Music & Entertainment 'This was an Israeli win'Israeli Director Guy Nattiv wins an Oscar for Short Film for SKIN at Oscars 2019, a film on teaching kids about racism. Stanley Donen, who directed “Singin’ in the Rain,” dies at 94Filmmaker and choreographer Stanley Donen, best known for 1952's Singin' in the Rain, dead at 94.Israeli filmmaker wins OscarGuy Nattiv, who was born in Israel and now lives in Los Angeles, wins Oscar for best live action short film. How much will Eurovision tickets cost?Tickets for Eurovision in Tel Aviv will range from 1,150 shekels for seating far away from stage to 2,000 shekels for perks in Green Room. Achievement for Israeli cinema"Synonyms" by Israeli director Nadav Lapid wins Golden Bear award for best film at the Berlin film festival. Kobi Marimi to represent Israel in 2019 Eurovision Song ContestSinger Kobi Marimi wins television competition “Hakohav Haba” (Rising Star) and will represent Israel at Euroivion in May.Spanish filmmaker calls to boycott Israeli-hosted EurovisionAt Spanish award ceremony, winner of best documentary film calls for boycott of 2019 Eurovision, which is set to be hosted by Israel. Settlement in Israeli Eurovision intellectual property disputeRock star Jack White now credited as co-writer of Israeli entry "Toy" over sonic similarities to his song "Seven Nation Army." Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of EurovisionDozens of BDS activists protest in Manchester against Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year. Woody Allen sues Amazon for nixing movie dealFilmmaker says online giant axed $68 million film deal over 'baseless 25-year-old allegations', refused to release film. Who will take responsibility for Eurovision security?Supervisor of Eurovision Song Contest claims Netanyahu breached a commitment on securing contest in Tel Aviv. Final decision: Shalva will not attend EurovisionEuropean Broadcasting Corporation refuses to accommodate religious needs of Shakva band composed of musicians with disabilities.Shalva expected to withdraw from Eurovision selection contestShalva Band expected to withdraw from TV competition “Rising Star” due to issues with Sabbath observance. Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host EurovisionRabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.Shalva Band advances to Eurovision selection finalsBand composed of adults with disabilities receives 87 points to advance to finals of “Rising Star” television contest. Listen: Eitan Katz sings 'Nigun Chazak'Musician Eitan Katz releases “Nigun Chazak”, the first single from his new album. 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. |
