Maya Diab Releases Some Racy Pictures With A Black Model And The World Freezes

The TV hostess, songstress and pop star Maya Diab is second to none in this crazed world of celebrity. Haifa Wehbe has been hogging the news with the release of her stellar music video. Maya Diab did not want the week to end without getting her name out there, so she took to Facebook and shared some pictures that came with no explanation. Creating confusion, and a lot of pissed off middle aged guys. I am the only one who remembers that sex tape by Kim and Rapper Ray J?  

Mind you Maya is married, were those pictures part of a new music video? mind you some comments have been racist about the model who has a darker skin--keep on mind Maya is not the fairest pop diva of them all. Maya does not mind showing some legs, and short shorts. She knows what works for her, and she does what;s right for her. If you do not like her work--turn off the TV or whatever medium she is coming through to grab your innocent soul. 

 As now we know, the photos were taken during the making of Maya Diab's Video Clip "Shaklak Ma Btaaref Ana Min" photographer Charbel Bou Mansour. snagged them. Too bad, the release of the music video was so botched that not even half a million YouTube viewers saw the clip. The delay and the bizarre press ate the buzz the music video had. Plus no one has 8 minutes to watch a movie disguised as a music video for a mediocre pop song. 

The issue with the negative comments stem from the man's inability to understand a woman except in terms of the only two roles he knows how to assign her: virgin or whore. But this song tells us that there is no room inside the mind of the this in this photo shoot for the notion that a woman might be a friend, a lover, or a partner. So Maya doing sexy might be too confusing for some people. I think people need to understand it all those antics in terms of money--the more pissed off people are, the richer she gets. 

Maya Diab - Shaklak Ma Btaaref / مايا دياب - شكلك ما بتعرف

Would You Wear This Shatha Hassoun Outfit?

Shatha Hassoun knows a thing or two about fashion, she lives in Beirut  but works in Dubai, her hearts beats Iraq and her mind is always on Morocco. She makes good music and her online brand is one of the strongest among her peers. Her fans live all over the world and she often speaks to them via a number of media outlets.

She is often in Lebanon doing media interviews on A list shows, and in Beirut for concerts and events. She also records there. But I feel one of her most recent outfits feels little bit not her own. It looks like the sylist of Myriam Faris has finally got Shatha to wear his clothes. Fashion hits and misses are nothing new. You are a star and you wear something you think looks good one you...sometimes you are right and sometimes you are very wrong.

It's just a dress meant to cover your privates and make a statement. So no big deal, I have seen worse and a lot more revealing. Shatha is on her Turkey for a big project she is not talking about so far. From there she will head to Kuwait for a big wedding where she ha been hired to sing.

Shatha Hassoun "Menou Li Ma 3endou Madi"

The Hypocritical People Of Khalij نفاق أهل الخليج

The Khalij or the Gulf is where millions of Arabs live, and those people happen to be the most affluent Arabs around the world. They tend to be generous people, hospitable and loving people. No one will ever take that away form them. But today I want to talk about something different. The perceptions of Khalij men and women of local female entertainers.

But first few observations--and please correct me if I am wrong.

1. Khaliji men would pay top dollars to see an Arab star sing a song of their writing and of their music.
2. Khaliji men entertainers can pretty much do whatever they want, they travel the world, they perform locally and abroad, no one puts restrictions on them.  
3. When Khaliji women sing, a number of things will happen:
1. Critics will say she is not really local--she came from some other country.
2. Haters will attack her family and cal them names.
3. Pigs will insult the female entertainer by calling her things like "ugly", "Tomboy", and such.
4. The people who usually wage those attacks are the same people who take vacation trips in pursuit of bodily pleasures to Thailand and other fun tourism   

So it's OK for the Lebanese/Moroccan/Iraqi to sing a song for those men, but when a home girl does it, it's the end of their world as we know it. What does this say about the Lebanese songstress? While most of the hate comes form men, some women also jump on the wagon and speak ill of female performers.

It's like being a singer has become another name for being a prostitute. When in reality most of those performers take their music seriously. Women can be trusted to make the right call in life, they have been raised well and for starter, God gave them the free will.  

