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260 in English · 3 original-language storiesLBCI: In a shocking warning to her fans, international star Selena Gomez, 34, revealed the long-term health consequences left by her past struggle with vaping, confirming that quitting did not completely erase its effects. In a video clip she posted via the feature…
CH23: Singer Mustafa Kamel, head of the Musicians’ Syndicate, announced the death of Kamel Abdel Samad, singer Hakim’s brother. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, 21 October, after the noon prayer at the Mosque of Sayyida Nafisa in Cairo, amid grief following the announcement of the death. Mustafa Kamel mourned singer Hakim’s brother through…
Tayyar: Major General Kamel Abdel Samad, brother of Egyptian artist Hakim, has died, in news announced by producer and concert organizer Magdy El-Shafei. El-Shafei wrote on his personal account on…
Tayyar: Egyptian actress Rania Youssef revealed, 14 years after the crisis…
Lebanon 24: A new exchange erupted between the Lebanese artists Pamela El Kik and Nadine Njeim after the former directed a scathing comment at the latter in response to her remarks about taking part in the judging panel for the “Mr. Lebanon” contest. Nadine had spoken about the criteria she used to evaluate answers…
Al Jadeed: Adviser Turki Al-Sheikh posted a video documenting the moment artist Fadel Shaker arrived in Riyadh to perform at his concert…
Nidaa Al Watan: Antoine Douaihy signed his latest novel, “The Great Winter,” at the “Beirut Arab International Book Fair.” It was published in Beirut by “Arab Scientific Publishers” and “Dar Al-Mourad.” For a third of a century, Douaihy has continued to shape his unique literary world in Arabic literature, which is grounded in inner life,…
Tayyar: A new exchange erupted between Lebanese artists Pamela Al-Kik and Nadine Njeim, after the former directed a scathing comment at the latter over her remarks about taking part in the judging panel…
Tayyar: Egyptian artist Khaled Selim revealed that he had suffered a health problem in recent days, which required him to undergo medical tests at a hospital. Selim posted on his account…
Lebanon 24: How did AI rob Matthias Habib of his life? The family’s account before…
Al Jadeed: The largest Lebanese flag… made of apples. In a festive atmosphere, the “Apple Seasons – Baskinta” festival opened yesterday evening, with a celebration attended by residents of the town and its municipality, in the presence of Mayor Antoine Harawi and members of the municipal council, MP Razi al-Hajj, along with local figures and a large crowd of residents and visitors.…
El Shark: Lebanese artist Haifa Wehbe stole the spotlight during her latest appearance in the Italian city of Milan, coinciding with Fashion Week events, where she shared a series of new photos with her followers in an all-black look by Dolce & Gabbana . Haifa was in Italy to attend one of the fashion shows…
Lebanon 24: In sad news, artist Nada Dandash, from the city of Hermel, was involved in a horrific car accident yesterday morning, Friday, which claimed her life in the prime of her youth. Advertisement Dandash had stood out for her voice and her passion for traditional and folk singing, and attracted attention with her artistic media appearances, where she appeared in May…
Al Jadeed: According to the report, data from the aircraft’s monitoring and tracking systems showed that the Boeing 737 MAX 8 suddenly and sharply descended from a cruising altitude of about 35,000 feet, with its descent rate peaking at around 30,976 feet per minute. Its ground speed also exceeded 500 knots, or about 930…
Beirut Today: Beirut, Lebanon — Time machines are still unavailable, so we found the next best thing. Vintage Market Collective is rolling into Levant Brazzaville, Jisr El Wati from May 27–31, 2026 , bringing a joyful collision of vintage treasures, quirky finds, timeless…
LBCI: Actress Angie Rehayen called on the Lebanese to support one another amid the current conditions engulfing Lebanon, during her participation in an episode of “Golgotha of a Nation” on LBCI on Good Friday night. Angie stressed that “the main reason we are here today is our shared pain, and the problem that…”
