Actors and actresses are people who perform in TV drama or comedy shows, movies, radio and theatrical productions. The word actor was originally derived from a Greek word that meant “to interpret.” In early theater, all roles, including female characters, were played by male actors. A Greek performer named Thespis is widely believed to be the first person who actually took the stage with the intention of playing the part of a character to entertain.

Prior to this time, all stories had been told through the medium of singing and dancing, or in narrative form. This man’s name, Thespis, is the origin of the term thespians, a term commonly used to refer to theatrical performers.

Shakespearean plays are perhaps the most famous of the original stage productions, yet developments in both role playing and technology have brought about many changes in the last century. Performers are now famous for their work in a variety of mediums, including radio, television, film, and Broadway musicals and plays. Performers must have many different skills, including vocal projection, speaking clarity, ability to express emotional at will, an imagination, and the ability to memorize large scripts.

Voice acting has become a very popular occupation for many actors and actresses. This medium includes voice-overs for television, film, video games and computer animations. This work also covers film dubbing, radio and television, and audio books.

Those who are employed in this industry are called voice actors. Many well-known actors lend their voices for both television and movies. A voice actor likes this kind of work because it allows them the privilege of working without having to worry about makeup or costume changes.

Top actors and actresses often participate in a number of different media venues. It is not unusual for a performer to be known for their performance in a comedy or TV drama, in addition to a motion picture film drama. Some of the most successful performers today have a well rounded portfolio and receive many awards for their ability to showcase that talent. These awards include the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Academy Award.

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South Indian cinema comprises of the movies of many languages and many genres. South movies can be in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or Mallu languages. South Indian actresses are considered some of the hottest ones and in some ways; they compete directly with their Bollywood counterparts both for their oomph and their acting skills. Here is a lowdown on the top 5 actresses who have ruled the cinema.

Shriya – She was one the reigning queen of Tamil and Telugu cinema. She started her career with Ishtam and went on to act in dozens of movies. Her prominent movies include Sivaji The Boss, Nuvve Nuvve and Mazhai. After a successful career she tried her luck in Bollywood but she could not get much successful there. Later she returned to her home turf, south Indian cinema and is currently doing a couple of movies there.

Nayantara – This south Indian actress is credited with starting the trend of bikini-acts in Telugu and Tamil cinema with her movie Billa. In fact she shot to fame after this movie. Her super hit flicks include Boss, Vallavan and Ghajini. She was caught in controversy when some photographs of Nayantara kissing her costar Simbu were made public.

Sneha – She is known as homely beauty of Tamil screen because of her girl-next-door looks and roles in most of the films. This south Indian actress has done in all of the languages and every possible genre. In an upcoming movie she has gone for an image makeover as she is playing a tough cop. Her hits include Inba and Pandi.

Namitha – She is the voluptuous siren who has caught the fantasy of million both in India and other countries. According to Google, Namitha was the most searched term on mobiles in 2008. Namitha Kapoor is known more for her skin show than her acting skills. Despite being endowed with an over-sized figure she has mesmerized her fans in every movie. Her craze can be assessed by the fact that her fans are keen on building a temple in her name and worship as her goddess!

Anushka – She is another buxom actress of Tamil and Telugu movies. Anushka is known for her ethnic sex appeal. She has mostly done glamorous roles but in a recent movie Arundhati she played a very challenging role. Arundhati was super hit and made Anushka one of the most sought after actresses.

Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Mallu actresses are very beautiful.

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Everybody wants to make the most money as much as possible. It’s not being greedy, it’s being practical. People have to be smarter today, especially now that we’re experiencing recession. The least we can do is be smart when it comes to managing our finances. And of course, it would be easier for us to manage our finances, if we have a lot of finances to manage in the first place.

For some 18 year olds, this is a concern. They are out there to get the best jobs for 18 year olds available for them. If possible, they want to bag the highest paying. When they do, they’re sure to give their best so that this assures them a job after graduating college.

But what are the best and highest paying jobs for 18 year olds that are available? Well, nowadays, telemarketing is turning out to be a good option for young adults. They just have to make sure that the company they are working for are legitimate and it’s for a good cause. Sometimes, those telemarketing services can be annoying. They also have to make sure that these jobs for 18 year olds are something that they can stomach, once they are the ones talking on the phone.

Then there are those who get high paying jobs from agencies or law firms because of their school experience. These are the teenagers who have a beefed up ‘resume’ because of their contribution to their school activities and school organizations. If you can say the same thing, then use this to your advantage. Cross your fingers and hope you get the highest paying and best jobs for 18 year olds that are available out there.

