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קולין הובר
‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover discloses cancer diagnosis
Bestselling author shares hospital photo and says she underwent radiation after being diagnosed with cancer, revealing she first noticed health issues while filming a movie adaptation of one of her novels
ynet | 15:06 | 01.13.26
מתוך "ביקור התזמורת"
Broadway pride or local letdown? The Band’s Visit comes home to Israel
The acclaimed film-turned-Broadway hit makes its Israeli stage debut, starring Miri Mesika and Sasson Gabai; while the musical retains its quiet charm, the local production loses some of the cinematic magic that defined the original
Aya Hayut | 13:38 | 01.12.26
When logic becomes art: the med student turning Rubik’s cube puzzles into portrait art
Tom, a self-taught artist and future doctor, creates striking pixelated portraits from hundreds of Rubik’s Cubes, blending logic, art and activism in a one-of-a-kind medium
Bar Gindy | 07:38 | 01.12.26
קייט מידלטון הנסיך לואי
From ‘Waity Katie’ to Britain’s most beloved royal: Kate Middleton’s long road to the crown
Once dismissed by Queen Elizabeth and mocked for waiting years to marry Prince William, Kate Middleton weathered rumors of infidelity, family drama and cancer to become the most admired royal and the woman Brits hope will one day be their queen
Inbal Hananel | 15:02 | 01.11.26
איקבנה
Less is more: the Japanese art of flower arranging finding new roots in Israel
Ikebana is a minimalist Japanese flower-arranging art rooted in Zen philosophy, where every branch and leaf carries meaning, the process matters more than the result and Israeli experts are now teaching the craft locally
Miri Ben-David Livi | 00:40 | 01.11.26
זוהראן ממדאני וסטיבן ספילברג
Just a ‘friendly introduction’? The secret meeting between Zohran Mamdani and Steven Spielberg
The legendary director, who moved to New York on the very day Mamdani was sworn in, hosted the city’s new mayor at his luxury apartment for a discreet meeting revealed by The New York Times. What does it say about Jewish power and progressive politics?
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:03 | 01.10.26
אמנדה סייפריד בטקס פרסי המבקרים, 2026
From cleavage to cool elegance: Amanda Seyfried’s fashion evolution
She broke out as the most stupid sex symbol in ‘Mean Girls’, walked countless red carpets and now appears opposite Sydney Sweeney, who looks like her younger double; at 40, Amanda Seyfried is poised to lead the luxury style conversation of awards season
Erez Amiran | 02:14 | 01.10.26
Sydney
Sydney Sweeney bares it all with gold body paint on new W magazine cover
After a year of provocative fashion moments and headline-making campaigns, the Hollywood star appears nude on W’s latest cover, her body painted gold in a look inspired by classic cinema, while reflecting on her career and style regrets
Itay Yaakov | 12:04 | 01.07.26
נורת' ווסט
North West quits Instagram—was the piercing too much for Kim?
West’s Instagram account disappears after just three weeks; was it Kim stepping in, Kanye laying down the law or just another twist in the life of Calabasas’ most outspoken 12-year-old?
