Culture
‘Marriott Cell’ journalist Fahmy publishes memoir of time in Egypt’s prison system
September 22, 2016
‘Marriott Cell’ journalist Fahmy publishes memoir of time in Egypt’s prison system
Former Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy, who was arrested in 2013 and spent more than 400 days behind bars, is publishing…
Oprah Winfrey to reunite with ‘Selma’ director for ‘A Wrinkle In Time’
September 22, 2016
Oprah Winfrey to reunite with ‘Selma’ director for ‘A Wrinkle In Time’
Oprah Winfrey is to team up once again with "Selma" director Ava DuVernay on upcoming project "A Wrinkle In Time",…
Project to revive historic Al-Moez Street to be launched Wednesday
September 21, 2016
Project to revive historic Al-Moez Street to be launched Wednesday
Entesar Abdel Fattah, the head of Hewar Foundation for Peoples Arts and Cultures, is launching an initiative to "revive Cairo's…
Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
September 20, 2016
Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
One of Hollywood's highest profile marriages is over.
Why Africa’s festival business is booming
September 19, 2016
Why Africa’s festival business is booming
From a stage among the palm trees on the northern shore of Lake Malawi to one of the largest jazz…
‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Veep’ win Emmys again, newcomers also feted
September 19, 2016
‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Veep’ win Emmys again, newcomers also feted
Fantasy drama series "Game of Thrones" and comedy "Veep" proved repeat winners for cable giant HBO at the Emmy awards…
Rami Malek wins Emmy award in first for Egyptian-Americans
September 19, 2016
Rami Malek wins Emmy award in first for Egyptian-Americans
Egyptian-American film and television actor Rami Malek made the big time on Sunday night, winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding…
Marc Jacobs sparkles as NY Fashion Week wraps up
September 17, 2016
Marc Jacobs sparkles as NY Fashion Week wraps up
Marc Jacobs, the creme de la creme of American designers, brought New York Fashion Week to a glittering finale Thursday,…
Gold toilet opens for business at Guggenheim
September 17, 2016
Gold toilet opens for business at Guggenheim
The streets may be paved with gold in heaven but in New York, it's a gold toilet providing creature comfort…
London Fashion Week puts brave face on Brexit
September 17, 2016
London Fashion Week puts brave face on Brexit
British fashion put a brave face on Brexit Friday as it began its first catwalk shows since the vote, citing…