But despite all that hate and attacks, some female voices mange to survive and make a career. There are many very gifted home grown singers who do wonders for the Gulf music scene  I shall name few from the new generation, 

1. Aseel Omran (Saudi Arabia), she acts and sings pop songs. Her voice offers planet of warmth. 
2. Shams (Kuwait), makes fresh music videos, and tells people I am form Mars--leave me alone.
3. Hala Al Turk, (Bahrain), a little girl that has sold millions of records doing kid songs.  
4. Shamma Hamdan (UAE) surfed the most attacks when she appeared on Arabs Got Talent, for change a real musician. 
5. There are always Ahlam (UAE), Hind (Bahrain), Nawal (Kuwait) Rowaida Mahrouqi (UAE) and Waad (Saudi Arabia)

I do realize that there are enlighten people everywhere, but this should not be an issue, here's another fact for you. When you allow the fans to listen to music made by the ladies of the Gulf, they have loved them every time--just see the video below. So that might scare off some dudes. 

#ArabsGotTalent - S2 - Ep6 - شما حمدان

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If you like perfumes, then chances are you like to be informed about the latest news, updates and quirks of this 5 billion dollar industry. Also, you know that your favorite celebrity have endorsed perfumes, and beauty products. Some Arab stars even have their own lines of fragrances.

I happen to be one of those Arabs who like perfumes, and colognes--there are so many of us indeed.  I am Arab and from what I read, we have contributed a great deal to the science and popularizing of perfume since the 6th century. The crusades and Muslim traders took this scents around the globe.

To keep short, I have started a blog to keep up with the trends in perfume, if this interests  you please visit my new blog which I have called The Fragrance Post

The blog will cater to both men and women--pets will also find things of interest. There will be reviews, lists, celebrity news in relation to launch of new scents-- Kim Kardashian will keep us busy. I hope you would join me.

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The Orientalist Wet Dream Bulgarian Song

Being in some kind of desert, wearing some loose and bright clothes, dancing like a pro with Arabic alphabet creeping on the stage, tells me you know nothing of Arabs. But that should not stop you form making a good song. Dancing for this music video got all the right elements. I had no idea that people of Bulgaria cared for Arabic culture, but this music videos gives me hope.

This is a duet by two young and gorgeous Bulgarian songstresses. This is a song that sounds like the ones they came in places like Beirut and Dubai, the Bulgarian language does also feel a bit like the Arabic language for the untrained eye. The lyrics have a lot in common with Arabic songs lyrics  they might as well have been written by some lyricists from Egypt.

This is a music video by Petya Koleva Ivanova, best known by her stage name Preslava who is a Bulgarian pop-folk singer. She was born in Dobrich, Bulgaria. Preslava completed her musical education with the specialty ‘folk singing. She is the crown of Payner Music BG Stars. She was found for pop-folk music from Svilengrad's playboy - Milko Kalaidjiev. Preslava is from Dobrich and have studied singing there. Preslava had 4 albums created for Payner Music. Almost every songs from this snger becomes a hit. They made this singer a star from her debut. Some of her songs are: "Final words", "Bitter remembers".

As for Galena She was born in Smyadovo. She enrolled in music school in Shumen with folk singing. After 2 years she moved to a music school in Dimitrovgrad. 18 years old Galena made her debut video for the song "Can". On the fifth annual TV awards "Planet", in February 2007, Galena was awarded the prize "Miss Sexy 2006".

So, there you have it two great and talented ladies from the land of wonders take a shot at Arabic tradition and deliver a song to my surprise, Arabs would love. This is an ward winning young talents who seems to value other cultures, and for that she chose the Arabic culture  At first I thought this is some Hebrew attempt to claim another Arabic thing, but then I was wrong.

Preslava i Galena - Haide Otkaji Me.HDTVRip (Official Video)_-_by kibo_-_.mpg





Galena:
I'm walking on broken glasses
did i say that i would give up?!
I will prove u that i'm the woman
who deserves the most to be with u!

Preslava:
And i lived through your women
when u were losing,i was with u
When you were making mistakes,i didn't fear
did i say that i would stop?!

