Arab Men Now Seek Plastic Surgeries For Themselves

You have heard the rumors that men seek to make their wives more gorgeous than the next guy's so the put them under the knife in pursuit of perfection. Nip Tuck is also a popular procedure in places like Lebanon--a pioneer country in anything freaky. But the City of Dubai the one upper is refusing to let go and claiming something for themselves in the plastic business.

Dubai is the capital of fun in its part of the world, it's the place like Vegas of sort. But now they have entered the plastic and cosmetic surgery business with force. Only to find out that most of their clients now are actually men seeking to look younger and maybe with a smaller nose and more hair.

Foreigners are flocking Dubai along with locals seeking the thrill of surgeries. A local newpaper has reported that 68 K person have visited with a plastic surgeon. 15 k of those 68 k are visits by locals who have actually gong under the knife. The city has appointed a commissioner to promote this business for tourism. The report have interviewed a little girl who wanted her ears smaller, and another lady who wanted to add fat to her face.

تزايد إقبال الرجال على عمليات التجميل في الإمارات

Egypt, A 100 Days Of President Morsi Rule Song

Here's an effective song that showcases all the issues the Egyptian president has to confront. Very expensive cooking gas, car fuel is pricey, tomatoes is very expensive, Mango is cheap. Chicken is something most Egyptians can no longer afford.  Trash everywhere, terrorism and the Sinai peninsula. The Minister of interior is still the same, and democracy is no where to be seen. The song is the fruit of many young people's collaborating to evaluate the presidents' performance in his 100 days.

This is a fun song for the poor man, but it really states a large number of issues that he has to address and resolve. The song also flirts with the revolution and the change. I like this song it does not cross the line, they speak to Morsi like a peer--they do not do that often in most countries where dictators rule. There are so many challenges President Morsi has to address. I like the bit about social justice, and freedom in exchange for his rule.

I think people have to relax a little bit and give him a chance. You cannot invent an economy form thin air, and you cannot change the people. It's never a good idea to protest whenever we are feeling upset. Being disruptive is not even approved in most civilized nations.

‫اغنية كشف حساب للدكتور محمد مرسي‬‎

Video: Snoop The Soccer Player Takes Penalty Kicks

Snoop Dogg is an icon of American music, a world celerity and a notorious bad boy. What he is not is a soccer player. He was given too shots at scoring, and he never made it. He did talk about his style and his Salsa dance moves. Snoop Dogg, also known as Snoop Lion, joins SportsCenter and takes his shot at penalty kicks. ESPN was there to document the moment.

If soccer ever becomes an American sport, it's not because of Snoop. Despite shooting from only 10 yards, Snoop hit the goal twice, but he has given as high entertainment. And had he scored, we might not be talking about him. As you might be aware, this is only the latest example of Snoop-soccer synergy. Snoop is a FIFA 13 enthusiast, and he's been spotted promoting the new video game in New York.
  
Snoop Takes Penalty Kicks

Watch This Funny Promo For Samo Zain's Song

Samo Zaen is almost back with a new music video, to promote it, he has gotten himself a DJ sidekick, a beach-side drink and Beats headphones. Not sure who is this DJ dude with him, but they seem to be best of buddies. He does not speak English so we have to hear Samo Zain speaking English.

The English is funny, but so is Samo he is a prankster and a guy who likes jokes. I know I liked this song for which this promo was made, but I think it's too European for me. Samo is back in the concert market in Egypt where he spends most of his time.

The song is out, but not the music video...the song is recorded in the Egyptian dialect and sounds like a nice club mix yet the lyrics are gooey and sweet

 برمبو كليب ساموزين بتحلوى 2012


ساموزين - بتحلوى || النسخة الاصلية

Ghida Nouri's Upcoming Video Blog Jokes and Looks

Ghida Nouri is an Egyptian blonde that gives her an advantage over other entertainers. She is also funny that can make her career. She was a frequent guest at the popular news satire show by Dr. Bassem Yousef where she told joked and sometimes, thy joked about her exotic look and her being from a ghetto part of Egypt. I am familiar with some male mentality in Egypt who tend to give females a hard time.

There's a promo for her upcoming show she gets her own show and she is trying to tell people she has what it takes. It seems that she has many fans out there and other celebrities also endorse her. The promo's weirdness and lacks focus does not tell you much. I think it's refreshing to see a female in that role--there has been one before her that has a really cool show (Mona Toof anyone?)

