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Elissa between Dubai and Kuwait                                                                                                       05-03-2007

Prominent Lebanese singer Alissa is in Dubai to hold a special performance for the launch of the new line of products by the popular international sunglasses Vogue. The singer has been named the new face of Vogue for the Middle East, and a press conference will be held later on this week at the Emirates Towers Hotel. The big event is in cooperation with the company Luxottica, which had previously signed with Elissa ..... READ MORE

Elissa does not have time for love                                                                                                       04-03-2007

Elissa revealed that presently she does not have time for love or any type of intimate relationship. The singer said that as the sole provider for her family, after the death of her father, she has too much responsibility on her hands to make a real commitment. Although, she still dreams of getting married and having her own family in the future, said Elissa, adding that she hopes to have a daughter. Elissa recently gave ..... READ MORE

Elissa short on dresses                                                                                                                         28-02-2007

Elissa gave two consecutive concert performances wearing the exact same dress, causing concern amongst her critics that she may be facing a shortage of clothing. The first performance was held two months ago on the Muslim holiday Eid Al Adha in Bahrain and the second on Valentine’s Day in Egypt. This is the second time Elissa has been criticized for her attire, the first being when she and Lebanese singer Haifa ..... READ MORE

Elissa outraged                                                                                                                                      18-02-2007

Despite the outstanding success of her most recent concert in Egypt for Valentine’s Day at the City Stars Intercontinental Hotel, Lebanese singer Elissa was outraged with the concert agent. The singer was very angry with the organizer of the event due to the fact that he did not comply with all the conditions of the contract she signed with him. The agent had previously sent Elissa samples of the advertising posters ..... READ MORE

Elissa most expensive artist on Valentine’s Day                                                                                 14-02-2007

Elissa has conquered the number one spot at being the most paid for singer to perform on Valentine’s Day with a wage of almost 75 thousand US dollars, the highest wage paid to a singer to perform on the special occasion. The singer was given that amount to perform at the City Stars Intercontinental hotel in Cairo. Young singer Mohammad Hamaki will be performing alongside Elissa and will be receiving a wage of almost 85 thousand ..... READ MORE

Elissa films clip for a second time                                                                                                         22-01-2007

Elissa is preparing to film the music video for the song “Lao Ta’rafouh” (If You Knew Him) for a second time. The singer had previously filmed a clip for the song under the direction of Salim Turk, but was unsatisfied with the outcome and so decided to redo it once more. Elissa had requested that production company ‘Rotana’ not air the video for the song stating that it is not up to her standards. Elissa announced that she ..... READ MORE

Elissa the new face of Vogue                                                                                                                 26-12-2006

After her cooperation with the company Luxottica by doing commercials for Ray Ban sunglasses, Lebanese singer Elissa has become the new face of Vogue sunglasses, which are part of the same company. Elissa headed off to Milan Italy to film a special ad for Vogue with Italian photographer Carlo Miari Folcerz, who had previously filmed international stars like George Clooney and David Beckham. The singer stated that ..... READ MORE

Elissa's black list keeps getting longer                                                                                                 25-12-2006

Elissa has requested that production company ‘Rotana’ not air her latest music video for the song "Lao Ta'rafouh" (If You Knew Him), directed by Salim Turk, since it is not up to her standards. Elissa announced that she will no longer work with directors Salim or Saeed Al Marouq after both men publicly criticized the singer and never apologized. Elissa said that composer Jan Saliba is also on her ‘black list’ of people ..... READ MORE

Elissa celebrated in Beirut                                                                                                                    05-12-2006

In the presence of Mr. Salem Al Hindi, President of the music production company Rotana, and in the presence of the Lebanese media, Rotana organized a special honoring ceremony for Lebanese singer Elissa. According to the Qatar based daily, Al Raya, the celebration was for the great achievement the singer achieved when she was presented with an award at the World Music Awards 2006 for being the number one Arab ..... READ MORE

Elissa victorious at the World Music Awards 2006                                                                             02-12-2006

“Our message as artist is to sing beauty, freedom and love” these were the words that Lebanese singer Elissa expressed her honor at winning an award for the second time at the World Music Awards 2006 as the Best Arab artist for her latest album “Bastanak” (I’m Waiting for You). According to the London based Elaph, Elissa’s album received the highest sales throughout the Middle East and North Africa region ..... READ MORE