Do i have to stop?!I tasted you just one time
and the other tastes bitter,come on,make me give up
I tried to want some other (men),
but i want only you,make me give up
I tasted you just one time
and i don't wanna see nothing else,come on,make me give up
Try,but you won't make out
and no one could,no one didn't manage

Galena:
I've heard a curses for me
that i've swore your ex-es
And i was lying because of you and i was killing my soul

Preslava:
And i lived through your women
When you were losing,i was with you
When you were making mistakes,i didn't fear
Did i say that i would stop?!

Saudi Sex Symbol Tomy Omran Pressured To Give Up His Passport

Also read "A Saudi Shows His But, Saudi Arabic Freaks Out"

For a country that has a hard time with sexuality, a country where most of its people have to leave it to go on fun trips that involve so many acts they are unthinkable at home, the Kingdom has a funny way of telling people how to live their lives. Saudis would admit in private of their double standard and pi-polar attitude about sex and sexuality.

The American born Tomy Omran has had enough with the attacks and name calling from people living in Saudi Arabia where his family comes form. Tomy is very proud of his family, and his last name, but it seems people in Saudi Arabia have a limited understanding of what it means to be a Saudi. That means you can do fun stuff away form the camera and not on camera. It seems that a picture of Tomy's passport was leaked to the press where his name has the famous Al Saud last name--which makes him a royal in that kingdom.

His old man told him not to use his last name, so the California born young man who has shoe the Arab world by posing close to nude for a Greek beach magazine. He is now had enough and wants to give up the problematic side of him--he won't call himself Saudi anymore. So Saudi men can feel good about their reputation in the world as pious worshipers in public and party animals and first rate club goers in private.

He made the announcement on his tweeter account  @Tomyomran that he will be giving his citizenship for his own peace of mind. Tomy has been accused of being a foreign agent and spy whose mission is to destroy the conservative Saudi society's image. Rumor has it that one Saudi princess is among his biggest fans and supporting him to stir the debate on freedom and expression in the Kingdom. I think this might be the right call giving the lame attacks on Tomy. At least he is an American and they cannot harm him no matter how they try.

Tomy denies those connections and asserts that he is trying to give Saudi Arabia a makeover as more and more people talking about this former Saudi talent, he has gotten the world media to take notice of his provocative songs and choices.

Angel in the sky - Tomy Omran - 2013 تومي عمران

Three Sisters Soup Dana/ Mai / and-Mais Airs On MBC

The Hamdan girls are very talented bunch, together that have excelled in just about every from of entertainment there is to have. Dana, Mai and Mais, sing, act do radio, dance, comedy and host shows. Each of them is talented in a different way, but they can do the same thing and have manged to cultivate a large audience.

This time the three sisters will join forces and appear in a new show "Sisters Soup" which will air on MBC. This is a triple threat for three lovely sisters who are hell bent on entertaining their fans wherever they are. They will use their skills and connections with other stars to lure them into appearing on their show. The hope is to get the star to share some of the intimate details and most private personal traits on the show.

I can see the three sisters ganging up on their guests and having their way. The guests will be tested and put on the spot, the way they react will be very telling. The show will have music, fashion, humor and few other surprises. Their first guest is going to be opinionated pop composer and singer Amr Mostafa.
Sisters' Soup عمرو مصطفي - حصريا في رمضان

Pictures: Skinny Diana Karzon Vs. Bulky Diana Karazon

Diana Karazon has always had a million dollar voice, she got the skills, the warm voice, the happy one too, and the emotional complexity to make her a wholesome songstress. She shot to fame 10 years ago when she won the title for the then popular show Super Star, she won the title and Arabia seen the first star born in front of our eyes.

One thing, this is an image obsessed industry and she did not seem to mine her bulky weight, her early music videos focused on her face and cute look. But then the press started to talk about her look and worse, her female counterparts started whispering mean things about her.

She tires to keep cool, but she had  breaking point and all of sudden a new Diana Karazon walks into the pop scene, she looked a lot leaner, and had more energy. This was a radical change, as the songstress has lost more than half of her weight and all of sudden she seemed also taller. I believe it was in 2007 when the surgery was done.

I have always said, good for her, she wanted to feel good and feel second to none, she went for it. She is the same awesome voice as she has been.

