The Bee Gees are being celebrated globally on the 50th anniversary of their song 'Children of the World,' coinciding with Barry Gibb's 80th birthday. Cultural events across France, including tributes in the Alpes-Maritimes and a special ARTE programming season on disco's golden era, highlight the group's enduring influence. Meanwhile, false reports of Barry Gibb's death circulated online but were quickly denied by his team.