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Avril Lavigne becomes a mother at 42
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, 42, announced the birth of her first child, a daughter.
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Gal Gadot Gives Speech at Simon Wiesenthal Center Event and Tears Up Over Antisemitism
Israeli actress Gal Gadot gave a speech at the awarding of the Simon Wiesenthal Center's humanitarian award, where she paid tribute to businessman Ynon Kreiz. During her remarks she became emotional, tearing up, and warned against the spread of antisemitism.
"The Squirrel" Wins Best Play of the Year at the 2026 Golden Hedgehog Awards
At the 2026 Golden Hedgehog Awards ceremony in Tel Aviv, "The Squirrel" won the awards for Play of the Year, Direction and Playwriting. "Black Alive in the Forest" won four awards, and the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Sini Patar.
Shawn Mendes Calls on Artists to Speak Out Against Situation in Gaza, Accuses Israel of Genocide
Canadian pop star Shawn Mendes published a sharp post about the situation in Gaza, in which he claimed that a genocide is taking place, and called on fellow artists to make their voices heard. A pro-Israel organization accuses him of spreading misleading information.
Israel Canada Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2026 Opens and Closes with Diverse Shows
Israel Canada Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2026 opened with 7 back-to-back shows on the first day, and further shows followed, including a runway of 27 shows. The week ended after days of creativity, innovation and social statements.
Assi Cohen and Liat Har Lev in HOT's Romantic Series "Lo Kara Klum"
Assi Cohen and Liat Har Lev star in the comedy-drama "Lo Kara Klum," created by Shirly Mushiof, as a married couple whose marriage is shaken by a suspicious message. The series focuses on breakdown, a marriage in crisis and painful decisions.
Shuli Rand and Gidi Dar in "The Jester": a Jewish comedy about family and friendship
Shuli Rand plays a failing Jerusalem jester who tries to raise money for his daughter's wedding in the new film "The Jester" by Shuli Rand and Gidi Dar. The film teams up with a wealthy childhood friend who arrived from America, and is set in a Jewish town in the heart of today's Jerusalem.
