Pop culture
US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war
US veterans criticized the White House for using memes to promote the Iran war, saying the approach trivializes casualties and the realities of conflict.
Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignored
As Israelis feel weight of war, Eretz Nehederet finds laughter under fire
SpongeBob, Iron Man, and Call of Duty: Inside the US meme war against Iran
DC Comics and Italian SBE to publish unprecedented crossover
The crossover is set to focus on Batman and the titular character SBE's long running and best-selling iconic occult detective series Dylan Dog.
Netta is a big hit in China
The 2018 Eurovision winner from Israel performed on TV with Naomi Wang, the singer who has been dubbed “China’s Beyoncé.”
Jennifer Lopez takes Maor Rayri to Moscow
JLo was so impressed with the Israeli singer during her Tel Aviv concert that she invited him to sing during her opening act in her Moscow concert.
Jennifer Lopez Knocks it out of Hayarkon Park
The Latina star from the Bronx turned 50-years-old on July 24th and celebrated the milestone with a 38-show tour, six in international cities beginning with Tel Aviv and ending in St. Petersburg
Transformers director Michael Bay visiting Israel
The director visited Tel Aviv and Jaffa and met celebrity restaurateur Eyal Shani and had a drink with Lior Raz.
Norwegian pop star Aurora ventures to Israel
Her songs have been featured in television shows including HBO series Girls, and she’s appeared at the Coachella and in the late night talk show circuit.
Paula Abdul stuns crowd with performance in memory of her Jewish father
“I’m doing it for my mom and my dad!” Abdul said.
Excelsior! Free Comic Book Day returns Saturday
This year, a total of 51 free comics have been slated for release on Free Comic Book Day from a variety of publishers.
Sex, lies and video: K-pop world rocked by sex scandals
The Shtisel effect
They may be entertainment shows, but the characters and storylines can become part of daily discussions, and help foster pride in one’s new country’s talented artists and cultural success.
