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Helen of Troy: The Nymph and the Legend (3 of 5)
An-Nahar: Discover the story of Helen and the reasons for the outbreak of the Trojan War in Greek mythology through Homer’s epic, the Iliad, and the details of the conflict…
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Fadl Shaker’s concert… Everyone was disappointed except Turki Al Sheikh!
CH23: Fadl Shaker officially returned to singing yesterday, in a concert he performed at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater as part of the “Riyadh Season” events in Saudi Arabia, with a second concert scheduled for this evening. Thus, the “repentant” singer returned to his audience after an absence of 14 years, following accusations that he took part in the Abra (Sidon) events, which…
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Fadel Shaker: Thank God… the dream came true (video)
An-Nahar: Watch the moments singer Fadel Shaker returned to the stage after 14 years during the Riyadh Season 2026 concerts with his son, Mohamed Shaker, and the star…
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Video... Dina El Sherbiny reacts and dances to Amr Diab's music
Lebanon 24: Egyptian artist Dina El Sherbiny caught attention on social media platforms after appearing to react and dance to the song "Akter Wa Akter" by artist Amr Diab at his latest concert in the city of El Gouna. Video clips circulating on social media platforms documented moments of Dina's enjoyment…
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Documentary about "Miss Universe" on HBO and TLC, and Omar Harfouch's statements shake the pageant
Nidaa Al Watan: The world of beauty pageants is preparing to discover a documentary that sheds light on the scandals that shook the Miss Universe pageant. On the twelfth of November, the documentary "Crown of Deceit: Inside the Miss Universe Scandal," a three-part series directed by… will premiere for American audiences.
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Sharjah celebrates animation and comic arts
Nidaa Al Watan: The fourth edition of the “Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference” kicked off in the UAE on Thursday, with around 70 artists, creatives and experts attending and taking part in more than 150 events, including panel discussions, practical workshops and live performances. The conference, organized by the “Sharjah Book Authority” over…
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Fadel Chaker sets the Riyadh Season alight
Al Liwaa: Lebanese artist Fadel Chaker returned to large-scale concerts after an absence of about 14 years, at an evening held at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater on Thursday evening, the day before yesterday, 22, as part of Riyadh Season events, under the title “The Return of the Absent.” Chaker opened the concert with the song “Illa Wa Ana Ma‘ak,” amid cheers from those in attendance…
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Mohamed Shaker after the two Riyadh concerts, speaking to An-Nahar: “I’m still in shock” (Video)
An-Nahar: Fadel Shaker’s return to the stage in Riyadh stirs emotions in his son Mohamed Shaker and the audience after a long absence, with moments of joy and anticipation…
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Ryu Murakami dies at 74... The novelist who exposed Japan’s dark side
An-Nahar: Ryu Murakami, the renowned Japanese novelist who exposed Japan’s dark side through his literary works, dies at the age of 74…
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Evening Bulletin Introduction 23-10-2026
Al Jadeed: On Good Friday, attention turned to Karak in Jordan and Hebron in the West Bank. In the former, a church was the scene of a terrorist attack targeting a funeral and…
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Mohammad Khairi joins Rotana Music Group
MTV Lebanon: Syrian artist Mohammad Khairi signed a contract to join Rotana Music Group at the group’s offices in Beirut, thereby announcing the start of a new phase in his artistic career, bringing with it new musical projects and ambitions for wider reach. Rotana Music announced, via…
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A well-known actor and director may soon be jailed... What is he accused of?
Lebanon 24: The well-known Turkish actor and film director Ezel Akay faces a prison sentence after testing positive in a recent drug-use test. Advertisement Turkish reports said the positive result puts Akay under suspicion of drug use, alongside the other investigation that…
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Synthetic Music Under the Microscope… “YouTube” Moves to Classify Songs
CH23: “YouTube Music” has begun rolling out new labels that let listeners know whether artificial intelligence played a major role in producing songs. The move is also set to extend to the main “YouTube” app, as part of an effort to increase transparency about how music content is made. The move comes…
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The mystery behind Fadel Chaker’s sunglasses at the Riyadh Season concert after his return to the stage
An-Nahar: On a night that marked his return to the stage after a long absence, attention was not focused solely on his voice and songs, but on every detail of Fadel Chaker’s appearance and his return to…
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The Most Beautiful Looks of the Stars at the 2026 El Gouna Film Festival
An-Nahar: Discover the latest looks of the stars at the 2023 El Gouna Film Festival, with elegant designs and luxurious jewelry that combine elegance and boldness and keep up with the most prominent fashion and beauty trends this…
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A touching message from Hala Sedky to Hany Ramzy on his birthday
MTV Lebanon: Actress Hala Sedky celebrated actor Hany Ramzy’s birthday in an atmosphere shared with friends and close acquaintances, and shared a video with her audience documenting moments from the celebration, addressing her friend and colleague with a message expressing her affection for him and her pride in their friendship. Hala Sedky posted…
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Donia Samir Ghanem reveals glimpses of the album “Al-Dalal” in a short teaser
MTV Lebanon: Artist Donia Samir Ghanem released a short teaser for her new album “Al-Dalal,” ahead of its full release today, Friday, October 23. Ghanem posted the teaser on her Instagram account and commented: “24 hours left; the album Al-Dalal is tomorrow on YouTube…”
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In the presence of Dina El Sherbiny and Sherine Reda... Amr Diab sets the Gouna atmosphere alight
MTV Lebanon: On an exceptional night when the atmosphere of the El Gouna Film Festival blended with the magic of music, star Amr Diab set the Gouna atmosphere alight on Thursday evening during a concert that drew a notable presence of a host of arts stars and festival guests. He performed a large selection of his most famous songs, including…
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Majd Moussalli releases his new song “I’m Not Crazy”
Lebanon 24: Artist Majd Moussalli has released his new song “I’m Not Crazy,” which explores feelings of betrayal, disappointment and loyalty in human relationships. The song’s lyrics and music are by Karl Hussein, with arrangement by Elian Debs, while Ahmad Al-Munajjid directed the music video in a cinematic style that aligns with the work’s content and atmosphere…
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What to watch this week? 5 films spanning thriller, horror and adventure in cinemas
An-Nahar: Discover the best films of the week in Lebanon, with a diverse selection featuring thrillers, horror, adventures and animation from Hollywood stars and stories…
A coal mine turns into a scene of tragedy... Two workers killed and 5 others injured in Turkey (video)
Lebanon Debate: A coal mine turns into a scene of tragedy... Two workers killed and 5 others injured in Turkey…
Following the release of his new album... Slimane chooses Beirut as the first stop worldwide for his new songs!