Diana Karazon - Kazzeb alayi Video Clip 2011 HD . ديانا كرزون كليب كزّب عليّي

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The Lebanses Bombshell Nelly Makdessi

Nelly Mekdessi has always told us she knows she is hot. She has shown a lot of sex appeal throughout her 12 years career. Nelly is popular with the dudes, but if you do not appeal to the ladies too, things won't translate into commercial success.

This is a Lebanese pop star who has never looked less than stunning, she is the one bringing sexy back. She does not do many public concerts, even though she has so many singles and hits that many are familiar with. I do not know if she holds private parties too--but it's hard not to when one can make a lot of cash from such parties.

Nelly has done a lot of advertisements and commercial ventures, she seems like a fun person to talk to--she has no trouble getting interviews. As for her songs, she has stuck to pop ever since she emerged in the spotlight  most of her songs are in the old desert dialect. In face some of her music videos are about the desert,  horses, and Arabia knights and princess.


Nelly Makdessi - Ya Arab

LISTEN: Majd Ayoub - Mech Ma32ouleh Cho mara 2013 / مش معقولة شو مرا - مجد أيوب

You cannot mistake the Lebanese dance beat from new comer Majd Ayoub, trouble is, his voice feels buried for some reason.  am thinking the artists' voice should be in the center and the main attraction, but for Majd, the music is much louder that his voice coming through.

The song was released on various Lebanese and Arab radio stations where fans of such music tune in. I do like the melody and his quality voice, I just think it's the music producer's fault for not catching on that. The unique thin about the Lebanese song, is the passion and the shouting, you cannot have a hit without those two elements.

I hate the announcer voice that is ruining the song, I do like the artist look and style. I have noticed his son has been picked by a number of online publications, so he must be doing something right.

Majd Ayoub - Mech Ma32ouleh Cho mara 2013 / مش معقولة شو مرا - مجد أيوب

The Black Dress Song Is Here

In 1997 this song released by Hamid El Shari as he tries to flirt with a lady dressing in black. Black is classy, glamorous and elegant. No wonder pop singer Hamid would record a song to glorify that color. I know every lady out there has at least two black dresses in her collection.

Black is the color that both conservative ones and the liberal ones enjoy this color. This is Egyptian pop made at its finest nineties style. Hamid brings his signature voice and mixes the right tunes to celebrate ladies in black dresses.

حميد الشاعري - يام الفستان الاسود

Oreeb, The Native Dubai Gal That Rocks!

Some singers taken their pictures when they are not ready on the inside. But looking the picture for pop songstress Oreeb, I will confirm this is the picture of someone who is life loving. Her latest and hottest song is the product of the United Arab Emirates top talents--Fayez Al Said composed the music and the local and sentimental pope Al Jomoo'h crafted the lyrics.

The title translates to "Exclusive Statement" and the single follows Oreeb's breakout album. This young and dazzling Emirati pop songstress is just getting warmed up and the Arab world is just getting to know her. Her business manger is music producer who cares to see her succeed on all fronts. This is her third single in her seven year long music career.

Oreeb sings to accomplish her dreams and haters are not going to stop, she is an artists and she has shown a much, I think she has a genuine talent that will shape her career and influence the music scene locally.
أغنية تصريح حصري - عريب

WATCH: The Official Elissa As3ad Wahda / إليسا - أسعد واحدة

Elissa is getting old, but her style and her spirit do not have to. Just see her swoon the hell out of some Canadian model who shared the screen with her romancing one another. There is a large portion of the music video that has green screen. But frankly, Salim Turk has outdone himself one more tie for Elissa's finish product.

It feels like the same Elissa of 2003, the playful romantic who is in love like her life depends on it. This time for the first time, she take son the dance floor and break the wooden mold she has shaped for herself. This is some welcome change. With this clip, Elissa is telling her fans and her critics, she still has the skill and talent to dominate the charts one more time. I do not know what people will say about her puffier look, but I do not loath it.

You can even spot a little tattoo on her upper shoulder, this is an attempt to keep up with the other pop divas and beat them to doing something cool in lowdown way. Elissa might never have been with a guy she truly loves, she it's now certain to me that she knows how to do all the girly stuff that guys are suckers for.  

