PHOTO: Anwar El Amir Gives Israel The Middle Finger

Anwar El Amir is a popular singer in Lebanon. He was on a vacation in Greece and saw something from the state of Israel, so he posed next to it and gave it the middle finger. I do not know what's on the back, and I do not think this is an Israeli thing. But the singer did something he felt like doing since he is form Lebanon, a country that has seen and lived the might of the Israeli military.

The singer said he was surrounded by Greek and Jewish tourists and wanted to take the picture. He did not plan it, it just happened. His buddy warned him that it might be misunderstood, but still he wanted to take the picture and he did.

I will not comment further on this picture, love it or hate it. Aside form that the singer has a catch new song out that received a warm welcome in Lebanon and around Arabia, it's below.

   ;انور الامير - شفتك بعيني _ 2011 Anwar El Amir - Sheftek Bi 3ayne.mp4

The Comeback Plan For Tamer Hosny's Career

At the height of the Egyptian revolution Tamer Hosny was the only person more unpopular than former president Hosny Mubarak. Few people had anything nice to say about the Egyptian pop star, he had simply made so many enemies out there and he did a number of stupid things that made people laugh at his expenses. No need to go in details of his offenses, everyone knows about the epic fail and the meltdown that's well documented on YouTube.

Now that Tamer Hosny has done the sensible thing by getting married, I think he can consider applying one of those suggestions I have for him. If he really wanted a comeback, he should think different now.

1. Work with other stars, collaborate with them. Do not just work with your buddies and other stars who would sit in the backseat and let you be in charge. You will benefit from working with other stars who can carry their own weight.
2. Invest some time to socialize with the stars--go to funerals, weddings and birthday parties. No other star has ever spoke about Tamer being a nice guy who cares about others. Tamer has a reputation that he does not socialize with other entertainers. Making new friends can be a shield for your career. If you are too busy, make a phone call.
3. Stop singing about girls and start singing about women. Not all women are confused teenagers who view you as a father figure. Some of them are smarter than you and do things for a reason not just to make you cry.
4. Stop singing about women like they are cats, they have should you know. Your most famous songs can be easily confusing with a song for a guy who is in love with a pet not a human bring. 
5. Be humble and act like it. Those who worship you are too stupid to matter or even to do you any good. Do not let that all get into your head. Most of your loathe that about you. 
6. Stop suing people for criticizing you. Do not intimidate/bully those who do not have kind opinions about you. Like when they make a movie that alludes to stuff you do in concerts, no need to move heaven and earth to change that. 
7. Stop taking down videos on YouTube that you do not like. Take down all the materials that you have copy rights too--like your movies and your music. Just leave the talk shows who talk smack about you and about some of your antics.
8. Laugh with people, if they tell a joke laugh, you do not have to be the funniest guy in the room or on the set. Make fun of yourself, nothing can humanize you as much as this one can. Do not be too melodramatic and ego driven about things like unfaltering videos. Any publicity is good publicity.
9. And finally, do one thing and do it well. You might be a gifted singer, but you are no wonder boy when it comes to composing music. You sell big movies, but you do not have to write the script and direct the picture. Let other people do their job and reward them for it. No need to slap your name all over the product--give people credit and recognize them.     

Tamer Hosny Law Hakon Gher Leek 2010

Fares Karam Survives A Health Scare/ Cancels Concerts

It seems that his heart will go on. Lebanese singer and party favorite was getting ready for a benefit concert in his home Lebanon when he started feeling uneasy in his chest. He called in the doctor and called off the concert. Word on the street Fares is one of the few singers who neglect visiting with doctors, he does not exercise and probably smokes.

Fares Karam is the guy who did a song about smoking hookahs and such. Fares has been really busy lately with concerts all over Lebanon in a number of music festivals. The 37 years old have received well wishes from her peers who took on the social media to share their thoughts on Fares.

His personal guard has been making the media rounds and assuring everyone that Fares Karam is safe and recovering. He did call of few other concerts. He will submit to a number of exams to make sure his heart is stable and that he does not need any serious procedures.

