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Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl
Lawsuit alleges unnamed girl drugged and raped by both Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs at party hosted by Combs following 2000 MTV Music Awards
Reuters | 08:57 | 12.09.24
מתוך "פאודה", עונה 4
Fauda gearing up for 5th season with new directive: 'Don't cast Jews for Arab parts'
Preparations for the 5th season of the hit series Fauda are underway, and with casting in progress, the production emphasized to talent agents that they must cast Arab actors for Arab roles
Ran Boker | 22:37 | 12.04.24
עידן עמדי
Fauda star Idan Amedi plans to return to the stage after war injury
Actor and singer-songwriter plans to release new album ahead of February concert tour, contingent on progress of his recovery from injuries sustained during his time in Gaza
Ran Boker | 10:12 | 12.04.24
אתגר סופרמן טיקטוק
Viral 'Superman' TikTok challenge sends children to hospital
TikTok’s dangerous 'Superman' challenge has landed at least 19 children and teens in Israeli hospitals, with injuries ranging from fractures and concussions to loss of consciousness; Doctors warn of life-threatening risks, urging parents and teens to avoid imitating hazardous online trends
Nina Fox | 00:03 | 12.04.24
יונתן ריס, עמית אטיאס, מונטנה טאקר, יעל עידן, אלונה רוסו ואלה שני
Those who watch 'The Children of October 7' won't be able to deny the massacre
Documentary features interviews conducted by social media influencer Montana Tucker with children who survived the horrors of that fateful Saturday; Among them is Ella Shani from Kibbutz Be’eri, whose father was murdered in his home, while several of her neighbors remain held hostage by Hamas
Tigal Nasie | 21:00 | 12.03.24
ריהאנה ו-ASAP רוקי בטקס פרסי האופנה הבריטיים, 2024
Dresses and calls to 'Free Palestine': The 2024 Fashion Awards
Extravagant annual ceremony in the UK includes political calls by pro-Palestinian activists and includes the first trans woman award winner
Itay Yaacov | 15:42 | 12.03.24
מסעב חסן יוסף
Ex-Hamas operative 'The Green Prince' to hold first public event in Israel
Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of a senior Hamas leader and former Shin Bet informant, has become a vocal pro-Israel advocate since October 7; in January, he will make his first public appearance in Israel, speaking before a live audience
Ynet | 14:21 | 12.03.24
Montana Tucker visits the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem
Montana Tucker celebrates inclusion and resilience ahead of Disability Awareness Day
Social media influencer and pro-Israel advocate visits Shalva National Center in Jerusalem, highlighting organization’s transformative work with individuals with disabilities; 'They are just the happiest, most loving human beings in the world,' she says
Ynetnews | 20:19 | 12.02.24
ספרי תנ"ך אוקלהומה
Bible sales skyrocket in US: 'New generation looking for answers'
Combination of anxiety about economic situation, wars throughout the world and internal political instability led more Americans to buy nearly 14 million Bibles in the first 10 months of 2024, compared to 9.7 million in 2019, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal; And what is the contribution of internet influencers to the phenomenon?
