Lebanese-Brazilian singer Luciana Zogbi wowed yet again with a stunning cover of ‘Once Upon a December’ in four languages, including English, Arabic, French and Russian.
WATCH: Luciana Zogbi performs ‘Once Upon a December’ on YouTube:
“I’ve always wanted to cover this song from “Anastasia” and no better time to release it than December,” Zogbi wrote on YouTube.
‘Once Upon a December’ is a song from the 1997 Fox Animation Studios film Anastasia. The song was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
Lebanese-Brazilian singer Luciana Zogbi is known for her YouTube channel, which has more than 200 million total video views. (Facebook/Luciana Zogbi)
The independent multilingual singer shot to fame in 2014 after her cover of John Legend’s “All of Me” went viral, garnering more than 76 million views worldwide.
Fady Fatrouni, known by his stage name Faydee, is a master of combining pop and Arab sounds and creating exciting and catchy music.
That has been his goal since he was 13-years-old. He always wanted to combine the Middle Eastern culture with western music, he told Lebanese Examiner in an exclusive interview.
His voice might be familiar to U.S. listeners due to his feature in the mega hit song, Habibi (I Need Your Love).
Faydee pushed heavily for the song to contain Arabic undertones and for the name to include the word Habibi.
Faydee is best known for his international hit “Habibi (I Need Your Love)” credited to Shaggy, Mohombi, Faydee and Costi. (Facebook/Faydee)
“One of my proudest moments is that the song charted in the top 100 in the U.S.,” Faydee said. “For me that was a surreal thing that the Arabic-English version (of the song) got the most recognition.”
“I want Arabic music to be as accepted as Spanish music is in the pop culture,” he added.
Faydee said his parents initially disapproved of his plans to be a singer, telling him to pursue other careers that were “more tangible.” However, when they realized the talent that their son had, they turned into his biggest supporters.
“For them, the proudest they were of me is when I accepted an award from the Beirut (& Beyond) International Music Festival,” he said. “Seeing me receive an award from the place they grew up was big.”
In the future, Faydee wants to venture into acting and continue to expand his brand by making new Arab-Western fusion music often.
Listen to his single Habibi Albi featuring Leftside by clicking the link below:
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According to the National, the idea for the song came from the Lebanese music composer Hadii Sharara, who is also one of the most successful music producers in the Middle East.
Maya Diab, Massari and French Montana collaborated on their own version of the Arabic classic, “Ya Nour El Ein.” (YouTube screenshot/Massari)
WATCH: Massari – Ya Nour El Ein (feat. Maya Diab & French Montana)
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Billboard wrote that Slaiby’s “Achievement Of The Year” was when longtime client Abęl Makkonen Tesfaye notched his third consecutive Billboard 200 No. 1 single.
“Seeing Abel take over that stage and knowing how much it meant to him was very special,” Slaiby told Billboard. He has been working with the artist since 2012.
The entertainment media brand also recognized the Lebanese entrepreneur’s philanthropic efforts to build a Ugandan hospital with artist French Montana that opened in March of this year.
Learn more about Wassim SAL Slaiby and Billboard’s list of Power Players at this link.
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Lebanese-Canadian pop singer Massari is set to perform at the American Lebanese Cultural Festival this weekend in a Los Angeles suburb.
The annual festival is hosted by Our Lady of Mount Lebanon Church in Arcadia, California. The festival is in its 16th year.
Massari is best known for combining Arabic beats with western culture. He has won many awards, including Best International Arabian Artist and Dance Artist of the Year.
He has worked with some big names around the world, including French Montana, Mohammed Assaf and former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach.
Cardi B turned heads at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards while wearing gowns by not one, but two Lebanese designers.
It was her first red carpet appearance since giving birth to her daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus who was born on July 10, according to Rolling Stone.
The New York native and rapper marked the occasion by stepping out onto the red carpet in a fitted velvet dress made by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran.
Cardi B wore a fuschia dress by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran. (MTV Press)
Jebran is a haute couture designer who was born in Lebanon and has gained global renown. According to the designer’s website, his work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, and he has gone on to style Mariah Carey, Janelle Monae, Kendall Jenner and more.
Later in the evening, Cardi B accepted the Best New Artist award in a gorgeous strapless red dress artfully cut to flare out in rippling waves by Beirut-based label Azzi and Osta.
Cardi B wore a red strapless dress by Lebanese designer Azzi and Osta. (MTV Press)
The Azzi and Osta fashion house was established by designers George Azzi and Assaad Osta, both honed their fashion skills by enrolling in the international fashion education group Esmod Beyrouth in 2004 and went on to become assistant designers at the fashion house of legendary Lebanese fashion behemoth Elie Saab, according to their website.