I wish the story ends there, a journalist publishes a press release where he claims Fares Karam did not have any health scare, he was overheard telling his crew he is not feeling well and thus he did not want to perform in the concert--according to the Journalist. The person behind the release resides Dubai and goes by the name Waleed El Husnyah. Further people say they have spotted Fares walking out of the hospital looking fine. I am not a doctor but why did team Fares Karam released sophisticated images of the star inside the hospital. How about some privacy?    

fares karam 2010 2011 New Ritanee Nargele

The Pious Of Egypt Want To Ban Entertainers "Prostitutes"

Wagdy Ghonim is a moron. He might have some good options and he may as well have some good intentions, but his latest attacks on entertainers is preposterous. The TV preacher is gunning for the entertainers in Egypt. He has issues with people kissing on TV, making out and pretending to be husband and wife.

While, I do agree that some Egyptian movies have nothing to do with entertainment and they are nothing but a sleaze fest. That's no reason for such broad attacks from a guy who things sex is disgusting and intimacy is immoral.  He even does not like tourism. I have a question for him, what other national resources does he have issues with? Such things bring Egypt a lot of money.

The guy watches a lot of movies or it seems--he describes a scene when an actor has a lady's underwear from his pocket. Wagdy hates that and is seems to be mad. I think people like Wagdy and company should attack certain aspects of the entertainment not a broad attacks likes there. I think he can attack people like Al Sabaky who makes dirty movies. But even then, had the people not watched his movies, he would make them no more.

I am seeing a lot of Egyptian entertainers up in arms against such figures and their use of the public ariwaves. While I agree with them, I hate to see the government stepping in to ask Wagdy and others to stop. If the actor has the right to make a movie, the other guy has a right to trash is as well. With one note, no personal attacks on private citizens.

د/ وجدى غنيم,ايها الداعرون ايتها العاهرات هل هذا فن(2)؟؟

Zein Shaker Release The First Transgender Arab Song

Zein Shaker is a nobody, but he wanted to be somebody in 5 minutes. To accomplish that he released a song about marrying a girl who turns to be a dude. For starter the song is weird and was made in a no budget. It made waves in Lebanon as people have frowned upon it and upon its strange topic--strange for many Arabs.

The song is hardly entertaining, it does one thing right is increase awareness on the matter, recognizing the existence of an issue is the first step. What do you guys think of the lyrics? I find them basic and so do the beat. Not sure what Zein's next song will be, he might go mainstream this time.  

zein shaker tel3et rejal

Tamer Hosny Shrinking Fans Celebrate His Fake Wedding With A Song

While the news has not been officially confirmed, fans of the Egyptian pop star have released a song to celebrate the unconfirmed rumors of his wedding to Bassma Boussil. It's a karaoke song that uses some lines from a Tamer Hosny song...has it ever happen to you

The voice behind this song is Ahmed Gamal--a nobody who is cheering his idol one. The song called on Tamer and Bassma it references their names and how they have manged to score one another. The topic aside this is a catchy beat, simple but catchy ringtone.

Will Tamer have the backbone to come out in public and say the words that he has gotten married? Is it cool for your fans to call your wife "Bint al eeh"? "Daughter of A Gun" Like you have used the line before too many times.

اغنية شكلها حصلتلك اهداء من تامر اكاديمي

I Don't Think Tamer Hosny Is Really Married To Bassma Boussil

It has been almost a week since that random video has popped online and the social media where supposedly the Egyptian pop star. He has popped the question to Bassma Boussil and the video claims they are now married. I might be wrong about this, but the singer has yet to confirm his wedding in person or in a live show. He is testing the water. If you guys do not like it, he might deny the news of his marriage.

For starter he has not confirmed the news in person, we only get bits and pieces from the internet. Do not believe everything you read on the internet. If he is so happy and so proud of his marriage--which he should be, why has he not spoken about it. Another thing to consider is Bassma's new career where she has an album ready to be released soon, free marketing cannot hurt.

This could be a stunt from the guy who knows how to stay in the news and stay in the public discourse. He needed some press, as he prepares for a new album project which he is producing but claims that some global company is paying him to release. The album will be mostly in English. If the wedding was a reality, where is the wedding? Pictures anyone? Families?

