Syrian singer Asalah Nasri recently appeared as a guest on an entertainment program aired on the Lebanese satellite channel ‘New TV.’ During the program the announcer surprised the singer by bringing out a cake to celebrate her birthday on May 15.

Candles were lit and the team of the show and her husband, director Tareq Al Arian, all sang Happy Birthday to her.

According to the Qatar based daily, Al Raya, the biggest shock of the program occurred when Tareq and Asalah suddenly began kissing intimately.

Many interpreted the kiss as a spiteful message intended for Asalah's ex-husband Aiman Al Thahabi.

Shortly after Asalah married Tareq, she began recording the songs for her upcoming album.

Rumors have begun circulating that Asalah's ex-husband has filed a lawsuit against her demanding that she pay a 5 million US dollar fine for breaking their contract. Rumors claim, Asalah signed a contract with Aiman when they were married giving him exclusive rights to her music.

Tareq confirmed that Asalah is currently in Beirut and has not been notified of a lawsuit. There are no legal disputes between Asalah and Aiman because she was previously under contract with production company 'Rotana,' he asserted.

Tareq also stated that Asalah did not sign a contract with his company, 'Star Jet Production,' but only sought his assistance in recording some of the songs.

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