So watch the video and let us know what you think. I do not see the video doing Ghida Nouri a favor, I am certain she is more than a pretty face. But I think a lot of people like her just for the looks. I do not connect with her jokes yet, but good looking girls are usually funnier. I hope her video blog or vlog offer a lot of jokes but purpose. I know I admire Ghaida's effort to highlight the struggle of some Egyptian  women during the latest revolution.

Ghida Nouri welcome to prime time!


غيدا نوري: الحلقة زيرو :Ghida Nouri #Zero
   

Video: Asking Random Arab People To Sing Is Fun

I love people who when put on the spot, can come up with a rendition of their favorite song on camera. This is what one Arab TV attempted to do so well. They walked in the streets of Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon and asked people around the streets and in their cars to give them a sample of the songs they like to listen to.

I was amazing by how many people agreed and did a version of of their songs. To be frank, some of these people have impressive voice, but all of them seem to be like fun people. This is a simple formula, I could tell about 80 percent of the songs.

What song would you perform?

   من ذاكرة الموسيقى و الغناء - برنامج مزازيك حلقة ٥ جزء ٢

Why Do I Don't Like Super Nancy Music Video But Love The Songs

Nancy Ajram is making one gigantic music video more than 8 minutes long where she mushes a number of songs that she included in her kiddie album "Super Nancy" I love the songs, they are cute, fun and help cheer both grownups and kids alike. A colorful music video with a lot of computer generated affects, graphics and cool animation too. Leila Kanaan did a super awesome job creating this rich music video.

The music video and the animation create a place that resembles the Swiss landscape. Kids are shown drinking chocolate milk and baking sweets. Keep on mind this is not Nancy Ajram's first product endorsement. She had voiced songs for Nesquik and A water park in Egypt. She is a business lady and that's nothing to be ashamed of.

I have one problem though, why is she using a fun and good music video to promote brand? Is it really worth it to sell milk /juice to kids? I feel cheated as Nancy is starting an issue for many parents who will not be able to purchase/find such drinks. The lalbe clearly says Nada I disapprove for many reasons. Nancy does not need the money so bad to turn her music video into a long commercial targeting kids. The company she is promoting is based in Saudi Arabia and has presence through out the Middle East.

It's one thing to get a sponsor, it's another to target kids at such a young age. Here's the message, Nancy is making a product cool--not a bad thing if you are the company making that product. But kids are being taking for a ride. Nancy Ajram is a world class songstress and like all of us she makes mistakes, turning a fun music video into a commercial targeting kids is not cool--even in the States they have rules against that.

   كليب نانسى عجرم - سوبر نانسى 2012 | كليب يابنات 2012

Egyptian Celebrities And Funny Phone Companies Ads

It might be a sign of the times, but more and more entertainers are doing ads for mega companies. I like a funny ad just like everyone else.  Checkout this mega ad from a phone company in Egypt, they hired 5 actors/actresses and one king of a singer.

You see Farouk El Fishawy, his song Ahmed, Susan Bader, Durra, Samir Ghanem, and Mohammed Mounir--the king. It's an ad about the behind the scenes for them filming an ad, so the ad is about those celebrities filming an ad. This will air in the Eid, urging people to call one another one their mobile phones for really cheap.

If anything Arabs are suckers for is talk, and now it's official talk is cheap.

محمد منير في إعلان فودافون 12 قرش

WATCH: A Fistfight In Lebanon At A Movie Premier

A Kingdom of Ants is a historic Lebanese produced about the drama Palestinian struggle. They booked a a theater in Beirut and invited journalists and the media to attend. That was the greatest mistake they have made, as journalists picked a fight and stole the spotlight from the movie and the stars.

A cameraman, a reporter and few other bystanders got caught in a fight. This was a shameful chain of events.  Arabica and MBC crews are the ones they started the fight, and since there were many men and testostrone, there were exchanging insults and fists. Supposedly, they fought over disagreement who gets to interview the lead actress first.

This is so unprofessional, and why are they tossing tripods? If you only want to see the fistfight, forward toward the middle of the clip. Aside from the fistfight, I really want to see this film it seems to have been well funded and I see stuff blowing up. It does have subtitle too.

شجار وعراك في افتتاح "مملكة النمل"

Shawkat Sayyd, The Oud Player With Humor

Your average Oud player are a dime a dozen in the States and in Europe. You can find them in lounges, weddings, events, and hookah places. But nevertheless, it's still fun to see those oud players break character. Most listeners of oud Music take themselves way too seriously.

One guy who plays the Oud is not most players, he is a riot. Master oudist/vocalist Shawkat Sayyad and his wife, Nazira, perform Middle Eastern music every weekend at the Pasha Lounge in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Jensuya of TarabRaqs and other diners joined in the fun. See his toast bit, the guy is a natural.