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When you are holding a corporate entertainment event, one of the most important things to do is to get entertainment for the event. This may seem pretty obvious considering the fact that entertainment is part of the concept of corporate entertainment. However, many times companies will choose the wrong type of entertainment and the wrong entertainment can cause serious problems with any corporate entertainment event. So, what can you do to ensure that you get the right entertainment?

A successful corporate event is one that is not going to be forgotten and that is very important because you want your customers and your employees to remember the event for a long time. This helps to build business, improve productivity and get better morale within the company. There are many different kinds of corporate entertainment acts that you can choose from. Really it depends on what you want for the event and what you think the audience will enjoy. Some of the choices for acts that you have include:

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Football players are extremely popular among fans of the game. After their playing days are done, many go onto coaching, announcing, or other careers that keep them in the public eye. Many also go on into the field of acting.

Here is a look at the top 20 football players turned actors

#20 Bill Romanowski – Bill Romanowski played football for 16 years for the 49ers, Eagles, Broncos, and Raiders. Following his career he has appeared in movies such as The Longest Yard and Benchwarmers.

#19 Bill Goldberg – Though his football career was not much to speak of, Bill Goldberg made quite a splash in the acting world. He first became famous in the world of professional wrestling, but would go on to appear in Universal Soldier: The Return, The Longest Yard, and a number of television shows

#18 Brett Favre – Brett Favre is sure to go down as one of the best quarterbacks of all time. While he doesn’t have an extensive film career, it is impossible to ignore the large role he played in the hit comedy film There’s Something About Mary, starring Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller. The dance scenes at the end are worth seeing agains and again.

#17 Bo Jackson – One of the greatest running back careers was cut short when Bo Jackson suffered a career ending hip injury. He would go on to appear in a number of television shows and movies including Diagnosis Murder, Married with Children, The Chamber, and Moesha.

#16 Mike Ditka – Famous for being both a great tight end and a great head coach, Mike Ditka would go on to also make quite a few acting appearances including in Third Rock From The Sun, Kicking & Screaming, L.A. Law, Coach, and Cheers.

#15 Ed Marinaro – Ed Marinaro appeared in two Super Bowls for the Minnesota Vikings and also played running back for the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks during his pro career. He would go on to appear in a number of hit television series including Laverne & Shirley, Hill Street Blues, and Sisters.

#14 O.J. Simpson – O.J. Simpson won the Heisman Trophy and then was the first person to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season in the NFL. He went on to appear as a guest star in a number of television shows and also appeared in a wide variety of commercials. His most famous role though was probably as Nordberg in the Naked Gun movies.

#13 Merlin Olsen – Merlin Olsen was a Hall of Fame defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams, and was one of the players that quarterbacks during the 1970s feared the most. After his playing days were finished, he appeared on Little House on the Prairie and then his own show, Father Murphy.

#12 Joe Namath – Broadway Joe Namath was the face of the American Football League in the 1960s and hero to New York Jets fans every where. He appeared in a number of movies and television shows including the A-Team, Brady Bunch, C.C. and Company, and he even guest hosted an episode of the Tonight Show.

#11 Lawrence Taylor – One of the greatest linebackers of all time, Lawrence Taylor is another of the famous football players who have gone on to have a credible acting career. He has appeared numerous times as himself on both television and in film. His other roles include The Waterboy, Shaft, and Any Given Sunday.

#10 Bubba Smith – Bubba Smith was a great defensive lineman for the Colts, Raiders, and Oilers. He achieved more fame after his career by appearing in a large number of very popular series of beer commercials for Miller Lite. He is also known for playing officer Moses Hightower in the Police Academy movies.

#9 Alex Karras – Alex Karras was a legendary defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions. After his career he went on to appear in Blazing Saddles and was Emmanuel Lewis’ dad in the television show Webster.
#8 Howie Long – Howie Long played 13 seasons with the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders. Since then he has appeared in television commercials and movies like Firestorm and Broken Arrow.

#7 Dick Butkus – One of the most feared linebackers in football during his playing days, Dick Butkus would go on to have a decent acting career. He played in the films Any Given Sunday and Blue Thunder, as well as the television series My Two Dads.

#6 Terry Bradshaw – Many fans don’t know it, but Terry Bradshaw has not only been honored with a bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but also with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His film roles include Cannonball Run, Hooper, and Failure to Launch.