Noa Hershkowitz | 14:55 | 01.06.26
אל פנינג בטקס פרסי המבקרים, 2026
From Ariana Grande’s gown to Elle Fanning’s neckline: standout looks at the Critics Choice Awards
The first awards ceremony of 2026 brought Hollywood’s hottest couple to the red carpet, alongside metallic looks, playful nods and emotional moments — a night of fashion highs, misses and everything in between
Itay Yaacov | 02:16 | 01.06.26
'There is only one queen': How Madonna shaped a generation—through the eyes of one superfan
Avihay opens the doors to his massive Madonna archive, sharing how her music, imagery and message shaped his identity and sparked a decades-long mission to preserve her legacy
Bar Gindy | 08:21 | 01.05.26
המלכה קמילה
Queen Camilla speaks out for first time about sexual assault as a teen: 'I fought back'
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about being sexually assaulted on a train as a teenager 60 years ago, saying she fought back and chose to share her story to raise awareness about violence against women
Omer Daniel | 14:39 | 12.31.25
אריקה קירק
'He was shot, and she puts on a fireworks show': Charlie Kirk's widow draws online backlash
Three months after her husband’s killing, Kirk has become a conservative star with 1 million followers on X and talk of a 2028 role alongside J.D. Vance, but her flashy public appearances have sparked memes and criticism that she is exploiting the tragedy
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 09:05 | 12.31.25
Over four decades, he built a Coca-Cola can 'empire,' one trade at a time
For Ophir, what began with a single discarded can of Coke on a beach in Netanya became a 4,000-can archive traded across continents and built on trust
Bar Gindy | 12:46 | 12.29.25
סידני סוויני לובשת גליה להב בפרמיירה של הסרט "עוזרת הבית" בלוס אנג'לס, 2025
No, Pulisic isn’t dating Sydney Sweeney—here’s the real story
The AC Milan and US national team star urged the public on Instagram to 'please stop with the made up stories about my personal life... it can affect people’s lives'
ynet | 10:51 | 12.29.25
מיכל מזרחי בחנות הבגדים
Lesson in generosity: teacher opens free clothing boutique for students
Teacher Michal Mizrahi set up a clothing shop at a Tel Aviv high school, where students can refresh their wardrobes with stylish items, free of charge and without judgment
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 13:50 | 12.26.25
חורף בירושלים
Milder temperatures expected as brief rain system clears Israel
Partly cloudy skies Wednesday with isolated coastal drizzle; rain and possible thunderstorms forecast for northern and central regions over the weekend
ynet | 07:36 | 12.24.25
גלסטונברי, בעת הופעת ההרכב בוב וילן
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury
Police say chants did not meet criminal threshold despite widespread condemnation from Israeli officials, Jewish groups, UK leaders, and US denying entry visas to the British punk duo
Reuters | 20:01 | 12.23.25
דונלד טראמפ באחוזה של ג'פרי אפשטיין
‘Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls’: new Epstein files released, mention Trump
Newly released Justice Department records include emails, flight logs and a handwritten Epstein postcard as lawmakers and survivors press for full disclosure and question whether the DOJ is complying with the law
ynet Global | 17:44 | 12.23.25
דמי מור בטקס פרסי גילדת השחקנים, 2025
Not just world's most beautiful: Demi Moore’s year in fashion
Now in her 60s, her new title reignites debate over cosmetic tweaks, but most agree: she's a red carpet icon, boldly redefining femininity, natural beauty and self-confidence with every appearance
Erez Amiran | 20:28 | 12.22.25
This man built Israel’s most valuable Pokémon collection—and a community around it
With rare cards, vintage merch and grading expertise, one Israeli collector is leading a Pokémon renaissance where nostalgia meets serious money
Bar Gindy | 18:09 | 12.22.25
אנדרו תיקי אפשטיין
Epstein photos show Prince Andrew lying across laps of five women, deepening royal family crisis
A newly released image showing Prince Andrew with several young women at the Sandringham estate, with Ghislaine Maxwell nearby, has reignited scrutiny and sparked fresh family tensions at the heart of the British monarchy
Inbal Hananel | 10:22 | 12.22.25
דייב שאפל
‘If I say I stand with Israel, they got me’: Dave Chappelle bashes Israel on Netflix special
In a surprise Netflix special, Chappelle joked that saying ‘I stand with Israel’ would mean he was co-opted and accused Israel of killing Gaza journalists
Dennis Bihler | 19:43 | 12.21.25
ביל גייטס
How Jeffrey Epstein shadowed Bill Gates’ marriage
The resurfacing of Jeffrey Epstein case materials has renewed scrutiny of Bill Gates past associations, his divorce from Melinda Gates and the personal regrets he now says define one of the most painful chapters of his life
Inbal Hananel | 16:10 | 12.21.25
סידני סוויני לובשת גליה להב בפרמיירה של הסרט "עוזרת הבית" בלוס אנג'לס, 2025
