Source: People
Security & Justice
Lebanon’s Border Villages Face Renewed Devastation Amid Israeli Withdrawal
The Israeli army withdrew from the southern Lebanese village of Bani Hayyan on Friday morning, two days after entering the area in the Marjayoun district. According to local reports, Israeli forces demolished multiple homes as they retreated.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Interview Set to Shed Light on Mossad’s Decade-Long Covert Operation Against Hezbollah
In a highly anticipated episode of CBS’s 60 Minutes, recently retired Mossad agents provide unprecedented insights into a decade-long covert operation targeting Hezbollah. The agents, whose identities remain concealed with masks and altered voices, share with journalist Lesley Stahl the intricate details of their mission to sabotage Hezbollah’s communications network.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Friday 14 February 2020 19:42:38
John Legend's Song 'All of Me' Achieves Global Valentine's Domination
The 41-year-old singer (and reigning Sexiest Man Alive) has been winning over people’s hearts for years with his sweet and soulful tracks, and now, he has officially earned the title of King of Valentine’s Day, based on the enduring popularity of one particular ballad.
According to Spotify, Legend’s 2013 smash “All of Me” is now the top love song globally on the music app, totaling more than 1.1 billion streams.
The track has been recorded as the top song choice for both men and women on playlists titled Valentine’s Day and has already been added to more than 29 million playlists worldwide.
Even more, every year on Valentine’s Day, the romantic song resurfaces to spike in plays by at least 50 percent.
After hearing the exciting news, the father of two shared a video on Twitter thanking his fans.
“Hey everybody, it’s John Legend here and I’m wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day first of all, and I want to thank you,” he began the intimate clip.
“Thank you for making ‘All of Me’ the top love song on Spotify. They reached out to me and said you guys are adding ‘All of Me’ to all of your love playlists and whenever you’re celebrating something special with a loved one, ‘All of Me’ is a go-to song for you to add to your playlist,” he said.
The singer continued, “I love that you’re still streaming this song seven years later.”
Legend expressed that these numbers are even more meaningful to him as the song shares sentimental value.
“I got married to my wife with this song and so many of you are getting married or celebrating anniversaries or proposing or whatever with ‘All of Me’ and I appreciate you,” he closed out the video.
Spotify shared the nine additional songs that round up their top 10, including two by Ed Sheeran and (of course) “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”
In addition to his music, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive is gracing fans with even more Valentine’s Day love this year.
On Feb. 7, Legend announced his new animated Facebook series Dear John: Legendary Love Letters — which premiered Feb. 9 — where he will share his fans’ one-of-a-kind love stories from across the globe.
“Love is universal. Love is ever-evolving, but it’s also a constant,” the 41-year-old superstar said in the trailer. “It’s the thread that weaves through the world and connects us all.”
“To celebrate this Valentine’s Day, we reached out and asked for stories of love and family and friendship and we got letters from all around the globe telling tales full of heart and hope and inspiration and hilarity and we wanted to spread all of that love to you,” Legend said. “Thank you for your stories. Thank you for sharing with us. I’m gonna read a few to the world in a little series we call, Dear John.“
Each episode will take a new dive into exploring the many layers of love and the ways in which we share it. Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, 34, are an example of lasting love. The happy couple, who officially tied the knot on Sept. 14, 2013, are parents to daughter Luna Simone, 3½, and Miles Theodore, 20 months.
