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Egyptian megastar, Amr Diab, has remained in the limelight for decades, setting trends, beloved by millions, sometimes controversial, always blogworthy.




Saturday, August 20, 2005

Overboard demands?

Egyptian superstar Amr Diab demanded three million Egyptian pounds as a condition to accept the leading role in an upcoming Ramadan radio drama series. The entire budget for the drama was half a million Egyptian pounds, hence Amr's demands were not met.

According to the Qatar based daily, Al Raya, another radio station is negotiating with the singer to star in their radio drama series, written by renowned director Midhat Al Adel. 2005 Al Bawaba

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Saturday, August 13, 2005

Amr Diab postpones release

Indicating that it will be the fall season before we see anything

Egyptian superstar Amr Diab has postponed the release of his new album due to the recent tragic terrorist attack in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt and the passing of the Saudi King Fahed. The album was scheduled for release this summer season

According to the UAE based daily, Al Bayan, Amr also apologized to a number of concert sponsors for being unable to hold any live performances, explaining that he is filled with too much sorrow over the conditions of the region. Amr had spent endless hours recording the songs for his upcoming album, in an effort to meet the deadline set by his production company ‘Rotana.’ Amr has not selected which songs he will film in the form of music videos, nor has revealed the name of the album, which features eleven songs. © 2005 Al Bawaba
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Sunday, August 07, 2005

Denying rumours of withdrawing from "The Rebel"

Egyptian scenarist Midhat Al Adel has denied circulating rumors that Egyptian pop-singer Amr Diab had withdrew from the film "Al Mutamarid" (The Rebel). The film, which Midhat is currently in the process of writing, tells the journey of Amr from his beginning until the present.

According to the London based weekly, Laha, Midhat stressed that Amr is very enthusiastic about the film and there are contracts between them that enable Midhat to complete the script without any fears. Many had speculated that Amr had withdrew from the film after being offered to play a role in a film by Syrian director Mustafa Al Akkad, but the latter denied any such news.

The film is to be shot between Cairo and Beirut and Amr is scheduled to begin preparations for it once the script is complete. The singer had previously postponed all work for the film with Adel until he completed his latest album. Both men had plans to begin many different film projects, but they all were put on hold and never completed. The last film the singer starred in was "Dahik Wi Li'ib Wi Jad Wi Hub" (Laugh and Play, Serious and Love). "

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