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Al Bawaba
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Wael Kfoury, pregnant wife Shana Abboud together for the first time
cALBAWABA - Videos of Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury enjoying the birthday party of former Lebanese MP Hadi Hbeish and his wife, Cynthia Hbeish, have spread across social media. Also Read Did Wael Kfoury secretly get married to Shana Abboud, await baby? Wael appeared in a video for the first time with his new wife, Shana Abboud, as he sang while she stood beside him, holding her baby bump, confirming the news of her pregnancy with their first child. Unconfirmed reports emerged on social media claiming that Wael Kfoury secretly got married to Shana Aboud a year ago and that she was pregnant with their first child. However, un til their first public appearance, no one was able to confirm the news. Wael Kfoury and his wife Shana Abboud. (Social media) On the other hand, after their last appearance at the birthday party where Wael was seen singing next to his wife, who was seen with her big baby bump, the rumor was finally confirmed. Did Wael Kfoury secretly get married to Shana Abboud, await baby? In May, an Instagram page allegedly spread the rumor that Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury secretly got married to his girlfriend, Shana Abboud, a few months ago, and that she is pregnant with their first child. The post read: "The marriage and pregnancy took place away from the media at Wael's request and out of respect for Shana's wishes. The news is considered a big surprise in the Lebanese art community, and the audience is awaiting Wael's official announcement." On the other hand, Habib Bou Antoun, the close friend of Wael Kfoury, commented on the rumor regarding the star's marriage to Shana Abboud and her pregnancy by saying, "Please stop asking me if the news is true."
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Meet The Art Foundation Celebrating Lebanese Creativity Through Its Rich Cuisine
The new Em Sherif Art Foundation is celebrating Lebanese art and creativity abroad through the country's rich cuisine Bringing together both outstanding cuisine and inspiring art, Em Sherif is now expanding its celebration of Lebanon's culture beyond the dining table, offering Lebanese creators a platform to showcase their creative talents worldwide with the newly formed Em Sherif Art Foundation. Created by Em Sherif founder and chef Mireille Hayek – along with brother and CEO Dani Chakour, and son and curator Sherif Hayek – the Em Sherif Art Foundation is a non-profit organisation with a mission to nurture and promote Lebanese artists through Em Sherif restaurants around the world. Within these collaborations, this ambitious initiative aims to provide increased visibility for artists, raising awareness for Lebanese art and culture on the international stage. Meaning 'The Mother of Sherif' in Arabic, Mireille Hayek opened her first Em Sherif restaurant in Beirut in 2011, as a contemporary take on traditional Lebanese food and familial hospitality, passed down from generation to generation. The brand has since exploded in popularity, with 24 venues across 12 cities around the world, including Doha, Monaco, London and Dubai. 'The Art Foundation is another meaningful way for us to give back to our beloved Lebanese community,' Mireille Hayek told Bazaar. 'Our passion and mission remain the same; to offer our guests an invigorating and wholesome experience that sparks curiosity and nourishes the heart and soul.' 'Art has always been part of my life,' adds Sherif Hayek. 'I studied it, worked in galleries and began collecting early on. At the same time, I've always been inspired by what my family built with Em Sherif. [This is] the perfect opportunity to bring these two worlds together.' This venture transforms Em Sherif restaurants into cultural hubs where food, design and art blend together. Upon entering, diners are presented with an 'art menu', highlighting the artists on display and their works, allowing both audiences and artists to engage with one another. This strengthens the position of Lebanese creatives within the worldwide art scene, providing much needed exposure. Currently showing at Em Sherif Café in Paris, Ziad Antar is a Beirut-based artist and photographer; the Em Sherif Art Foundation's first exhibitor. Born in 1978, his practice focuses on the material complexity of photography, pushing it beyond its traditionally documentary nature, and interrogating the unpredictability of the image creation process. 'We are steadfast in our commitment to supporting local talent and deeply believe in the extraordinary creativity of our people,' said Mireille Hayek. 'To the wider Em Sherif community, the Art Foundation stands as our enduring promise to celebrate and share the very best of our city and its people. We can't imagine a more beautiful or powerful way to do so.'
LBCI
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- LBCI
President Joseph Aoun awards Georges Khabbaz the Lebanese Silver Order of Merit
President Joseph Aoun has awarded Lebanese actor, writer, and director Georges Khabbaz the Lebanese Silver Order of Merit in recognition of his distinguished artistic contributions and creative works that reflect Lebanon's social reality with intellectual and historical depth. The official account of the Lebanese Presidency shared photos of the ceremony, showing President Aoun presenting the medal to Khabbaz. The accompanying caption read: "President Aoun awarded artist Georges Khabbaz the Lebanese Silver Order of Merit in appreciation of his outstanding artistic contributions and creative works that embodied Lebanon's social reality in its intellectual and historical dimensions."
