Culture
How does it feel … to own 20 versions of Dylan’s ‘Rolling Stone’?
October 6, 2015
How does it feel … to own 20 versions of Dylan’s ‘Rolling Stone’?
"I need a dump truck mama to unload my head," Bob Dylan sang on his raucous 1965 B-side "From A…
Rare Tintin drawing fetches $1 million in Hong Kong
October 5, 2015
Rare Tintin drawing fetches $1 million in Hong Kong
A rare drawing of comic book hero Tintin by Belgian cartoonist Hergé fetched over a million dollars at auction in…
‘Mobile cinema’ project hopes to shape cultural awareness for kids in Cairo’s slums
October 5, 2015
‘Mobile cinema’ project hopes to shape cultural awareness for kids in Cairo’s slums
In recent years, Egyptian cinema has been dominated by movies considered “inappropriate” for kids due to sexual connotations and obscene…
Egyptian Craftsmanship Festival to be held in October
October 5, 2015
Egyptian Craftsmanship Festival to be held in October
The second session of the Egyptian Craftsmanship Festival will be held October 11-13 under the slogan "Develop the Origin". The festival…
Actress Hanan Motawie’ nominated for Francophonie prize
October 5, 2015
Actress Hanan Motawie’ nominated for Francophonie prize
Actress Hanan Motawie' expressed happiness at being nominated for the 2015 International Organization of la Francophonie's best supporting actress prize…
Hillary Clinton pokes fun at herself in ‘Saturday Night Live’ appearance
October 4, 2015
Hillary Clinton pokes fun at herself in ‘Saturday Night Live’ appearance
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton dropped in at the late night comedy show "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, appearing in a…
12th world beard championship held in Austria
October 3, 2015
12th world beard championship held in Austria
More than 300 competitors from 20 countries are competing for 18 titles in the World Beard and Moustache Championships in…
Nancy Ajram inaugurates Alexandria song festival
October 3, 2015
Nancy Ajram inaugurates Alexandria song festival
Lebanese superstar singer Nancy Ajram will inaugurate the Alexandria International Song Festival on October 15 in the Sayyed Darwish hall…
Cairo Film Festival secures cheaper tickets for students
October 3, 2015
Cairo Film Festival secures cheaper tickets for students
Students will be offered discounted tickets to watch movies competing in the 37th Cairo International Film Festival (November 11-20), according…
Star Wars spaceship model sets auction record
October 3, 2015
Star Wars spaceship model sets auction record
A model of the "Star Wars" blockade runner spaceship has sold for a record US$450,000 - almost double estimates -…