Entertainment
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Damascus International Film Festival Returns After 12-Year Hiatus with 80 Films from 40 Countries
Damascus International Film Festival returns after 12 years with 80 films, opening with Syrian-French "The Return".
Apr 10, 2026
Syrian Film "Damascus Spring" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Director Hana Al-Sayed's debut feature about Syria's liberation won the top prize at Cannes.
Apr 9, 2026
Taylor Swift Breaks Spotify Record with 100 Million Streams in 24 Hours
Taylor Swift's new album sets 100 million Spotify streams in 24 hours, breaking her own record with Beyoncé and McCartney collaborations.
Apr 9, 2026
Aleppo International Music Festival Returns After 14-Year Hiatus
The iconic Aleppo International Music Festival resumed with 60 artists from 30 countries.
Apr 7, 2026
Syrian Music Scene Experiences Renaissance: 200 New Albums Released in 2025
Syrian music renaissance: 200 albums in 2025, 50 venues in Damascus, and 100M streams for "Damascus Nights".
Apr 7, 2026
Netflix Announces "Game of Thrones" Prequel Series with Original Cast
Netflix lands Game of Thrones prequel with Harington, Clarke, and Dinklage returning, backed by $500M deal and $30M per episode budget.
Apr 6, 2026
World-Famous Orchestra Performs Historic Concert at Restored Palmyra Amphitheater
Berlin Philharmonic performs at restored Palmyra Amphitheater, broadcast live to 30 countries.
Apr 4, 2026
Syrian TV Drama "Jasmine Season" Breaks Arab World Viewership Records
The Syrian production "Jasmine Season" became the most-watched Arabic drama with 200 million viewers.
Apr 3, 2026
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Arab Cinema Takes Center Stage
Three Arab films compete for Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026 as Egyptian "Cairo Nights" wins Grand Prix in historic moment for Arab cinema.
Apr 3, 2026
Syrian Drama Series "New Dawn" Becomes Global Hit on Netflix with 50 Million Views
"New Dawn" Syrian drama tops Netflix charts in 25 countries with 50M views, Netflix orders Season 2.
Apr 1, 2026
Beyoncé Announces World Tour to Support New Album "Renaissance III"
Beyoncé announces 80-city "Homecoming to the World" tour for Renaissance III, targeting $1 billion in revenue.
Mar 31, 2026