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“So My Husband Won’t Get Jealous”.. Assala Jokes With a Child on Stage (Video)

CH23: Syrian singer Assala Nasri joked with a child who came up on stage during her concert in Los Angeles, USA, after he approached her to greet her and express his affection while she was singing. Assala welcomed him warmly and said to him in the presence of her husband, Iraqi poet Faeq Hassan: “Don’t come too close or kiss me, so that…”

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Zendaya Aims for an Oscar Nomination Through “Dune 3”

Lebanon 24: American star Zendaya is looking to compete for an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in “Dune 3,” according to Variety, in a year that sees her appearing in a number of prominent film productions. The third installment, directed by Denis Villeneuve, continues the story of Paul Atreides, who…

Fadel Shaker Is Not the First.. Celebrities Who Went to Prison and Returned to the Stage

CH23: From prison to the stage, and from a long absence to the applause of audiences once again.. This is how one could sum up the journey of Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker, who returned to performing concerts through "Riyadh Season" in Saudi Arabia, after nearly 14 years away from the stage, in a comeback that once again drew attention to…

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Sherine Reda responds to critics of her look in El Gouna

MTV Lebanon: Egyptian actress Sherine Reda firmly responded to the offensive comments targeting her look during the opening of the ninth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, affirming that she respects others’ opinions but rejects insults and personal attacks. During an interview with "Al-Nahar" channel on…

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Artist involved in a traffic accident: “God saved me”

Lebanon 24: Egyptian artist Sherif El-Dasouki revealed that he had been involved in an accident on the Alexandria road, confirming that he was safe and uninjured, despite still feeling shocked. He said in comments to “Cairo 24”: “I’m fine, thank God, and I haven’t suffered any injuries, but I’m shaken by what happened. Thank God, God saved me.” On the artistic front, he expressed…

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Honoring Aisha al-Kilani at the opening of the Acting Professions Syndicate Festival

Lebanon 24: The Egyptian Acting Professions Syndicate Theater Festival honored artist Aisha al-Kilani and a number of artists during the opening of its ninth edition, headed by Ashraf Zaki, at one of the theaters in Sixth of October City, in recognition of their careers and artistic contributions. Advertisement The honorees included Youssef Ragai and Saeed…

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Mohammad Shaker: “I still can’t believe it, I swear to God… A dream I lived with for years, and a dream millions have been waiting for”

Yasour: The artist Mohammad Shaker posted a video on his page celebrating his father’s return, saying: “I still can’t believe it, I swear to God… A dream I lived with for years, and a dream millions have been waiting for, and finally it came true… Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds, for…”

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Date of Fadel Chaker’s concert in Abu Dhabi and tickets on sale

CH23: Lebanese star Fadel Chaker is preparing to perform a concert for a large audience in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, where he will meet his fans there and perform a selection of his most beautiful songs, following his return to the stage through the seventh edition of Riyadh Season. Date of Fadel Chaker’s concert in Abu Dhabi The company “Moments…

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What happened to Fadl Shaker after he took to the Riyadh stage? A maestro reveals the details

Lebanon 24: Maestro Tamer Faizi revealed that artist Fadl Shaker cried with emotion from the first song at the “Return of the Absent” concert as part of Riyadh Season, after about 14 years away from the stage. Faizi, who shared with Maestro Fadl Jarida the conducting of the concert orchestra, said that Shaker’s glasses may have hidden his tears from some of those present,…

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After their meeting in Riyadh, Rotana denies announcing a concert for Fadel Shaker and Nawal in Kuwait

Lebanon 24: Rotana Music Group denied the validity of the circulating announcement about a concert bringing together Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker and artist Nawal in Kuwait on 27 November 2026, confirming that the posters circulating on social media do not represent an official announcement issued by the group. Advertisement “Misleading advertisement”...

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Arwa Gouda reveals that she underwent surgery and decided not to have children

Lebanon 24: Egyptian actress Arwa Gouda revealed that she underwent surgery to remove tumors from her uterus, noting that after the surgery, the doctor told her that the size of the removed tumors was equivalent to that of a fetus in its seventh month. In a media interview, she explained that she and her husband had agreed not to have children, for reasons related to…

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“It blew up” between an Arab singer and a music producer: accusations of fraud and theft (photo)

Lebanon 24: A financial dispute escalated between singer Marwa Nasr and Kuwaiti music producer Fahd Al-Shalabi, after she accused him of taking money to produce a song without completing the work, and of asking her for an additional amount. Advertisement Nasr posted, through her account on “Facebook,” a screenshot of a conversation between them on “WhatsApp,” demanding…

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After breaking a rib… an artist returns to the competition

Lebanon 24: Australian singer Delta Goodrem, 41, is returning to the dance competition show "Strictly Come Dancing" on "BBC" on Saturday, after missing the fourth week of the competition because of a broken rib, expressing her "gratitude" at returning after an injury she described as "frustrating".…

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Mohamed Ramadan nears one million views with his new song

Lebanon 24: Egyptian artist Mohamed Ramadan drew widespread engagement with his new song “Love Turned Out to Be a Lie” (Haboba), which came close to recording one million views within 24 hours of its release, as clips from it spread across social media sites. Advertisement Ramadan shared part of the song through his account on…

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He couldn't sleep because of shortness of breath… A famous artist was diagnosed with pneumonia

Lebanon 24: Egyptian artist Khaled Selim spoke about the details of the health setback he suffered in recent days after contracting pneumonia, which caused him to experience shortness of breath and sleep disturbances. Advertisement Selim explained, in remarks on the sidelines of his attendance at the closing of the “El Gouna Film Festival,” that he went through a period…

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A look at Fadel Shaker’s concert… What did the “return” reveal?

Lebanon 24: After an absence lasting 14 years, the artist Fadel Shaker appeared before his audience the day before yesterday at Riyadh Season, under the slogan “The Return of the Absent,” in a concert that drew widespread Lebanese and Arab interest and was followed on television screens, while public places were packed with people who gathered to watch a long-awaited return…

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Fadl Shaker documents his return to the stage after 14 years: “The dream came true”

Ad-Diyar: Artist Fadl Shaker took his audience back to the atmosphere of his “Return of the Absent” concert during Riyadh Season 2026, after sharing a video documenting the highlights of his time on stage, following an absence of about 14 years. Shaker posted the video on his official Instagram account, showing scenes from the two concerts…

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After appearing in a daring dress at the El Gouna Festival… this is how Sherine Reda responded to the criticism

Lebanon 24: Following the criticism she faced after appearing in a daring dress at the opening ceremony of the El Gouna Film Festival, which many considered inappropriate, Egyptian actress Sherine Reda said she accepts artistic and objective criticism, while rejecting personal insults and abuse, which she described as having nothing to do with criticism.…

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