News Agencies | 12:00 | 12.02.24
בית לחם
Another bleak Christmas in Bethlehem as Christian families quit West Bank
With tourists absent and violence escalating, Bethlehem’s Christian families are emigrating in growing numbers; 'People have started looking for better opportunities,' says a local resident, as economic hardship and fears of West Bank annexation deepen the city’s despair
Reuters | 16:40 | 12.01.24
קווין ספייסי עוטף עזה
Kevin Spacey tours Gaza border and surprises lone soldier
American actor arrives for a surprise visit alongside British journalist Douglas Murray, touring towns impacted by Hamas' attack and the Nova festival site
Yoni Froim | 14:07 | 12.01.24
מתוך הסרט "מרשעת"
Spoiler warning: 15 things you might've missed in 'Wicked'
From clever foreshadowing to surprising celebrity cameos, this year's musical blockbuster has plenty of nods for old fans to try and spot
Omer Tessel | 22:32 | 11.29.24
צבע אדום מחוץ להופעתה של עדן גולן בשווייץ
Masked protesters splash red paint at entrance to Eden Golan concert in Switzerland
Israeli singer Eden Golan was invited to perform at a major fundraising event, but outside the venue pro-Palestinian protesters caused a disruption, spilling large amounts of red paint meant to resemble blood and scattering flyers with anti-Israeli messages
Daniel Bettini | 23:53 | 11.26.24
מתוך "בית הצבעים" מאת סאם חלבי
Druze artist turns his childhood home into viral masterpiece with 90 million views
Sam Halaby, an artist from Daliyat al-Karmel, has captivated social media in recent months with his groundbreaking project, The House of Colors, where Halaby seamlessly blends Druze tradition with modern art  
Daniela Ginzburg | 08:30 | 11.25.24
דבי הארי בקמפיין סתיו 2024 של גוצ'י
Fashion is going to the dogs: The newest four-legged models
Dogs have a place of honor in new ad campaigns alongside celebrities and models, sporting their own high-fashion collars and coats created just for them
Itay Yaacov | 01:28 | 11.25.24
טראמפ ב גרנד רפידס בחירות ארה"ב
Trump’s unique dance moves break the Internet
US president-elect's dance moves have become one of the most fascinating viral phenomena since his election victory; with each public appearance, he seamlessly blends politics, humor and entertainment, captivating social media
Daniela Ginzburg | 01:13 | 11.21.24
אנג'לינה ג'ולי נוקס ג'ולי-פיט
Jolie and Pitt still spar over kids
Hollywood star's confidants say actress takes joint son Knox to a Los Angeles ceremony to 'get under father's skin'; divorced couple's legal battle set to continue in 2025
Omer Daniel | 13:52 | 11.19.24
סאן מזרחי
Israeli model Sun Mizrahi parts ways with husband after three years of marriage
International model and partner Aviv Hemo married five years after first meeting; Mizrahi's agency says any further details will be shared at her discretion
Bar Zaga | 22:32 | 11.18.24
קמרון ברינק בגיליון בגדי הים של ספורטס אילוסטרייטד
Bikini showdown: Athletes star in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Fashion magazine chooses to focus on female athletes and Olympic winners instead of usual models and actresses, hoping to empower women
Itay Yaacov | 22:27 | 11.13.24
הפגנות ניאו-נאציות מחוץ להצגה "יומנה של אנה פרנק"
'Heil Hitler, Heil Trump': Neo-Nazis protest outside a play about Anne Frank in Michigan
A community theater performance of The Diary of Anne Frank in Michigan was disrupted by a group of neo-Nazis waving swastika flags and praising the murder of the 15-year-old diarist; 'Made the story feel much more real than we’d expected'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 01:00 | 11.13.24
פרנק אאורבך
Jewish painter Frank Auerbach, who escaped the Nazis on Kindertransport, dies at 93
The renowned figurative painter escaped the Nazis during World War II through the Kindertransport program and gained recognition relatively late in his seven-decade career
Ynetnews | 23:19 | 11.12.24
הנסיך וויליאם
Prince William wins 'sexiest bald man' title 3rd year in row
