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LeBron James’ Custom Maybach: Inside His Personalized S 680 & Charity Auction
LeBron James, at 39, continues to defy expectations on the basketball court, currently leading the Los Angeles Lakers into the NBA playoffs. But his pursuits extend … Read more
Dictator’s Ex-Prosecutor: Racing Poodles & Demanding Prior Notice
Miami residents have a new daily dose of news and commentary with the launch of “Finalmente Chataing,” a live broadcast airing weekdays at 10:45 a.m. Eastern … Read more
Nathalie Perrin-Gilbert: Former Lyon Mayor Reflects on Election Defeat
Lyon is adjusting to a new political landscape following the recent municipal elections. Nathalie Perrin-Gilbert, a fixture in Lyon’s political scene for over three decades, is … Read more
Switzerland vs. Sweden: The Clichés Swiss Expats Constantly Face
The question isn’t always about what the world thinks of Switzerland, but rather, what the world thinks it knows. For Swiss citizens living abroad, a common … Read more
Sanary-sur-Mer Filmmaker Tackles Child Abuse & Seeks Funding
The picturesque coastal town of La Ciotat, France, is serving as a backdrop for more than just scenic views this spring. Local filmmaker and actress Isabelle … Read more
Houellebecq: Swiss Direct Democracy is the Only “True Democracy”
The notion that freedom and democracy are universally desirable values is increasingly questioned, according to French novelist Michel Houellebecq. In a recent interview with RTS, the … Read more
Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet Comments Spark Backlash & Debate Over Art Form’s Future
In a recently-aired pre-Oscars conversation with Matthew McConaughey, hosted by CNN and Variety, Timothée Chalamet spoke about the vibrancy of cinema, and about how lucky he … Read more
Joseph Gorgoni: Hilarious “Romeo & Juliette” in Lausanne (Until Apr 4)
Lausanne audiences are in for a delightfully chaotic grab on a classic this spring with “Roméo/Juliette,” a new musical comedy starring Joseph Gorgoni and Marie-Thérèse Porchet. … Read more
Morocco at Cannes Film Festival 2024: Laïla Marrakchi’s “Strawberries”
The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, set to unfold from May 12th to 23rd, 2026, may notice a strong Moroccan presence on the Croisette. The latest … Read more
Franco, Elvis & Scrubs: Jewish Connections in New Films & TV Shows
Franco is Hot; Elvis Tunes by Jews, Scrubs 10, Civil War Dreams, a drama, opens in theaters on Feb. 27. It follows the secret affair of … Read more