Who were Israel's 2021 favorites on Spotify?
Singers Omer Adam and Eden Ben Zaken are the most-streamed male and female singers, respectively, on popular music platform.
Entertainment
Gal Gadot movie becomes most-watched film in Netflix's history
"Red Notice," in which Gadot stars alongside Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, racked up over 328 million viewing hours as of Dec. 1.
Foo Fighters singer celebrates Hanukkah, Jewish musicians
Dave Grohl and producer Greg Kurstin team up for "The Hanukkah Sessions 2021," in which they release a cover of a song by a Jewish artist each night of the holiday.
'Tehran' won an Emmy. But why?
Perhaps it's a good thing that movie critics are not the ones awarding the prize, and all that is left for us to do is wonder how a spy thriller that wasn't even Kan 11's best show this year got this distinction.
Israeli singer Noga Erez's upcoming concert could be revolutionary
Performance expected to reach a level rarely seen in Israel.
Study finds Israeli TV shows improve country's standing around the world
Jewish People Policy Institute finds Israeli TV shows allow Diaspora Jews to bolster their connection to Israel as well as the role Israel plays in their sense of Jewish identity.
Israeli spy thriller 'Tehran' wins International Emmy for best drama series
"'Tehran' is not only an espionage series; it’s also about understanding the human behind your enemy," executive producer Dana Eden says in her acceptance speech.
BDS-supporting host to stay on at Kan public broadcaster
Kan ethics committee finds Rami Younis, who shared BDS content and referred to IDF soldiers as Nazis, fit to stay on as host as controversial remarks were made prior to his joining public broadcaster.
Reigning Miss Universe rejects calls to boycott pageant over Israel setting
Iconic beauty contest is "no place for politics," Andrea Meza says during a visit to Jerusalem. The pageant's Dec. 12 debut in Eilat has been marred by controversy but organizers say Jewish state was chosen as host "due to its rich history, beautiful landscapes, myriad of cultures and appeal as a global tourist destination."
'Sesame Street' debuts first Asian American muppet
Ji-Young's existence is the culmination of a lot of discussions after the events of 2020 – George Floyd's death and anti-Asian hate incidents.