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Will Smith to return to rap with tour
November 9, 2015
Will Smith to return to rap with tour
Will Smith, one of the first mainstream rappers who has since become an Oscar-nominated actor, is returning to music with…
French-Tunisian writer leads field for French literary gong
November 9, 2015
French-Tunisian writer leads field for French literary gong
Veteran Franco-Tunisian author, Hedi Kaddour, is the favorite to win France's top literary award, the Goncourt, when it is announced…
The story of a blind oboe player
November 9, 2015
The story of a blind oboe player
Hajja Zeinab, 55, is a blind oboe player with the al-Nour wal Amal (Light and Hope) orchestra. She has been playing…
Sam Smith, on year off, just can’t stop working
November 9, 2015
Sam Smith, on year off, just can’t stop working
British soul singer sensation Sam Smith desperately wants to take a year off. But he just can't stop working on…
Abbas al-Akkad statue altered following criticism
November 9, 2015
Abbas al-Akkad statue altered following criticism
Officials have made alterations to the bust of Egyptian writer Abbas al-Akkad, following a wave of criticism on social media…
Marcel Khalife to perform at Arab Music Festival closing ceremony
November 9, 2015
Marcel Khalife to perform at Arab Music Festival closing ceremony
Lebanese composer, singer and oud player Marcel Khalife has said he will be performing during the closing ceremony of the…
‘Spectre’ tops ‘The Peanuts Movie’ with $73 million
November 9, 2015
‘Spectre’ tops ‘The Peanuts Movie’ with $73 million
James Bond and Charlie Brown brought the box office roaring back to life, as "Spectre" and "The Peanuts Movie" attracted…
‘Saturday Night Live’ with Trump earns best ratings in years
November 9, 2015
‘Saturday Night Live’ with Trump earns best ratings in years
Donald Trump's appearance as guest host of "Saturday Night Live" helped the TV comedy sketch show earn its highest viewership…
From slum to bookshop, Brazil drug queen turns writer
November 8, 2015
From slum to bookshop, Brazil drug queen turns writer
She started sniffing glue at age six to ease the hunger of life in a Brazilian slum.
Colored diamonds set to break records at Geneva auctions
November 8, 2015
Colored diamonds set to break records at Geneva auctions
Huge blue and pink diamonds, the star attractions at major jewel auctions in Geneva in the coming days, are expected…