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My Entertainment: A chat with Lebanese singer Kris B
Kris B is a Lebanese singer known for his big voice and reworkings of classic songs, we chat with him about his A-list crushes and ultimate tunes
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- Lebanese singer Kris B
Favourite film of all time? The Tree Of Life
Favourite film seen in last month? Mélancholia
Ultimate movie icon? The director Lars Von Trier
Movie character you’d most like to play? Christian in Moulin Rouge
Favourite movie quote? “Life is a cabaret old chum so come to the cabaret”, Cabaret
Favourite movie snack? Chocolate
Current favourite TV show? The Voice
First record you ever bought? The Best Of Edith Piaf
Last song downloaded? Madness Of Love, Raphael Gualazzi
Favourite band? Pink Martini
Song to be played at your funeral? Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Judy Garland
Best album of all time? Live At Ronnie Scott’s, Nina Simone
Song to get you on the dance floor? Nah Neh Nah, Vaya Con Dios
Miscellaneous
Favourite designer? Elie Saab
Favourite fashion capital? London
Last book read? The Music Of Life by Hazrat Inayat Khan
Last thing you bought? A blue bow tie
Favourite holiday destination? London
Favourite hotel in the world? Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
Best website? youtube.com
Favourite celebrity hottie? Natalie Portman
Best UAE hangout? Cipriani at Yas Island
Personal motto? And The Beat Goes On...
Describe yourself in three words? Spontaneous, sarcastic and ambitious
Word or phrase you most say? “Seriously? ”
Your signature cooking dish? Chocolate pancakes
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