#5 Carl Weathers – Carl Weathers played linebacker in both the National Football League and the Canadian Football League. He has one of the most famous roles of any former football player, having played Apollo Creed in a number of the Rocky movies starring Sylvester Stallone.

#4 Fred Dryer – Fred Dryer played 13 seasons in the National Football League and was one of the most respected defensive ends of his era. He had one of the bigger hit television series of any football player, starring in the lead role of Hunter eight seasons in the 1980s and early 1990s.

#3 Fred Williamson – Fred Williamson played defensive back during the 1960s and upon his retirement he moved into acting almost immediately. He has had roles in Starsky & Hutch, Original Gangstas, and From Dusk Till Dawn in recent years, but is probably even more famous for the many films he made in the 1970s that were part of the blaxploitation genre.

#2 Woody Strode – Woody Strode is not a name recognized by most football fans. He played collegiately at UCLA, on the same team as Jackie Robinson, and then went on to play just one season in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams in 1946. He was one of the first African American athletes to appear in the National Football League, and he would later play professional football in Canada too. He had a long and impressive film career, even being nominated for a Golden Globe award for his performance in Spartacus. Other movies and television shows he appeared in include Stagecoach, The Ten Commandments, The buccaneer, Pork Chop Hill, Rawhide, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Daniel Boone, How The West Was Won, The Dukes Of Hazzard, and The Quick And The Dead.

#1 Jim Brown – Jim Brown is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is widely considered the best running back ever. He had a very successful acting career following his retirement from the NFL. He appeared in The Dirty Dozen, The Running Man, Original Gangstas, Mars Attacks, and a number of 1970s films that were part of the blaxploitation genre. He also appeared quite a few television series including T.J. Hooker, Knight Rider, Highway to Heaven, Police Story, The A-Team, ChiPS, and I Spy.

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It is rightly said that Bollywood is a religion in our country. People live and die for movies. The fan following for a particular star is so fierce that individuals even eat and drink in a particular style. Hero, heroines have a huge impact on the lives of normal people right from how they live, talk to what they wear.

No doubt magazines with the buzz on Bollywood are high on sale. There is gossip and drama in newspapers, TV, radio….everywhere and boy does it sell. Indians want to know what their stars are doing and wearing. Now known and publicized as Page 3 events termed as those Bollywood gatherings that are captured and mostly put up on the page 3 of newspapers. But the terms is so generalised now that any Bollywood gathering, published or not published is known as a page 3 event.

These events include premiers of movies that are held at leading multiplexes. This is one place where you get to see not only the stars of the movie but also the friends and families of the stars. For instance the Woodstock premiere that happened at Fame cinemas was attended not only by the Kher family as it was the debut film of their son Sikander Kher but also by the entire Bachchan family that was sensational for the media who came in droves to capitalise on their presence. Many other leading film fraternity members also came in making it one Bollywood event to remember.

Launch of a new couture segment, books, departmental stores or restaurants are also other reasons for Bollywood stars to turn up and bring in the buzz. Besides bollywood stars cricket team members, fashion designers and socialists make up a complete Page 3 event buzzing with what’s new and what’s not for the media to get some dope and download on to their newspaper supplements.

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Presenting the countdown of the sexiest Bollywood actresses of 2008. Women like Amisha Patel, Minissha Lamba, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra shed a lot of weight to become slim and slender, because the producers of their films wanted the girls to be slimmer(it is another thing that films most of them starred in, had scripts slimmer than their bodies). Nevertheless, the slim and athletic look was the trend setter this year.

10. Sonal Chauhan in Jannat: The sexier version of Amrita Rao, Sonal Chauhan looked lissome, lithe and leggy in her debut film. Lucky boy Emran Hashmi however had did not get much to kiss as the sultry Sonal Chauhan played too cool to love and too hot to kiss in Jannat.

9. Mughda Godse in Fashion: Fashion had more style and less substance going for in. The tall and slender Mughda Godse vowed the audience with her sexy, traffic stopping presence. Making her debut in Bollywood, Mughda was one female who looked really comfortable in her dress and skin. And yes, we love her confidence!

8. Mallika Sherawat in Ugly aur Pagli: Mallika Sherawat was dressed(shocking!) throughout Ugly aur Pagli. She revealed her awesome contours and curves in one of the songs and that mattered more than enough to get an eyesome in the plotless stupid Ugly aur Pagli.