Elissa calls on women to flaunt their beauty                                                                                        16-11-2006

A special invitation was presented by Lebanese singer Elissa to every Arab woman, who is looking to rediscover her beauty. This invitation is part of a campaign for Lux elegant festival, which is currently taking place, in its fifth consecutive year. According to the London based Elaph, the event will host some of the most important names of Arab fashion designers and will present fashion shows for their latest designs ..... READ MORE

Elissa number one in Egypt                                                                                                                   08-11-2006

Elissa has conquered the number one spot in the summer album competition in Egypt, which is considered the worst summer the music world has witnessed due to the different circumstances that hit the region like the disastrous Israeli raids on Lebanon. The summer had begun with the launch of Elissa’s album “Bastanak” (I’m Waiting for you) and which sales reached as high as 350 thousand albums ..... READ MORE

Alissa overbooked after the war                                                                                                           14-09-2006

Alissa has resumed performing now that the war has ended between Lebanon and Israel, already holding concerts in Paris and Jordan. The singer is scheduled to appear as a guest, along with a number of prominent figures from the Arab world on the program that will launch the new satellite television channel “Alaan” (Now) in Dubai. Alissa will then head to Libya to give a performance to celebrate a national holiday ..... READ MORE

Alissa not banned in Egypt                                                                                                                    07-09-2006

Lebanese singer Alissa has denied circulating rumors that she was banned from performing in Egypt for not paying concert fees for a recent performance. Rumors claim the Head of the Egyptian Musician Association, Hassan Abu Sou'od, threatened to ban Alissa, along with Egyptian singers Dolly Shahin and Jad Shweiri from performing in Egypt. The threat came after the three singers allegedly held a private wedding concert ..... READ MORE

Alissa goes down in history                                                                                                                    05-09-2006

Well-known director Ahmad Atef is currently holding negotiations with Lebanese singer Alissa in the hope of having her agree to take part in a new historical gigantic film under the title “Al Andalus” (Andalusia). Atef stated that he feels Alissa will be the big surprise of the film and he believes she has the potentials to make it as a successful actress. Negotiations are also under way with internationally known Egyptian actor ..... READ MORE

Alissa moves on to acting                                                                                                                      09-08-2006

Lebanese singer Alissa has given her final approval for the leading role in a new Egyptian film, alongside actor Ahmad Al Sakka. The film was written by Baha’ El Din and produced by ‘Rotana,’ although the search for a director continues. Alissa recently gave a spectacular performance at the Casablanca Music Festival in Morocco. The concert was part of the grand finale of the Festival, and was described by the audience  ..... READ MORE

Alissa donates to Lebanon                                                                                                                     06-08-2006

After canceling all performances this summer season due to the ongoing Israeli attacks, Lebanese singer Alissa has announced that proceeds from the first concert she will hold once the war is over will be donated to Lebanon. She will have the money transferred to a charity organization providing aid to Lebanese people affected by the war, said Alissa. According to the London based Elaph, Alissa has already made ..... READ MORE

Alissa denies love affair                                                                                                                          12-07-2006

Alissa has denied circulating rumors that she is romantically involved with a prominent businessman, and that she was given an expensive diamond watch as a gift from him after she agreed to hold three private concerts in Switzerland next month. Alissa said that she had bought the diamond watch for herself from a department store in Switzerland, and has become accustomed to hearing such rumors about romantic ..... READ MORE

Alissa’s popularity in Morocco declines!                                                                                               24-06-2006

Lebanese singer Alissa just held two concerts in Casablanca, both in hotel ballrooms before a crowd of 1000, a dramatic shift from her performance last year with that drew over 100,000 fans. Tickets prices started at US$50 US dollars, and it was reported that Alissa arrived an hour late to the concert. The singer declined interviews with the Moroccan media, giving her performances little coverage and fueling ..... READ MORE

Elissa temporarily banned in Egypt!                                                                                                      21-06-2006

Head of the Egyptian Musician Association, Hassan Abu Sou'od, has threatened to ban Lebanese singer Alissa, Egyptian singers Dolly Shahin, and Jad Shweiri from singing in Egypt. The threat comes as a result of the fact that the three singers had held a private wedding concert and did not pay the due fees to the association, which amount to around 10 thousand Egyptian pounds each. Hassan stressed that the three ..... READ MORE

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