Culture
France Loses a Free Voice: Why Catherine Ringer Was Irreplaceable
Catherine Ringer has died at 68, taken by a swift cancer. From Marcia Baïla to C'est comme ça, she leaves a unique mark on French music.
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Culture
Death of Philippe Bouvard at 96: The Immense Legacy of a French Voice
Philippe Bouvard passed away at the age of 96 at his home in Cannes. The creator of Les Grosses Têtes and Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard leaves an immense mark on French radio, television, and press.
Culture
Hachette Turns 200: The French Giant That Put the World in a Library
From Paris to the United States, Britain and Africa, Hachette marks two centuries of a venture that transformed the global circulation of books.
Culture
Edinburgh Becomes the World Capital of Performance: 53,884 Performances in 25 Days
From August 7 to 31, Edinburgh hosts 3,649 shows from 71 countries and 53,884 performances. Behind the cultural celebration, the 2026 edition reveals a global issue: who can still afford to create, travel, and be discovered in the world's largest open stage?
Culture
âLa Parisienneâ Loses Its Voice: Marie-Paule Belle Passes Away After a Heartfelt Farewell
Marie-Paule Belle, singer, pianist, and composer of âLa Parisienneâ, has died at the age of 80 after a long illness. Two months after her final concerts, French song loses a free-spirited, humorous, and profoundly unique artist.