Category: Israel

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Doron Medalie, one of Israel's prominent Eurovision composers who also wrote the winning song at Eurovision 2018, speaks about "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision" contestant Valerie Hamaty, saying she should represent Israel at Eurovision. "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" is entering its critical stages leading up to the grand finale, set to air on January 22nd, where Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. Everyone is forming opinions on who should represent the country at Eurovision, in a year that promises to be no less challenging than Eurovision 2024. One of Israel's most prominent Eurovision composers, Doron Medalie, has expressed his opinion on contestant Valerie Hamaty: "She's a tremendous singer who should represent us at Eurovision." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Doron Medalie's Endorsement In an interview on Keshet 12, Medalie stated that Hamaty should represent Israel at Eurovision. He also complimented the vocal abilities of Moran Aharoni, who is competing in "HaKokhav HaBa" along with Red...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With eight contestants left in the race of 'HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision', including Ido Malka, Valerie Hamaty, Amit Sade, and Daniel Wais. Nati Livian is eliminated. Recap of episode 28.  Nine contestants remain at this stage in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025", where the winner will represent Israel in Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17. Tonight's task continues the "Kokhav Nolad" (tanslated to: "A Star is Born") challenge from the previous episode—a tribute to singers who emerged through "Kokhav Nolad" or "HaKokhav HaBa", with contestants performing a song by one of the program's alumni. Five contestants took the stage to perform their pieces, with the two lowest scorers facing elimination, leaving the decision to the judges. Unfortunately, by the end of the episode, Nati Livian was eliminated from the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ido Malka's Performance Ido opened the evening with the song "Emtza HaLayla BaKfar" (translated as:...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contrary to conflicting reports: The final of "HaKochav Haba" will be held on January 22nd, culminating in the selection of the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2025, to be held in May in Switzerland. The representative will be chosen by the viewing audience and judges. Eurovision 2025 is approaching, and the Israeli representative for Eurovision will be chosen during the final of "HaKochav Haba 2025", which will be broadcast live on Wednesday, January 22nd. Last night, during the broadcast of "HaKochav Haba" episode, a promo was aired presenting the final date as January 21st. Today, a contradictory announcement was released, moving the final to Wednesday, January 22nd. Four contestants will compete in the show's grand finale for a ticket to Basel, Switzerland, where the Israeli representative will need to advance through the semi-finals on May 13th and 15th. The winner will be selected through a combination of audience votes and juries' decisions. (adsbygoogle =...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The Next Star" finale will be held on January 21st, culminating in the selection of Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, which will take place in May in Switzerland. The representative will be chosen by the audience and juries. Eurovision 2025 is approaching, and Israel's representative will be chosen during the "The Next Star for Eurovision 2025" finale, broadcasting live on Tuesday, January 21st. Four contestants will compete in the show's grand finale for a ticket to Basel, Switzerland, where the Israeli representative will need to advance through the semi-finals on May 13th and 15th. The winner will be selected through a combination of audience votes and juries' decisions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process The Israeli representative will be chosen through "The Next Star" program after the public broadcasting corporation decided once again to select Israel's Eurovision 2025 representative in collaboration with Keshet 12. This partnership has resulted in Israel qualifying for the final...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel's Eurovision 2024 entry "Hurricane" by Eden Golan, which placed fifth in Malmö, has been declared the most played Israeli song on Israeli radio in 2024 by ACUM. Israel's Eurovision 2024 entry "Hurricane" by Eden Golan, which secured a surprising fifth place in the competition's final, has achieved another milestone. ACUM (Israeli Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers) recently announced that "Hurricane" was the most played Israeli song on Israeli radio stations in 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Controversy to Success "Hurricane", which represented Israel at the last Eurovision, was written by Keren Peles, Avi Ohayon, and Stav Beger. It was released on March 10, 2024, following controversies and struggles to modify the lyrics as per the European Broadcasting Union's demands. The EBU had initially disqualified the original version of the song, "October Rain". Overcoming Challenges Despite calls for boycotts, loud booing from the audience, violent hatred, and protests demanding Israel's disqualification from the competition due...