Plunging neckline, feathers: Sydney Sweeney stuns in Israeli designer gown at premiere of 'The Housemaid'
The Hollywood star turned heads at the LA premiere of 'The Housemaid', wearing a white halter dress by Israeli fashion house Galia Lahav; the look is inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s iconic moment in 'The Seven Year Itch'
Itay Yaacov | 11:40 | 12.17.25
רוב ריינר ניק ריינר
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner to be charged with parents’ murders
Prosecutors say 32‑year‑old Nick Reiner will face two counts of first‑degree murder with special circumstances in killings of his father, acclaimed director Rob Reiner, and mother Michele Singer Reiner in their Brentwood home
ynet | 00:21 | 12.17.25
רוב ריינר ודונלד טראמפ
‘No low is too low for this psychopath’: Hollywood erupts after Trump post on Rob Reiner
Hollywood figures and Republicans alike condemn President Donald Trump’s remarks after the killing of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, calling the post cruel, inappropriate and detached from the facts as tributes pour in for the acclaimed director
ynet | 12:53 | 12.16.25
ניק ריינר, רוב ריינר ואשתו מישל
Son of director Rob Reiner, Nick, arrested in connection with parents’ murder
Less than a day after filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were found dead in their Los Angeles home with their throats slashed, US media report their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested on suspicion of killing them
ynet | 18:19 | 12.15.25
Israel’s past, boxed and stacked: Israeliana archive tells a story in rust, vinyl and Zionism
In a private space packed with vintage ads, toys and memorabilia, Vital turns forgotten relics into a living record of Israeli culture; 'Our history is fragile, if we don’t keep it, it disappears,' he says
Bar Gindy | 12:42 | 12.15.25
טיילור סוויפט
Taylor Swift mentions Israel in her documentary and fans are furious
Swift's new docuseries, 'Taylor Swift: The End of an Era,' has sparked an online uproar over two references to Israel; angry netizens claim Swift deliberately chose to include segments and are demanding that she take pro-Palestinian stance
ynet | 13:06 | 12.14.25
Not child's play: rebuilding your life, one Lego set at a time
Lego offers escape, nostalgia and self-therapy for collector Gal Zahavi, whose shelves hold more than 100 sets; he says the hobby grounds him, fuels his creativity and connects him to a growing community of adult builders across Israel
Bar Gindy | 10:50 | 12.08.25
Winter Dreams II light festival at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens to host dazzling Winter Dreams II light festival
The European winter experience that swept the world will be presented in Jerusalem from December 14 through the end of January 2026, featuring 28 light displays and 17 giant light sculptures created especially for the festival
ynet Global | 09:31 | 12.07.25
תחריט גרמני מהמאה ה-19 שבו נראה שייקספיר כאיש משפחה מוקף באשתו אן ובילדיו, המקשיבים לסיפוריו
The hidden life of Shakespeare: the son he lost and the marriage history forgot
The death of Hamnet, Shakespeare’s son, left little trace in history, as did his wife, Agnes; now, a bestselling novel and a new film by Oscar-winning Chloé Zhao revive the family tragedy that shaped his work and restore Agnes to the spotlight
Smadar Shiloni | 09:27 | 12.06.25
משכית x שי פרנקו, קולקציית סתיו-חורף 2025-26
Are Israeli men becoming style-conscious? Designers and brands think so
Israeli menswear is booming as brands roll out smart casual and tailored lines for men who want to stand out; designers say the appetite is real, but the market has cycled before and many Israelis still dress “like a herd,” not as individuals
Itay Yaacov | 18:31 | 12.05.25
נועה כוכבא
Miss Israel–turned-reservist emerges as key Israel advocate in US, calls Mamdani 'a nightmare'
Noa Cochva shifted from modeling to reserve service after Oct. 7, later caring for her ill father before becoming a leading Israel advocate in the US, speaking on campuses and at community events
Dina Halutz | 20:58 | 12.03.25
חן דפסמס וחמותה אור־אל מאור. פירגון הדדי
‘My husband was embarrassed’: Two women in one family publish erotic books and break taboos together
Chen Defsames and her mother-in-law Or-El Maor describe how writing erotica became a shared path and how their families reacted; ‘stop shaming everything connected to erotica’
Yael Garty | 09:46 | 12.03.25
רונית ים
From Tel Aviv beach stalls to 17 million shekel deal: Ronit Yam’s remarkable rise
Kopel sold 51% of her beach-born jewelry brand to Terminal X after starting out selling pieces with her baby in a carrier; bout of Bell’s palsy slowed her until her daughter Shai stepped in; today they run the business from Israel and Costa Rica
Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 07:37 | 12.03.25
לב שבור
Why breakups hurt so much — and the science that helps you heal
