Nancy Ajram signs with 'O Music'

After months of ongoing negotiations between Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram and the production company ‘O Music’, which occurred in complete secrecy, an agreement was reached and the company will no exclusively distribute and produce all of Nancy’s albums, songs and music videos.

According to the London based Elaph, the company is owned by Egyptian tycoon Najeeb Sweiris. The company is new in its establishment, but is making great progress by attracting singers to join.

Nancy had received numerous offers from different production companies and decided that the one from ‘O Music’ suited her most. In the past her business manager Jiji Lamara had produced all her works.

On a different note, the long awaited for performance by prominent Lebanese singers Nancy and Assi Hilani, which was planned for months to take place at the beginning of this current month in Abu Dhabi, has been postponed until June 7, 2007.

The sudden change of date is due to urgent conditions in Abu Dhabi that were not specified to the public.

Sources revealed that the reason behind the postponement is most probably due to the sudden death of one of UAE ruling family members.

Organizers of the event, which is sponsored by LG Electronics, announced that anyone who had purchased a ticket for the event may use at the new date set or may contact them for a refund.

Before the announced delay, a press conference was held in Dubai for Nancy and Assi. Nancy talked about her future projects and especially her upcoming album that is dedicated solely for children. She revealed that a music video will be released along with the album and will be aired on most satellite music channels.

Nancy also expressed her honor at participating in the event with Assi stating that she holds great respect for him, revealing that there may be a future cooperation for a duet between them.

From Al Bawaba

نانسي عجرم تغنى لـ "عندليب الدقي"

استطاع الفنان الكوميدي محمد هنيدي أن يتفق مع المغنية اللبنانية نانسي عجرم على غناء الأغنية الرئيسية لفيلمه السينمائي الجديد "عندليب الدقي" الذى تقرر عرضه في منتصف شهر يوليو المقبل .

وتعد هذه المرة الأولى التى تقوم فيها نانسي بغناء الأغنية الرئيسية لفيلم سينمائي ، هذا وكان هنيدي قد اعد عددا من المفاجآت في فيلمه الجديد منها اشتراك عدد من نجوم الغناء والتمثيل في مصر كضيوف شرف من بينهم مدحت صالح، وحنان ترك، ويسرا، حسبما ذكرت جريدة "الوطن" الكويتية .

ويشاركه في بطولة "عندليب الدقي" الوجه السورى الجديد هبة نور ، والنجم الكويتي داود حسين، والموسيقار حلمي بكر، والفيلم تأليف أيمن بهجت قمر ، ومن إخرج وائل احسان .

تدور أحداث الفيلم في إطار كوميدي غنائي ساخر حول شاب ينتمي لأسرة بسيطة يحلم بدخول الوسط الفني كمطرب ويؤكد لكل من يقابله انه قادر على منافسة كبار مطربي الأغنية العاطفية رغم اتفاق الجميع على افتقاده لهذه المقومات ويسعون لإقناعه بالبحث عن مهنة أخرى، ويجسد حلمي بكر في الفيلم شخصية ناقد فني يقوم بالحكم على صوت محمد هنيدي بأنه غير صالح للغناء نهائياً وينهال عليه بالشتائم .

من ناحية أخرى انتهت نانسي من تصوير أغنيتها الجديدة "حبي الأول والأخير" في باريس ، حيث بلغت تكلفتها 35 ألف دولار.

ويعد "حبي الأول والأخير" أغلى كليب تم تصويره في تاريخ الموسيقي العربية ، ومن المقرر عرضه قريباً على القنوات الفضائية .

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Nancy Ajram and Assi Hilani postponed

The long awaited for performance by prominent lebanese singers Nancy Ajram and Assi Hilani, which was planned for months to take place at the beginning of this current month in Abu Dhabi, has been postponed until June 7, 2007.

The sudden change of date is due to urgent conditions in Abu Dhabi that were not specified to the public.

According to the London based Elaph, sources have revealed that the reason behind the postponement is most probably due to the sudden death of one of UAE ruling family members.