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two of "Hurricane" songwriters, Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon, plan to submit a song for Eurovision 2025. The winner of "HaKochav Haba 2025" will perform a song chosen by a committee. As reported earlier, Eran Swissa from "Israel Hayom" reveals that two of the creators of Eden Golan's "Hurricane" from Eurovision 2024, Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon, are expected to submit a song to the committee this year. However, this time they will do so without the third creator. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The reason for this split might be the disagreements that arose between the three creators over the royalty distribution for the song "October Rain" (the original version of "Hurricane"). The song was written by Peles and Ohayon, with Stav Beger joining the work on the song at a later stage at the request of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. Beger demanded to be registered as one of the song's creators, while Ohayon argued that...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli song for Eurovision 2025, to be performed by the winner of "HaKochav Haba" will be selected by a professional committee from the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation and Keshet 12. Song submissions will be open to recognized creators who receive an official invitation from the committee. As Eurovision 2025 approaches, with the grand winner of "HaKochav Haba 2025" set to perform on Europe's biggest stage in about four months, new details have emerged regarding the selection process for Israel's song entry. The Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) and Keshet 12 have initiated contact with approximately 120 creators from various genres of Israeli music, chosen by a professional committee, to propose songs for representing Israel at Eurovision in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Creators can submit their proposed songs until February 2, 2025, subject to regulations. The IPBC emphasized that while the song can be in any language, it must include at least...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 4: Four contestants passed the audition and advanced to the next stage. The successful contestants were Dolev Mendelbaum, Esther Guedj, Nir Abdu, and Yuval Raphael. The fourth episode of the reality show "HaKokhav HaBa" (The Next Start) for Eurovision 2025 aired tonight at 21:40. This episode featured five auditions, with four contestants successfully passing and advancing to the next stage, thanks to the support of the judges and the studio audience. One of these talented individuals could represent Israel at Eurovision, set to take place in May in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dolev Mendelbaum A 16-year-old from Irus, was born in Texas (USA) and came to Israel ten years ago. Dolev is a high school junior who has always loved music, especially pop, with Billie Eilish as his inspiration. His dream is to write his own music and share it with the world. He chose to sing "Jealous" (originally by Labrinth) for his audition. Wow, what an opening! What low and high notes!...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan participated in the Anti-Defamation League's special event in Washington with the song "October Rain" and received praise from all sides! And who was the famous singer she met backstage who also contributed to the show? Eden Golan, who finished fifth in Malmö with the song "Hurricane", has been filling her schedule with project after project since representing Israel at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. After receiving the key to the city of Miami, she continued to Washington, where she took part in a special performance for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) with the original version of her song – "October Rain". During the event, Scooter Braun received an award for his work for Israel since the October 7th massacre, but the compliments Eden Golan received for her performance came from all directions! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Star-Studded Praise and Recognition Eden Golan garnered numerous compliments for her performance in Washington, starting with the event's...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "This is the highest honor that can be bestowed": In an emotional ceremony, Eden Golan received the Key to the City of Miami and is set to perform at an exclusive festival in Switzerland. Israel's representative for Eurovision 2024, Eden Golan, who secured fifth place in Malmö with her song "Hurricane", is undoubtedly experiencing the most pivotal year of her life. Last night, in a moving ceremony held at the office of Miami’s Mayor, Francis Suarez, the artist was honored with a heartfelt speech recognizing her contributions. According to the mayor, the decision to grant Golan this distinction stemmed from her significant contributions to Jewish communities worldwide over the past year and her ability to address social and political issues through her art. Thank you Miami . Amazing !!! Eden Golan was invited to receive the "Key to the City" as a sign of honor from the Mayor of Miami* Aden was chosen to receive the "Key to the City"...