Star News And Gossip

June 10, 2013

Elwi and other artists will not let their Minster of Culture destroy their culture.
10:08 GMT

A number of artists and intellectuals continue to occupy the culture ministry headquarters in Zamalek, Cairo, insisting mostly on the removal of Culture Minister Alaa Abdel-Aziz.

Nancy, Anthony and ballet in Beirut for August- what more could one ask for?
08:45 GMT

For the second August in as many years, Beirut Holidays promises to pump Beirut Souks with a wide range of local and international performers beginning with the renowned Nancy Ajram.

June 9, 2013

Bieber is ready to see the moon up close. (Photo courtesy of Bieber's Facebook page)
13:00 GMT

Fans might have thought Justin Bieber's trip to Dubai was exotic, but now the region's favorite Canadian pop star has booked two tickets to outer space 'cause nobody can top that!

Syrian bombshell Suzan Najm al Din is the Arab version of Oprah in her new film.
08:11 GMT

While there is some influence from ace journalist Hala Sarhan and Oprah, Suzan Najm claims she has made her own character to make all women proud.

An installment of Goerge Awde's "Windows" exhibition (Photo from therunninghorseart.com)
06:02 GMT

Lebanese artists George Awde and Stephanie Saadé wow guests "Another Time" around with a second dual exhibition at Karantina's Running Horse Contemporary Art Space.

June 8, 2013

Yo bro! Tamer and former producer friends again. (File photo)
08:56 GMT

After a long break, Tamer Hosny and his producer Nasr Mahrous have renewed their vows and celebrate with a baby: new clip "Welcome to the Life".

Who could refuse a free trip to Australia's sunny beaches? Amr Diab might soon regret he did. (File photo)
08:12 GMT

An Australia-based concert agent lost millions of dollars as Egyptian singer Amr Diab never showed-up and he has now decided to bring the matter before an Egyptian Court.

June 7, 2013

Amr Diab has got to be one proud daddy!
11:41 GMT

The 12 year old daughter of Amr Diab has started her own music channel on YouTube, where she will be sharing videos of her singing in English with the world.

June 6, 2013

Kinda Alloush at a press conference
12:00 GMT

Syrian actress Kinda Alloush is in full support of the revolution against President Bashar al-Assad, and she's not afraid to show it.

Tom Young's "Carousel" exhibition on display at Gemmayzeh’s Villa Paradiso (Photo from The Daily Star/Hasan Shaaban)
11:03 GMT

With a grand opening slated for the fall, folks can get a little taste of paradise early with Tom Young's "Carousel" on display at the quaint and new art center "Villa Paradiso" in Gemmayzeh.

Amr Hosny's art is psychedelic! (Photo from AmrHonsy Facebook page)
04:00 GMT

Amr Hosny's bizarre creations introduce the concept of psychedelic art to the Egyptian cultural scene. Too bad they're not for sale!

June 5, 2013

Ola Ghanem and Mustafa Shabaan are being called out for debasing Ramadan.
15:03 GMT

Based on commercials alone, one Egyptian professor has declared 'haraam' Shabaan and Ghanem's upcoming drama.

Madonna is showin' the love
09:19 GMT

The former 'Material Girl' is now helping expand a school in Pakistan, shortly after pledging to donate $7.2 million for girls' education rights in the region and South Asia.

June 4, 2013

The Lebanese didn't pull any punches by performing this French comedy featuring a gay couple.
14:31 GMT

The Lebanese see themselves as always the trendsetter in the MIddle East and this Paris-based comedy about a gay couple adopting is a first in the region.

Diana Haddad is about to give Arab Idols and fans the first live performance of her new single.
13:01 GMT

Lebanese singer, Diana Haddad, is slated for Friday's Arab Idol episode and already her fans are bubbling with anticipation.