Music & Entertainment ABC orders pilots based on two Israeli television seriesPilots for two new TV programs based on Israeli shows ordered for ABC. British cultural figures call for boycott of EurovisionGroup of British cultural figures sign letter calling on BBC to cancel Eurovision coverage because it is taking place in Israel. Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?Israeli disabled musicians favorites to represent Israel at Eurovision, but might be forced to quit due to Shabbat rehearsals. Bar Refaeli to co-host Eurovision with Arab-Israeli poetIsraeli supermodel Bar Refaeli to host Eurovision in Tel Aviv - despite possible indictment for tax fraud. Protesters crash Israeli Eurovision winner's performanceProtesters crash stage of Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in France, call for boycott of contest in Israel. Gal Gadot to voice Wonder Woman in ‘The Lego Movie 2’Israeli actress to voice Wonder Woman in sequel to Lego Movie, slated for February 2019 release. Alaska is the Jewish state in new TV seriesNew TV series based on Michael Chabon book set in world in which Israel was defeated in 1948, alternate Jewish state established in Alaska. Pop sensation won't perform at Shabbat-desecrating EurovisionSuperstar Omer Adam refuses to perform at Eurovision contest amid fears he would be forced to desecrate Shabbat. 2019 Eurovision logo revealedSelling of tickets for Eurovision 2019, to take place at Tel Aviv Expo, will begin at end of January via Leaan ticket office. Watch: Pink Floyd cover band performs in IsraelUK Pink Floyd Experience performs in Tel Aviv despite pressure by Roger Waters not to do so. Watch: Yerachmiel performs his new singleWatch the first single off Yerachmiel's new album "Off The Derech" Louis C.K.’s leaked stand-up set has jokes about AuschwitzComedian's latest routine mocks Jews, school shooting victims, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. Israeli entertainment star Ninet Tayeb goes to HollywoodTayeb reportedly cast in Hollywood movie based on 1979 school shooting carried out by Brenda Ann Spencer. Watch: Ishay Ribo and Amir Dadon perform duetThe religious pop star joins rock star Amir Dadon in performing his hit 'L'bchor Nachon'.Gal Gadot wraps up 'Wonder Woman' sequel filmingIsraeli actress thanks cast and crew after wrapping up filming of 'Wonder Woman 1984.' Roseanne Barr to speak at KnessetStar of recently cancelled hit comedy 'Roseanne' to speak against BDS movement at Knesset. Exceptional youth from Israel and US perform at Carnegie HallMa'ale Adumim Youth Symphony, Ramaz Upper School, Kol Ram perform at sold-out Jewish Unity Concert at Carnegie Hall by Bnai Zion Foundation.BDS fail: Pink Floyd tribute band to perform in Israel after allUK Pink Floyd Experience says it will perform in Israel after announcing shows were cancelled following pressure by Roger Waters. Connecting to heritage through... electronic music!'Jewtronix' decided to connect secular and young generation to Jewish music with use of most up-to-date beat and rhythm. Natalie Portman decries Israel's Nationality Law as 'racist'Actress Natalie Portman blasts legislation cementing Israel's Jewish character into law as 'racist'. 'It's wrong and I disagree with that.'Pink Floyd tribute band cancels Israel showsPink Floyd tribute band cancels three shows in Israel after being pressured by former Pink Floyd frontman and BDS activist Roger Waters. Israeli singer and composer Yigal Bashan dead at 68Singer, composer and actor Yigal Bashan passes away at 68 after decades at top of the Israeli music scene. Watch: Yonatan Razel's new version for 'Maoz Tzur'You've definitely heard the classic tune to 'Maoz Tzur', but have you heard Yonatan Razel's new version? Watch the live perfomance. The new single released by terror attack survivorAvigdor Gavish survived a bloody Passover terror attack in 2002. His tragic history has not stopped him from launching booming music career. William Shatner opens up about childhood Hanukkah memoriesLegendary actor reminisces about celebrating Hanukkah as a child in new documentary. Watch: Bohemian ChanukahSix13's Chanukah tribute to Queen's famous song. Watch: The Maccabeats - I Have a Little DreidelThe Maccabeats with their version of the classic Hanukkah song. Netanyahu: We will get world sympathy for our strengthPM says difference between his foreign policy, predecessors