Music & Entertainment Yehoram Gaon to be awarded for fostering diaspora relationsB’nai B’rith World Center announces singer Yehoram Gaon will receive next award for Fostering Israel-Diaspora Relations through the Arts. Rapper's Jordan concert canceled over alleged Israel supportUpcoming concert by 16-year-old Bhad Bhabie in Jordan canceled over social media post appearing to support Israel. Watch: 'Azamra' - singing where King David wrote PsalmsHow did the prophets of Israel start their mornings and begin their days? Aharon Razel: The melody is still burningArutz Sheva speaks to singer Aharon Razel about his music journey, his Holocaust song which became wildly popular and his daily schedule. Heavy metal singer slams Roger Waters and 'Nazi comrades' in BDSDavid Draiman, singer of the heavy metal group 'Disturbed' touts upcoming Israel concert, excoriates pro-BDS 'gang of morons'. Comedian dropped by Netflix over Holocaust joke? 'Fake News'Australian 'shock humor' comic says reports that Netflix dropped him over accusations of anti-Semitism are 'fake news'. The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiumsYanki and Shulem Lemmer sing and lead prayers in the US and around the world. This week they're in Israel for a big performance in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv Eurovision reaches 182 million viewersViewership of Eurovision song contest's Grand Final rises in 2019, as a total of 182 million viewers tune into the contest in Tel Aviv. Big, Bigger ... BollywoodDid you know? The first female superstars of Indian cinema were Jewish, and a small Jewish actor became the father figure of Indian cinema. Watch: Maccabeats premiere 'Mi Bon Siach'Maccabeats' take on Mi Bon Siach, the prayer which is recited as the bride enters the chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy). Rock band's music video invites viewers to Passover sederBand Vampire Weekend's latest music video features scenes from Passover seder. Iceland faces criticism after violating Eurovision standards'Icelandic Hatari singers did not keep their commitment. Reykjavik must be disqualified from 2020 contest.' Watch: Daniel Zamir plays at Matisyahu's weddingMusician Daniel Zamir plays at 'best friend' Matisyahu's wedding.Iceland's provocationIceland delegation to Eurovision displays scarfs with Palestinian Arab flags as results announced. Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at EurovisionMadonna's dancers appear on stage at Eurovision Song Contest with Israeli and Palestinian flags on their shirts. Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rdRepresentatives from 26 countries participated in Eurovision Song Contest, held in Israel for the third time in history of the competition. Eurovision: Israeli performer breaks into tears on stageWatch: Kobi Marimi sings 'Home,' breaks down in tears as the song ends. Netanyahu wishes Kobi Marimi success before Eurovision final'Millions are watching you now and you know that the entire country is supporting you,' Netanyahu said. Eurovision climax: The countries which made it to the finalThe Shalva band's performance on Thursday night is met with enthusiastic applause with the crowd rising to their feet to cheer excitedly. MASA participants: Vote Israel in EurovisionInternational campaign to promote Israel's song in Eurovision among Jewish young people around the world is gaining momentum. Watch: Shalva Band in the Eurovision semi-finalsThe Shalva Band, which quit the Eurovision selection contest so as not to desecrate the Sabbath, performs at the semi-finals. Mel Gibson says Rothchild film unrelated to Jewish banker familyRep. for filmmaker Mel Gibson claims upcoming film 'Rothchild' is 'completely unrelated' to Jewish banking family, the Rothschilds. 10 countries selected for Eurovision finalFirst Eurovision semi-final held in Tel Aviv. 10 countries selected for Eurovision final on Saturday. Madonna refuses calls to back out of appearance in IsraelPop singer says she's not backing down on plans to perform at Eurovision competition in Tel Aviv, despite pressure from BDS movement. Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel'I think it’s funny when someone calls to boycott Eurovision because of the situation. In Gaza something like this would not be possible.'Mel Gibson to play a ‘Rothchild’ in upcoming filmActor, director who made drunken anti-Semitic rant to play Whitelaw Rothchild in film alongside Shia LaBeouf. Madonna arriving in Israel on WednesdayFamed singer to perform at Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv. Former Miss Iraq responds to Roger WatersFormer Miss Iraq condemns former Pink Floyd member's latest anti-Israel rant: Use your power to bring people together. Supermodel Bar Refaeli ordered to pay millions in back taxesTwo days before Refaeli serves as host at Eurovision, the court orders her to pay millions in back taxes on unreported income.New arrangement for Israeli Eurovision entry revealedAfter receiving heavy criticism for being 'depressing,' song representing Israel in contest gets new arrangement, with new clip. Iceland delegation's provocation at EurovisionBand representing Iceland at Tel Aviv Eurovision competition supports BDS, seeks to 'eliminate capitalism.' Watch: Croation Eurovision composer sings Jewish music hitJacques Houdek, composer of Croatian entry in Eurovision and part of Croatian delegation that arrived in Israel, sings Yonatan Razel hit. 