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Cairo's electrifying experience with Ten Cities Project
09:04 GMT
Cairo could feel the electronic beat after three bands jammed together in Cairo, producing a harmonic performance that still allowed for individual style in the Ten Cities Project last week.
A painting for every mood of Adonis Tohme
08:16 GMT
If you're looking to add some color and energy to your day, visit Adonis Tohme’s “Infusions of Color, Reality and Imagination” at Saifi’s Galerie Piece Unique until May 25.
STOMP steps into Jordan (photo from STOMP Facebook page)
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Performers from around the world used brooms, lids, matches, and even bananas to entertain the audience with STOMP in a three-day performance at Amman's Palace of Culture.
Amira Abouzahra performs with Tino Oac, vocalist from a popular German band, Söhne Mannheimsat. "Sommer Charity" event organized at Laudenbach, Germany on 10 May 2013. (Photo: Heike Pressler)
05:00 GMT
She might be short and cute, but man the girl can play. After a long standing ovation, 7-year-old Amira Abouzahra asks innocently if that meant the audience wanted to leave.

May 19, 2013

Nancy Ajram doesn't hold back and lets out what it's like to be an AI judge, singing star, and a mama.
10:35 GMT
Despite the challenges of working on the show with Ahlam and fulfilling duties in her career and personal life, Lebanese lovely Nancy Ajram is still happy she accepted the two-year contract to judge the region's contestants.
Saddam's face shot covers the heads and minds of Iraqi citizens
10:03 GMT
'Saddam is here' is the name of the collection that began in 2007 during the worst years of conflict in Iraq with the former dictator. “His shadow is still following Iraqi society everywhere,” says the Iraqi Kurdish photographer.
The Dum Tak Alternative Music Festival is coming to Amman!
09:52 GMT
Get ready to rock with the region's rowdiest singers in Amman later this month at the Dum Tak Alternative Music Festival.
Who's it gonna be out of the final X Factor three?
09:27 GMT
It won’t be long ‘til the region will know the season’s X Factor Arabia winner. The weekend’s show had the group Young Pharoz saying farewell, leaving three dudes to battle it out on Thursday.
Jet-setter Ragheb Alama flies to Paris and back in time for Friday's Arab Idol show
08:39 GMT
Arab Idol judge Ragheb Alama tweeted a pic from Paris last week and had fans wondering if the jet-setter would make it to Friday night’s show as the remaining 10 contestants fought for the title.
Lebanese artist Jean-Marc Nahas speaks of "misery everywhere" with his graphic art (Photo courtesy of jeanmarcnahas.com)
07:38 GMT
If you like bold, graphic, sometimes disturbing art, then head to the Beirut Exhibition Center this month to see the work of Lebanese artist Jean Marc Nahas.
Bieber had to leave his monkey in Munich back in March.
05:00 GMT
Before hip hoppin' it up in Dubai, Justin Bieber had to leave his pet monkey in Munich for failing to provide the animal's vaccination papers during his International 'Believe' tour. Now, the teen star allegedly owes an animal shelter thousands for failing to return for the climbing creature.

May 18, 2013

Despite her age and efforts, Lebanese singer Sabah is still the queen of love...and gossips.
08:39 GMT
Lebanese singer still a hot topic for gossips with latest rumor saying she has married a 21-year-old.
I'm not dead yet, ladies...Cheeky chappy Qusai Hatem will live to see another day. Image courtesy of MBC
08:02 GMT
The rumour mill worked overdrive when it reported that former The Voice contestant Qusai Hatem was dead. No one was more surprised that Qusai himself to hear the reports. Luckily for his fans, he quickly tweeted that he was ok.
Freedom! Syrian actress May Skaf was released after her second arrest for her vocal opposition to Assad's regime.
07:47 GMT
Syrian actress and activist May Skaf who was arrested on allegations of terrorism was freed later on Friday evening.

May 17, 2013

Walking the fine line: sexy but not vulgar for Lebanese singer Pascal's new video.
11:02 GMT
Lebanese singer Pascal self-censors her latest video and gets the cold shoulder from her director.
Elissa doesn't look like a balloon to us....
10:59 GMT
Lets hope for his sake that cheeky X Factor judge Wael Kfoury's latest comments on fellow judge Elissa as a "big blown up balloon don't get taken the wrong way!