Cardi B is best known for her recent hit “I Like It” and U.S. Billboard Hot 100 topper “Bodak Yellow.”
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Lebanese American singer Bazzi — a rising star in the Billboard charts — performed Monday at the MTV Video Music Awards during a pre-show event.
Andrew Bazzi, 20, known professionally as ‘Bazzi,’ is best known for his song “Mine,” which peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Bazzi also gained popularity when his hit song appeared as part of a Snapchat lens filter.
Bazzi arrives on the red carpet during the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (MTV Press)
The rising artist was born in Dearborn, Michigan, home to one of the largest populations of Arab Americans outside of the Middle East.
During an April interview with USA Today, Bazzi spoke out against President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration.
“I’m very heavy into that culture,” he told USA Today in April. “It’s so incorrect what’s going on (politically), and I think it’s good for Lebanese-Americans to have someone they can look at and let them know that someone’s supporting them.”
Bazzi performs ‘Mine’ at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (MTV Press)
Bazzi began his singing career in 2012 when he began posting covers of songs on his YouTube channel. In November 2014, he moved to the Los Angeles area to pursue music full time.
He released his debut studio album Cosmic in 2018.
WATCH: Bazzi Performs ‘Mine’ at MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show:
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Lebanese-Brazilian singer Luciana Zogbi combined four trending songs from the Billboard Hot 100 list on a beautiful mashup video posted on YouTube.
The singer included the songs:
Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” featuring Cardi B
Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood”
Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa’s “One Kiss”
Post Malone’s “Better Now”
WATCH: Luciana Zogbi combines four trending songs in beautiful mashup!
The independent multilingual singer shot to fame in 2014 after her cover of John Legend’s “All of Me” went viral, garnering more than 76 million views worldwide.
Zogbi has nearly 200 million combined video views on YouTube, and 1.8 million subscribers.
Lebanese-Brazilian singer Luciana Zogbi is known for her YouTube channel, which has more than 200 million total video views. (Facebook/Luciana Zogbi)
France’s former first lady Carla Bruni performed during the Beiteddine Art Festival at the 200-year-old Beiteddine Palace in Lebanon’s Chouf Mountains.
Bruni, who is married to former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, was invited to perform during the event, which bills itself as “one of the leading festivals in the Middle East.” It was her first visit to Lebanon.
“Thank you beautiful Beirut for your warm welcome,” Bruni posted on Instagram.
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The Italian-French singer-songwriter and supermodel is promoting her album “French Touch,” which was released in October 2017.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy was also spotted supporting his wife on an Instagram photo posted by the Beiteddine Art Festival.
The Beiteddine Art Festival posted a photo on Instagram showing former French President Nicolas Sarkozy attending the concert in Lebanon. (Beiteddine Art Festival)
The festival was attended by several Lebanese officials, including former President Michel Sleiman and Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
According to its website, the art festival is held in July and August, and celebrates the music and cultural contributions of Lebanese artists and global stars.
Born in Italy, Bruni is best known for her career as one of Europe’s top models. In the 1990s, the 50-year-old superstar delved into singing and songwriting.
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Lebanese superstar Elissa revealed her battle with breast cancer in an emotional music video for her latest single, “Ila Kol Elli Bihebbouni,” or “For All Those Who Love Me.”
Elissa shared parts of her journey in the 7-minute video, published by Arab record label Rotana.
The video starts with a clip of Elissa undergoing an MRI scan in December 2017.
“You know that moment when you wonder, ‘Will I ever see the people I love again? Those who love me back?'” she said.
The chilling narration shows the incredible courage of the 46-year-old singer, who still hosted performances during her battle with breast cancer.
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“I do my radiotherapy session, I got to the studio, I finish another session,” Elissa recalled. “I rest for two hours, and go to the studio again. Once a week, I was going live on TV.”
The music video is the first time Elissa revealed her battle with cancer to fans.
The music video begins with video of Elissa undergoing an MRI scan. (Rotana)
“I’ve recovered, I’ve beaten the illness and I won,” she said. “Early detection of breast cancer can save your life.”
On Instagram, the superstar said she wanted the video to be an inspirational message that cancer can be fought.
“This music video shouldn’t make you cry. It’s a reason to smile, be happy, and grateful,” she said. “We can fight cancer if we know about it in early stages. I love you all.”
Elissa, whose real name is Elissar Zakaria Khoury, is a popular Lebanese recording artist, and the first Lebanese singer to receive the World Music Award for Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist in 2006.
She has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
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