I have seen Shawkat perform before in Virginia at the Jerusalem Restaurant when they opend up their Diwan lounge. He is an older gentleman who does not have to pretend or to act all uppity. I love the man not because he plays good classical Arabic music, but because he reminds me of my grandfather who is a free sprit and likes to say whatever he wants to say.

Jensuya Raqs with Shawkat Sayyad at Pasha Lounge

WATCH: Najwa Karam Sings At Ragheb Alama's Wedding

This is an old video from the Lebanese TV archive, Ragheb was on top of his career and he was the cool kid who knows what the ladies want to say. Everyone tried to copy his style, but he copied nobody and decided to have an open wedding where he invited his friend to sing for him and for his bride.

See this vintage video for the queen of Lebanese music Najwa Karam at an earlier time and simpler times. She looked different, but she sounded a 100 percent like she sounds now. Najwa rocked the party and Raghb looked so funny dancing to Najwa's song. His dance moves are funny and can only come from a  guy who has never danced or someone who is under a great deal of stress.

Ragheb Alama is now dubbed Mr. GQ and a super star, he dresses well and now has launched his line of men cologne. I hope he can look at this video and laugh about it, not feel embarrassed. Love can make us do and say goofy stuff.

نجوى كرم تغني حفل زفاف المطرب راغب علامة

The London Olympics And Those Funny Egyptians

Egypt has won itself a silver medal so far, and their soccer team is qualifying for the next round. But it's also the holy month of Ramadan, and there are too many shows on TV. Thus very few people are actually watching the events. Which means the Egyptians in the Olympics have few fans at home.

I must admit I heart Egypt's soccer team, they really make me and the rest of the Arab world and Africa happy.

Qabila TV came up with a cool idea to out the attention back at the Olympics, they took on a busy Egyptian Square of Roxy and re-enacted some of the key sports played in the tournament. While the majority of onlookers seemed confused, this was a fun idea that has some funny moments.

While the Egyptians might not be on the lead, when it comes to creativity, and humor they will always lead.

@QabilaTv l اولمبياد لندن في ميدان روكسي

The Sheikh Who Listens To Metal Also Wants To Ban Elissa, Haifa, and Nancy

One religious Sheikh took to Twitter to attack some ladies who like to sing and made a career out of entertainment. Meet Fadel Suliman, a preacher who spreads the message of Islam took an interesting turn when he attacked three lead pop stars. (The story can be read here in Arabic)

Mr. Fadel admitted to liking Hard Metal in his youth he would go to concerts to enjoy this kind of heavy metal rock. However Heavy Metal Rock has a crappy name in Arabia as many marry it to devil worshiping. So the sheikh defended heavy metal and argued that going to concert for Elissa, Hiafa, and Nancy Ajram is closer thing to worshiping Satan.

The religious figure disagrees with people who want to ban Heavy Metal like the calls in Egypt now as some calls have been made to cancel concerts at the El Sawy Culture Wheel (more here). He defends his favorite kind of music yet attacks people for going to female concerts. Fadel belongs to the Muslim brotherhood and has made similar calls in the past about certain female singers. He has even doubled down and attacked other Lebanese songstress like Marwa and Nicole Saba.

Fafel Suliman is a Muslim preacher who comes to the United States and talks about Islam, he has authored a number of books on his religion of choice.

Why is making this case now and why is he only picking on entertainers form Lebanon are my questions.

إسلاموفوبيا - الإسلام انتشر بالسيف (بدون موسيقى)

If You Go To Bars, You Need To Watch Mixologist - Music Video

At first there was a bartender, but as affluent young people have always looked for the next big thing, some new profession emerged....mixologists. Those are glorified bartenders with attitude. They are often found in posh bars serving overpriced alcohol to richer people or people who tend to be on the pretentious side.

Mixologists of the world do strange dances with one's drinks and shake things up as they are part of some fancy show. I think it's stupid, but it's a reality most have come to embrace. Not one rapper who wanted to channel his frustration with those fancy clowns.
 
The rappers in this video have a great sense of humor, I only hope that guy who mixes drinks--not just serve them has the same virtue. The rap song does feature some stunning moments in the bar, fire and ice drinks and a lot of flavor.

Mixologist - Music Video

بابا فين Where Is Dad? The Hit Song With Arab Kids

Some goofy looking guy wears glasses and calls a number, then a group of kids answer the phone, and give him a trip. Kid stories about their world. The guy feels tired as he keeps trying to get though the the kids father.