May 16, 2013

(AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI)
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“It was important to have the museum be a museum of hope, to show that it is possible to rebuild a new life after living through something very dramatic,”director Roger Mayou told AFP ahead of the official reopening on May 18.
From smiles to serious faces, AUC showcased a musical double feature
10:54 GMT
AUC Music Department delivered two classic story lines in a performance that blew the audience away. The one-act opera ‘The Telephone’ and highlights from ‘Les Miserables’ translated into Egyptian Colloquial Arabic made folks go from laughter to tears all in one night.
Sharif has somethin' to smile about.
10:12 GMT
Looks like congratulations are in order for good ol’ Egyptian actor, Sharif Munir, on the birth of his newest granddaughter, Lara.
What creation will Tamer and JLo culminate?
10:07 GMT
Egypt’s megastar is perfecting the art of East meets West in music by developing joint projects with the U.S.’s hottest singers: Jennifer Lopez (JLo), Pitbull, and Akon.
Angelina Jolie makes another daring move.
08:26 GMT
The region's fave philanthropist took an extreme precautionary measure against breast cancer with her recent double mastectomy, but many folks are wondering if it was REALLY necessary. One of Dubai's top breast cancer specialist, however, agrees with Angelina's sensible decision.
Mohammad Assaf has shined on Arab Idol, making Palestine proud.
08:03 GMT
An Israeli TV station aired a report in Hebrew, highlighting the large fan base for the Palestinian homeboy, Mohammad Assaf, who is a season 2 finalist on the MBC talent show.
Polish pianist Mariola Cieniawa can fan herself and play at the same time.
05:00 GMT
One of Poland's outstanding pianists is bringing the music to Egypt. Mariola Cieniawa will perform a recital at Cairo's historic Manasterly Palace on Sunday 19 May.

May 15, 2013

Super7 on the air with Catboy and Geordiebird from Dubai 92 FM
13:46 GMT
Dubai's caped superhero lands on the radio for the most important meal of the morning - Super7 goes live on the Catboy and Geordiebird’s Dubai 92 readio breakfast show as a part of his 10,000 Shukrans mission.
Hanan Abdalla - "In the Shadow of a Man"
13:37 GMT
“Better the shadow of a man,” an Egyptian proverb suggests, “than the shadow of a wall.”
Dubai tourists are ready to party like rock stars
12:45 GMT
The UAE has got it going on right now with a stellar tourism industry that brings with it big-name performances like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and old school Metallica.
Warda's "Eyyam" page description
12:13 GMT
The legend of the late, great Algerian singer Warda Al-Jazayria lives on with the recent release of a music video for her song “Eyyam” (Days) produced by her son Riyad AL Wassri.
The Middle East's favorite do-gooder, Angelina Jolie, took the drastic option of having both her breasts removed after she was identified as carrying the BRCA1 cancer gene.
09:40 GMT
The Middle East's favorite do-gooder, Angelina Jolie, took the drastic option of having both her breasts removed after she was identified as carrying the BRCA1 cancer gene.
Fadel Shaker dumps his BFF for God. Photo courtesy of Fadel Shaker's Facebook.
05:00 GMT
Fadel Shaker chooses "faithship" over friendship and distances himself from Hussein al Jassmi.
Flaming lips enrage the conservatives, inspire others. Photo for illustrative purposes only.
05:00 GMT
Emirati singer does it again with double-kiss picture.

May 14, 2013

Justin Bieber loves his momma
13:32 GMT
After making a splash in Dubai, Justin Bieber brought his mother to the stage during his Mother's Day concert in South Africa.
Haifa looks purrfect as cat woman
13:15 GMT
Haifa Wehbe has stolen the show and the bank in a brand spankin’ new Rotana music video that’s positively purrfect.
Greenbox Museum in the Gulf
12:25 GMT
What's so special about Saudi's small Greenbox Museum that has received more Facebook likes than any other museum in the world?
Shatha Hassoun gets fans excited with a Facebook post announcing a Ramadan project
07:30 GMT
Iraqi singer Shatha Hassoun keeps fans tantalized with a social network announcement about a joint project with British singer Sami Youssef this coming Holy Month.
Fares and Rita's hearts in a golden cage. Photo courtesy of Fares Karam's Twitter account.
06:00 GMT
No more flying solo for celebrity couple Fares Karam and Rita Karkafi posting pictures of their love on Twitter.
Cairo Opera Orchestra
05:00 GMT
Folks from all walks of life hit up the Cairo Opera House on Wednesday 8 May to attend a fundraising concert to benefit Syrian refugees in Egypt.

