Reality tv

What happens to our brain when we watch "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race"?

Amid unbearable stress, many turn to reality shows for comfort, using others’ dramas as a way to regulate emotions and preserve mental stability.

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Psychologist: Why it is recommended, especially these days, to watch reality shows

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HOKA: A new running shoe to be worn by The Amazing Race contestants

Dancing with the Stars Hanukkah Special, December 7, 2025

US 'Dancing with the Stars' airs first Hanukkah-themed dance in holiday special


'World's nicest judge' reality star Frank Caprio dies at 88 after long cancer battle

In one of his last public posts on social media, he told his followers he had experienced a setback and had returned to the hospital.

 Frank Caprio attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles, California, US, June 7, 2024.

The place where the drama unfolds: The beating heart of the Big Brother house

The impressive dining table from the Big Brother house blends art, functionality, and emotion. Studio OKNIN is behind it, with a custom design and out-of-the-box thinking.

 Dining table by OKNIN, the "Big Brother" house

Without olives: We tried the winning pizzas from Game of Chefs

We sampled the top-rated pizzas from Game of Chefs, now available for delivery at Papa John's throughout December. Here’s what we thought.

 Papa John's, Game of Chefs

Surviving on their feet: Survivor teams up with HOKA

The global brand has been named the official outfitter for the new season of Survivor. Contestants will be equipped with professional apparel and footwear tailored to the show's challenging terrain.

 The survivors are wearing HOKA

Amazing Race winner's Tel Aviv home struck by Iranian missile

The missile struck a restaurant located in the residential tower, causing significant damage.

 Lee Avrahami, recent winner of the Amazing Race. In the background: A cafe in her building that was hit by Iranian rocket

'Big Brother' star under fire for controversial 'Free Palestine' photo

Big Brother sensation Kazem Khaliliya, known for his support of Israel, found himself embroiled in an Internet storm after a misleading photo emerged.


'Big Brother' production assistants murdered in Hamas massacre

Osher Vakanin and Eliyahu Bernstein, production assistants from Big Brother, tragically died at the Supernova festival. Osher, a young dad, leaves a two-year-old behind, while Eliyahu was just 22.


Israeli troupe brings laughs - but no clothes - to NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’

A trio of Israeli performers who go by Bomba offered an intimate introduction to a popular Israeli game on 'America's Got Talent'.

 Bomba troupe speaks to the America's Got Talent judges after their performance (screenshot from Youtube).

Tinder Swindler lashes out in rare interview: Kate Konlin used me for my money

In an exclusive interview with "Maariv," Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev opens up about his life and accuses ex-girlfriend Kate Konlin of trying to extort him.

Screenshot of Simon Leviev, the Tinder Swindler, in his documentary series on Free TV.

Inspiring Jewish story happened on ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ no one will ever see it

Sporting a yarmulke and a t-shirt representing his Jewish Inspiration Foundation, Neuman pointed to Cohen and said: “Ari, I’m doing this for you."

 The iconic Warped Wall and the second part of the course, used for City Finals, at Indianapolis during American Ninja Warrior season 8. Located at Monument Circle, this was the first time ever that the course was built in a curve.