Organizers of the event, which is sponsored by LG Electronics, announced that anyone who had purchased a ticket for the event may use at the new date set or may contact them for a refund.

Before the announced delay, a press conference was held in Dubai for Nancy and Assi. Nancy talked about her future projects and especially her upcoming album that is dedicated solely for children. She revealed that a music video will be released along with the album and will be aired on most satellite music channels.

Nancy also expressed her honor at participating in the event with Assi stating that she holds great respect for him, revealing that there may be a future cooperation for a duet between them.

On his part, Assi expressed his joy at the success of his most recent music video for the song “Bab Am Yebki” (A Crying Door) stating that the song came at a time when he was going through some difficult moments making it so convincing because he was singing it from the bottom of his heart.

Assi also announced that he had given his acceptance to play a leading role in a new Egyptian film alongside Egyptian actress Ghada Abdul Rizik. In the film he will play the role of a singer.

He stated that his acting experience will add tremendously to his career and is optimistic of the outcome of the film.

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Mohammad Huneidi waiting for Nancy Ajram’s approval

Egyptian comedian actor Mohammad Huneidi is still waiting for Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram to make a decision regarding presenting the theme song for his upcoming film “Andaleeb Al Dukki”.

Huneidi is almost complete with filming all the scenes for the new movie and had at a previous stage made a shocking revelation that Nancy will be participating in it without specifying any details.

Despite the extensive calls that the producing company ‘Rotana’ of the film is making with Nancy and her agent, Jiji Lamara, the singer has not given her approval or refusal to present the theme song.

It is stated that the film, which is in its final stages of production, will be screened during the summer season.

Syrian actress Hiba Nour will costar alongside Mohammad in the film, which budget has reached 12 million Egyptian pounds so far. Huneidi’s wage alone amounted to five million. The film is a comedy and the story of it revolves around a young man who dreams of becoming a singer.

On a different note, Nancy has just completed filming her latest music video for the song “Shakhbat Shakhabeet”, which is one of the songs from her new album for children. Director Saeed Al Marouq directed the film, marking his second cooperation with the singer.

Nancy plays the role of school teacher.

From Al Bawaba

Nancy Ajram - Shakhbat Shakhabit album Ad

Nancy Ajram sings in Tunisian dialect

After her significant success singing in the Egyptian and Gulf dialects, Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram has decided to present a new song sung in the Tunisian dialect.

Tunisian composer Adel Bundaka revealed that he has prepared a song especially for Nancy, who had repeatedly expressed her hope at being able to sing in the Tunisian dialect and was just waiting to be provided with an appropriate song.

Adel stated that he had met with Nancy and her business manager, Jiji Lamara, more than once in the past and had promised to write a song to the singer.

Adel said that when he presented the song to Nancy, she was very impressed and convinced with the words, reported the UAE based daily, Al Bayan.

On a different note, Nancy has just completed recording all the songs for her upcoming album “Shater” (Good), which is especially for young children and features seven songs.

Nancy had filmed a music video with director Saed Al Marouq, for the song "Shater". The total budget for the clip reached 200 US dollars and was filmed used state of the art technology.

The song was filmed at one of the public schools in Beirut. The song is written by Munther Bu Assaf and composed by Wisam Bstani.

In the new clip, Nancy appears in a completely new look that is somewhat sophisticated. She is wearing classical eyeglasses and an old fashioned outfit. The song is expected to be translated into English.

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Collection of Nancy Ajram Live Concerts

Ehsas Gedid - Nancy Ajram (VideoClip)

Nancy Ajram ends successful tour in the US

Nancy Ajram has just completed a very successful tour around the USA, which had lasted for a period of two weeks. The singer held six concerts coast to coast and was overwhelmed by the number of people who attended, the highest being her performance in Detroit which witnessed over 4000 people.

According to the London based Elaph, before going off to the US, Nancy had filmed a music video with director Saed Al Marouq, for the song "Shater" (Good) from her most recent album that she released especially for children. The total budget for the clip reached 200 US dollars and was filmed used state of the art technology.