7. Amisha Patel in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic: The normally voluptuous Amisha Patel shed her clothes to show off that even she has a toned midriff in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Though the movie disappeared faster than Amisha Patel could say “yellow, main aa gayee”, Amisha Patel look hot enough to spend some ‘lazy lamhe’ with.

6. Minissha Lamba in Kidnap: Minissha Lamba revealed two things in Kidnap: hot cleavage and cool attitude. But both could not salvage the insipid movie Kidnap. However we were left panting for more as Minissha seduced the audiences with those skimpy outfits.

5. Shilpa Shetty in Dostana: Easily the woman with the best figure in Bollywood, Shilpa Shetty’s yoga bound sexy body looked ‘wow-some’ as she sizzled in the opening number of Dostana. All we can say is Shut up and Drool!

What about the remaining top 5? For the creamy, tantalizing top 5 sexiest actress of Bollywood 2008, go to my blog below.

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It’s January, and that meets a few different things. New Year’s Resolutions haven’t quite been forgotten yet, all that stuff you got for Christmas is still sitting outside of the box in the closet it’ll be in by March, and the major studios are offering absolute junk for the movie going public’s consumption. January and February historically get the bottom end of the crap that studios realized at the last minute they shouldn’t have made – 22 horror films, cheap children’s flicks, hairbrained Scary Movie producer created comedies. Of course for those of you with any kind of taste at all, please don’t forget all the last minute Oscar drops, those movies put into limited release on Decemeber 29th to get Oscar consideration. Pan’s Labyrinth, Children of Men – extremely good films that you shouldn’t miss.

But as for the rest of us that don’t get the benefit of the few small screens these films show up on, it’s a
long wait for the spring time and the promise of Summer’s Blockbusters. Here’s a quick rundown of the films to look forward to in the coming months:

January 26 – Saraphim Falls. Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan as cowboys in this action thriller set in the time of the civil war. Sounds like a blast to me.

February 16 – Ghost Rider. I know, it’s February and it’s a comic book movie, that’s never a good sign. They tend to dump the dredge bottom ends of comic book movies in February, Daredevil, Electra, The
Punisher, need I say more. But it is Ghost Rider, and it’s got Nicholas Cage. I’ll still hold out hope for a half way decent film

March 2 – Zodiac. Yeah, it’s another serial killer thriller, but it’s from the man who brought us Se7en and Fight Club, so it’s looking mighty strong as another twisted psychological throwdown. We’ll see in march

March 9 – 300. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet for this film go see it now. The latest adaptation of a Frank Miller comic into film, it retells the Battle of Thermopylae in which 300 Spartan warriors fought to the death against the Persian army inspiring all of Greece to rise up and fight. Highly stylized and incredibly cool looking, I’m hoping for something cool here.

March 16 – Sunshine. The newest film from 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle, this time around in space. Science Fiction fare along the lines of Solaris or 2001. The sun is dying and a ship is sent with the last remaining hope for mankind to find a solution. Looks interesting and Boyle hasn’t let me down yet.

March 23 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I’m a child of the 80s, so I remember the Turtles as fond as anything from youth. The return of the Turtles to the big screen, this time without the clunky suits and with CGI. It looks slick, action packed, and darker than the previous ones. And no Vanilla Ice.

March 30 – Blades of Glory. Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as ice skaters at each other’s throats forced to compete together in doubles to return to the sport from which they were banned. Come on. How does that not sound funny

April 13 – Hot Fuzz. It’s in limited release, but will probably expand a week or two later. I’m excited not because it’s a police farce, but because it’s from Simon Pegg the guy behind and starring in Shaun of the Dead, one of my favorite Romantic Zombie Comedies of all time. These guys are comedic geniuses and therefore this will be a great movie.

May 4 – Spiderman 3. And the summer movie season begins. The most anticipated movie of the year hits it all off big in May with Spiderman 3. Tobey Maguire returns to battle Venom and Sandman and his own awkward balance between himself and his superhero identity. Repeat viewings will ensue

May 18 – Shrek the Third. Another trilogy completed two weeks later, Shrek 3 is a long time in coming and promises more of the gross out, fairy tale humor of its predecessors. Mike Meyers touches comedy and its gold. I can’t wait.

May 24 – Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. And another trilogy completed. The second film was long winded and a bit campy, but ended on a cliffhanger and the promise of triplicate action and adventure in the finale.