is he does not make security concessions to win international sympathy. Watch: The special children's audition that moved the web15 musical performers with special needs come together for TV audition with song 'Here Comes the Sun'.PA journalists call for boycott of Eurovision in IsraelPalestinian Journalists' Syndicate says holding Eurovision in Israel "violates the rights of the Palestinians". Jewish musical superstars team up against anti-SemitismGad Elbaz and Dudu Fisher feature Holocaust Survivor Band; music video highlights youth as key to eradicating Anti-Semitism. Israeli TV show wins EmmyIsraeli sitcom wins International Emmy Award for Best Comedy. Oscar-winning writer Will Goldman dead at 87William Goldman, writer of 'Princess Bride' and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' passes away. Watch: Shuli Rand's new singleHassidic chart topper shows off his vocals in new single 'Od Tipa'. Listen to Binny Landau's new singleThe soulful rock star from the South Hebron Hills has become one of Israel's top singer-songwriters. Hazorfim’s Silver Menorahs – Now, Up to 40% Off!Every Silver Menorah is handmade from sterling silver and stamped with the seal of Hazorfim. Watch: Scion of legendary rock family sings Chabad classicsNoam Banai from the legendary Banai family of rockers performs Chabad classic as part of 'Tzama 5' project. Listen: Mendy Shapiro's single celebrating the new Jewish monthAhead of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, producer Moti K and Mendy Shapiro released song about Jewish month of Kislev. Listen: The classic song celebrating HevronIn honor of this week's 'Shabbat Hevron', Shalom Flisser sings about the city of the patriarchs. New Benny Friedman talks about Jewish yearning for JerusalemNew single by Benny Friedman 'Vesechezena ' describes the historic Jewish yearning for their return to Jerusalem. Bon Jovi to perform in Tel Aviv in 2019Band's previous performance in Israel raised ire of anti-Israel musician Roger Waters. Israeli film dropped from Iraqi Kurdish festival competitionFilm festival judges in Iraqi Kurdistan protest removal of Israeli film, refuse to declare winner. Slogan for Eurovision 2019 revealedThe 2019 Eurovision Song contest, which will be held in Tel Aviv, will operate under the slogan “Dare to Dream”. Listen: Hanan Ben Ari sings about homeReligious-Zionist superstar dedicates new single 'Pardes Chana' to the town in which he resides. Madonna looking to hire kosher chefPop singer seeking to hire private chef to prepare kosher meals for her and her family. Watch: Shuli Rand covers Chabad classicHassidic superstar Shuli Rand covers Chabad classic on album 'Tzama 5'. Yaakov Shwekey and Kobi Peretz remind us: God is always thereListen to the song "Veafilu Behastara" by Kobi Peretz & Yaakov Shwekey. Lyrics are taken from famous Breslov teaching. From Israel to Broadway to singing with soldiersRenowned Israeli singer and former X Factor Israel television personality performs with IDF Musical Ensemble at gala dinner. Watch: After accident, Jewish singer 'Praises God'After suffering spinal cord injury, singer Peretz Chein composes song about the ordeal titled 'Baruch Hashem'. Marilyn Monroe's siddur up for auctionThe actress underwent Reform conversion prior to her marriage to Jewish-American writer Arthur Miller. Hit Israeli series ‘When Heroes Fly’ to stream on NetflixIsraeli television series focusing on veterans of 2006 Lebanon War picked up by Netflix. Scarlett Johansson signs $15 million deal for ‘Black Widow’ filmActress Scarlett Johansson to receive pay equal to Captain America, Thor costars in their solo movie.Irish celebrities call for boycott of Eurovision in IsraelGroup of Irish celebrities urge national broadcaster to boycott Eurovision 2019 in protest over Israel’s treatment of “Palestine”. BDS activists to pay Lorde fans for canceled concertIsrael court rules that anti-Israel activists must pay Lorde's fans after she cancelled her concert in Israel. 'Praise the Lord' with Yaakov ShwekeyYaakov Shwekey launches the video clip "Yishtabach Shemu" from his latest album MUSICA. Watch: The new single featuring two Israel rock legendsEviatar and Ehud Banai, two of Israel's most legendary rockers, release a new single titled "Ani Kann". Watch: Duet with Ishay Ribo and Lipa ShmeltzerThe two popular Jewish music stars co-perform the hit 'Nafshi'. |
