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Cannes Film Festival 2026: A look inside Alia Bhatt’s lavish stay at Hotel Martinez and how much it costs per night

Hotel Martinez, a historic Art Deco landmark on Cannes' Boulevard de la Croisette, has become a celebrity hotspot during the film festival. This iconic luxury property, known for its Riviera style and Mediterranean views, hosts stars and events, with room rates soaring to lakhs per night during the festival season.

The Economic Times

Eurovision Song Contest 2027 potential host cities: What to do in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas

From the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe to the Bulgarian Riviera, here’s where the 71st edition might be held.

Euronews

Cannes Film Festival opens as Hollywood blockbusters stay away

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has commenced on the French Riviera, featuring 12 days of world premieres and culminating on 23 May with the presentation of the prestigious Palme d’Or. The festival opened with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d’Or was awarded to Lord of…

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Amal Clooney's Birthday Style for George Clooney Sparks Summer Fashion Trends 2026

From Pucci glamour to Riviera chic, Amal Clooney's latest look is shaping celebrity style trends for summer 2026.

Fashion Times

This Saint-Tropez hotel offers the perfect White Lotus-inspired escape

HOTELS: On the French Riviera, Leeanna Lock checks into Arev St Tropez and discovers a chic hotel that feels like a 1960s movie set

The Independent UK

H&M Home's Just-Dropped Summer Riviera Collection Makes Bringing a Beachside Holiday Aesthetic Home, a Cinch

It's laid-back, carefree, playful, and chic — what more could you ask for from a summer decorating collection?

Livingetc

Visiting Nice, the heart of the French Riviera

In this episode of Travel Smart, destination expert Natalie Wilson discusses how best to visit Nice, in the heart of the French Riviera. From the views along the Promenade des Anglais to local food and easy Côte d’Azur day trips, we break down what makes the city feel both glamorous…

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Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with funeral and public tribute

Family and friends of the late Brigitte Bardot have held a private service in the French Riviera resort Saint-Tropez where she lived for more than half a century after retiring from movie stardom at the height of her fame.

Radio France Internationale

Brigitte Bardot’s funeral to be held next week in Saint-Tropez

A ceremony is scheduled for 7 January and will be broadcast to the public outside of the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Catholic Church

The Independent UK

Ella Fitzgerald resided in this luxury hotel on the French Riviera in the '60s – now the modern suite is available to buy for $9.7 million

Ella Fitzgerald's former stay in Frances' Cap d'Antibes retains its glamour with a modern twist as a three-bed unit with Art Deco details

Homes & Gardens

Lauryn Hill addresses fan confusion after severely delayed festival set

‘There seems to be a misconception out there that I am on the Riviera with my feet up,’ singer said

The Independent UK

Zendaya Goes on a Summer Odyssey for Louis Vuitton's Resort Advertising Campaign

The ads feature the larger-than-life actress and style icon in the Italian Riviera expertly showcasing several airy seasonal staples.

Fashion Times

‘Bond villa’ on the French Riviera owned by Sean Connery goes back on the market for £20m

The glamourous property has plenty to attract both design lovers and film buffs

Evening Standard

President Trump reveals vision for Gaza in AI video complete with luxury yachts, belly dancers, and a towering golden Trump statue

The president gave a a first glimpse of "Trump Gaza" three weeks after floating the idea of expelling nearly 2 million Palestinians to pave the way for a "Riviera of the Middle East." But even his MAGA base isn't loving the hedonism and idolatry.

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'Trump Gaza': Donald Trump posts AI video of Gaza 'Riviera' vision

DONALD Trump has posted an AI-generated video of his "Riviera" Gaza vision — which includes images of him and Israeli prime minister…

Evening Standard

Netanyahu’s CGI vision for Gaza resurfaces ahead of Trump’s controversial plan

‘Gaza 2035’ plans have re-emerged after Trump’s controversial proposal to turn strip into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Guardian - AU

Rubio expected to push Trump plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza on trip to Israel

US secretary of state is making his first trip to region and is expected to advocate Trump’s plan to create ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Guardian - UK

‘Who is Trump to decide our fate?’: takeover threat adds to uncertainty in Gaza

Palestinians say the US president will never succeed in his plan to force them from their homes to build a ‘Riviera’

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Tilda Swinton takes furious aim at Trump's 'greedy' plans to turn Gaza into 'Riviera of the Middle East'

The actress, 64, blasted ‘inhumane’ and ‘greed-addicted’ governments in a tearful speech

The Independent UK

Tilda Swinton mocks Donald Trump’s plans to turn Gaza into ‘Riviera property’

The British actor was accepting an honorary Golden Bear for career achievement from the Berlin Film Festival

Fortune

French President Macron denounces Trump's Gaza takeover plan: 'The right answer is not a real estate operation'

President Donald Trump wants to remake Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” and he wants Jordan and Egypt to take in Palestinians.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump says Palestinians will not be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan to 'own territory'

President has sparked anger after unveiling plan to turn Gaza into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Conversation

How Putin, Xi and now Trump are ushering in a new imperial age

Over the past few weeks the new US president, Donald Trump, has repeatedly claimed that the United States should “take back” the Panama Canal and that it should assume control of Greenland – one way or another. He has talked of Canada becoming America’s 51st state and now he even…

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘It’s like our country is being run by the maniac from Saw’

Late-night hosts roundly decry Donald Trump’s proposal to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and turn it into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: The outlandish plan to turn Gaza into a ‘riviera of the Middle East’

In today’s newsletter: Donald Trump’s proposal is an attempt to reshape political reality that has historical precedent, explains architect and researcher Eyal Weizman

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