Egyptain funny man Mohammad Saad was funny for a year, it was 2001. But someone has told him he is still finny. However ten years later and this one character actor has not manged to do any other character than the one he did in 2001. That says, this guy is no talent. While I admit some of his movies have funny parts, the majority of them are close to torture.
Same old tired dialect, same physical comedy bits and same shallow plots. This is going to be the Egyptian Eid it seems, just comedies and brainless humor. Maybe the entire country is in the mode of wanting to laugh. However, it seems there are some references to the revolution in Egypt. This still could end up being Saad's finest comedy since 2001, it will make money for sure.
If you have ever wondered about Arab singers on tours, you can get your answer straight from Essam Karika, the composer turned singer wonder boy. In the show he is hosting this Ramadan, he shared the trades of the secret.
Essam has done concerts overseas, In Tunis, Morocco among others. First the star has to pack his bag. In his luggage he puts couple of suits, few jeans and underwear. And don't forget his razor--if he is a guy. Then the entertainer's manager of spouse take them to the airport.
Arriving at the host country, there is a nice car waiting for the star, takes him/her to the hotel suite. The duration of the trip is usually three days, day of arrival, day of the concert and the next take is the departure. At the hotel suite, the media and the fans gather up with the artist. Day of the concert early in the day the singer goes for the dress rehearsal and sound check.
Most of the time the singer takes their band with them-A list singers can afford to bring all their band, but others will at least bring 3 to five band members. Sometimes a singer would bring his family with him making a vacation of it.
Then comes the concert, usually the singer is obligated to sing for a minute of 1.5 hours. What comes after that is up to them and up to the crowd control people. The day after the concert according to Karika, is interesting. If the concert promoter makes his money, he would be nice to the entertainer, if he loses money then he would not even bother and send a nice ride to the singer to take them to the airport. Sometimes if the even loses money the promoter would ask the singer to pay back their hotel expenses. But that's no all, most concerts make a profit or break even.
برنامج عصام كاريكا الواد العفريت الحلقه السادسه عشر
Beloved Lebanese diva Majid El Roumi was watering the planets in her Beirut apartment, when she slipped on some water, fell to the ground and then was later hospitalized. Her manager maintained the legendary singer known for passionate twice over love songs is doing well.
She did not have to go to the hospital, they just wanted to make sure she is alright. Not sure if this is news worthy, but it has been a slow news day.
Al Haram Street in English would be The Pyramid Street has always been the party street in Cairo. Nightclubs, casinos, bars, theater, and all sorts of adult entertainment goes on that street. Most people in Egypt don't like to come near this street as it's a tourist trap.
But Al Sabaky Film group is making a movie about this street where sleazy people, and low lives use sexual references any chance they get to give you a laugh. All around this is looking like a disgusting movie. I think it does hurt the image of Egypt to have such characters featured in movies.
Again, this might be just a movie, I could be reading too much into it. But here;s what I know when actress Somya Al Khasab read the script, she turned it down and said this movie has no plot and it's all about dance outfits. This movie will be out in theaters in time for the Eid, I am hoping ti will bomb, but the reality suggests, these kind of movies actually make money.
اعلان فيلم شـارع الهـرم فيلم العــيد .. سعد الصغير
Darine Hadchiti is every Lebanese man dream, she is sweet, upbeat and she is very Lebanese. She is one of the hottest singer for Lebanese at home and way from home-Canada and Australia love her too. But today's post is not about her music, but rather about her new gig.
Darine will be the ambassador for those fun loving elderly people that you will see dance along with her. Other than the interesting intro she was given at the event, all around this is a pretty neat thing to do. Her Lebanese style brought these elderly to the dance floor.
I give tremendous respect for the young ones who take a minute to think about those who have been young once. Not sure what Ambassador Darine would do exactly, but that means she will perform at this elderly home attracting young people to get to know about the home and maybe volunteer and donate.
دارين حدشيتي سفيرة جمعية المسنين | Darine Hadchiti Elderly Ambassador
Egyptian singer Shahinaz came to fame in 2000 when she won the title for Star Maker show, she made it big and her name attracted many fans. Then 7 years later and two albums released, she called it quit. She wear the traditional head cover and left the world of pop forever. She has also married and reportedly happy with her new life.
Then a year into her retirement, she released some socially uplifting themed songs, about friendship and life. then she came this year with a new album that will be released soon. With 8 tracks talking about the history of Islam and its early figures. Nothing can wrong. I also feel the cover is pretty cool. While the album hasn't been released yet, the net is going banana for the cover already.
Here's something you might find interesting, the label that is producing the work of Shahinaz is owned by her husband so he is not sparing any dimes to make this album a golden one. However, we have no confirmed released date yet. This will be Shahinaz's first album since 2006 with her hit song "Insany", "forget me". Forgetting that lady with the warm and powerful voice is nothing but easy.
الصعب هيعدي
انت اللى القلب عارفك
بتهل علينا
تحيتنا السلام
خلفاء راشدين
شروق وغروب
شهر الهدى
طلع البدر علينا
شاهيناز ولا زيك فى الدنيا يا امى Shahinaz Mother Song 2011
Halima Boland (Buland) is back in the news, this time it's a lot more personal than all the previous times. This celebrity TV host from Kuwait who is known for her love of attention. Here's what we hear:
Her doctors advised her to have an abortion as her health was in danger due to her pregnancy. Health complications as a result of the pregnancy, Halima's health would be in danger. So she took their advice and had an abortion. This is something permissible in Islam. The news has surfaced even before she make them public and people wanted to make a big deal of it.
Then there are those leaked audio clips of hers that has been picked by many media outlets. According to sources, Halima has some insults to the people of Saudi Arabia. Halima argues those clips are fabrications and they have no real claim. She has threatened to sue those who are behind those clips. She called in a TV program and made her case, she also cried too.
Halima loves the people of Saudi Arabia and has going with full force fighting those rumors. I am not a fan of Halima's but I think this time she is right and her critics have no shame. Those people who use phones and Bluetooth to do others harm.