Now let's talk about this marriage, I am certain most people are happy for Tamer including his female fans who tend to faint in his concerts. Why is he hiding the news? I am certain he has no problem calling in one of those TV shows to confess his love and share the news about his marriage. I think the good press deliver him some sales. He went from essentially having a whole music network (Mazzika) dedicated to him into a pariah.  

Tamer Hosny ft Bassma Boussel- Matis2alnish (Trailer)

Pop Music Has Gotten Louder and Less Original

You know your dad's old buddies have always told you the music you listen to is too loud. Your old man told you about your favorite pop music "it's unoriginal" I think they might have been speaking some truth to you.

Because as we learn today about a computer analysis of nearly half-a-million songs recorded between 1955 and 2010 and reported in Nature Scientific Reports Thursday. “We have been able to show how the global loudness level of music recordings has consistently increased over the years,” study author Joan Serra of the Spanish National Research Council said in an email exchange.

Similarly, the team found the diversity of chords and melodies has “consistently diminished in the last 50 years”. “This yields a clear recipe for contemporising old songs: using more common chord changes, changing the song’s instrumentation, and record it louder,” said Serra.

The study spanned a variety of genres, including rock, pop, hip hop, metal and electronic. “Much of the gathered evidence points towards an important degree of conventionalism, in the sense of blockage or no-evolution, in the creation and production of contemporary Western popular music,” said the study.

I am sure Arabic pop is not much different, it has gotten a lot louder, thanks to Euro trash and house music invasion. Plus, the lyrics have been recycling for ages now, we just have to have a long term memory. At least, this is what science has concluded. I would add, thanks to having songs written by teams now, no longer would one person author one hit alone----it takes a village to doctor a good song.  

Menam And His Music Is Vomit Inducing

Menam is full of shit, but his fans do not care about that. They do not seem to read or write so, whatever we say about their beloved star, they ain't going to read it.

He is a wedding singer, and not classy weddings, he is reserved for street weeding where the locals turn out to drink some cheap booze, overweight belly dancers and jerks for men. I am sure the people who like this kind of music--it feels like a poor man auto tune music that mechanics come up with at their spare time.

Not sure why Menam keeps making music videos, but nothing stops him from reaching out to grab the cool title of a Sh'abi style. Never mind, those songs tend to sound the same, one beat and one line about the guy being a stud and street smart. It's done in the name of having fun
 
Tlaabny Alabak - Menam تلاعبنى الاعبك - منعم

The Most Famous Arab Celebrities' Scandals أشهر فضائح لفنانين وفنانات العرب

In American they have sex tapes, recorded voices messages, and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. They also have one star who likes to steal things, and there are many who go to rehab to address problems with drugs, alcohol, and exhaustion.

Let's visit Arabia and see what the Arab stars have for us in store, it seems that with the spotlight, so many Arab stars get caught in scandals or trouble with the press.