May 13, 2013

The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer welcomed her first child, son Milan, with soccer star Gerard Pique in January, and she admits she had anxieties she would lose her erotic appeal due to the after-effects of pregnancy.
09:04 GMT
Shakira was worried she wouldn't be sexy again after giving birth to her first child!
Harlem Globetrotters hit up Egypt
08:42 GMT
International exhibition basketball team blended comedy and sports to bring fun family entertainment to Cairo.
Hind's baby bump is now gone!
08:15 GMT
Tunisian actress Hind Sabri is preggo no mo' and has announced the birth of her second baby girl on Facebook.
Elissa's love life remains a mystery
07:22 GMT
Who could it be?! The Lebanese diva is taunting us with pics and tweets about her her secret romance, but won't spill the deets about who is this mystery man.
Still in denial Maya is officially single again
06:58 GMT
Sad, but true – sources confirm that Lebanon’s fave model and popstress is no longer a married lady.
Baalbeck Festival
06:42 GMT
There's more to Baalbeck than Hezbollah. This summer, music fans can have a blast tuning into its festival with performances by artists from across the globe.
This killer look is not enough to keep Marwa safe.
05:00 GMT
Lebanese singer's enhanced curves get full protection at concert, surprising fans.

May 12, 2013

Emirati singer Ahlam will have to use more than a pout to seduce these judges
17:48 GMT
Arab superstars caught in a legal catfight as Shams presses charges against Ahlam.
Eman gets the boot
11:04 GMT
Contestants got groovy with 70's movie soundtrack songs and a guest star appearance by legendary Majed Al Mohandes.
Ahlam lets Alama have it on Arab Idol
10:48 GMT
Things have heated up to an all time high between judges Ragheb Alama and Ahlam on Arab idol with still no hope for resolution after this weekend's intense episode of the MBC talent show.
He's baaack! Wael Kfouri returns to the X Factor after all
09:48 GMT
We knew it, we just knew it. Wael Kfouri is not leaving fans high and dry mid-season of the hit talent show, the X Factor, after all. The Lebanese superstar returned to show his face again on the latest episode.
Nawal Al Zoghbi is ready to release a new single on Arab Idol this week
09:27 GMT
Get excited, Gulfis, Nawal Al Zoghbi has an entire album coming your way. The Lebanese songstress will be introducing a single from the set on this week’s Arab Idol.
Yemeni Theater Week
07:51 GMT
It's been too long since Yemen has had a taste of theatrical culture, but the Yemeni Theater Week started a change in the right direction for the film-deprived country.
A solo multimedia show by Egyptian artist Doa Aly, inspired by Ovid's famous poem 'Metamorphoses,' is set to open on Tuesday at Cairo's Townhouse Gallery.
06:44 GMT
A solo multimedia show by Egyptian artist Doa Aly, inspired by Ovid's famous poem 'Metamorphoses,' is set to open on Tuesday at Cairo's Townhouse Gallery.

May 11, 2013

Jannat's new album cover and the photoshop work done to make her more modest. Image courtesy of Jannat's facebook page.
08:01 GMT
Rotana records this week ruffled some feathers by covering up the exposed shoulders and chest of Moroccan star Jannat on the front of her new album.

May 10, 2013

Hatem Fahmi has been a naughty boy...image from his Facebook page.
13:25 GMT
Egyptian singer Hatem Fahmi has been taken into police custody over fraud allegations.

