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Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram has announced her return to the stage after previously suspending all her artistic commitments. She surprised her fans by resuming her world tour and returning to her previously scheduled engagements. On her official X account, Nancy wrote, “After a period of silence and reflection, and with a deep sense of responsibility, I announce the resumption of my previously scheduled commitments and the continuation of the world tour that was planned months ago.” She added, “This decision does not stem from a detachment from our bitter reality, but rather from a firm belief that Lebanon must remain…
The rapid clicks emitted by sperm whales may sound like meaningless background noise to us, but a new scientific analysis suggests they could be part of a complex communication system approaching the sophistication of human language. According to researchers from CETI (Cetacean Language Translation Initiative), a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to understanding the language of these creatures, the clicks, known as codas, are far more complex than a 2024 study indicated. That study found phonetic similarities between these tones and vowels in human languages. Now, a new paper analyzing five features of coda tones reveals that these sounds are used…
In a move to boost the value of its cloud services, Google has launched a limited-time promotion offering Google One subscribers a significant discount of up to 50% on a full year’s YouTube Premium subscription. This offer comes shortly after the company increased storage capacity for AI Pro subscribers earlier this month. The offer is exclusively available to Google One Premium subscribers who pay $9.99 per month for 2TB or more of storage. Therefore, users of the following plans are not eligible for the discount: Basic Plan (100GB) Standard Plan (200GB) Google AI Plus Plan (valued at $7.99 per month)…
Shady El-Fahham is one of the most prominent names in cinematography in Egypt, boasting over twenty years of experience behind the scenes of the film industry. He particularly distinguished himself in behind-the-scenes photography for the BTS films, capturing authentic and human moments on set and offering audiences a unique perspective on cinema rarely seen on screen. He has participated in numerous successful films, including “Badal Faqed,” “El Maslaha,” the three “Welad Rizk” installments, “Siko Siko,” “Bank El Haz,” and “Darwish.” He has also appeared in television dramas such as “Ard Wa Talab,” “Welad El Shams,” “Zolm El Mastaba,” “El Zaibaq,”…
The head of the Musicians Syndicate in Lebanon, Farid Abu Said, denied the circulating reports about the legendary singer Fairouz’s retirement from singing or her permanent withdrawal from the artistic scene, confirming that the “Lebanese cedar” is well and residing at home as usual. Abu Said emphasized that all statements recently attributed to him regarding Fairouz’s retirement are “false news” and completely unfounded. He clarified that he has not given any interview to that effect and appealed to media outlets and social media users to be accurate and avoid “propaganda” that targets icons of Arab art. The head of the…
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony kicked off amidst great global interest as the winners were announced at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with a large audience of stars and filmmakers from around the world in attendance. Michael B. Jordan won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of two different characters in the film Sinner. Jessie Buckley won the Oscar for Best Actress, becoming the first Irish actress to win the award. The Oscar for Best Director went to Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another. Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, while…
OpenAI has taken a historic step in the artificial intelligence race, transforming its popular chatbot, ChatGPT, from a mere digital interlocutor into an “executive personal assistant.” Through its new “App Integration” feature, users can now directly link their accounts on global platforms to the chatbot, enabling it to perform tasks on their behalf in the real world. From Chat to Execution: It’s no longer just about typing text. For example, through integration with Spotify, users can ask ChatGPT to create a personalized playlist that reflects their mood, and the playlist will appear instantly within their music app. This significant leap…
Actor Ahmed Helmy has finished filming his new movie, “Ad’af Khalqo” (His Weakest Creation), in preparation for its theatrical release this summer. Helmy posted a video on his Instagram page celebrating the completion of filming, commenting, “That’s a wrap on ‘Ad’af Khalqo,’ and I hope the audience likes it.” This marks Helmy’s first collaboration with actress Hend Sabry in this film, which blends dark comedy with elements of suspense and drama, offering a new experience that combines laughter with depth. The film is set in 2007 at the Giza Zoo, where Helmy portrays an honest and dedicated zoologist who strives…
Actress Caroline Azmy trended online after her appearance on the show “Ramez Level the Monster,” hosted by Ramez Galal. Caroline denied any romantic involvement with anyone in the entertainment industry, asserting that these were merely rumors with no known source. During the episode, Ramez asked Caroline to rank several actresses in terms of beauty. She stated that Yasmine Sabri ranked first, followed by Mirna Nour El-Din in second place, and Yara El-Sokkary in third. Caroline explained that she had only visited a psychiatrist once, prompting Ramez to respond incredulously, “Why would someone like you need to see a psychiatrist?” “Ramez…
Actor Mohamed Anwar confirmed that he conducted extensive research on fashion trends in the 1980s before filming the series “Mana’a” . This was to familiarize himself with the clothing and looks prevalent during that era, responding to criticism of his appearance in the show, which some considered inappropriate for the time period. During his appearance on the program “Hibr Sirri” (Secret Ink), hosted by Asmaa Ibrahim, Anwar explained that fashion trends naturally resurface across generations, stating, “What young people are wearing now was common in the 1980s.” He added that the beard he sported in the series was not unusual…