1. A leaked video of Nancy Ajram at a beauty shop where her privates where being taken care of by a professionals. This was bad and we still love Nancy... 
2. Egyptian dancer turned actress, had a leaked sex tape with her husband--on papers, not a real marriage. They were in the bedroom doing the nasty and it was a vivid video that shocked the Arab press for which Dina wore the head cover for a while.
3. Lebanese TV personality, singer and actress, Rozan Al Moghraby was the star of a privet video where she was around a lot of beer and performing sexual acts on some dude while joking and teasing. This has torpedoed her career.  
4. Lebanese super star and media darling had pictures of her in bikini by the pool side leaked to the internet and off course who does not want a little peak? 
5. Egyptian actress Ziena, was a guest of a TV show when her dress got tangled and her dress came off a bit revealing her bra for everyone to see.
6. Syrian singer and TV personality was a guest of Star academy, doing a song when her tight jeans got ripped from the front in the middle of her segment, revealing a prime real estate.  
7. Egyptian actress trying to be singer Mena Fadaly had a birthday party and it was a crazy party attended by so many celebrities, Mena's pictures leaked to the press and the pictures revealed too much, and humiliated the singer and most of her parting guests. That was a big deal.
8. Kuwaiti singer Jawad Al Ali cannot catch a break, while a guest on a live she, come dude called in and called him gay and asked him to perform an act of sexual nature. Poor Jawad, that must have been an awkward exchange.   
9. Moroccan singer, Laila Ghofran--an other wise great vocalists was the star of a video where she was doing a steamy dance bit and sitting on her boyfriend (friend who is a boy) feet.
10. Lebanese singer/actress Marwa was doing an appearance at a primer of one of her movies, and the fans outnumbered what her guards can handle and it was reported she was harassed--some stupid people out there blame the dress she was wearing.
11. Again Lebanese Marwa was the star of a leaked footage from one of her movies where she was almost naked in the shower--this was a big deal later year. It seemed that the director leaked it and since then Marwa has been cleared.  
12. Egyptian actress Hanan Turk was caught in the middle of a scandal with prostitution and all that,  I think she served jail time, then it turned out she was innocent and the whole ordeal was a set up.
13. Tamer Hosny sang for Egypt and how much he loved it, then it turned out he forged documents to get out of the military service. He cliams innocence and that he was tricked into doing that. He did a jail time and since then he has been a tool for the armed forced in Egypt.
14. TV host Hala Sarhan had guests on her show who claimed to be prostitutes in Egypt and they have given so much details. The segment was a big hit and upset a lot of people. WE are told later that Hala hired some actress to pose as hookers. Hala would flee to Dubai and stays there until the Mubarak regime fell apart
15. Egyptian actor and activist Khalid Abu El Naga was the star of a video where he was marrying one of his lady friends on the beach--I do not know what this one is a scandal.
16. Libyan singer Ali Hamida was arrested for molesting a little boy in Egypt and he served time in jail, he would be a nobody after he once was the hottest boy of Arab pop in the 80s. He certainly had the coolest hair. 
17. Star Academy and its participants had a lot of scandals about footage for females changing clothes and males and females getting cozy with one another. See the video below. 

للنشر: طوني خليفة يعرض فضائح ستار اكاديمي 1

The Arab Celebrities Twitter Scandal

There's a dozen of news reports that have been made public about a number of Arab celebrities buying fans and followers on the world wide web.  Tamer Hosny was the guy who got the most heat last year--after calming a million follower most of whom were computer bots.

Here are some hard numbers that are true as of today

1. Elissa has 442 thousand followers on Twitter
2. Haifa Wahbe has 336 followers on the same network
3. Nawal Al Zoghby has 267 thousand
4. Nancy Ajram 255 thousand followers
5. Najwa Karam has 226 K followers
6. Myriam Faris has 147 thousand followers 

Few weeks later, we hear more dirt about other Arab celebrities who have been Linked to fake Twitter and Facebook accounts. Najwa Karam had to answer questions about the same subject. Elissa had to deal with increased attacks from Haifa Wahbe fans who have spilled the beans on all the fake followers for the Lebanese diva. Read here in Arabic on Khabar 3ajilThe accusations started with attacks like those followers are not Arab nor they speak Arabic, so why would they be following an Arabic pop star. Others claim such fake fans have no engagement level and no activities online that would indicate they are for real.

Elaph also reported on the scandal, according to a number of companies, you can purchase a 100 thousand followers for about 5 thousands dollars. Nawal Al Zoghby is another singer who has been accused of buying fake fans and followers. Elaph seemed to have done the most research on this topic and they have followed it very closely.

Of course the celebrities are defending themselves against those attacks and accused their foes of being jealous of their success. I think the reality is more complex than that, but it would not be a far fetched scenario for those celebrities to have a mixed bag of fake and real followers.

TV Host Nishan Should Shut His Face!

When you host a prime time TV show, you must know that there are kids out there watching your show. When your show films in Ramadan, you must at least show some respect at you ask questions form your guests. But clearly popular TV personality Nishan did not get the memo.

As he interviewed one of the most provocative pop songstresses  Myriam Faris, the TV host got comfortable and thought he was sitting in a bar and in a private session, not on TV. So the might Nishan fires up a question to Myriam....here's the question?

