Month: January 2025

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a controversial new bill, MK Osher Shekalim proposes allowing the Minister of Communications to directly appoint members of the Israeli national broadcaster's council without a nomination committee, potentially impacting its independence and Israel's participation in Eurovision. In the context of ongoing attempts to control the media in Israel, MK Osher Shekalim has introduced a bill that would enable the Minister of Communications to directly appoint members of the Israeli national broadcaster's governing council. This move bypasses the current requirement for a nomination committee, which is designed to prevent political interference in the corporation. If passed, this bill would represent a significant shift in the governance of the organization, whose council oversees its budget and operational planning. The proposal is part of a series of legislative attempts in recent months aimed at undermining the independence of the Israeli national broadcaster, "KAN". Just last week, MK David Bittan, chairman of the Knesset's (Israeli parliament) Economic Committee, halted the advancement...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Days before the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025": Euromix team offers a special series on the final four contestants. This time: Why should Yuval Raphael represent Israel in Eurovision 2025?   Does Israel have a new representative for Eurovision? Yuval Raphael, 24-year-old from Ra'anana, boasts impressive credentials and undeniable talent. Yuval, who has been interested in music from a very young age and has performed in front of audiences, positions herself as the prime candidate to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland on May 13, 15, and 17. She is one of the standout contestants in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025," approaching each performance with immense desire and motivation, aware that reaching the grand stage requires more than just talent; hard work, dedication, and, importantly, the ability to handle pressure and high expectations are also needed. She never missed an opportunity to perform and improve her vocal and stage abilities, becoming increasingly professional. During...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Days before the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025": Euromix team offers a special series on the final four contestants. This time: Why should Daniel Wais represent Israel in Eurovision 2025? Daniel Waiss, aged 29, a standout contestant in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025," could be the next representative for Israel in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland on May 13, 15, and 17. His journey began early when he was called to replace his older brother at a public singing event in Kibbutz Be'eri on Israeli Independence Day. Despite performing for the first time in front of 1,500 people, he describes the experience as natural and right, as if everything had led him to that moment. Daniel's life journey has been anything but simple. He experienced horrors and survival in Kibutz Be'eri on October 7, escaping narrowly. During the incursion, each of his family members was in a different place; he lost contact with his parents...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A few days before the grand finale of HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025: Euromix team presents a special series of articles about the final four of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision" This time: Why should Moran Aharoni and Red Band represent Israel at Eurovision 2025? Six contestants were left at this stage in the competition for "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025," with the winner representing Israel at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17. Among them are Moran Aharoni and Red Band, one of the most prominent contestants in "HaKochav HaBa for Eurovision 2025", due to their successful vocal combination and support from the judging panel, and because they are both well-known singers in the Israeli music world. Red Band are an Israeli puppet band formed in 2005 by Ari Pepper, Micha Doman, and Ami Wiesel, combining unique music and comedy. The band includes puppet characters like lead singer Red Orbach, guitarist Poncho, and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A few days before the grand finale of HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025: Euromix team presents a special series of articles about the final four of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision" This time: Why should Valerie Hamaty represent Israel at Eurovision 2025? Valerie Hamaty, one of the standout contestants in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" season, stunned everyone when she auditioned after previously competing in the show's eighth season, where she finished second. Now, with the show once again serving as Israel's Eurovision selection process, Valerie has entered with a single goal - to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025 and raise the flag during another challenging year in light of the ongoing war. The singer-actress, Valerie Hamaty, previously competed in "HaKokhav HaBa" in 2021, finishing as the runner-up. Since then, she completed her studies at the Rimon School of Music and participated in the reality show "Dancing with the Stars." Valerie is an Arab-Israeli singer, 25 years old, born...