Breakups activate the same brain regions as physical pain—how do you cope when your heart feels shattered? Research-backed tools offer practical ways to ease the hurt and help you start feeling better
Naama Kaminer-Mevorak | 04:38 | 12.03.25
מיילי סיירוס מקס מורנדו
Hey Liam! Miley Cyrus is engaged
The singer and her partner, Max Morando, are engaged after four years of dating, according to reports; Rumors of their engagement intensified after the star arrived at the 'Avatar' premiere with a huge, sparkling diamond ring
Omer Daniel | 22:36 | 12.02.25
סברינה קרפנטר בטקס פרסי VMA של MTV ל-2025
‘Have you ever tried this one?’ White House sets ICE raids to Sabrina Carpenter Juno hit
A TikTok pairing ICE arrests with Carpenter’s sex-themed lyric ignited outrage as critics accused the White House of turning deportations into online entertainment
ynet | 12:59 | 12.02.25
הארון המיוחד של דילן
Inside Dylen Dror's custom closet: viral teen who built a store-style wardrobe wall
The 17-year-old social media star, whose viral content has topped 370 million views, recently moved into a unit on a moshav and designed an unusual wall-to-wall closet showcasing the thousands of clothing items he has collected
Maya Benita | 02:16 | 12.02.25
Winners of the Hebrew Olympiad 2025
Hebrew Olympiad kicks off with growing participation from Arab students, overseas learners
Students ages 12–18 will tackle original linguistic puzzles rarely seen in classrooms, from ancient Semitic language puzzles and code-breaking tasks to word meanings and idioms
ynet Global | 16:37 | 12.01.25
Brick by brick, Pop by Pop: building a geek kingdom out of plastic, faith and chutzpah
Lin Cohen, a religious mother and former combat medic, is at the center of Israel’s growing geek scene—building custom toys, organizing packed fan events and proving that collecting isn’t just nostalgia, but a form of identity and community
Bar Gindy | 09:00 | 12.01.25
פורנו
'It felt like I struck gold': The first time I watched porn
Four adults reflect on the first time they encountered porn—from TV films to online searches—and how those moments shaped them
Sapir Gordo | 03:43 | 11.30.25
מישל גרציג קמפיי זי ספורט
Mishel Gerzig: 'They canceled my invitation because I’m Israeli; Thibaut was furious'
Mishel Gerzig, the Israeli model married to Real Madrid star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, is back in Israel for a new campaign shoot. During a break on set, she spoke about life in Spain, the antisemitism she’s encountered, her recent foray into music, and the possibility of another child
Bar Zaga | 21:13 | 11.28.25
רדיוהד
Radiohead’s 2025 comeback shows why no band sounds like them | Review
In their 4th decade, Radiohead shows how a group of total individualists can sound sharper than most of today’s rock; London’s O2 crowd embraced the pure experience, not a wait for ‘Creep,’ as old deep cuts became new peaks
Einav Schiff | 21:01 | 11.28.25
פרימיירה להציל את שולי סאן
Woman arrested for alleged yearlong stalking of Israeli model Bar Refaeli
According to authorities, the woman allegedly sent repeated messages to Refaeli on social media and also showed up near the model and her family members
Meir Turgeman, Bar Zaga | 16:43 | 11.27.25
טארה ריד
Actress Tara Reid collapses in Chicago hotel, says someone spiked her drink
The 50-year-old actress fainted in a Chicago hotel lobby and yelled, 'I'm famous, I'm an actress!'; she later said she filed a police report, claiming she hadn’t finished her drink and the next thing she remembers is waking up in a hospital
Omer Daniel | 11:07 | 11.25.25
Haute couture and nostalgia: the toy museum bringing childhood back to life
After four decades in fashion, Yaron Minkowski opens a toy museum in Jaffa where tin robots, Pez dispensers and Soviet-era dolls reflect his life; he says collecting is both his art and his stand against disposable culture, preserving memory across generations
Bar Gindy | 20:01 | 11.24.25
הדוגמנית מיכל חרודי
Posing topless is 'not a big deal' for Israeli model tapped for new Versace campaign
Michal Harodi, an Israeli actress, model and classical pianist, was discovered by chance and chosen to star in debut campaign of fashin house's new artistic director, not the first time an unknown Israeli has been given rare opportunity by brand
Itay Yaakov | 23:44 | 11.23.25
נטלי פורטמן בפסטיבל קאן, 2025
Israeli roots, Parisian chic: At 44, Natalie Portman’s style is more refined than ever
With her signature bob haircut, red lipstick, bare legs and long-standing relationship with the fashion house Dior, Natalie Portman proves that timeless style doesn’t need provocation; The Jerusalem-born actress, who was discovered at 13 and went on to become a Hollywood success, continues to shine at 44
Erez Amiran | 22:23 | 11.23.25
מיניות תחת שליטה, גרסת המאה ה-15. ועדה בראשות בישוף בודקת את המתרחש במיטה בין בני זוג
No sex before marriage, no toys without doctor's note: Who’s policing your pleasure?