"Are you comfortable with people looking at your ass (buttocks)? as they are always impressed by it" "They always try to sneak a peace at your moneymaker, how do you feel?" To proof that he is an idiot the host wishes his viewers a happy Ramadan as he talks about butts. This is the kind of shitty mentality that men come up to and sadly few women play along out of fear or not being cool.

Not sure what was on his mind, to ask such a question. But again when you invite guests like that, you will not be talking about Mozart or global warming. The guest did not seem bothered by the question and seems to enjoy acting like she is tired, she seems overjoyed to talk about that part of hers. What talents does he really have? Great hair, check! A Smile, Check! A brain? We will get back to you on that one

Watch the exchange below as Nishan almost gets to blow some steam as he talks up the rare bit. Nishan should explain his question and apologize to his viewers--I am not one of them and never will.

نيشان يسال ميريام فارس عن سر جمال خلفيتها - انا والعسل

Nasr Mahrous and The Making (and Marketing) of Top Pop Stars

Sherine Abdelwahab, Tamer Hosny, Baha Sultan, Diab, Suma, Khalid Agag, Mohammed Foaud, Mohammed Mohie and a dozen more household name in Egyptian pop have all been branded and brough to the spotlight by one humble Egyptian man that goes with the name Nasr Mahrous, a music producer. Nasier owns the label Free Music and was the guy who made stars before Rotana ever could. He made and produced top quality songs turning them into hits. Nasr seems to be most proud of his collaboration with the late legendary singer Mohammed Roshdy.

the last thing, I have seen of his work was the music video for Baha Sultan, a really good one that cam elate last year. Nasr knows all about shots and production. Nasr is a producer, director, lyricist and and if needed to, he can sing. Nasr's father was a music producer before him and Ameer, Nasr's brother is one of the top sound engineers in Arabia. This is the work of an all Cairo family that likes the business and the art side of their work.

Nasr started in the 80s by selling cassettes and distributing them around Egypt. In the 90s he started releasing a series of various artists under the label Free Mix--those sold huge. That also included a Free Baby tape, that had many silly but lovable hits. Nasr uses a decent formula, which is making mix tapes for new names, if those names have hits, then he and produced them an entire album. Nasr has tried his hand on feature films by releasing Captain Hima, a romantic comedy with Tamer Hosny and Ziena.

Some of those stars might not work with Nasr's lable, but they still all refer to him as big brother who gives them advise as needed. Perhaps the two names who are considered Nasr's greatest commercial success, I would count Tamer Hosny and Sheine, they are the biggest money maker in Egyptian pop at the moment.


Making of "Soma - Da Habiby" كواليس كليب "سوما - ده حبيبي"

Making of "Shirene - Mabtefrahsh" كواليس "مابتفرحش - شيرين"

Making Of "Khalid Aggag - Wahdany" كواليس "وحداني - خالد عجاج"

FINALLY: Tamer Hosny Gets Married To Bassma Bousel

The rumors were true, I mean the ones about his romance with Moroccan singer Bassma--she is no career singer she took part of Star Academy season six. This might be the right way to go about making a comeback. Tamer Hosny as a single man has passed his expiration date.

a married Tamer Hosny might imply he is a serious musician who takes his work seriously. He is no longer Mr. single guy out there to get the ladies and seduce them through his romantic--sometimes cheesy songs. Tamer made the news official on his Facebook page through a video that landed there with a quck background story and then comes the wedding news. Tamer worked with the singer and then they have grown fond of one another--he approached her father and asked for Bassma's hand in marriage.

Now, I learned Tamer Hosny has made his marriage official in May of 2012 inside the Egyptian embassy in the United States where Tamer was working on some musical projects. He has kept the news due to the elections in Egypt and the incidents in Rafah. Now he is ready to go public.

Bassma Bousel has done some songs before with Tamer Hosny and ever since they have been romantically linked--something they both denied. But then the Arab Spring took over and the Tamer Hosny meltdown has taken phase. Tamer has not appeared in person to confirm the news, I would question the news until he speaks about it--because he can come out and say someone hacked his Facebook and put the video.

Some critics were never happy with Bassma Bousel for making comments and appearing too vivacious in the music video with Tamer Hosny. I think this goes back to her days at Star Academy where Bassma has rubbed some people the wrong way.

