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Randa Al-Marr, a pioneering Lebanese broadcaster and founder of Radio Rama in the 1980s, died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Her death marks the end of a career defined by professional rigor and editorial independence during Lebanon's most turbulent decades.
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Randa Al-Marr, Lebanese journalist and broadcaster — Founded Radio Rama in the 1980s amid Syria's civil conflict and built a career marked by directness, transparency, and high professional standards across radio and television. Her passing leaves a significant gap in Arab media history.Syrian teachers face intimidation over dress and sectarian affiliation — Educators in Syria are experiencing campaigns of harassment and administrative transfers linked to their clothing choices and religious identity, raising questions about the Education Ministry's duty to protect employees and guarantee equal access to teaching without discrimination.Jacob Elordy cast as Gary Gilmore in "The Executioner's Song" adaptation — The 29-year-old Australian actor has been selected to portray the convicted killer in a film based on Norman Mailer's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about one of the United States' most controversial criminal cases. Lawrence Schiller, director of the 1982 film version, will serve as executive producer.Rita Hayik returns to theatre in dark comedy "Darabat Moallam" — The Lebanese actress appears alongside Talal Al-Jardi in a police comedy-thriller opening December 3 at Mono Theatre, marking her return to stage work after recent film and streaming drama projects."My Name Is Julia" reopens after a decade at Mono Theatre — The play, written and directed by Yahya Jaber and starring Anjo Rayhan, resumes performances starting December 8, exploring motherhood, marriage, infidelity and illness through black comedy and personal contradiction.Anthony Clarke, comedian from sitcom "Yes, Dear," dies at 62 — The American comic, known for his role in the popular sitcom, died Tuesday from pneumonia-related complications. Fellow cast member Mike O'Malley announced his death, recalling Clarke's prominence on the Boston comedy circuit in the 1990s.Coming Up:
Melhem Zein confirmed to Billboard that a duet with Al-Shami has been recorded and will release "very soon." The track was recorded the night before his appearance at Dubai's MCF annual media event.
Rita Hayik's theatre production "Darabat Moallam" opens December 3 at Mono Theatre in Gemmayzeh, combining police procedural comedy with ensemble cast performance.