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Loss as the “Little Death” of the Psyche: An Anatomy of the Narcissistic Wound

David Sahyoun, 19/02 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Narcissism Loosing Culture Psychoanalysis

Loss, in its psychic dimension, can reveal a fundamental fragility within our being. Whether personal or collective, it does more than disrupt our balance—it can jeopardize our very sense of identity. In these critical moments, to lose becomes synonymous with losing oneself, exposing a profound narcissistic vulnerability. In fact, excessive ...

Shakira’s Medical Records Leak Sparks Outrage and Investigation

This is Beirut, 19/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Music Concert Art Culture

Peruvian authorities threatened sanctions and hefty fines Tuesday as they investigated how popstar Shakira's medical records were leaked following her treatment at a Lima clinic. The 48-year-old, four-time Grammy-winning Colombian singer-songwriter was taken to the emergency room on Saturday for an abdominal condition, forcing her to cancel a ...

Ralph Fiennes Shines in 'Conclave,' the Thriller That Shakes Up the Church

Bélinda Ibrahim, 18/02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Film Chronicle Vatican Culture Ralph Fiennes

Steeped in unrelenting tension, Conclave, directed by Edward Berger and adapted from Robert Harris’s novel, pulls viewers into the inner workings of religious power struggles. Following the sudden death of the pope, the College of Cardinals convenes in the utmost secrecy to choose his successor. But behind the sealed doors of the Sistine Chapel, ...

Paris Book Festival Celebrates Moroccan Literature

Marie-Christine Tayah, 18/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Paris Festival Books Culture Art Emmanuel Macron

Recognized for its linguistic and cultural diversity, the Kingdom of Morocco will be in the spotlight at the 2025 edition of the Paris Book Festival. Moroccan literature, spanning Arabic, Amazigh, French, English, and Spanish, reflects a unique cultural mosaic. Morocco’s Ambassador to France, Samira Sitaïl, highlighted the pride associated with ...

Shakira Resumes World Tour After Brief Hospitalization in Lima

This is Beirut, 18/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Concert Music Culture Art

Colombian pop star Shakira said her concert in Peru on Monday will go ahead, a day after she called off another performance due to a sudden hospitalization. The singer-songwriter, 48, went to the emergency room on Saturday night and was briefly admitted to the hospital, prompting her to cancel a show on Sunday. Shakira wrote on Instagram on ...

'Captain America: Brave New World' dominates North American theaters

This is Beirut, 17/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Film Cinema Art Culture

Marvel and Disney's new superhero film Captain America: Brave New World easily dominated the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $100 million in the biggest opening of the year, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The film's strong showing on a four-day US holiday weekend came despite tepid reviews and ...

'Conclave' and 'The Brutalist' Triumph at the British Baftas

This is Beirut, 17/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Cinema Awards Bafta Film Culture Art

The thriller papal Conclave and the monumental The Brutalist played a tight game on Sunday night at the Baftas, the British cinema awards, each winning four trophies, while Emilia Perez, embroiled in controversy, collected two, just fifteen days before the Oscars. Directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, Conclave was crowned Best Film, while ...

The Boiler Suit: Effortless Style with a Timeless Edge

Marie-Christine Tayah, 16/02 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Fashion Design Art Culture

The boiler suit, also known as coveralls or jumpsuits, holds an effortless appeal that lies in its effortlessness. You simply zip it up, embellish it with a statement element and find the appropriate bag and shoes to adopt the perfect style. Roots and Origin Once a sign of utility, conventionally created from thick canvas or even denim, the ...

Tilda Swinton Receives Golden Bear, Celebrates Fearless Cinema Journey

Madeleine Cadoux, 16/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Actress Culture Cinema Festival TildaSwinton

British actress Tilda Swinton was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, celebrating her exceptional career and impact on global cinema. The award, presented during the festival's opening night, recognized her unique artistic contributions and fearless choices in portraying complex characters. During her ...

‘Beyrouth Forever,’ David Hury’s Relentless Crime Novel

Bélinda Ibrahim, 15/02 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Hezbollah Lebanon David Hury Book Beirut Culture

Published in January 2025 by Liana Levi, Beyrouth Forever marks an evolution in David Hury’s literary journey. Before this, he had already explored other genres, with historical novels like Mustapha s’en va-t-en guerre (2021) and Sans nouvelles depuis Drancy (2024), as well as Pentes douces (2017), an illustrated novel. In an interview with ...

The Olympic Spirit Shines at the 40th Victoires de la Musique

Madeleine Cadoux, 15/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Music Awards Culture Art Ceremony Prizes

One of the biggest surprises of this anniversary edition was the Concert of the Year award, given to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Under the artistic direction of Thomas Jolly and the musical leadership of Victor Le Masne, these grandiose events became a vibrant showcase of French culture. "The Olympic ceremonies represent a ...

Kamel Daoud Accused by Algerian Woman of Story Theft

This is Beirut, 15/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Culture Writing Algeria France Paris

Franco-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud has been sued in France for invasion of privacy by Saâda Arbane, an Algerian woman who accuses him of stealing her story to form the core of his novel Houris, which won the prestigious Prix Goncourt last year. This lawsuit, also reported by the French media outlet Mediapart on Friday, has its first procedural ...

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