Arabic Stars

Shireen gives birth to baby Mariam

Egyptian singer Shireen Abed Al Wahab just gave birth to her first baby girl at a hospital in Cairo. The new baby “Mariam” is finally in her mother’s arms. 

Shireen’s husband and mother were present for the birth.

Shireen’s husband stayed with her during her surgery.  He didn’t leave the hospital for a moment, said Shireen.

Shireen had a caesarian three weeks prior to her due date. Both mother and baby are doing well, but will stay in the hospital for two extra days before going home.

Haifa Wahbi and Tamer Hosni sing for ‘Oscar’ 

According to the London daily Elaph, the ‘Oscar’ satellite channel had an agreement with Lebanese superstar Haifa Wahbi and Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosni to air live performances at the celebration marking the launching of the new channel officially. 

The celebration will be held at the Chinese Garden in the International Seminar Hall in Cairo on April 28, known as Spring Day.The president of the Oscar channel, Saber Abu Khashba said the celebration was the first of many to come featuring Arab singers.  The channel will air a number of television drama series, an average of three series a day, said Abu Khashba.

The drama series “Awan Al Ward” (Flower Time) starting famous Egyptian actress Yusra and Hisham Abed Al Hamid, “Al Doo Al Shared” (Escaped Light) starting Mamdouh Abed Al Aleem and Muna Zaki and Korean drama series “Jawharit Al Qaser” (The Castle Jewel) will be among the first series to be shown on the new channel.

Marwan Khouri angry with ‘Rotana’

After the success of his album “Kol Al Qasaed” (All the Poems) the Lebanese signer Marwan Khoury has earned his place as one of the most important composers in the Arab World. 

Now he is working on a new album called “Ana Wa Lail” (The Night And Me) and will film a new music video clip for the album.According to the London daily Elaph, the new album is a collection of romantic songs.  Critics have compared the style to that of Iraqi singer Kathem Al Saher and Lebanese singer Fadel Shaker.

Marwan has been less than pleased with the comparison, because he feels that he has his own style of music.

“To be a successful composer you must try not to be repetitive and always look for new rhymes,” said Marwan. 

He enjoys working with his brothers Claude and Danny because he truly feels they are talented, he added.

Rumors claim there is a conflict between Marwan and music production company Rotana over the album.

Marwan asserts there is no conflict, just a delay in releasing the album.
He did express his dissatisfaction over the delay in producing his music video and that ‘Rotana’ had set a lower budget for the video clip than what he expected.

Marwan is also composing songs for various artists, like Lebanese singers Elissa, Majida Al Romi, and Maya Nasri, along with Iraqi singer Shatha Hasoon, and Maha Al Reem.

Carole Samaha at the Cartier International Polo Challenge

Lebanese singer Carole Samaha was invited as the guest of honor at the Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge.

According to the London daily Elaph, the celebration was held at the Arab Tower in Dubai.  Her royal highness princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of his royal highness sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashed Al Maktoom, was in attendance. Cartier Company president, Pierre Fornasse welcomed Carole. She glowed, wearing a dress designed by Zuhair Murad.

There were many international celebrities and fashion designers from various European countries on hand for the event.

Carole performed her song “Adwa Al Shohrah” (Spotlights Of Fame) and she also performed her song, in the Egyptian dialect, “Yama Layali” (So Many Nights).