Stevie Wonder awarded Israel's prestigious Wolf Prize

EXCLUSIVE: MGM/UA Television and Israel’s Tadmor Entertainment are developing a scripted television series based on the lives of judo world champions Saeid Mollaei and Sagi Muki.

Comedian Jeff Ross has spoken out in defense of Michael Che following backlash he received for a joke on "Saturday Night Live" that many critics called anti-Semitic. "Uh, it was hilarious," Ross recently said to TMZ on camera while walking through Los Angeles.

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. streaming service Topic has acquired North American rights to Israeli drama series, The Wordmaker, for a spring release.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is the latest Jewish organization to call out "Saturday Night Live" for a joke about Israel they say "crossed the line." During Saturday's episode, "Weekend Update" host Michael Che spoke about Israel's coronavirus vaccine rollout, suggesting that Jewish citizens are receiving priority treatment. "Israel is reporting that they’ve vaccinated half of their population. I’m going to guess it’s the Jewish half," Che said on the long-running NBC show.

Privacy, please! Jill Duggar and Derrick Dillard think it’s “about time” they start locking their bedroom door.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorStone Canyon Entertainment has announced the start of production on “Who Are the Marcuses,” a feature documentary about a mysterious couple who donated half a billion dollars to Israel, the largest single gift in the history of the state.Matthew Mishory is directing, with Stone Canyon’s Bradford Schlei and Alvaro Fernandez producing, and executive producers Marc Bennett and Rhino Films’ Stephen Nemeth.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that Arkansas' law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel is unconstitutional.A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S.

Steven Spielberg has been awarded Israel's prestigious 2021 Genesis Prize in recognition of his contribution to cinema, his philanthropic works and his efforts to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, organizers announced Wednesday. The $1 million award is granted each year to a person for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values.

Hatem Abd Elhamed has landed in Israel as he nears a return to Hapoel Be'er Sheva.The defender has been granted a move back to his homeland after being unable to settle in Glasgow.Elhamed has been separated from his family during the Covid-19 pandemic but he enjoyed an emotional reunion airport reunion with his son.The 29-year-old's agent Dudu Dahan shared footage, which appeared to be captured by local TV news, of the pair embracing once again after months apart.Elhamed made 30 appearances for

2 min read Following an expected backlash and ‘shitstorm’ that would come with Israel Folau returning to rugby league in Sydney, the St George Illawarra Dragons have decided to pull out of discussions to sign the player before the issue was to be discussed by the NRL.

St.George Illawarra has sent an application to the NRL in a bid to get Israel Folau’s services in a two year deal. The decision is being considered, despite ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ indications that Folau would no longer be able to play after his homophobic controversies in 2019.Folau has already harmed the queer sporting community, but his acceptance into the Dragons despite this will only compound his damage further.

2 min read Australia’s National Rugby League Chairman is on a collision course with one of their franchise clubs after the St George Dragons requested to include Israel Folau in their 2021 squad and see him return to Australian sport for the first time since his disgraced sacking over homophobic statements in 2019.

Jared Kushner‘s name is trending on Twitter and it’s because he is nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and you may be wondering why.

Focus Features is teaming with Participant to release the late director Luke Holland's documentary Final Account. Wednesday's announcement coincided with International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterFocus Features has nabbed worldwide rights to Luke Holland’s “Final Account,” a documentary about the last living generation from Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich. The announcement was tied to International Holocaust Remembrance Day.Focus plans to release the film — in collaboration with Participant Media — in the U.S.

Focus Features will release Participant’s documentary Final Account which is directed and produced by the late Luke Holland, setting a date of May 21. Focus has global rights outside of Israel. Universal International will distribute the feature abroad.

Also Read: From 'Unorthodox' to 'Asia' - Inside Shira Haas' Busy PandemicDirector Ruthy Pribar says “Asia” is based on some of her own life experiences when 14 years earlier, she lost a sister, something that left her “not really present” and “emotionally detached.” But in writing “Asia,” she turned the perspective toward her mother who managed to be the rock for her family.“She was able to be there for my sister and do everything she can for her,” Pribar said.