Arab-American Comedy, Dearborn-Style

You may recognize these guys — Arab Detroit’s leading comics — from various MTV spliffs, vlogs and other YouTube videos. If not, get to know them.

Ray Hanania Not to Appear on Dancing With the Stars

Though Ray Hanania has been working his socks off in preparation for his Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) debut, his dream of prancing around on stage in front of millions of viewers was crushed this morning when he received

Fadi Elsalameen Makes Cameo in Transformers 3

In an unexpected twist to the third installment of the popular Transformers series, Palestinian socialite Fadi Elsalameen will make a cameo appearance.

Mean-spirited Comic Takes Broken Heart Out on All Arabs

Peep this video.

KABOBsana, a student and unfortunate academic in the training, performed her second ever stand up at the Arab Students’ Association Got Talent?!

Special thanks to her roommate for excellent cinematography.

7 Arab Facebook “friends” to Lose

You will disagree with me, but if diplomacy is the continuation of war by other means, then Facebook is the continuation of narcissism. It might as well be the largest waste of time in existence where you are to take a million pictures of yourself or anything and post them on your Facebook. And then comes those annoying notifications commenting on my comment. But I get it, it makes it easier to get in touch with people, connect with old friends, upload dozens of pictures, and do so much more. In the meantime here are 7 types of Arab Facebook friends you might want to lose.

Broadway Theatre Review – Arab Edition

It is true. The “Arabs Gone Wild” comedy tour of Dean Obeidallah, Maysoon Zayid, and Aron Kader came back to New York City for a 1 night only show. I felt the need to publish my own review of the show and I can promise you I will show no bias because I am arab. Then again, I was one of the comedians in the show so expect me to paint the bad as good and the good as great.

Seven Americans the World Hates

As an international student in America, I have heard countless accounts about American tourists and travelers. Although I have been living in America for a long time now, I have made a number of observations about American tourists in America and around the world as I travel. There are more than seven Americans the world [...]

Video: Russia Today Grills up Some Kabobs

Remember Russia Today, that TV news station that came from nowhere and all of sudden became a major player in the news business? I know many of us here in DC we were all surprised by how quick this station rose to the top.
The station literary outfoxed many established news outlet and surprised everyone with their professionalism and quick response. RT airs in many world languages and has developed steady viewership.

Guest Post: Aron Kader Live From Amman

Aron Kader, the Arab American comedian and a founding member of The Axis Of Evil Comedy Tour just wrote to us about his most recent trip to Amman, Jordan. In 2008 Aron became the first person to formally teach comedy in the Middle East. Aron took part of a Stand-Up Comedy festival, here is what [...]