She does have some moves, and I think the cellphone scene is some product placement--a Rotana policy states all music videos have to feature a product. Same goes for the car. Elissa seems to be living up to the lyrics of her song where she proclaims to be the happiest gal. I like the running on walls affect, it's fresh, and moving, but I won't hold it against you if you do not love it. It does feel like the movie "Inception" for a second. It might even make you a bit dizzy.

Elissa VC As3ad Wahda Exclusive ROTANA / إليسا - أسعد واحدة

Pictures: Layal Aboud New Year Concert

The Rotana signed Lebanese songstress had two concerts this new year, and both were in Beirut. The first was in a hotel and the second was in a posh restaurant. Here are the pictures of her New Year concert and the people who like the songstress.

She wore two different outfits and the outfits seem to have attracted some attention the wanted kind. Layal Aboud pays close attention to her style as well as her voice--you kind of have to. People who attended her concerts spoke volumes of her good manners. She took plenty of pictures and singe autographs  but she also fired up the concert goers and brought them to the dance floor.

Layal performed a collection of her most known songs like "Ya Ana Ya Ana". Layal had also released a song for kids, or at least the music video had lots of kids in it.

Layal Abboud - Ya Ana Ya Ana / ليال عبود - يا أنا يا أنا

Rand Rostom Pop Music Meets Plastic

Rand Rostom is young, good looking pop songstress whose roots can be traced back to Palestine and Jordan. But she sounds like an Egyptian and looks like a Lebanese. Rand has yet to go mainstream, but her breakout song is a catchy hit. Not sure what it will take to bring this playful pop song to a bigger audience, but this song rocks your socks off.

Haifa Wahbe got nothing on Rand, Rand can also top Mai Hariri's famous looks. This is an independently funded song with a lot of indie feel, if we are talking pop, and only pop, I like Rand's character and style in this single. She is also considering getting into acting--Egypt is the place to look for acting gigs.

There has been a lot of talk about this new comer, a lot of people are intimidated by her sexy appeal. Her photos are all over the internet and might be shocking for some. You might glad to know Rand lives in Turkey at the moment. She plans to sing for Palestine, I hope she would focus on her pop songs before getting into some serious topics.

 مسافة السكة - Rand New Pictures 2012 رند رستم

The Trashy Maya And Haifa Outfits This New Year

I do not mean to be a fashion critic, but I like to think I have an eye for outfits that I like. Sadly  two entertainers were not lucky with their choice of outfit for their respective new year parties. I think Maya Diab did not look good in that random outfit she sported at her concert. Maya is celebrating a new groundbreaking music video

It may have been a good outfit to wear but for someone else, not for someone with the structure of Maya's figure. And the same goes to Haifa Wehbe, who looks to shock especially after her recent divorce. Again, she let it all hang out of her dress. Revealing most of her attractions has always been a sure bet to generate attention, but not the good kind. As for her concert it was lively with dancers all the way form France and amazing computer affects.

On the other side, I was very pleased with Shatha Hassoun's dress selection  she looks really good in her elegant and classy choice. The Iraqi entertainer, did not want to show her body parts, she wore something that make her look desirable and not trashy. Maybe it was because she was in Dubai and the two pop divas with less than sexy outfits were partying in Lebanon.  Lebanese singing gem Yara also appeared on the same concert with Shatha and rocked the simple and dazzling red dress look.

I do not mean to pick on ladies, but most guys chose a suite for their appearances during their new year eve concerts.

كواليس حفل هيفا وهبي - ليلة رأس السنه 2012

حصريا هيفا وهبي سمعنى من حفل البيال - ليلة راس السنة 2013

Murex D'or Awards Should Go To Best Shoes Says Amal Hijazi

Lebanon's biggest entertainment awards are the Murex D'or are a huge deal for Arab and Lebanese entertainers  They throw a big gala too where rich people can mingle with stars who want to tell one another, "I am Better than You"

Amal Hijaz appeared on the popular TV show "Sorry Bas" where she did speak her mind about a number of things including the famed awards. Here's what she had to say, "Those awards should go to the best shoes and purses, most of those awards are paid for and I do not care much for them" I think she is right, it's all about big business buying awards and yes on the fashion shows those entertainers put on.

