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Just before the wedding: Omer Adam received happy news from millions of Israelis
The weekly ice chart presents a very clear picture regarding the listening preferences of Israelis. For the umpteenth week in a row, Omer Adam maintains the top spot and leaves his colleagues in the profession in the dust.

Eyal Golan beats the competition and takes first place on the radio
Radio airplay data for the week: in the local sector, Eyal Golan stands at the top of the chart by a significant margin, with Sarit Hadad and Omer Adam close behind. In the international sector, The Beatles take first place, and Madonna is right after them.

Thanks to Spider-Man: Tame Impala's 'Loser' tops Spotify's global chart
Kevin Parker, the mastermind behind Tame Impala, has Peter Parker to thank: the track 'Loser' reached number one on Spotify's global chart after being featured in the 'Spider-Man: A New Day' soundtrack.

At 88, after dozens of awards: The acclaimed actor begins a new career
Legendary film actor Anthony Hopkins has launched his debut album, featuring works he has composed over six decades. The pieces were recorded with the Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

"I boarded the flight without knowing if I would arrive. There was no way I was giving up"
Darco and Raphael were supposed to play back-to-back all night at Quest, but the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport left Darco stuck in Milan. After his flight was canceled and all attempts to find an alternative route failed, Mita Gami stepped in to replace him alongside Raphael. However, Darco decided to gamble on a flight through Athens, landed in Israel in the middle of the night, and arrived...
"Do Not Judge Me": Rotem Shefy puts the Shefita character aside and sets out on a new path
Rotem Shefy launches her first album under her original name and talks in the "7 Boom" column about the Led Zeppelin performance that changed everything and the reason she is reaching out to colleagues: "Dudu Tassa, Berry Sakharof, Peer Tasi, Alma Gov - you are invited to contact me privately."

At age 49: Musician Mati Gurion, son of Israel Gurion, has passed away
Mati was a guitarist and drummer, performed occasionally alongside his father and even participated in the recording of the 2013 album "Shirim HaDuda'im". He passed away after a battle with a severe illness. "Our dear son Mati passed away this evening. Rest in peace, my beloved, my heart is crying," his mother wrote.

Guitarist Mati Gurion has passed away
Mati Gurion, son of musician Israel Gurion, passed away this evening. His mother Miki wrote on social media: 'Rest in peace my beloved, my heart is crying.'

After 23 years: Ninet recalled a mistake that almost cost her the win in "Kochav Nolad"
In an interview with "Ulpan Shishi", the singer addressed her original choice for the 2003 finale, which was planned to be a completely different song than "Yam Shel Dmaot" (Sea of Tears) and was replaced at the last minute: "One such fateful decision. I don't know if I would have won".

Former Queen bassist Barry Mitchell, who 'didn't see the potential,' has passed away
Musician Barry Mitchell, who replaced Queen's original bassist in 1970 and performed in 13 shows, has died. The news was shared by the band's official archivist. In a 2018 interview, Mitchell admitted he left the group because he didn't believe in its future: "They weren't the cult band you know; the direction didn't suit me."
30 Years Without Yair Rosenblum: 50 Stories Behind the Songs We All Know
The hit that Yair Rosenblum banned from the Nahal Band, the classic born from love, and the words found in rehabilitation that became a chilling memorial song: 30 years after his death, we return to the unknown stories behind the songs that became the soundtrack of Israel.

Moments before the wedding: The fake ticket scam has reached Omer Adam too
It has come to mako's attention that Omer Adam is expected to file a police complaint after an AI-generated ad promising free tickets to the "Next" show has been circulating online in recent days.

"There is anger at the municipalities": Ofek Adanek plans independent shows
Following the cancellation of his performances by various municipalities amid a personal scandal and house arrest, Ofek Adanek has decided to launch his own independent concerts. Sources report that the artist's team has received hundreds of requests from fans frustrated by the municipal bans.

Moments before a show: Phoebe Bridgers hospitalized with appendicitis
Phoebe Bridgers was supposed to spend her 32nd birthday performing in London, but instead found herself hospitalized due to appendicitis. "I will make it up to you!" she promised her British audience, who were eager to see her following the release of her new album, Lost Weekend.

30 years later: The murder trial of Tupac Shakur begins
Three decades ago, Tupac was shot to death near Las Vegas. Even now, 30 years later, people who were at the scene of the murder are taking the witness stand — and refusing to tell what happened there. All the reports from the murder trial that shocked the United States.

The mysterious video revealed: Itay Levi's surprising collaboration
A small hint planted in a new video by Kan Gimel is causing a stir online and points to a dramatic duet with a beloved singer that will likely be revealed in the coming days.

Bianca Censori 'decapitates' Kanye in his new music video
Bianca Censori has directed another surreal music video for her husband, rapper Kanye West, for the track 'OK'. In the video, the musician appears as a patient with his head detached from his body.

Village People lead singer's widow reveals cause of death
Last June, Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People (YMCA), passed away. His widow has now revealed that he died following a battle with liver cancer, a disease that runs in his family.

The greatest mystery: Why does Roi Adam refuse to perform?
Despite the hits and industry experts' estimates that he would sell 12,000 tickets quickly, Roi Adam is not ready to take the stage with his own show. Mako has learned that the reason is much simpler, and even a bit touching: stage fright.

