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Boy George defends pro-Israel song as row over Gaza lyrics escalates

Boy George is standing by his latest song despite growing criticism over its openly pro-Israel message and its references to the military conflict in Gaza. The British singer released We Will Dance Again online in late July, presenting a strongly supportive view of Israel's actions. The track has......

French singer Tristan, best known for Bonne, bonne humeur ce matin, dies at 68

French singer and painter Tristan, whose 1988 hit Bonne, bonne humeur ce matin became one of the era's best-known pop songs, has died at the age of 68, according to his artistic representative. The artist, whose real name was Pascal Dequatremare, died in Pau, in southwestern France, one day after......

New York Times highlights Rabat’s Royal Theatre as a global cultural landmark

The Royal Theatre of Rabat has received international recognition after being highlighted by The New York Times as a remarkable architectural and cultural landmark that strengthens Morocco’s position on the global cultural map. The publication praised the venue as an outstanding example of contemporary......

French trapeze artist and theatre director Stéphane Ricordel dies at 62

French circus artist and theatre director Stéphane Ricordel has died at the age of 62, leaving behind a major legacy in contemporary circus and performing arts. Ricordel passed away on Thursday, July 30, following a neurodegenerative illness, according to an announcement by his partner and co-director......

Paris Match highlights Morocco's rise as a premium global tourism destination

Morocco is strengthening its position as one of the world's leading tourism destinations, according to French magazine Paris Match, which has highlighted the country's transformation into a more diverse, sophisticated and competitive travel market. In a report titled "The New Morocco Moves......

Greece praises Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey for renewing global interest in ancient culture

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has praised Christopher Nolan for his adaptation of The Odyssey, saying the film has helped revive international interest in Greece’s ancient heritage and mythology. During a video conference with the British filmmaker on Monday, Mitsotakis congratulated......

Emmanuel Macron renews leadership at Centre Pompidou and Paris Opera

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed new leadership terms for two of the country's most prominent cultural institutions, extending the mandates of Laurent Le Bon at the Centre Pompidou and Alexander Neef at the Paris Opera as both organizations prepare for major transformation projects. The......

France releases €10 million in frozen funding for performing arts institutions

The French government has reversed its decision to withhold part of the 2026 operating grants allocated to key performing arts institutions, confirming that €10 million in previously frozen funding will be released during the second half of the year. The announcement brings relief to dozens of......

Maroc Telecom launches the 22nd edition of its Beach Festival with 60 free concerts

Maroc Telecom kicks off the 22nd edition of its Beach Festival, a summer event that will take place from July 20 to August 21, 2026. Organized in the cities of M'diq, Tangier, Al Hoceima, and Saïdia, the event will feature nearly 60 free concerts bringing together Moroccan and Arab artists on stages......