She also commented that she likes her home girl romance gem Elissa because she did not like fake people. Amal is not singing now because of her pregnancy and the matters going on in the Arab world, where people are dying. "This violence has to stop, we are all Arabs"

On Fadel Shaker, he is a big singer with a sensitive side who has made a lot of people happy. She also agreed that there is good art and bad art. I like Amal's honesty, it's refreshing.

Amal Hijazi- Ya Weylak min Allah

WATCH The Epic Maya Diab - Shaklak Ma Btaaref / مايا دياب - شكلك ما بتعرف

This feels like a sci-fi flick, total recall meets i-Robot  with a hint of In Time, Maya Diab is the lady that has the power in her hands to take life away from any living thing. I must say the director has always wanted to make such a film and use so many computer effects. This time with Maya Diab and half a million dollar he was to see a portion of his dream come to life.

It's a futuristic picture with blips on the sky, and the feel of Cloud Atlas Said El Marouk sees his vision through, in a pop song with one of the most serious pop personality of 2012. Maya has finally come to announce herself as the one person that can steal your soul. She's got the power to make the world a better place. It takes money and time to bring a good picture and the director delayed this picture to make sure he is pleased with outcome.

If you have seen movies with female heroines like (Ultraviolet, and Aeon Flux) you will understand the final battle scene where Maya takes on half a dozen guards by dodging them while wearing high heels. Then she kicks their asses while looking sexy. Then she kicks in the door and frees her man from his prison. For change a lady saving the man not the other way around.

I think the English voice over affects makes it look and sound like a film trailer. Maya shaving her head is pretty new to the Arab world. The song starts with the Tattoo shot becomes a real shot of the starlet, who is looking good and I mean pop persona that's worthy of a global audience. I love the music for the song, it's pretty Arabic yet very upbeat. Like they have come up with a good and fresh melody that we have not heard before. As for the lyrics they are not the greatest.

The point is to make Maya a sex symbol, she does not disappoint and her seductive dance moves are telling of how far she is willing to go to eat the whole pop pie--not just a slice. There's plenty of action and a wonderful back story but the colors and the outfits along with the styles Maya brings out must have been time consuming. Keep on mind this was filmed in the city of Beirut and a lot of CG and green screen affects are to be expected.


Maya Diab - Shaklak Ma Btaaref / مايا دياب - شكلك ما بتعرف

Joe Raad The Celebrity Hairdresser To Sing Now

Lebanon's most eminent and hottest celebrity hairdress, Joe Raad has spent years making his clients look fresh and beaitful. He is a household name at home among media personalities and business people in Lebanon. His style has been known for creativity and innovation have makeup his brand and celebrated trade mark

This is what his salon occupies a prime spot in Verdun, commercial area of the Lebanese capital Beirut. But hairdressing business is not the end game for Joe. As he has become a celebrity since he gave many interviews and tips of how to keep a hair looking vibrant.

Joe has stated he will be working on a song now, which he will record and release soon. But the hairdressing denied the news and confirmed hairdressing is his thing. I still think if Joe would sing he might do well. He has already the looks the connections to make the transition.

Joe Raad -- Best Hairstyle for Princess Ameerah Al Taweel -- UK Royal Wedding 2011

Yara Doen's Want To Sing, She Sells Stuff Now

PIAGET just hired Lebanese singer Yara to be their front in the Middle East area. Yara has endorsed other companies in the past mostly jewelry and underwear. The last four news stories with Yara on them has been strange. In three of those stories, she wants to sell stuff and in one she was smoking in Ramadan in Algeria.

Yara stopped being herself nowadays, and she wants to college money. she has turned her good name and career into an ATM. She has not released anything new in ages now. But she always seems to finds time to shoot pictures for ads and what's not.

The endorsement deal was announced in Dubai in a press conference where the company's manger expressed excitement to work with Yara. Yara said she has always been a fan of the jewelry line of PIAGET, as she has bough some of their products before.

Once again, I think Fadel Shaker was right about something when he dubbed Yara as trash and someone who pursues money wherever she may finds it. There was once a good girl who made good music and brought joy into the lives of those who give her a chance. This time, it's all about Yara's pocketbook. No one hates money, but in few months Yara will be nothing more than a walking billboard.

Yara - Law Bassely / يارا - لو بص لي