Tension between Amr Diab and Rotana

Music production company Rotana has demanded that Egyptian pop star Amr Diab submit the master copy of his upcoming album, to ensure that it is released at the appropriate time, according to Rotana officials. Amr pushed to record the songs for the new album in an effort to meet the deadline set by Rotana, but suddenly decided to postpone the release, due to the recent tragic conditions that have hit the region. It was rumored that Rotana sent the demand after learning that the singer had reopened negotiations with his previous production company Alam El Phan, fearing he may leave Rotana. Supposedly Amr has been holding talks with Muhsin Jabr, owner of Alam El Phan, in order to decide on a new satellite music channel the two intend on launching.
- Al Bawaba (posted 2005-09-18)