May 9, 2013

On Saturday 11 May, Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marko Ivanovic will be joined by soloists Ines Abdel Dayem on flute and Mohamed Hamdy on clarinet.
14:10 GMT
On Saturday 11 May, Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marko Ivanovic will be joined by soloists Ines Abdel Dayem on flute and Mohamed Hamdy on clarinet.
Madonna shares the wealth
11:35 GMT
Madonna says she wants "to make many girls smile like Malala all around the world" by donating $7.2 million from the sale of art piece.
Menna Shalabi is gonna be ockay
11:27 GMT
If only it were just an act that International actress Menna Shalabi who suffered food poisoning after a day on the set of "Friendly Fires".
Mohammad Ramadan released.
10:28 GMT
Young actor Mohammad Ramadan was released after spending a couple days in the slammer for carrying firearms and an electric shocker in his car, which he claims was actually planted by the police!
Elissa and Nancy Ajram know how to bring it with fashion.
07:46 GMT
Who knew that short-shorts could look so classy? In a feat that only fashionistas Nancy Ajram and Elissa could pull off, the two superstars changed up their style on set of the talent shows that they judge.
From Dubai to Hollywood, residents hope to find fame.
07:36 GMT
A crowd-funded short film being shot in Dubai will give UAE actors the chance to get their names under the Hollywood spotlight, and help develop the next generation of aspiring filmmakers.
Apparently, Justin Bieber was not the only high-profile celebrity in the UAE recently - popular skateboarder par extraordinaire Tony Hawk was in town too. (Photo: Twitter / John M. Chu)
06:16 GMT
Apparently, Justin Bieber was not the only high-profile celebrity in the UAE recently - popular skateboarder par extraordinaire Tony Hawk was in town too.

May 8, 2013

Look into the eyes and career of Majed Al Mohandes
13:00 GMT
Majed Al Mohandes has got it going on with a Rotana Records renewal and now a guest star appearance on the hit talent show X Factor Arabia where he will release a new single "Mallak Ya Khilli".
Ghada Abdel Raziq showstopper
12:48 GMT
No more rumors, let's get down to business. Scandalous actress Ghada Abdul Riziq assures that nothing is standing in the way of her portraying a challenging character this Ramadan in "Hikayet Hayat".
Tentmakers of Cairo
12:18 GMT
New documentary shines light, and hopefully tourism, once again to a special area of downtown Cairo, which specializes in the type of fabric from which traditional tents are made.
Pictorial proof of George Wassouf's conversion?
11:58 GMT
Some things just shouldn’t be on display for the world to see, and religion is a private matter for Syrian singer George Wassouf who denies a recent conversion to Islam.
1980s British band Depeche Mode have been confirmed to close the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts.
11:03 GMT
Electronic giants Depeche Mode have been unveiled as the closing act of this year's F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
A poster exhibition entitled “Did you sense the spirit of Gandhi in Tahrir Square?” is currently running in Cairo as part of the ongoing India by the Nile festival. (Photo: Facebook)
09:27 GMT
A poster exhibition entitled “Did you sense the spirit of Gandhi in Tahrir Square?” is currently running in Cairo as part of the ongoing India by the Nile festival.
Justin was spotted driving around in a white Lamborghini. (Photo: Twitter)
06:37 GMT
Justin Bieber was pulled over for driving at dangerous speeds in Dubai and will be whacked with a series of fines, police have confirmed.

May 7, 2013

Wael Kfouri
11:38 GMT
Jury's still out if it's true, bit Wael Kfouri tweeted his resignation from judging the talent show.
One cray-cray night for Bieber fans in Dubai
11:33 GMT
Justin Bieber leaves his mark after two nights of pop in Dubai.
Majed Al Mohandes makes it big with Rotana Records
10:21 GMT
Why fix it if it ain’t broke? Majed Al Mohandes is happy to renew his contract for the 8th year with Rotana Records.
Nancy Ajram is still in love
09:58 GMT
Always looking for a juicy angle, the celeb gossip mill tweeted that Nancy Ajram’s tears on Arab Idol had to with splitting up with her man, but the Lebanese songstress denied rumors by posting a happy family pic.
Jenny Asper *hopefully* to star in Sabaya 5
08:02 GMT
After a long wait and maternity leave, Jenny Asper is gearing up for new projects, which we hope, hope, hope will include a starring role in Sabaya 5!
Nabil Shuail says it's all good between him and Hussein Al Jassmi
07:29 GMT
Kuwait’s “nightingale” singer Nabil Shuail denies rumors of X Factor superstar judge Hussein Al Jassmi “pulling the carpet from underneath him”.
The culprit who invaded the stage at Justin Bieber’s gig on Sunday appears to have apologised to the teen heartthrob.
06:31 GMT
The culprit who invaded the stage at Justin Bieber’s Dubai gig on Sunday appears to have apologised to the teen heartthrob.

May 6, 2013

The 19-year-old singer thinks he is a "romantic" person and believes it is a guy's responsibility to create gestures of love in a relationship. (Photo: Twitter)
10:12 GMT
Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber says he'd lose his 'masculinity' if he let a girl take him out.