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Choices of the Year: The Sounds That Conquered TikTok
The official network hit parade reveals the five biggest hits that conquered the feed, from songs that sparked public outcry to surprise wedding performances.

Dudu Tassa and Jonny Greenwood to open the Jerusalem International Oud Festival
The 27th edition of the festival will take place from November 5 to 12 at three venues in the city and will include 16 performances. Among the productions: a tribute to Ahuva Ozeri on the tenth anniversary of her death, a meeting between a Moroccan vocal ensemble and Israeli paytanim, and a closing performance by Tipex with the Hafla ve-Hora orchestra.

Singer Naor Cohen speaks out against Moshik Afia: "I didn't get the respect I deserve"
Naor Cohen, who recorded the song "It's Me" a decade ago, discovered that Moshik Afia released it on his new album under a different title. The artist is demanding credit for his original performance, calling the lack of acknowledgement disrespectful to emerging musicians.

Kfir Atiya’s Comeback: Signing with the "King of Cassettes"
Kfir Atiya, the singer behind cult hits like "Suzie Tazezi" and "Nidlakti Al Shoteret," is making a musical comeback. He has signed a management deal with Alon Leibel, known as the "King of Cassettes," marking the producer's first venture into artist management.

The famous singer deletes her last name: "Relationships have changed"
The pop star is causing a stir by removing her last name from all official accounts. Alongside preparations for her tenth album, the singer is also dealing with deep grief following the passing of her godmother, Dolly Parton.

Concert ticket prices rose by 8% within a year - these are the popular artists
Concert ticket prices in Israel have risen by an average of about 8% over the past year. Despite an 18% drop in search volume due to rounds of fighting, audiences returned quickly to venues when events were held.

Miley Cyrus changes to "Miley", her father reacts
Ahead of her tenth album, the singer is changing her branding on social media and promotional materials. Father Billy Ray has already given his blessing and shared a similar story from the beginning of his career.

After 15 years: Berry Sakharof releases a new album
The musician made a surprise announcement about an album to be released tonight, 15 years after his original album "You Are Here". Watch the emotional announcement in front of an audience of thousands.

Shock in Hollywood: Beloved singer's star vandalized about a week after her death
Unknown individuals damaged the legendary singer's famous star in an attempt to erase her name, just days after she passed away. Amidst fan outrage, Hollywood officials acted quickly — here is what will happen now on the world's most famous walk.

Ariana Grande is not hiding her next move: "I'm trying to make him my last"
Following a series of stage hints and an official confirmation of their relationship, Ariana Grande has dropped a major hint about her future with former partner Ricky Alvarez.

Ariana Grande Steps Away from the Spotlight: Emotional Final Show in London Amid Health Rumors
The pop star concluded her "Eternal Sunshine" tour with an emotional performance in London. Amid ongoing rumors regarding her health, the 33-year-old singer is taking a step back from public life.

Data reveals: the most requested karaoke song in Israel
Peer Tasi leads with a hit from the album "Radio Shtach 2", but a different artist tops the singers' list. Here are the latest insights into Israel's most popular karaoke tracks.

Daniella Gilboa to Perform in Australia
After launching a musical career and performing on stages in Israel, Daniella Gilboa will take her music to two performances in Australia as part of a Jewish music festival.

Shimi Tavori presents: His new business starting next week
Shimi Tavori is launching a traditional culinary venture that will go live on September 9, with his wife managing the business that will combine nostalgia with artificial intelligence.

Keren Peles reveals a dark secret: "It was torture for me"
The singer and songwriter is releasing the soundtrack for "One Night in April," her most personal and provocative work, and admits she never believed the materials would see the light of day: "A life journey that was torture for me."

The musician who gave up a huge contract: "I didn't really sacrifice. I did what was required of me and simply chose the truth"
Hadas Shmerling was marked as a great promise and was in negotiations for a long-term contract with the music giant "Helicon". In an interview with Hidabroot, she shares with candor the spiritual process she underwent, the choice of the world of repentance (Teshuvah), and the challenges and advantages that the new path brought with it.

Guri Alfi addresses Hadag Nahash directly in a video: "It's time to retire you"
Guri Alfi presents an audition video in which he tells the band members that they are "outdated," criticizes the instruments they have added over the years, and finally joins them on stage for a joint performance.

Yuval Butchan sends a jab to her ex: "Every girl is his sister"
The reality star is changing course and releasing her debut single titled "Monsters of Nonsense," with a line from the new song hinting at a direct jab at her former partner, Tom Brazi.

Rami Kleinstein in deep mourning: "You will not return. I will always love you"
The world of culture continues to mourn the passing of legendary singer Dolly Parton. Israeli musician Rami Kleinstein has joined the tributes with a heartfelt farewell post.

Surprise: Young Thug sent a "shout-out to Israelis" in his new album
Young Thug released a new, massive album, in which a surprising line with a "shout-out to Israelis" was hidden. Many fans are furious at what they perceived as the rapper taking a side, and are linking it to his meeting with Rabbi Pinto last year.

Odaya Conquered Menora: The Crazy Drama on Stage
Odaya Azulai performed a massive show at the Menora Mivtachim Arena and surprised thousands of fans with extraordinary elements, sparkling guest appearances by huge stars, and performances that left the audience in shock.