LBCI: Actor Badih Abou Chakra revealed that the figure of Saint Charbel had a profound impact on him, during his appearance on a special Good Friday night episode titled “Calvary of a Nation” on LBCI. Badih Abou Chakra, who recently took part in a film about the life story of Saint Charbel, said: “I was deeply moved…”
Beirut Today: Through music, dance, theater, and other art programs, LOYAC’s MobArt is bringing joy to young children at Al-Faour refugee camp in Bekaa,…
Al Joumhouria: From a modest award to a phenomenon that transcends football. But today, the award has become so different that it is hard to recognize. Its scope has far exceeded that of the magazine that launched it, much like its winners, who may seem…
OTV: A state of concern gripped fans and admirers of Egyptian actor Mohamed Ramadan after he announced a two-day pause in filming his new series "Ashmawy" to rest, following a scuffle with the tiger during…
An-Nahar: Macklemore launches a new artistic tour titled “Freedom for Palestine” in Dublin, with strong support for the Palestinians and proceeds earmarked for aid…
OTV: In a major departure from the image audiences are used to seeing him in on screen, star Dwayne Johnson is working on his new film Lizard Music, which features a striking transformation…
OTV: American star Zendaya is preparing to compete for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Dune: Part Three, a shift from the series’ previous two films,…
OTV: Three months after Elon Musk announced that the Grok AI model would produce a feature-length film about “The Odyssey” with historical accuracy, the platform published seven full minutes of the work,…
OTV: Kholoud Hafez, the woman in the widely circulated video with Egyptian artist Amr Diab during his latest concert in El Gouna, put an end to the controversy over her expression of love for him, confirming that it came from a place of…
Al Joumhouria: An academic sheds the mantle of authority. Youssef Ziedan is not originally a novelist, but a researcher of manuscripts, Sufism, Islamic philosophy, and Eastern Christian heritage. He previously headed the Manuscript Center at the Library of Alexandria.…
OTV: Director Quentin Tarantino surprised audiences at the “AFI” film festival in Los Angeles by screening the first clips from his much-anticipated film “The Further Adventures of the Misfit Cliff Booth” (The…
OTV: In an exceptional and unprecedented scene, a Tunisian bride drew attention during Lebanese artist Ragheb Alama’s concert at the Carthage Theater, after arriving at the evening in her wedding dress directly after…
OTV: Egyptian artist Ahmed Saad sparked laughter during the opening ceremony of the ninth edition of the Egyptian Acting Professions Syndicate Theater Festival, after the head of the Acting Professions Syndicate surprised him,…
OTV: Lebanese artist Maya Diab apologized to the Jordanian people after the uproar caused by a previous post of hers, hours after the terrorist attack on the Karak church, noting that…
OTV: The artist Arwa Gouda revealed that she had made a joint decision with her husband, the Italian-French businessman John Baptiste, not to have children, noting that not having the pressure to have children gives them…
OTV: Syrian artist Samer al-Masri sparked widespread engagement on social media platforms with a photo of himself with artist Ayman Reda, from behind the scenes of their artistic reunion in the third part of…
OTV: Majd Moussalli confronts betrayal with “Mani Majnoun”… a captivating voice and a feeling that touches the soul! With great feeling and a performance full of sincerity, artist Majd Moussalli released his new song…
Kataeb: At Fadel Shaker’s press conference in Riyadh, he made moving remarks about his return to the stage after 14 years away, revealing his new song and praising the exceptional support for art…
OTV: The concert performed by artist Amr Diab in the Egyptian city of El Gouna on Thursday evening, coinciding with the events of the ninth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, witnessed a number of…
Al Joumhouria: On a night filled with nostalgia for the songs woven into the memories of Arab audiences, artist Fadel Chaker appeared Thursday evening before thousands of attendees in the Saudi capital, as part of Riyadh Season, at a concert titled “Return…
