) will open on January 9 across Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, focusing on female-led creations. This year’s edition achieves a milestone, with half of its 66 performances either created or directed by women in an art form historically dominated by ...

British Novelist David Lodge, Passes into His 'Small World'

This is Beirut, 04/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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David Lodge, the celebrated British novelist who earned two Booker Prize nominations, passed away on New Year's Day at the age of 89, his publisher announced on Friday. Known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, Lodge's works such as Small World (1984) and Nice Work (1988) were both nominated for the prestigious literary award during the ...

'Emilia Perez' Leads Golden Globes with Ten Nominations

Madeleine Cadoux, 04/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hollywood’s awards season reaches a peak this Sunday at the 82nd Golden Globes, where Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez stands as the front-runner. This genre-bending musical about a Mexican drug lord transitioning to life as a woman leads with 10 nominations, the most ever for a musical or comedy film. Key nods include Best Musical/Comedy, Best ...

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Lifestyle Show Premieres January 15

This is Beirut, 03/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will debut her new lifestyle and cooking show on Netflix on January 15, she announced Thursday on social media. "I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it," the Duchess of Sussex wrote on Instagram. Netflix unveiled a trailer for ...

Iranian Artist Adel Yazdi Transforms Shiraz Walls Into Artistic Masterpieces

This is Beirut, 03/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighborhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces. Narenjestan, a neighborhood characterized by crumbling, uninhabited houses, is nestled in Shiraz, a southern city celebrated for its historic ...

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