Update: I have confirmed that Bassma was with Tamer Hosny in his February 2012 visit to the United States as he toured and stoppled in places like Washington DC. 
تامر حسني كمل نصف دينه 

Tamer hosny & Bassma Boussel تامر حسني و بسمة بوسيل


tamer hosni Mats2lnesh.تامر حسنى متسألنيش

The Cute Shatha Hassoun And Elissa Feud

Elissa might have the heart of a child, Shatha Hassoun has that Iraqi bold boiling through her veins. When they cross paths, the world collide. We have heard the story about the two starlets staying in the same hotel--one had many fans out waiting for her, the other did not. The media caught win of the story, they made it a big deal.

In a Beirut concert, the media caught up with the Iraqi singer Shatha and spoke to her about her projects and upcoming events. Shatha is a talented singer with one of the most committed fans out there. Unlike many singers, she can claim two big Arab countries as her home...both Iraq and Morocco.

She is no fans of Elissa's and thinks that she has seen the history of that singer since she seems to pick fights with others. Shatha refused to say anything about the Elissa's new album--even though she has criticized the album cover before. I like both singers, they seem to do similar songs--Shatha does a bigger variety of songs than Elissa, but Elissa has a well established brand

Elissa remains silent on this matter, but Shatha is also smart, she said she likes some of Elissa's songs, not all of them. Keep in mind, both songstress work under the same Rotana label. Shatha and Elissa might not be the best friends out there, but whatever competition they have might help make their music better and their songs more real.

شذى حسون: أليسا أثارت دمِّي العراقي

Tamer Hosny (Lame) vs. Tamer Ashour (Awesome)

They are both roughly the same age, both make music and both are stars.

Tamer Ashour writs his own music, Tamer Hosny pretends to do that, he is rumored to put his name on the work of others. Tamer Ashour has a large fanbase that includes men, women, old and young. Tamer Hosny sing for the young horny, confused and unemployed.

You listen to Tamer because you know he knows music and has the education to show for it. He can hold his own and he can craft songs with deep emotional experiences. Tamer Hosny can do happy song, about silly subjects, I saw you walking down the street so I stalked you all over town and by the way I am a jealous guy too.

Tamer Hosny has an online PR operation where they comment on his articles, spam other people and remove materiel that he might not like--trust me they did that with me. Tamer Ashour is big on the web naturally, and everyone has nothing but love and respect to this guy. He does not have a PR operation.

Tamer Hosny does not work with other people well, he thinks he is the shit, and now he has turned into shit. I do not like every song by Tamer Ashour, but even the songs I do not like, I can understand and relate to at some point down the road. With Tamer, you know he sounds like the guy you want to punch in the face. Maybe he sings to unstable young souls who are looking for the next big thing.

Tamer Ashour works and help other young women to get into the music business with his music--he did that with a new pop star that goes by the name Rania. Tamer uses women as props and tends to enjoy rumors that link him emotional to so many of them. He is notorious for making it look like he is in love with his onscreen costars.

He tired to battle Amr Diab, Diab did not even talk about him or ever referred to him by his name. Amr Diab is still a household name, Tamer is also a household name, but in a laughable way. Tamer is a big box office star, he makes money, but frankly he has tained his brand so much. He is now working on a comeback. aided by a big TV network that basically airs all his stuff any minute all day.

Sure, they are both different singers, but one is making a legacy that no amount of money can buy and the other is making a farce out of himself.

تامر عاشور يغنى بصوته لايف - بيت كبير

Take Two: The Army In Lebanon Likes To Party

They recruited the big names for their big bash party, a guy who thins he is the shit--Nishan. They had a concert for the Eid, and star studded song followed. There has been never as many egos as this song has packed.

I love how cute, romantic, and spunky singers all looking tough and wearing army uniforms. I normally would think this is a disrespect for the uniform, but who are we kidding? The moment people star waving flags, some see pride, some see love, some see patriotism. Let me ask this, how many of those people on the stage singing for the army have a second citizenship?

What is the army trying to accomplish with those songs? Pop music does not make though people, it makes awesome dancers, if you want an army of awesome dancers, you got one. The army is tough and it should be made of real talent both men and women not some dudes who are too pretty or too dumb to get a visa to Canada.