MTV Lebanon: Just hours after releasing the new edition of his album Il faut que tu saches (Réédition), the global French star Slimane is preparing to meet Lebanese audiences on November 13, at a concert he will perform at Beirut Hall, bringing with him songs…
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Salameh reviews the new “Jamil and Buthayna” project by the Caracalla Theatre
Ad-Diyar: Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh met director Ivan Caracalla today in his office at the National Library. They discussed general cultural affairs, foremost among them the new theatrical work by the Caracalla Theatre, “Jamil and Buthayna.” Following…
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Fadel Shaker reveals his upcoming song and praises Turki Al Sheikh: “The essence of art”
An-Nahar: At Fadel Shaker’s press conference in Riyadh, he made moving remarks about his return to the stage after 14 years, revealing his new song and praising the exceptional support from adviser Turki Al…
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CineGouna concludes its ninth edition with the announcement of the winners and the distribution of 40 awards
An-Nahar: The El Gouna Film Festival announced the results of the CineGouna program supporting film production, distributing 40 cash and in-kind awards worth 350 thousand dollars to 16 projects…
Meghan Markle’s father faces serious allegations after a report by his son... What happened?
MTV Lebanon: In a striking development that has placed Meghan Markle’s family at the center of an extremely sensitive case, her half-brother Thomas Markle Jr. filed a report against their father, Thomas Markle, the Duchess of Sussex’s father, after saying he found illegal materials among his belongings in the Philippines. According to a report published by a newspaper…
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After years away... Fadel Chaker sets the Riyadh stage alight at the “Return of the Absent” concert (video)
CH23: Amid an enthusiastic atmosphere and warm applause from the audience, Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker took to the stage at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to perform at the “Return of the Absent” concert, in an artistic evening after many years away from public concerts. Before the concert, Fadel Chaker appeared alongside his son, the artist Mohammed Fadel…
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Musiquiat Baabdat celebrates ten years... launching its new edition with Lebanese and international participation
An-Nahar: The tenth edition of the Musiquiat Baabdat Festival 2026 kicks off with free concerts bringing together classical, Eastern and jazz music, with the participation of Lebanese artists…
Moscow corners Netanyahu’s narrative... “Baseless accusations”
Lebanon Debate: Moscow corners Netanyahu’s narrative... “Baseless accusations…”
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The Weavers of Eternity by Basma al-Khatib… Do women inherit life, or the duty to endure it?
An-Nahar: A critical reading of Basma al-Khatib’s novel “The Weavers of Eternity,” which links her invocation of Ibn Arabi to women’s inheritance, and questions the limits of survival and a granddaughter’s right to a life beyond sorrows…
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After years away... Fadl Shaker sets the Riyadh stage alight at the “Return of the Absent” concert (video)
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A decade of “Mousiqiat B’abdat” despite the crises
Nidaa Al Watan: “Mousiqiat B’abdat” celebrates ten years since its founding, with a new edition beginning tonight and continuing until November 26, 2026. The program brings together classical music, jazz, and Eastern Arabic music, featuring Lebanese and international artists in B’abdat and Beirut and Tripoli. Amid the celebration…
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The “Lifetime Achievement Award” Awaits Tom Cruise
Nidaa Al Watan: Actor Tom Cruise, known in the film industry as one of its biggest advocates, is expected to receive the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the “American Film Institute” at a ceremony in Hollywood in April 2027. The institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving films and promoting…
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How many “Sajeds” and “Dhu al-Fiqars” came before the truck at Dahr al-Baidar?
Nidaa Al Watan: The truck at Dahr al-Baidar is not just a passing truck on the road from Bekaa to Beirut, and its cargo is not the only thing worth questioning and scrutinizing. The deeper question is: How many trucks came before it? How many “Sajeds” delivered? And how many “Dhu al-Fiqars” received before the journey came to a halt at a single scene that dominates the news and raises all these…
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Ahmed Madi from Riyadh: Fadel Chaker has begun to reclaim his rights
An-Nahar: Lebanese poet Ahmed Madi expressed his happiness at artist Fadel Chaker’s return to the stage, saying he had begun to reclaim his rights, in a special interview with “An-Nahar” during Chaker’s concert in…
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A new study reveals the secret of a mysterious star cluster in Van Gogh’s famous painting
Lebanon 24: A recent astronomical study has once again shed light on when Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh painted his famous work “The Starry Night,” suggesting that the celestial scene that inspired him may have appeared shortly before sunrise on 22 July 1889, in an attempt to settle a decades-long dispute over the identity of the stars depicted in the work…