Sulaiman quits Al Jama'ah
Syrian actor Jamal Sulaiman surprised the cast of the new television drama series Al Jama'ah (The Group) when he announced he was quitting the series. Sulaiman said that he was too busy filming other drama TV series to be able to give full attention to this one. The actor also clarified that his decision had nothing to do with the fact that the role he had been assigned to play in Al Jama'ah was a minor one.
Sulaiman recently took a break from filming TV drama series Qissat Ho' (Love Story) and visited his home country to spend some time with his family. He will start filming another drama series, Zakirat Al Jasad (Memory of the Body), in the next few days. The film is based on a famous novel by Algerian novelist Ahlam Mustaghanmi, while the script was written by Reem Hanna and the series is directed by Najdat Anzour.
Ahlam recovering
Emirati singer Ahlam is recovering from the viral infection she contracted after the delivery of her third child. The singer is still in hospital, according to her husband Mubarak Al Hajeri, who denied rumours that she had passed away. Al Hajeri said Ahlam's infection was caused by the air conditioner in the room, but the family does not intend to sue the hospital.
No drama for Nicole
According to sources, Lebanese singer and actress Nicole Saba has turned down a role in the movie Muhtaram Ila Robe (Almost Respectable), saying she didn't think it would help her career. The star also wouldn't confirm that she will be starring in a series of new movies and TV dramas. She said that so far she had only been approached regarding the roles and that if she signed a contract to star in any of these projects she would announce the news then. Nicole is also preparingto record a new song called Kont Be Hali (Doing My Business), written by Amir Taymah.
