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Honkytonk Kenya: Country Music’s Unlikely African Capital

This is Beirut, 01/08 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The party is in Kenya, but the vibe is distinctly Americana: a sea of cowboy hats and boots with a soundtrack of whisky-soaked tales about heartbreak and good ol' boys. Kenya has become the unlikely home of a growing country music scene, possibly the biggest in Africa, as testified by the thousands line-dancing in a field in the capital Nairobi at ...

W.Sahara Film Festival Urges Nolan to Drop Scenes Shot in Disputed Territory

This is Beirut, 31/07 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Sahara International Film Festival has called on director Christopher Nolan to exclude scenes filmed in Western Sahara from his upcoming movie, citing concerns over shooting in the disputed territory. Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, has been largely controlled by Morocco since 1975 but is considered a non-self-governing territory by ...

'Panigiria': Folk Festivals Punctuate Greek Summer Life

This is Beirut, 29/07 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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It's midnight in the Aegean Sea, but on the Greek island of Ikaria, in the courtyard of the church of St. Elijah, the revelry is barely getting started. Dozens of dancers and scores of onlookers, including many tourists, are attending the local panigiri, a folk celebration that is an integral part of centuries-old summer traditions in villages ...

Ryan Gosling Takes Comic-Con to Space with 'Project Hail Mary'

This is Beirut, 27/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Ryan Gosling brought the house down at Comic-Con on Saturday, offering fans a vertigo-inducing sneak peek at his new space thriller Project Hail Mary. In the film, Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a mild-mannered science teacher unexpectedly recruited for a desperate interstellar mission to save Earth from a solar catastrophe. “He’s an ordinary ...

Alien: Earth Wows Comic-Con Crowd With Bold Reboot

This is Beirut, 26/07 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The highly anticipated science fiction series Alien: Earth officially landed at Comic-Con in California on Friday, where thousands of fans watched the pilot of a new TV series in the franchise. The pop culture convention held annually in San Diego was the chosen setting for the world premiere of the FX series created by Noah Hawley. "This is by ...

'Star Wars' Creator, George Lucas, Makes Epic Comic-Con Debut in San Diego

This is Beirut, 25/07 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Comic-Con kicked off Thursday in California, with expectations running high among devoted fans keen to catch a glimpse of George Lucas at his first-ever appearance at the convention. Warriors, princesses, pirates, wizards, and all manner of costumed characters flooded the streets of San Diego on the first day of an annual event that has become one ...

Julia Roberts, Jude Law to Feature at Star-Packed Venice Film Festival

This is Beirut, 22/07 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US megastar Julia Roberts is to make her debut at the Venice Film Festival this year, which will also feature Jude Law playing Russian leader Vladimir Putin and a hard-hitting film about Gaza. Roberts is one of many A-listers set to appear at the increasingly influential Venice film extravaganza from late August for the premiere of her latest ...

Fire Can’t Stop the Music: Tomorrowland Festival Reopens with New Stage

This is Beirut, 18/07 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Belgium's Tomorrowland, one of the world's largest electronic music festivals, opened its doors as planned on Friday, after the event was thrown into doubt by a fire that destroyed its main stage. Organizers said an "alternative setup" was put in place to replace the "beloved main stage" that went up in flames on Wednesday. The causes of the ...

From YouTube to Afrobeats: Theodort’s Rise to the Stage

This is Beirut, 13/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Once a YouTube kid known for his musical parodies, Theodort has transformed into a rising singer and rapper. His debut album, released in 2024 and infused with afrobeats and amapiano sounds, is now lighting up festival stages across France this summer. “Performing on stage feels a bit like doing theater. Every show is different, even if it’s ...

Iron Maiden Ignites the Eurockéennes Festival

This is Beirut, 01/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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 ...

Once Upon a Time, the Shiraz-Persepolis Festival: A Symbol of Iran’s Former Glory

Bélinda Ibrahim, 27/06 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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 ...

Byblos en Blanc et Rosé: Where Wine Celebrates the Lebanese Summer

Yara Germany, 27/06 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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For its tenth edition, the “Byblos en Blanc et Rosé” festival returns once again to the mythical port of the ancient Phoenician city. Around fifty Lebanese wine producers showcase their finest bottles in a vibrant, summery atmosphere. With sunsets, sea breezes, music, and tastings, the event captures the very essence of a true Lebanese ...

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