For generations, religion and society dictated what happened in the bedroom; in 2025, is our sexuality still being controlled, and if so, how?
Maya Benita | 03:31 | 11.22.25
מלאני שירז עשור
Beauty pageant battlefield: when Miss Israel met Miss Palestine
A misleading video and politically charged outfits turned the Miss Universe 2025 pageant into the latest flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Itay Yaacov | 21:05 | 11.20.25
פסגת הצעירים הראשונה במזרח התיכון
'Easy to talk about war, difficult to talk about peace': Summit brings together young Israelis, Syrians
For the first time, youth leaders from Israel, Syria and other Middle East nations met in Paris to build dialogue and regional alliances; Amid warming Israeli-Syrian ties, they called for civil cooperation against terror and a renewed push for peace
Itamar Eichner | 15:08 | 11.19.25
התאומות אליס ואנה קסלר
German entertainment icons the Kessler Twins die in joint assisted suicide at 89
Alice and Ellen Kessler, 89-year-old twin singers and dancers who rose to fame across Europe in the 1950s and became German cultural icons, were found dead in their home near Munich; Reports say the sisters chose to end their lives together
ynet Global | 02:39 | 11.18.25
סידני סוויני
Sydney Sweeney leads the best looks from the 2025 Governors Awards Red Carpet
From Sydney Sweeney's classic silhouette to Jennifer Lopez’s dramatic shape and Emma Stone’s sleek strapless look, the Governors Awards red carpet delivered style highlights and a few misses
Itay Yaacov | 16:04 | 11.17.25
Building sanity in a chaotic world: for one comedian, Lego isn’t a toy - it’s therapy
Stand-up comic Matan Peretz reveals his quiet obsession, tracing how the Lego sets from his childhood became his escape from the noise of fame, the stress of work and even the fear of war
Bar Gindy | 09:00 | 11.17.25
וודי אלן
Woody Allen’s debut novel What's With Baum? is shallow, neurotic, occasionally funny
In What's With Baum?, Woody Allen returns to his familiar neurotic, narcissistic New Yorker — a self-absorbed intellectual with no self-awareness; at 90, Allen continues his self-referential storytelling, equal parts charming and cringeworthy
Navit Barel | 15:05 | 11.15.25
קוונטין טרנטינו ודניאלה פיק
At their peak: Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick pour on the love on the red carpet
At the Los Angeles premiere of Daniella Pick’s new film The Perfect Gamble, Quentin Tarantino showered his wife with hugs and kisses as she stole the spotlight in a dramatic red gown. The couple appeared inseparable on the red carpet
ynet Global | 18:11 | 11.13.25
נועה קירל דניאל פרץ
Classic, stylish, sexy: Noa Kirel’s wedding dresses
She began with a stunning, dramatic gown, moved on to a bolder look, and ended the night in full pop star regalia; Every outfit Noa Kirel wore throughout her wedding festivities drew attention, though not all of it was glowing.
Itay Yaacov | 14:38 | 11.13.25
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