The song was filmed at one of the public schools in Beirut. The song is written by Munther Bu Assaf and composed by Wisam Bstani.

In the new clip, Nancy appears in a completely new look that is somewhat sophisticated. She is wearing classical eyeglasses and an old fashioned outfit. The song is expected to be translated into English.

From Al Bawaba

Interview on Rotana after Nancy came back from USA tour

فيديو كليب ... نانسي عجرم مدرّسة أطفال

أرادت نانسي عجرم كليباً جديداً من نوعه، فكرة وأسلوباً وصورة وصوتاً، يجمع أربع أُغنيات في سبع دقائق، فكان لها ما أرادت من خلال المخرج سعيد الماروق الذي وضع ميزانية تعدت ال 300 ألف دولار هي الأضخم حتى الآن في تاريخ الكليبات اللبنانية، وحيث تمكن المخرج الشاب من استغلال أحدث المؤثرات الصوتية والضوئية والمشهدية لتصوير ما وصفه ب “الرائعة الفنية المتكاملة”.

بيروت “الخليج”:

نانسي عجرم بوجهها الطفولي تؤدي دور معلمة أطفال دون السادسة من أعمارهم، خمسون طفلاً أحاطوا بها على مدى يومين استغرقهما تصوير المشاهد، تحمل فيها الأطفال ومعلمتهم وفريق العمل، بدءاً من المخرج الصبور والمبدع الى حامل الكاميرات وفنان الإضاءة كل انواع المشقات لانتاج كليب راقٍ ومهذب يليق بكل أفراد العائلة.

نانسي تحدثت عن أغنيات الكليب مشيرة الى اختيارها أربعة من ألبومها الأخير الذي أهدته للأطفال والأغنيات هي “شخبط شخابيط” “شاطر شاطر”، “عيد ميلاد نونة وكتكوتة”، وأغنية “السلام” التي تم تصويرها منفردة وتبناها تلفزيون الشرق الأوسط هدية منه لليونيسيف بعيد السلام.

وكشفت نانسي انها من خلال هذا الكليب أرادت أن تشارك في بث الفرح للأطفال “وان اضيف الى ارشيفي الغنائي ما يؤكد انني لست فقط فنانة تغني الحب إنما يهمها ايضا ان تزرع الفرح في قلوب الصغار”.

أضافت: اعرف جيداً كم يحبني الأطفال ولا بد أن أُبادلهم هذا الحب من خلال اغنيات فرحة توفر لهم السعادة والفائدة والإرشاد غير المباشر من خلال أفكار متنوعة صورها المخرج سعيد الماروق وسط ديكورات جميلة اشبه ما تكون بفيلم سينمائي قصير. وهي تجربتي الثانية معه، وقد اثبتنا فيها، ان التوجه للأطفال من أصعب الأعمال التي تواجه الفنان في مشواره الفني.

وانتهت نانسي الى نقل تحياتها للأطفال من خلال هذا الكليب، على وعد بأن تكرر التجربة أكثر من مرة، اعتباراً من “أن صغارنا يستحقون كليبات على عدد شهور السنة، لأنهم يحبون ويخلصون ببراءة”

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A sophisticated new look for Nancy Ajram

Nancy Ajram has just completed the new music video for the song "Shater" (Good) at one of the public schools in Beirut. The song is written by Munther Bu Assaf and composed by Wisam Bstani, and director Saed Al Marouk directed the clip.

In the new clip, Nancy appears in a completely new look that is somewhat sophisticated. She is wearing classical eyeglasses and an old fashioned outfit. The song is expected to be translated into English.

Recently, Ajram has held a charity concert in Dubai earlier this month in which proceeds went directly as aid relief to Lebanese children that were affected by the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

The concert marked the first charitable event Nancy holds in Dubai.

Ajram is preparing to go on tour in the United States. The concert tour beginning on March 16 and ending on the 31st is organized by ‘Stars on Tour.’

Nancy has denied circulating rumors that her recent concert in Berlin was a failure, after Arabs living there boycotted the performance. Nancy denied that local residents refused to hang posters of her near their shops, claiming she is a ‘sex symbol.’

