Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram has been confronted by several rumors that have threatened to tarnish the ‘nice girl’ image she had worked so hard to create.

For months Nancy has stressed that she cannot understand the motives of the people who create such lies.

A recent series of rumors concerns Nancy's intimate relationship with Saudi Tycoon Tareq Al Jafali, Haifa Wahbi's ex-finance. Rumors claim that Tareq had offered to buy Nancy a mansion in Beirut, and has asked for her hand in marriage.

Nancy was shocked by the rumor and said that she has never even met Tareq in person.

The singer said she is confident that her fans do not believe any of the lies that are being spread, and have faith in her.

Nancy also denied the rumor that she refuses to perform in Syria, asserting that she would never decline an offer to sing in any Arab country, and already has several concerts scheduled in Syria for this summer.

On a different note, Nancy is preparing to film a new music video for the song "Ihsas Jadeed" (A New Feeling) from her latest album "Ya Tabtab." Nancy has teamed up with Lebanese director Saeed Al Marouq, marking their first cooperation.

Nancy's younger brother Nabil has built a singing career of his own.  He has released his first music video for the song "Baia El Wafa" (Seller of Loyalty), written by Naji Hisham, directed by Jad Sawai, and composed by Nabil. 

© 2006 Al Bawaba