UK crown prince crowned winner in annual poll followed by other dashing celebrities, like Dwayne Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and others
Inbal Hananel | 15:06 | 11.12.24
סוזן סרנדון
'I’ve been used as an example': Susan Sarandon says is punished for anti-Israel statements
The actress, known for her anti-Israel stances since the start of the Gaza war, says in interview she has been blacklisted by the industry for her views
Ynet | 13:17 | 11.11.24
ג'ורג' קלוני אמל קלוני
George Clooney steps back from politics after Harris loses race
Hollywood actor facing social media backlash, with critics blaming him for Kamala Harris’ presidential loss; 'He is going to take a step back for now, he feels very disheartened,' source says
Inbal Hananel | 17:35 | 11.10.24
ארה"ב אלה אמהוף הבת של דאג אמהוף בן זוגה של קמלה האריס פוסט קללות
Kamala Harris' stepdaughter denies mental breakdown rumors following election loss
Ella Emhoff photographed visibly shaken after Harris’ loss to Donald Trump, sparking hospitalization rumors online for mental health issues; she pushes back, writing, 'f**k you if you’re out there spreading that'
Ynet | 14:15 | 11.10.24
מתוך "קפטן אמריקה: עולם אמיץ חדש"
Shira Haas shines in new Captain America trailer
Marvel reveals snippets of Haas' character Sabra in fresh trailer for Captain America: Brave New World; reports say changes made to character over Gaza war
Ynet | 13:58 | 11.10.24
הנסיך הארי מייגן מרקל
This is how Donald Trump's victory could affect Prince Harry
Royal's U.S. visa process is still underway and could face further delays after Trump previously criticized the royal's distancing himself from his family as 'unforgivable'
Inbal Hananel | 09:09 | 11.09.24
סברינה קרפנטר, איימי אלן והארי סטיילס
From Harry Styles to Sabrina Carpenter, meet pop music’s secret weapon
If you have a pair of ears, an internet connection and a love for contemporary music, chances are Amy Allen’s songs have been stuck in your head at some point; the talented songwriter, who crafts up to seven songs a week, is behind some of 2024's hottest hits; her secret? Call it the 'Taylor Swift effect'
‎Einav Schiff‎ | 20:35 | 11.06.24
המלך צ'רלס הנסיך אנדרו
King Charles cuts off Prince Andrew's $1.3 million stipend
A report claims the king has been planning the move for a while after the prince stepped down from his royal office; 'the duke is no longer a financial burden on the king,' a source says
Inbal Hananel | 22:49 | 11.04.24
אבנר נתניהו
Netanyahu's son postpones wedding amid security threats
After a drone fired from Lebanon hit the family's private residence, efforts were made to locate a safe venue for the nuptials of Avner and his bride; now they announce they are postponing the happy event until summer
Bar Zaga | 19:45 | 11.04.24
סקאזי בהופעה עם דגל ישראל
Security guard removes Israeli flag at Skazi show
Israeli DJ says was surprised at how forcefully the flag was taken in his Canada event; Israeli event organizer explains club has no-flag policy
Ran Boker | 18:49 | 11.04.24
קמלה האריס ומאיה רודולף ב"סאטרדיי נייט לייב"
Harris makes surprise SNL appearance, ridicules Trump
U.S. Vice President joins Maya Rudolph, who has portrayed her since 2019 in opening sketch; act throws shade at Trump's campaign 
Ynet | 13:47 | 11.03.24
ג'ניפר לופז וקמלה האריס בעצרת הבחירות של המפלגה הדמוקרטית
Jennifer Lopez at Democratic rally: 'Trump is the biggest adversary America had'
Singer attends Kamala Harris' rally in Las Vegas, pushing Latino voters to elect her as president while slamming Trump's conduct in election race
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:38 | 11.01.24
אביב גפן מניף שלט לשחרור החטופים בהופעתו של דייויד גילמור
Israeli rocker Aviv Geffen says detained by LAPD for holding hostage sign
Singer says removed from David Gilmour concert in Los Angeles and briefly detained by police after holding up sign calling for release of hostages held by Hamas
Ran Boker | 13:18 | 10.31.24
אוזי אוסבורן
