Iconic Lebanese Singer Sabah Dies At 87
Sabah rose to fame in Egypt in the 1950s and became a household name across the Arab world, known for her powerful voice and bold persona.
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Marty Stuart: Keeper Of Country Music's Cowboy Couture
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Mendelssohn And Other Classic Composers Offer Musical Thanks
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Remembering Sabah, An Iconic And Thoroughly Unconventional Arab Star
A young performer who named herself Morning was sunny and shining into her 80s. The flirtatious Lebanese singer and actress was a superstar throughout the Arab world.
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Paramore Feat. Joy Williams, 'Hate To See Your Heart Break'
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Reviving 'Allegro': Even Rodgers And Hammerstein Had Flops
Allegro arrived on Broadway with a cast of close to 100 and the biggest advance ticket sales in Broadway history at the time. But reviews were mixed and the musical only lasted a season.
'Do They Know It's Christmas?' Raises Hackles As Well As Dollars
The newest version of Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" raised a $1 million within a few minutes of its release on Tuesday. Critics say the song still sends the wrong message about Africa.