Let Her Sing: The Trials and Tribulations of Iranian Female Singers in Iran
CHRI - Sepideh Jandaghi is a professional singer who’s unable to perform solo in Iran because she’s a woman. The…
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107 Iranian Film Personalities Urge Rouhani to Lift State Ban on Pre-Revolution Actor Behrouz Vossoughi
CHRI - More than 100 Iranian artists and movie industry personalities have urged President Hassan Rouhani to lift the state…
US sanctions threaten Iran’s high hopes for tourism
Al-Monitor — Iran's numerous tourist attractions, many of which stem from its rich history and civilization going back thousands of…
Iranian Actors Boycott President’s Iftar Ceremony
Radiofarda - Several famous Iranian actors and actresses say they will not attend the president’s iftar (breaking fast) ceremony that…
Death Finally Ends Media Ban On ‘King Of Iranian Cinema’
RFL/RE - Celebrated Iranian actor and director Nasser Malek Motiee was under a media ban for nearly 40 years, and…
A Superstar’s Funeral Turns Into Angry Protests Against Authorities
Radiofarda - Paying homage to a pre-revolution superstar in Tehran turned into a large and noisy protest against the ruling…
Iran: Funeral Ceremony For Renowned Actor Turns Violent
Iran-HRM - A funeral ceremony for the renowned Iranian actor, Naser Malek Motiei turned violent on Sunday, after security forces…
Legendary Iranian Actor Nasser Malakmotiei dies at 88
PayvandNews - Iranian actor Nasser Malakmotiei who appeared in over 100 movies and TV series, in most of which he played the…
Iran Security Agents Prevent 50th Anniversary of Writers Association
Radiofarda - Iranian security forces on Friday May 25 prevented the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Writers Association, the…
Banned Iranian Director Gets Standing Ovation At Cannes Film Festival
RFL/RE - A new film by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who is banned from leaving Iran, has premiered to a…