Tag Archives: French TV
Pop and Politics Posted by Tim Hildreth on Mar 8, 2022
Le printemps, a time of renewal and rebirth, is just about here (at least in the northern hemisphere!) This week we take a look at a number of updates from the world of politics and pop culture about new(ish) things coming this spring to France. Emmanuel Macron The President of France has finally made it…
Le Petit Journal Posted by Elizabeth Schmermund on May 9, 2016
A big announcement in French television occurred today when Yann Barthès, the host of Le Petit Journal, announced that he would be leaving the show after five years as its host. Le Petit Journal is often compared to The Daily Show in America, and Barthès was often compared to former Daily Show host Jon Stewart. Although Barthès…
L’École des Stars Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 28, 2009
Over 2000 candidates from all over France tried out to be one of the 32 kids aged 8-12 to compete in the French TV children’s singing contest broadcast on Direct 8 called L’Ècole des Stars. This year, the winner was 9-year-old Léo from la Loire. He performed the songs ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and ‘Le…
1 Gars 1 Fille Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 8, 2008
No matter if you are in France, the United States or any other place in the world, male-female relationships are often complicated for one reason or another. And this area is another where the French and the Americans can find common ground. In both countries, men are often stereotyped in certain ways as are women…