A letter from Rida to ‘Rotana’ via ‘E-Scoop’

Published January 27th, 2009 - 01:51 GMT

The death of the great Lebanese artist Mansour AL Rahabani was the talk of the hour on the entertainment show “E-Scoop,” aired on Elaph internet radio. The Arab art community mourned Al Rahabani’s death. He was 84-years old.

During a section of program called “Min Doon Zaal” (Don’t be Upset), broadcaster Rania Shab criticized the Lebanese artist Rami Ayash for his showy behavior during a New Year’s Eve concert.

According to the London daily Elaph, during the section called “Al Tayer” (Off the Head) a phone call was placed to the artist Rida.  He talked about the success of his new project “Niseet Al Noum” (I Forgot Sleeping) and the “criticism” by “Scoop.”

He also sent a letter to ‘Rotana’ through “E-Scoop” announcing the latest scoop about his music career and his new song.