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Iraqi politicians are starting to fear a prime-time television in show that gives ordinary citizens a direct chance to berate them. Hosted by portly TV vet Ala Mushin, Hotline will never be mistaken for American Idol , yet it’s become...

Media experts gathered Friday to discuss the interaction between media, web use and social, political and religious mobilization in the Middle East. The fifth Beirut Media Forum brought together the media-savvy for 10 lectures addressing obstacles facing socio-political documentary filmmakers...

Exposing young people to music — as a listener and as a player — is good for brain development. “Nothing activates as many areas of the brain as music,” says Professor Donald A...This is an issue that will be tackled...

Setar pieces and improvised performances on Tar, Mehr News Agency reported. Saket will perform in the cities of Washington and Virginia, followed by workshops on Persian music and modern Tar and Setar playing techniques. Composer, researcher and Tar and Setar...

Head of the Aseman Music Center and Press TV contributor Mehdi Qaderi says violinist Johannes Leertouwer, cellist Viola de Hoog and flutist Marten Root will form the trio. The selections have been chosen to demonstrate the process of change and...

Lenny Henry wins best newcomer accolade in theatre awards 51-year-old comedian turned actor collects London Evening Standard theatre award for debut Shakespearean role as Othello Lenny Henry as Othello and Jessica Harris as Desdemona in Othello at West Yorkshire Playhouse....

The Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival has endured many changes during its 20-year existence...Karen Davis believes the biggest change can be seen on the screen. Jerusalem International Film Festival "two or three good Israeli films." Israel. "When I started, there...

Smith was presented with a beautifully carved pipe and was so emotionally moved, he raced off stage after accepting it. It was only when a friend joked, "it looks like a bong," that a smile curled up on his face....

Segal Theater Center is scheduled to stage three plays by young Iranian director Amir Kouhestani in New York City. New Voices from Iran will present Quartet: A Journey North , Dance on Glasses and Amid the Clouds on Nov. 23,...