It was a cute song and everyone was surprised by this kiddie song that was highly entertaining. The kids do a good job driving this man mad by being cute and kiddish. The song came in the early 2000, and it inspired a number of copy cats since then...Haifa Wahbe made a sequel to it few years ago--it was a good song too.

The song came from an album with a kid group called Free Baby,  it came few songs, none of them was as popular as your';s your father hit!

بابا فين

FUNNY: Mohamed Abu Hamid Sings Politics أغنية ابو حامد

He is no singer, he is a politician who has one agenda for him, bring an end to the rule of Muslim parties in Egypt. He has no love for them and he has befriended those who despise them. There are rumors that he has traveled to Lebanon to seek advise on how to combat them.

He is a guy that most of Egypt hates, and few love him, but those who love him are mad about him and would stand behind them to chant and fight off thugs who do not like their ideas or their methods.
Mohamed Abu Hamid is being bullied in some circles, and when he shows up to a protest, some men appear from nowhere and try to intimidate him.

I like some of his opinions, but he must realize that some out there are using him as a tool. The guy loves Egypt for sure, but things are changing rapidly, and he might be some collateral damage--something I hate to see. He is speaking his mind.

See him lead the chant against the brotherhood and their elders. I think they should be free to speak up without fear, they should also give the new president a chance to implement his reform.
أغنية ابو حامد ضد مرشد الاخوان والشاطر 

حلا الترك - زهقانة | Little Rascal Hala AL Turk - Zahgana

Kids cannot get into clubs, but who to say they cannot sing to club music? Ask Hala Al Turk who might be the cutest Arab kid in the entertainment business. She has lots of fans all over the Arab world, but she is also growing fast too.

She brought another boy for the music video of hers, where they are both bored, they want to go around the world eating popcorn and drinking juice. She leaves home and travels around the world with her brother. She travles in style too.

She also sends her parents post card and gifts from the places they visited. For me, this song is a mixed bag but that does not stop it from being entertaining.

حلا الترك - زهقانة | Hala AL Turk - Zahgana

Basic "T'abla" Or Arabic Drum With Josef Attieh

It's a 6000 years old musical instrument, and it happens to be very popular around the globe, we know it as the drum in Arabic, it's T'abla "الطبلة" It's the one instruments that most Arab know how to play, even older ladies. It's all about having a beat and knowing how to count.

I know at my older brother's wedding, some old lady did a fine jump making this T'abla dance. The one she used was made out of clay and a fine piece of leather. Now, you can but them made out of metal. Most religious folks are OK with this instruments and fine with using it.

One fresh dude of Lebanese pop and romance just found himself in the zone and instead of singing like he has always done, he played the drum where did a very fine job. Darbuka is the most popular melody made out on T'abla. Josef Attieh got into it and give us a very fine Darbuka.

Good many more kids now will be inspired to pick this very basic instrument to make music, I know the drum circle that meats every Sunday on the 16th St park in DC will be jealous.

 جوزيف عطية يعزف على الطبلة - حصرياً

Talal Kontar - Doubles Down In "Yally Ma'y Sayer"

Talal Kontar is lyrical poet, music composer who is kind of a big deal in Lebanese pop. Dozens of A list singers (Fadel Shaker, Fares Karam, Raghib Alamah, UTN1,) take songs from him and he is happy to work with the best of them. But Talal is now doing a lot more singing and as we can see, we have yet another music video of his and he looks and sounds very fine.

Talal mixes really good music, and he seems to have a great influence form many Western school of music where he draws inspiration. So when he sings, you are not sure if he is being serious or if he is joking. The music video is in a bar/lounge.

I like the song story line, where a gorgeous girl approaches him and asks him about a girl--his sister and then he asks his sister for help. I like the ending where is feels European to me.

Talal Kontar - Yally Ma'y Sayer / طلال قنطار - ياللي معي صاير

See "Super Nancy" Come For Your Arab Kids

Lebanese director Leila Kanaan has shared with the web a sneak peak of the new Nancy Ajram look for her all kids album. The title will be Super Nancy, and that will be a character played by Nancy thought out the album and its promotional material.

It's a sad day when Arab parents let other people teach their kids good lessons. Nancy Ajram is a good mother and a great positive role model for all kids out there, but that does not mean she should replace parenting. I do not think that's her plan, but this is what most Arab parents do when they let outsiders preach to their kids for money.

Aside dorm that, this will be a fun album for all the kids out there. We have already heard a teaser for the upcoming album.

Nancy Ajram - "Super Nancy" Album All Songs (Samples)