Over 1,000 entertainment giants condemn attempted boycott of Israeli publishers
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Simon Schama and French intellectual Bernard-Henri Levy among a host of names on counter-protest letter
Jenni Frazer /Jewish News | 21:53 | 10.30.24
Thom Yorke
Radiohead's Thom Yorke clashes on stage with pro-Palestinian protester
During concert in Melbourne,  Yorke confronted protester who shouted, that 200,000 had already been killed in Gaza, half of them children, to which Yorke responded, 'Don’t stand there like a coward, come here and say it'; Following the exchange, Yorke left the stage
Ynetnews | 19:39 | 10.30.24
עצרת גאווה תל אביב 2024
Noa Kirel postpones Tel Aviv concert for 3rd time due to war
Israeli pop star delays expected show once against following Home Front Command guidelines; New date set for April 2025
Ran Boker | 16:25 | 10.30.24
הנסיך הארי מייגן מרקל
Harry and Meghan are in a 'really bad situation'
Prince Harry is having trouble getting his U.S. visa, and he and his wife Meghan are hinting that they intend to work more separately; 'You decide such a thing only if you don't want to be together much," claims a royal expert
Inbal Hananel | 01:17 | 10.30.24
ליה נוגה דיוויד שווימר
Israeli model says actor David Schwimmer threatened for Israel support, hired security
Liya Noga, who is a die-hard 'Friends' fan, had dinner with Schwimmer arranged by her partner, Nathaniel Buzolic; 'He’s doing a lot of things for Israel behind the scenes, and he even received serious threats to his life and his children’s lives because of his support'
Bar Zaga | 20:28 | 10.29.24
משפחת סמית. מימין: ג׳יידן, ווילו, וויל וג׳יידה
What drives celebrity daughters to shed their last names?
Tom Cruise’s daughter chooses her mother’s middle name and Willow Smith goes by only her first, redefining their identities; Is this a shift for autonomy beyond their fathers' legacies, or simply a way to forge unique public personas?
Yifat Manhardt | 22:10 | 10.26.24
הארווי ויינשטיין
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
Former Hollywood producer serving a prison sentence in New York for rape and sexual assault receives diagnosis following multitude of health complications and emergency heart surgery
Ynet | 09:52 | 10.22.24
המלך צ'רלס קמילה
Charles and Camila on royal visit to Australia
King appears happy and healthy arriving down under for a six day tour 
Inbal Hananel | 12:14 | 10.21.24
מייגן מרקל
History repeats itself: Meghan Markle's revenge dress
Amid rumors of marital trouble and claims from Prince Harry's inner circle he 'needs space from her,' Duchess of Sussex steps out with her own 'version of Diana’s revenge dress'; Harry, you can’t say we didn’t warn you
Inbal Hananel | 00:02 | 10.14.24
טום באום מיילי סיירוס לוס אנג'לס
Israeli actor spotted with Miley Cyrus in Los Angeles
Tom Baum releases short video of himself with the popular American singer after recreating her iconic look for a Purim dress-up party
Yoni Froim | 22:10 | 10.13.24
ג'ון לג'נד
John Legend says U.S. should put conditions on aid to Israel because 'children in Gaza are innocent'
Music superstar calls on Vice President Kamala Harris to make aid and arms shipments to Israel conditional, and attacked Israel for killing in Gaza and Lebanon; 'No matter what political disagreements and political animus and anger we have at Hamas and the leadership in Gaza, those kids are innocent'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:41 | 10.10.24
המלך צ'רלס קמילה
Queen Camilla forbids King Charles to meet Harry in UK
Sources say King Charles' wife adamant in not letting the two meet to avoid 'unnecessary stress' amid his recovery from cancer treatments
Inbal Hananel | 17:39 | 10.06.24
עצרת גאווה תל אביב 2024
New series to peek into Noa Kirel's life
Upcoming reality show is already in production and set to follow Israel's pop idol and her interactions with her family, friends and work teams
Ran Boker | 23:32 | 10.05.24
פסגת החרמון לכיוון הרי השוף בלבנון
Lebanon is more than just Hezbollah