The most beloved singer in Israel cancels everything: "Need to stop and listen to the heart"
Less than a week before he was supposed to perform in Tel Aviv, the musician shared the difficult decision he made and surprised his fans: "There are moments when you need to stop and listen to the heart"

Barry Manilow takes a break from performing after cancer diagnosis: "We pushed too hard"
Despite the cancer discovered in his lungs, Barry Manilow tried to continue performing but was forced to cancel shows at the last minute. Now he is announcing a break from performing for the coming months, and admits: "Maybe we pushed too hard."

Parting with Dolly Parton: The singer who donated millions to education and science
Dolly Parton left behind not only songs that touched millions, but also a significant legacy of massive donations to education, health, and science, including support for research during the pandemic.

Ben Zur reveals the price of success: "It's not simple to contain"
Singer Ben Zur held a Q&A session with his followers online on Tuesday, addressing his success, his trips to Uman for Rosh Hashanah, and the special friendship that formed between him and Thai boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon. When asked what made him become a singer, he said: "You. I realized I have nothing else in life but this; I became a kind of messenger. There is nothing I love more than music and...

Legendary singer Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80
Parton, considered one of the greatest singers of all time, passed away after months of dealing with health issues.

Itay Levi does not stop: the new and surprising show is revealed
Alongside the success of his new album and the single that reached the top of YouTube, the beloved singer announces another huge step that will bring back to the stage the talked-about element that drew all the attention.

Hung up his boots and conquered the web: the mysterious voice revealed
After weeks of rumors and speculation surrounding the viral sound that took over TikTok, the young man who left the soccer field to pursue his musical dream has been revealed.

Richard Lloyd (Television) is ill with cancer — and has launched a fundraising campaign
The guitarist of the legendary rock band Television revealed that he is suffering from a rare and aggressive type of bile duct cancer, and launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover his treatment and living expenses: "I am an optimistic person, but it is getting difficult."

After five years in the studio: the voice actor who broke through on television surprises again
Paz Perel launches "Tov" ("Good"), the first single from a new musical project he has been working on for the past five years. The song combines pop, soul, and R&B, bringing a message of hope and perseverance.

Starting at $55,000: Personal items of the Queen lead singer are for sale
Music lovers and collectors are preparing for one of the most intriguing events of the year, where rare items belonging to one of the world's greatest music legends will be auctioned off. Among the list of items are the grand piano and the microphone that shaped the band's musical soundtrack.

"Betting all the chips on him": Young Bota is on the way to a debut album
It has come to mako's attention that the Israeli singer who conquered TikTok with "Shachor Lavan" ("Black and White") is working on a debut album, and after a successful guest appearance at Eden Ben Zaken's show at Menora Mivtachim Arena, the music industry is "aiming as high as possible with him to be the next big thing." First publication.

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.

Keren Peles on tour: "I went through a mental breakdown"
The beloved singer, currently on tour abroad far from her family, shared the dramatic moments she experienced in Chile and revealed the memories that left her emotionally overwhelmed.

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.

Doron Miran returns to performing about a week after his mother passed away: "Do not be angry. It is my right"
The singer and media personality eulogized his mother who passed away, just two years after the heavy mourning over the death of his brother, and shared the difficult feelings between the painful memories and the desire to choose life and gather strength.

Ninet Tayeb on Divorce: "The Hardest Decision I Have Ever Made"
Two years after her divorce from Yossi Mizrahi, the beloved singer speaks candidly about the lingering pain, regrets, and the dramatic shift in her life priorities.
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All the details on the connection between Eden Ben Zaken and Benjamin Netanyahu: from the duet to the performance
From a viral backstage performance, through a joint duet in the midst of a national crisis, to the surprise visit to a performance this week that sparked a huge political storm: this is what the most fascinating relationship in Israel looks like.
"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.'

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."

A party? Instead of dancing, lying on a mattress. Meet "Cloud Space"
At Cloud Space in Tel Aviv, musicians and DJs like Omri Smadar, Darwish, Atar Mayner, and Asaf Amdursky move from the stage to meditative sessions in front of an audience lying down with their eyes closed. The Soul Therapy team explains how the war and the stress of recent years gave birth to the format, and why for them, music can also become a space for pausing, relaxing, and coping.

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.

Itay Levi's confession: "It is a heaviness that has no weight"
In a candid and moving conversation with Avi Ohayon, Itay Levi opened his heart about his complex relationship with his mother, the forced role reversal, and the great pain surrounding his desire to provide her with comfort and continuity.

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.

After more than a decade: the moving performance of the legendary Israeli band
Danny Dotan launched his poetry book, "Don't Light a Candle for Me," and performed the song on stage, alongside other songs by the band Ha-Click, for the first time since his bandmate, Eli Abramov, passed away almost 11 years ago. Watch the extraordinary performance.

Despite the crazy demand: why does Roi Adam refuse to perform?
Omer Adam's brother is enjoying unprecedented success with his hit, but industry sources reveal the surprising reason why he is rejecting dozens of offers for massive performances.

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.

Ninet Tayeb admits for the first time: her biggest regret after the divorce
Just before the revealing interview to be broadcast this weekend on Channel 12, the beloved singer opens her home and speaks candidly about the complex period that led to the divorce from Yossi Mizrahi and the regret that accompanies her.