Egyptian composer Hassan Donia has revealed the latest developments regarding his health, confirming that his condition is currently stable as he prepares to undergo surgery in the coming days. The procedure was initially scheduled for Saturday but was postponed pending medical examinations and preparations. Donia has also thanked everyone who contacted him to check on his health. The composer has enjoyed a long career spanning decades, during which he worked with some of the biggest names in Egyptian and Arab music.

Lebanese director Rima Rahbani has sparked renewed attention with a lengthy Facebook message defending the artistic legacy of her late brother, musician Ziad Rahbani. In a strongly worded statement, she criticized what she described as attempts to alter or misrepresent parts of his artistic journey, while raising questions about the use and reinterpretation of his works. She also revisited the iconic song “Sa’alouni El Nas” and shared personal memories of her relationship with her brother

Saudi music icon Mohammed Abdu attended the mourning ceremony for percussionist and musician Omar Shallah Al-Barakati in Jeddah, honoring a longtime companion who spent more than three decades working in the Saudi music scene. Their relationship extended beyond professional collaboration, developing into a lasting friendship shaped by concerts, national events, travel and years of shared artistic memories

رحل الفنان المصري محمد التاجي عن عمر ناهز 72 عامًا، بعد مسيرة فنية امتدت لأكثر من أربعة عقود، قدم خلالها عشرات الأدوار في السينما والتليفزيون والمسرح، ونجح في ترك بصمة خاصة لدى الجمهور بأدائه المتنوع وقدرته على تقديم الشخصيات الدرامية والكوميدية. ويأتي رحيله بعد فترة من المعاناة الصحية، ليودع الوسط الفني أحد أبرز الوجوه التي ارتبط بها الجمهور المصري عبر أجيال مختلفة