'Shtisel,' popular Israeli show about haredim, gets 3rd seasonIsraeli show about haredi Jews that became a surprise hit on Netflix will get a third season, show's writer confirms. Watch: Shalva Band at torch-lighting ceremonyThe Shalva band sang at the torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl which marks the start of Independence Day. Gaza artists call for boycott of EurovisionGazan artists call on Eurovision contestants to boycott the competition, claim Israel using the event to "perpetuate oppression". Films show American contributions to Israeli independenceRuderman Family Foundation and Toldot Yisrael make archival materials accessible and user-friendly for the first time. Rapper Snoop Dogg backs Farrakhan following Facebook banIgnoring Farrakhan's history of anti-Semitism, rapper calls on fans to share videos by Nation of Islam leader, excoriates Facebook over ban. Jussie Smollett’s character will not return to ‘Empire’Actor arrested in Chicago for staged hate crime attack won't be returning for next season of 'Empire' TV show.British celebrities reject boycott of EurovisionBritish celebrities sign letter speaking out against a proposed boycott of this year’s Eurovision song contest which will be held in Israel. Eurovision winner: Boycott calls spread darknessIsraeli singer Netta Barzilai, who won last year's Eurovision song contest, slams calls to boycott this year's contest in Israel. Comedian: 'If you can't stand the heat get out of the oven'Australian comedian Isaac Butterfield jokes about Nazi gas chambers. ADL: Apologize, meet Holocaust survivors. Watch: The new Israeli 'We Are the World'30 of Israel's greatest artists sing of their love for the land and people of Israel. Jennifer Lopez to perform in Israel for the first timePop star and actress to play at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park on August 1.Roger Waters demands Madonna cancel Eurovision peformanceAnti-Israel activist pressures Madonna to bow out of Eurovision, claims to be fighting for 'human rights.' Netherlands wins Jewrovision song contestThe Netherlands wins song contest for Europe’s Jewish communities, with song praising Israel as 'most beautiful place in the world.' BDS activists to Madonna: Cancel Eurovision performancePalestinian Arab academics and intellectuals call on pop singer to abandon her plans to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel.Madonna to perform at Eurovision in Israel.Pop star Madonna to take the stage at Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv on May 28. Watch: Mati Shriki with new single & music videoAfter releasing a single from his upcoming second album called "Mistater", Shriki now releasing singel and music video from the Alps. From the IDF Rabbinate band to the Eurovision stageMark performs at weddings and is also the leading role in the musical 'Rewrite The World.' German band Rammstein slammed for concentration camp-style videoA yellow Star of David could be seen on at least one of the band member's uniforms. Watch: Connecting the world through danceDJ Raphi goes out to the streets of Jerusalem to get people dancing and smiling in honor of the Purim holiday. Eitan Katz releases new video for Purim: NigunIn time for Purim, Eitan Katz releases new sing-along dance-along music video made to track 'Nigun' from latest album, Ashrecha. Legendary Jewish drummer Hal Blaine dies at 90Blaine, dubbed 'the most recorded drummer in history,' dies of natural causes at his home in Palm Desert, California. Israel PM Music Prize winner to teach at UC Berkeley this springAviya Kopelman is among youngest recipients of PM's Prize for Musical Composition and Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra composer-in-residence. Israel's Eurovision entry revealedKobi Marimi's song "Home" will represent Israel in the May competition. Watch. Eurovision tickets sold within an hour and a half10,000 tickets for 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv sold out after an hour and a half. Another sale will start around Passover.Ukraine will not participate in this year's EurovisionUkrainian broadcaster pulls out of international song contest in Tel Aviv after singer refuses demand to boycott Russia. |