I really do love Lebanon and want nothing but the best to that country and its people, but the reality is this Lebanon is not what you see on TV, it's so much more.

أوبريت جيش لبنان ع المسرح - حفلة البيال 2012

Selling Out: Stars, Celebrities And Politicians

This is the Arabic edition of what star sang for what leader/dictator/president/king. This is tricky business because one day, the song subject might be popular, the next day he is a murder. I think it's really hard to figure out the reality. We change and people change, stars are people and sometimes they do songs for money, access and protection.

1. Oum Kalthoum sang for the last King of Egypt, She also sang for the guy who overthrew him too. Sabah, Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Abdel Halim Hafiz have all sang for leaders and politicians. Other stars of the golden age have also sucked up to the power holders.
2.  Najwa Karam Sang for Bashar Al Assad--days after he took office in 2000. She was not the only one to do so. Assi Al Hallani did too and so have done 3 out of five Lebanese singers.
3. George Wassouf have sang not to one leader, but to two of them. He did sing for Bashar Al Assad, and also for the Tunisian dictator Ben Ali and his lovely money hugging wife. 
4. Kathem Al Saher, Tamer Hosny, Latifah (to name few) have all sang while Ben Ali and his regime was present. 
5. Ruoida Attiah have also took part of a music event where Bashar was also present. 
6. Hussein Al Jasmi have snag for Qaddafi and attended one his many celebrations on the day he took over the country. Amr Diab, Fadel Shaker, Assi Hallani and Myraim Faris have all taken part of this celebration in different years.
7. Amr Diab And Sherine have all sang for Mubarak and celebrated his regime. Sherine has sang a song for him in 2010 after his surgery in Germany. Amr Moustafa remains one of those artists who are loyal to the former president Mubarak. 
8. Julia Butrous have sang for Hezbollah in the wake of the 2006 year war where Hezbollah scored big moral victory over Israel. Her song was timely and came in the wake of a war that rocked everyone in Lebanon. Assi Hallani sang for Hariri after his assassination, Melhim Barkat did a song for Emil Lahoud after he won the election.  
9. Susan Attieh, Lutfi Boushnaq, Samira Said, and Samira Tawfik have also came to Iraq and celebrated with Saddam.
10. Assi Hallani have sang for everyone in Arabia, including Qaddafi, Assad, King of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh of the UAE and his horses too.  

Again, this is just a sample, there are many more singers who have brown nosed the regime and certain leaders. What I think is this, artists have a choice: either sing, make money and get a concert or don't and people will not remember you for long. Above all those voices, Fayrouz, she has never taken the side of a politican or a leader....she is the artist for the people. 

Do You Like This Mais Hamdan Song? Because I Don't

Multi talented Mais Hamdan has a drama on TV about living in the deep Egyptian south or upper Egypt as it has been really known. Then they asked her to do thre show's open credit song, and she cannot say no to that. I happen not to find this song any good, and I happen to think that Mais does not have the vocal strength or ability to pull any song.

I know she acts and presents TV shows, her sister Mai is the singer, I think each should stick to his craft. Why am I so mean? This is a song that should be only performed by someone who has lived an Egyptian childhood in those parts of the world, not someone who is there just for the money.

Mais Hamdan - Ya Abo Shal (Live)

Sex, Offensive Language All Over The Ramadan Dramas

It's easy to make sexually suggestive dialogue on TV, things like that have no place on TV during the holy month. Just because you can do it, it does not mean it's a good idea. The keep pushing the envelope with all those languages insults, vulgarities. and their list goes one

Watch this report on those shows, the language and the scenes with dance, street thugs, really it's gross talking about warm bodies in a disgusting style. Some even drinking alcohol and partying it up. I must say, people should not watch these shows, this is the best way to get them to change. We cannot all watch them and then in private criticizes them. Just stop watching already.

Just watch the interviews and see what the folks are saying. I will never say that the government can fix this, they cannot. People can. If you stop watching such shows, the producers will not fund them no more
   
دراما رمضان ..وصلات رح وايحاءات جنسية