June 8 – Ocean’s Thirteen. To be truthful I’m not a huge fan of the Ocean’s movie (hey is this another third film in a series…huh), but they’re always good popcorn fun to watch. I’m sure this will be no different.

June 22 – Stardust. One of my favorite author’s most endearing books hits the big screen in Stardust. Neil Gaiman is so ripe for film adaptation I can’t believe this is his first (Neverwhere was on BBC, not the big screen). Starring Robert Deniro and Claire Danes. A brilliant book, and hopefully a brilliant movie.

June 27 – Evan Almighty. The much hyped, much over budget, long awaited sequel to Bruce Almighty starring Steve Carrell as Evan, the jerk who took Bruce’s job in the first film. With Carrell’s trademark dry comedy and the promise of the film’s premise this could easily be one hell of a comedy.

June 29 – Ratatouille. Pixar kind of slipped a little with Cars, and now they’ve taken to producing new films ever 12 months which if I remember correctly preceded Disney’s decline in the 90s, but it’s a Brad Bird film, and for now I have to give Pixar the benefit of the doubt. Here’s hoping for more Pixar gold.

July 4 – Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. The sequel to the mediocre half focused original film. Cool trailer, superheroes, and the ever slick Silver Surfer. We’ll see how it turns out, but for now it looks enticing.

July 4 – Transformers. Two very big movies going at it the weekend of the fourth. This one looks mighty cool indeed. It’s a live action Transformers for the first time ever and its directed by Michael Bay, which normally would put me off of any film, but his eye for blowing the hell out of everything in sight might actually work for the epic battle between Decepticons and Autobots.

July 13 – Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix. Film number 5, probably coinciding with the release of the seventh book as well. It’s a getting to the end and the films are getting darker. I haven’t read the books at all, but the films have always been entertaining.

July 27 – The Simpsons Movie. It’s been 18 years since the Simpsons first debuted and they’re finally getting their big screen debut. I can only imagine what Groening has in store for us in this one. I actually can’t imagine what the Simpson family could possibly do that they haven’t already done in over 400 episodes

August 3 – The Bourne Ultimatum. The first two Bourne films were fun, frenetic, gritty spy movies, and here’s hoping for the same in the third. Matt Damon pulls of the spy part surprisingly well.

August 10 – Rush Hour 3. The combination of comedy and high flying action made the first two Rush Hour films amazing successes and after a few years of Chris Tucker asking for way too much money the third film is finally ready for release. I don’t imagine the action can be too overwhelming anymore. Jackie Chan’s starting to get up there, but I expect the same comedic pairing to between the two to carry the film.

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Arabic TV channels now available in the United States can enhance the viewing pleasure of many Arab Americans. Keeping up with events in their homeland is as easy as turning on the tv. There are a lot of channels available now from Directv and Dish Network. So for those who are not aware of them, I will list the Arabic channels here.

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ABU DHABI is a 24-hour-a-day Arabic-language general entertainment channel, is considered to be one of the most respected channels in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi offers the Arab-Americans an exciting lineup of diverse programming including news, current affairs, movies, fashion, sports and much more.

AL ARABIYA is a top ranked 24-hour-a-day Pan Arab news channel catering to the Arab audience worldwide. Al Arabiya’s news programming includes politics, business, current affairs, finance updates and sports highlights.

AL JAZEERA 24-hours-a-day and exclusively on DISH Network, Al Jazeera is the top Arabic news channel in the Middle East that offers news from around the world. Al Jazeera has a wide selection of documentaries and uncensored political talk shows.

AL ZIKR a family oriented radio channel providing 24 hours of cultural programming with focus on history, language, habits and religion. The programming includes live talk shows covering a variety of subjects and events and Al Zikr covers valuable cultural Arab events from many locations in the Arab world linking the Arab and Moslem immigrants with their homeland.

ART AMERICA provides a unique blend of Arabic and multi-language programming consisting of mini-series, dramas, movies, sports (live and recorded soccer events directly from the Middle East) and talk shows.

ART MOVIES features Arabic-language programming from Egypt, Lebanon and different regions of the Middle East. ART Movies offers newly released and classical movies, mini-series, dramas and talk shows such as “Sahraa.”

ART MUSIC radio channel consists of modern and classical Arabic music, talk shows and interviews with new and established performers in the Arabic music industry.

DANDANA TV is a 24-hour-a-day Arabic music video channel broadcast from the U.S. Through its hip shows, music videos and coverage of major Arab-American events, Dandana TV is the pop culture face of the DISH Network Arabic bouquet.