"It's a progressive syndrome": Despite the illness, Celine Dion returns to perform
Celine Dion is preparing for a series of performances in Paris, for the first time since revealing the "stiff-person syndrome" from which she suffers. In an extensive interview, she says: "The minimum I can do for the fans is to show them that I am alive."

On the path to a coveted award: The 20-year-old star taking the music world by storm
Singer-songwriter Siena Spiro is emerging as one of the most promising names in the global music industry. Yesterday, she took a major step in her career by earning a nomination for the "Best New Artist" award.

Bad news for Israel ahead of Eurovision 2027: Judges to influence voting from the semi-finals
The European Broadcasting Union has announced that judges will retain their voting weight during the semi-finals this year. This is expected to pose a challenge for Israel, which consistently performs well in public voting but faces lower scores from professional juries.

After the arrest: Ofek Adanek with 3 songs in the Hitlist top ten
Ofek Adanek has gone through weeks full of upheavals after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, but he is flourishing in the musical arena with three songs in the top ten of the Israeli chart. Everything happening in music in Israel that you must know.

Matchbox Twenty frontman accidentally injures bandmate with microphone stand
Rob Thomas, lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, accidentally struck guitarist Paul Doucette with a microphone stand during a show in Ohio. The impact shattered Doucette's in-ear monitor, leaving fragments in his ear canal that required professional removal.

Kanye West expected to perform in Russia in October
After a series of concert cancellations in Europe and contacts with Israel, Kanye West is expected to arrive for two shows in St. Petersburg, Russia. He will be the first major Western artist to perform in the country since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Behind Aviad's new song lies a complex family story
Aviad Daraf reveals in the song "Spread Wings" the struggle of his 15.5-year-old son, Tov-Ro'i, with the rare "Morquio" syndrome. The song also features "Ha-Yenuka," Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Bari.

Shlomo Artzi with a new announcement for his fans: for the first time in his career
The official autumn concert season is revealed with extraordinary collaborations and massive events at the familiar amphitheater, which will host the biggest names in Israel starting next month.

Played a Solo from an Ofer Levi Song on TikTok — and Was Invited to Perform with Him
Guy Kurtz published a performance of the famous solo from "Meohav BaGeshem" by Ofer Levi, and did not expect what happened next: Levi's team invited him to perform with the singer at a show at Zappa in Jerusalem. "I didn't sleep at night to prepare," he says in a conversation with mako.

Wanting to succeed — and forgetting to enjoy: the reminder everyone needs
Singer Hod has released his second single, "Everything is open before us," which addresses the relentless pace of modern life. Through the song and its music video, he explores how to balance the pursuit of career success with the essential things that truly matter: family, relationships, and peace of mind.

After decades of friendship: Sharon Haziz and Ori Banai unite
The two, who met back in middle school and starred together in the legendary series "Inyan Shel Zman" (A Matter of Time), are collaborating for the first time and launching a joint and surprising duet that was born following a chance meeting on the television screen.

Elissa’s performance in Tunisia sparks controversy over Keffiyeh incident
During a concert in Tunisia, a Palestinian Keffiyeh was thrown at the renowned Lebanese singer Elissa. Her decision to throw it back into the crowd ignited a heated debate on social media regarding her political stance.

Prominent pro-Palestinian singer performs duet with Jewish artist
On a historic night for Noah Kahan at the Rose Bowl stadium, a surprise guest appearance by rising star Chappell Roan made the evening unforgettable, despite heated discussions surrounding her political positions.

After police questioning over alleged threats to his ex-partner: Shimon Buskila responds
The singer addressed the public in a video following media reports, stating: "I was in a relationship, I have never hurt anyone. I prefer to keep things private, see you at the shows."

John Paris, Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer, in Medically Induced Coma
Paris was rushed to the hospital prior to the band's concert with Lionel Richie in San Francisco. Despite a brief period of consciousness, doctors have placed him back into a medically induced coma to stabilize his condition.

Courtney Love revealed she was on the verge of death: "Doctors told me I would die, I weighed 45 kilos"
In a video posted on Instagram over the weekend, Courtney Love opened up about a severe health crisis she faced in 2019. Despite doctors' grim predictions, the singer stated that she refused to believe she wouldn't survive.

Skepta addresses resurfaced photo with Israeli flag: "I was young and naive"
An old photo of British rapper Skepta posing with an Israeli flag after a Tel Aviv concert has sparked renewed debate online. The artist has distanced himself from the image, clarifying it was not intended as a political statement.

NEXT 2026 Show: New Dates and Venues
The traditional Hanukkah show NEXT is expanding its format: this year, the concert series will take place not only in Jerusalem but also during the Sukkot holiday at the Ramat Gan Stadium.

Drama: Eurovision prepares to change the voting system
According to reports, in the next Eurovision you will no longer be able to vote for only one country, but will be forced to distribute your vote among at least three countries.

Shir Levy on his father, the late Ishay Levy: "We were estranged for six years, there is a sense of missed opportunity"
After a complex childhood away from his parents and years of no contact, Shir Levy had to say goodbye to his father, the late Ishay Levy, in the hospital. In a candid interview, he spoke about the sense of missed opportunity in their relationship, shared whether he managed to forgive his father, and addressed the estrangement from his widow: "We don't speak, we sat shiva separately."

Tuna and his personal manager Lior Miller part ways
Singer and rapper Tuna and his personal manager Lior Miller have announced the end of their eight-year professional partnership. While Miller will continue to handle concert bookings, the artist's personal management will now be overseen by the office of Rotem Florentin and Ofer Navaro.