The performance she held in Berlin was attended by a number of Arab Ambassadors to Europe and drew an audience of over 1500, said Nancy, asserting that she enjoys popularity amongst her European fans of all ages.

She hopes those who are creating such rumors will stop spreading lies, she added.

From Al Bawaba

Nancy Ajram interview - Hala Febrayer - Kuwait

Nancy Ajram Interview in Laha Magazine about her new album

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Nancy Agram " Ah W Nos" Hala Febrayer 2007

Nancy Ajram " Ehsas Jedid " Hala Febrayer 2007

Nancy Agram " Mo3gaba " Hala Febrayer 2007

Nancy Ajram " Enta Eh " Hala Febrayer 2007

Nancy Agram sings for charity in Dubai

Nancy Ajram has held a charity concert in Dubai earlier this month in which proceeds will go directly as aid relief to Lebanese children that were affected by the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

The concert marked the first charitable event Nancy holds in Dubai, reported the Qatar based daily, Al Raya.

Ajram is preparing to go on tour in the United States. The concert tour beginning on March 16 and ending on the 31st is organized by ‘Stars on Tour.’

Nancy has denied circulating rumors that her recent concert in Berlin was a failure, after Arabs living there boycotted the performance. Nancy denied that local residents refused to hang posters of her near their shops, claiming she is a ‘sex symbol.’

The performance she held in Berlin was attended by a number of Arab Ambassadors to Europe and drew an audience of over 1500, said Nancy, asserting that she enjoys popularity amongst her European fans of all ages.

She hopes those who are creating such rumors will stop spreading lies, she added.

From Al Bawaba

Nancy Ajram denies boycott by Arabs in Berlin

Nancy Ajram has denied circulating rumors that her Berlin concert was a failure, after Arabs living there boycotted her performance.

Nancy also denied that local residents refused to hang posters of her near their shops, claiming she is a ‘symbol of seduction.’

The performance she held in Berlin was attended by a number of Arab Ambassadors to Europe and drew an audience of over 1500, said Nancy, asserting that she was not attacked by critics and enjoys popularity amongst her European fans of all ages.

She hopes those who are creating such rumors will stop spreading lies.

On a different note, Ajram has just completed filming the music video for the song "Hubi Al Awal Wal Akheer" (My First and Last Love) under the direction of Ramón Pate in Paris.

The budget for the clip reached US$350 thousand making it the most expensive clip in the history of Arabic music, and it is scheduled to be screened on music channels.

Nancy has completed recording her latest album, especially for children, after she realized they comprise a large portion of her fans.

Nancy is also preparing for another album that features seven songs, including one in the Gulf, Egyptian and Lebanese dialects. The album is considered to be Nancy’s special gift to children everywhere.

From Al Bawaba

نانسي عجرم تستعد لـ جولة أمريكية

تستعد المغنية اللبنانية الشابة نانسي عجرم للقيام بجولة فنية في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، وذلك في الفترة من 16 ـ 31 مارس القادم .

ومن المقرر أن تحيي نانسي خلال الجولة 4 حفلات غنائية في كل من سان فرانسيسكو، وشيكاغو، وديترويت فوكس، وميامي، حسبما ذكرت جريدة "الاخبار" المصرية .

تجدر الاشارة الى نانسي تستعد لتصوير كليب جديد لإحدي اغنياتها مع المخرج سعيد الماروق في ثاني تعاون بينهما بعدها الكليب الأخير "احساس جديد" .

كما انتهت المغنية أيضاً من تصوير أغنيتها الجديدة "حبي الأول والأخير" في باريس ، حيث بلغت تكلفتها 35 ألف دولار

31/03/2007
Nancy will be live in concert in Miami - Florida

25/03/2007
Nancy will be live in concert in New Jersey

24/03/2007
Nancy will be live in concert in Detroit - Michigan

23/03/2007
Nancy will be live in concert in Chicago - Illinois

17/03/2007
Nancy will be live in concert in Paris Hotel - Las Vegas

16/03/2007
Nancy will be live in concert in San Francisco - California

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