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Fadel Shaker performed before a packed audience in Riyadh on October 22-23 as part of Riyadh Season 2026, marking his first live appearance in 14 years. The Lebanese singer's two-night concert, titled "Awdat Al Ghayeb" (Return of the Absent), drew widespread acclaim and featured his son Muhammad Shaker performing alongside him.
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Fadel Shaker stages long-awaited return — The Lebanese artist ended a 14-year hiatus from public performance with concerts at Abu Bakr Salem Theatre in Riyadh on October 22-23, accompanied by his son. Video footage of the performances showed audience members applauding and singing along to tracks including "Keifak Ala Farqi," with the singer remaining silent initially to allow the crowd to express their emotion.Morgan Gamble, 21, dies in vehicle collision — The American actress and student at Clark Atlanta University was killed when her car collided with another vehicle driven by a suspect traveling at 94 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. Gamble had recently appeared in a new version of the comedy series A Different World, set to premiere on Netflix; the driver faces charges including reckless driving and involuntary manslaughter.Sean Combs hospitalized after prison altercation — The American rap artist was transferred to hospital after sustaining a head injury during a fight with another inmate at his detention facility on October 10. A spokesman confirmed Combs' health and safety remain the priority; he was returned to solitary confinement after receiving medical treatment.Maj Mousallali releases emotional single on betrayal — The artist released "Mani Majnoon" (I Am Not Crazy), written and composed by Karl Husein with arrangement by Elian Debs, addressing loyalty and the pain of abandonment by those closest to him. The music video, directed by Ahmad Al Manjad, employs cinematic visuals to convey themes of emotional manipulation and disillusionment.Aghani releases new track amid regional music output — Arab artists including Said Julfar (United Arab Emirates), Shadi Nader, Eli Ghammiyya, and Muhammad Abu Zeid released new singles within the reporting period, with offerings exploring themes of heartbreak, romantic connection, and life's hardships through contemporary pop arrangements.Dennis Richards discloses facial surgery procedures — The American actress and former James Bond film star revealed she underwent a facelift and neck tightening procedure costing approximately USD 200,000, which she discussed publicly during an appearance on The Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Show in June 2025. Richards said she made the disclosure proactively to prevent her former husband Aaron Phypers from raising the matter during divorce proceedings.Coming Up:
Eivan, a Lebanese artist, concludes Canadian summer performances and prepares for upcoming concert dates across North America. Nadine Najim sits out Ramadan 2027 drama programming; her series "Mumkin" (It's Possible), co-starring Tunisian actor Dhafer Al Abideen, was postponed by MBC before the holy month.