DUBAI SATELLITE CHANNEL offers variety television entertainment from the United Arab Emirates that includes top sporting events, the latest news, movies, documentaries and TV series.

DUBAI SPORTS is a 24/7 sports channel broadcasting from Dubai. One of the leading sports channels in the Arab world due to its distinguished sports programming including highlights of various major soccer leagues from different continents, International speed boat racing, horse racing and more.

ESC-1 live from Egypt, ESC-1 features a wealth of television entertainment including the Egyptian Soccer League, “Good Morning Egypt,” variety shows, movies, talk shows, children’s programming and much more.

FUTURE TV offers top-rated Lebanese TV series, live news, game shows, cartoons, variety shows, family entertainment, soccer matches and much more 24-hours-a-day

IQRAA broadcasted 24-hours-a-day from Egypt, is the first Arabic-language channel that offers religious, media, social and economic programs tailored to the Muslims audience. Iqraa’s programming includes documentaries, live talk-shows, dramas, cultural and educational programs.

LBC The Lebanese Broadcast Channel, will fill your days with movies, sports, mini-series and talk shows such as “Ya Liel Ya Aien.”

MBC Middle East Broadcasting Center is a leading pan-Arab news and entertainment channel. The channel’s program offerings include general entertainment programs such as “Aalam,” comedies such as “CBM,” talk shows including “Kalam,” game shows, in-depth news, social programs and children’s programming.

MELODY ARABIA broadcast from Egypt, is the highest viewed 24-hour-a-day Arabic-language music video channel in the Middle East and North Africa. Melody Arabia offers a variety of music programming including video clips from the 80′s, 90′s, as well as contemporary releases, many of which are premiered on Melody Arabia and are exclusive to the channel. Melody Arabia is a tremendous addition to overall entertainment for Arab Americans in the U.S.

NBN The National Broadcasting Network, is considered the first 24-hour-a-day specialized news and thematic TV station in Lebanon. NBN prides itself on offering a wide variety of programming with in depth news shows including “Al Masa’iya” which has a very loyal following throughout the Arab World, superior documentaries such as “Ahzab Lubnan,” provocative talk-shows and up to date sports and business programs.

NEW TV a 24-hour-a-day Arabic-language station broadcast from Lebanon, offers a wide range of general entertainment programs including dramas, musicals, news, documentaries, cultural, educational, special events and general entertainment shows for all generations and ages.

NILE DRAMA is your choice for Egyptian current and classic movies, TV series and family programming for all ages.

NOURSAT is the first and only Christian channel from Lebanon and the entire Middle East. Noursat’s programming includes talk-shows, documentaries, history, classical musical recitals and social and spiritual programs.

DirecTV ORBIT AL-YAWM is a contemporary Arabic entertainment and variety channel, delivering more than 35 hours of live Orbit productions per week. Al-Yawm offers the smartest fashion tips, intimate beauty care advice, the best recipes, and light-hearted comedy shows. Orbit Al-Yawm top programs include Oyoun Beirut and Al-Qahira Al-Yawm.

ORBIT SEEN (the Series Channel) is the first 24-hour Arabic thematic channel of its kind in the region, featuring the best Arabic TV series from the Middle East. The Series Channel delivers the widest variety of TV productions from drama to comedy and from melodrama to historical biography. Orbit Seen features outstanding dramas like Kkaled Bin Alwaleed and Sikkat Alhilali.

ROTANA CINEMA channel is the leading movie service in the Middle East. It draws from the largest and richest library of Arabic-language films in the world, as well as cinema news and entertainment programs, including “The Hala Show,” hosted by Dr. Hala Sarhan.

ROTANA MOOSSIKA channel is an Arabic variety/entertainment channel that is dedicated to music videos, programs, concerts and festivals. Rotana Moossika has compiled the largest Arabic music library in the world, and exclusively features some of the top acts from the Arab world, including Amr Diab, Nagwa Karam, George Wassouf, Alissa and Kazem.

ROTANA ZAMAN channel delivers state-of-the-art digitally restored classic Arabic movies to millions of viewers around the world. Enjoy the legendary stars and singers – Om Kalthoum, Halim and Fairouz, as well as the popular program “Kashf el Mastour.”

So there you have it. 25 different channels. Entertainment for the whole family, young and old alike. Instead of seeing a five minute clip of news from the Middle East, watch in-depth coverage of the same event. It’s like bringing your homeland in to your living room.

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