Algerian superstar Cheb Mami is to stand trial in France over allegations that he forced a former partner of him to undergo abortion. This case was first talked about in May 2007 when the alleged partner accused Mami of forcing her to have an abortion.

Mami is known for his amazing Rai music and has sung alongside great international and Arabian super stars such as Samira Saed. However Mami denies all allegations made and says that all of this is a scheme because he is a successful Arabic singer.

By Mariam

The result show started off with a sexy and amusing hip-hop/ballroom routine choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo and Dmitry Chaplin. There were also two special performances one was by the veronicas and they performed ‘take me on the floor’ and another performance by the Rage Boys Crew whom were very adorable btw.

Hard luck Jonathan and Asuka!

Do you think that Jonathan and Asuka deserved to leave or do you think they where misjudged.

By Mariam

1. She is an Egyptian actress/singer.
2. She worked with successful actors such as Hani Salama and with great directors such as Khaled Yusuf.
3. It took her three years to prepare for her latest and first album.
4. She has acted and sang alongside Mustafa Amar in (Bhbak, w Ana Kaman).
5. She caused great controversy for her daring role in ‘khyana mashrooa’
6. Her latest video clip is called ‘ayzak keda’ (I want you like this).

So who is this daring and brave actress /singer?

By Mariam

There were two hip hop routines choreographed by Dave Scott. The first was performed by Karla and Jonathan and it lacked both energy and technique especially from Jonathan. The second hip hop routine performed by Brandon and Janette was simply yet utterly mind-blowing. The routine was a mixture of hip-hop and rock it was really quite entertaining.

The three remaining routines where each quite different, Asuka and Vitolio danced to a jazz routine choreographed by Mandy Moore, it was nice, however Asuka looked really lost. The ‘butt’ routine was my favorite, it was a contemporary routine choreographed by Mia Michaels and was performed by Randi and Evan, the whole routine revolved around Randi’s butt!
Closing the show were Philip and Jeanine, who did a Broadway routine choreographed by Tyce Diorio, it was really entertaining and quite a fun way to end the show.

By Mariam

But, aside from being the oldest instrument, this Hohle Fels flute has more significance.
This new discovery gives a big insight on how people lived back then in Europe. It shows that people already had a modern society. “These finds demonstrate the presence of a well-established musical tradition at the time when modern humans colonized Europe,” according to Conrad. He and his colleagues published their findings on Wednesday in the journal Nature.

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- Assi and Collette Al Helani

Colette Al Helani, former Miss Lebanon, famous model and wife of Lebanese singer Assi Al Helani had been offered a chance by Rotana to become a famous singer and Rotana also promised to produce multiple albums for her. However, Assi was not thrilled at all with this idea, in fact reports are that Rotana have frozen this offer until problems between Colette and Assi have been resolved.

Do you think that it’s selfish of Assi to deny his wife the dream he is living or do you think that as Arabs it’s nice to see someone still holding on to his culture and beliefs?

By Mariam

The annual Murex D'Or Awards were LIVE last Friday.
The awards will air this Saturday on LBC.
Here is a full list of the winners:

The most popular Lebanese singer: Haifa Wehbe.
The best Arabic singer: Samira Sayed.
Best Lebanese singer: Yara.
Best of the Lebanese Artists: Ragheb Alama.
Best young male singer: Hossam Habib.
Best young female singer: Shatha Hassoun.

Best Arab television actress: Sulaf Fawakherji for her role in 'Asmahan'.
Best Arab television actor: Abed Fahd for his role in 'Asmahan'.
Best actor in a comedy: Mario Basile.

Best Arabic Actress: Sumaya Khashab.
Best Arabic Actor: Khaled Nabawi.
Best scriptwriter: Tony Chamoun.
Top Videos: Walid Nassif for "Betmoun" by Elisa, Joe Bo Eid for "Enta Menni" by Yara.

Photos from the event will be online soon.

Thanks to Haifa Fan Club for the news tip.

As Turkish shows have taken the Arab TV by storm, I came across a show that took me by storm. Zoraki Koca as it goes by in Turkish, meaning impossible love (al 7ob al mosta7il) is a show that has your typical love story between Omar, the young flirt that has girls all over him, and Rasha, the respected and "hard-to-get" beautiful girl.
The story has the typical guy that has all the girls and never experienced real love.
Being rich, not having to work, Omar starts off as the immature, ungrateful "mama's boy" who meets Rasha on a "working trip" in a small village and the trip quickly turned into a girl-filled pool party.

The show amazingly combines drama and comedy which leaves you crying and laughing in the same episode! Will Rasha fall for Omar's "charm"? Where does that leave them?

I found it amazing, and unlike any other Turkish show that I've previously watched.
Did you watch it? What did you think?

By Guest Writer Hala

This controversial movie is based on a novel by French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam, the movie revolves around the horrible story of Soraya whom had been stoned to death (Rajm) and about the uncivil law and lack of rights for women in Iran. In the movie Soraya’s aunt tells the story of her niece to Sahebjam in hopes that it will be published.

What do you personally think about this movie and its impact on the Arab world?

By Mariam

The result show started off with a breath taking group routine choreographed by Mia Michael the routine was weird and freaking yet totally amazing only Mia can move us like this with her routines.

There was a unique performance in the show by Amrapali Ambegaokar, an Indian kathak (storyteller) dancer it was quite entertaining to watch. The musical guest was Kristinia DeBarge and she performed ‘Goodbye’. All rumors that Katie Holmes would be dancing on the show where false but who knows we might see her in the upcoming episodes.

Sadly Max Kapitannikov and Ashley Valerio were eliminated thus making Kupono and Karla new patterns.

I wonder what the top 16 have hidden for us next week personally I can’t wait.

By Mariam

After the amazing show the top 20 had in stores for us last week our expectations where really high and unfortunately the let us down, the dancers lacked energy , technique and even style. I couldn’t help but laugh at Philip and Jeanine’s attempt to a tango dance, or Kupono and Ashley’s hip-hop routine.

Another great fun and fast routine was Brandon and Janette’s disco routine, it has superb lifts great twists and overall amazing dancers. A brilliant and moving dance also was Asuka and Vitolio’s waltz routine, it was elegant and the movement was effortless.

What was your favorite routine?

By Mariam

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I just came across a photo of country music singer and American Idol graduate, Kellie Pickler wearing a dress that looks so familiar!
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