Known as the 'Switzerland of the Middle East,' Lebanon boasts a rich cultural heritage of poetry, literature, cinema and fashion; yet none of that prevented Hezbollah from entrenching itself deeply in Lebanese politics and society
Einav Halabi | 20:53 | 10.02.24
עדן גולן בעצרת בינלאומית בכיכר החטופים
Eden Golan receives medical exemption from IDF, asks to volunteer
Israel’s latest Eurovision Song Contest representative informs military she intends to serve on a voluntary basis in the military despite medical limitation 
Ran Boker | 13:37 | 10.01.24
The Israeli Opera
Israeli Opera premiers original Herzl production in US
Singers perform 'Theodor: The Unknown Story of Herzl' marking 120 years to visionary's death and call for the return of hostages in moving song
Ynet | 08:48 | 09.27.24
מייגן מרקל
Meghan Markle is a 'dictator in high heels,' former employees say
A former staffer of the Duchess of Sussex says 'Every ten minutes, I had to go outside to be screamed at by her and Harry, and it went on for a couple of hours'
Inbal Hananel | 19:35 | 09.26.24
המחאה על רציחתה של מהסה אמיני
Sans the Hijab: TikTok sheds light on what Iranian society really longs for
Mahsa Amini's death stirred protests but despite their failure to bring change, Iranians make their voice heard on social media platforms, lowly building a cultural tapestry fundamentally incompatible with the ideas of the past
Effi Banay | 16:28 | 09.26.24
עדן גולן
Eden Golan drops first single since turbulent Eurovision campaign
New single Older addresses struggles faced by children and youth forced to endure hardships far beyond their years; 'It captures my own feelings and personal story,' singer says
Ran Boker | 15:39 | 09.25.24
פטרישיה היטון
Patricia Heaton: 'It’s important to show Jews that they aren't alone'
In Ynet interview, actress shares shock upon learning of October 7 massacre, expecting US to condemn attack rather than, as she believes, supporting Hamas; she now launches new initiative to address what she views as flawed international response
Daniel Edelson, New York | 16:24 | 09.24.24
מוחמד אל פאייד
Complainants against Mohamed Al-Fayed skyrocket to 150
Over 100 women step forward against late Egyptian billionaire following BBC film exposing his alleged sexual misconduct against employees 
Inbal Hananel | 23:01 | 09.21.24
צ'לסי הנדלר, קוני בריטון וג'ניפר ג'ייסון לי
US celebs urge Biden, Harris to use their power to return the hostages
Over 60 artists and celebrities from Chelsea Handler to Jennifer Jason Leigh call on the president and vice president to 'continue to protect and support the only democracy in the Middle East'
Ynet | 23:34 | 09.18.24
משמאל: עמית באכרי, נועם מדר
Contestant on Big Brother won't be told that his cousin fell in Gaza until filming over
The family of Noam Madar says he is close friends with his cousin first sergent Amit Bakri, who was killed on Tuesday, but decided to let him finish his journey in the show's final days
Ran Boker | 20:03 | 09.18.24
עדן גולן בחזרה לקראת גמר אירוויזיון 2024
Eden Golan to perform rejected Eurovision song at UN on October 7
At an upcoming UN event marking the October 7 massacre, Israeli Eurovision contestant Eden Golan will perform 'October Rain' —the song  which was disqualified by the European Broadcasting Union for containing what they deemed political messages
Ran Boker | 16:37 | 09.18.24
כריס מרטין, קולדפליי
Fan frenzy prompts Coldplay to expand 2025 tour dates
Rockers announce additional UK tour dates for August next year as part of what has become the highest-grossing rock tour of all time, exceeding $1 billion in revenue
Ynetnews | 18:27 | 09.17.24
ישי ריבו בהופעה במדיסון סקוור גרדן, ניו יורק
Crowd in Israeli singer Ishay Ribo's New York show calls for hostages' release
Israeli singer returns to prestigious Madison Square Garden for second time and hosts several Israeli artists in front of thousands of fans
Ran Boker | 16:07 | 09.16.24
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