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Pedro Almodovar's new film, "Merry Christmas," is a pleasant but unfinished work—a film within a film that needed a few more drafts before production. But that's okay, because Almodovar likely already knows we thought that; he thought of it first.

Summer is drawing to a close, and movie theaters are offering their final seasonal releases. Among them is "End of Oak Street," a sci-fi horror film by director David Robert Mitchell, which attempts to brighten up the August heat with a story about a family suddenly transported to the Jurassic period.

We all know this moment: you enter the bathroom, look in the mirror, and discover a dark and annoying stain on the edges. You take a cloth, spray generously with cleaning agent, and start scrubbing vigorously, but the stain simply refuses to disappear.

The second half of the "Dream Team" entered the "MasterChef" kitchen. Eden Harel dazzled with kosher fish shawarma, Gal Kaspers made the judges understand the connection between spaghetti and meatballs, and Danit Sofer prepared chicken soup with kreplach perfect for winter. Here are the recipes.

One of the greatest footballers of all time and his partner Georgina Rodriguez were married in an intimate ceremony in Portugal after about a decade of being together. Upon his return to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, the 41-year-old Portuguese star surprised fans with a new and particularly surprising look.

Erel Segal, filling in as the host for 'The Patriots' on Channel 14, opened the broadcast with a touching and humorous remark. Calling himself the 'grandfather of the program,' he jokingly asked after his colleagues, setting a lighthearted tone for the episode.

After defeating Israel's enemies and many strong rivals, the Gordon brothers are taking time off for a particularly exciting event. The younger brother, Ahavat Hashem, took off with his friends and brothers for a bachelor party abroad - but their unusual attire at Ben Gurion Airport stole the show.

A Channel 12 journalist posted an amusing story on social media, but she did not expect this quick response from Channel 13, which decided to take up the gauntlet and send her a special surprise.

Actor, host, and artistic director Michael Aloni spoke with Iris Kol on 103fm about the musical that premiered under his direction, "Guys and Dolls," which takes place in a colorful and lively New York.

The album TARFACE$ by Tyga received a rare 0/10 score from the music magazine Pitchfork, in a review that attacked the use of artificial intelligence and the lack of "human breath": "smug, complacent, and depressing."

From a bookworm on the Carmel to the founder of "Seeing the World": Oren Nahari went from a security guard on television to a career spanning decades on the screen, interviewed world leaders, and left behind vast knowledge, books, and programs that became national assets.

The world of culinary content online has long become an integral part of the food industry, but opinions among industry veterans are divided. After a statement by chef Eyal Shani on the subject caused a stir, a content creator criticized his words and came to the defense of her peers.

Renowned chef Eyal Shani opens up about a personal tragedy, the 'quiet' boycott of Israeli restaurants abroad, and why he still refuses to watch himself on television.

Singer and songwriter Maor Ben Haim, one of the owners of the "Atsa Sushi Bar" restaurant in Ma'alot-Tarshiha, surprised a company of soldiers who arrived to dine at the place. Alongside a generous meal at the house's expense, he sat down next to them and began to sing, giving them a joyful break.

Rapper Shabjdeed released SLV after both he and Saint Levant scheduled concerts for the same evening in Amman, and mocked Saint Levant's blend of politics, romance, and brands. Shabjdeed accuses him of "mixing Palestine with European lust."

The hostage survivor launched his moving work at a special performance in Kibbutz Nir Oz, which received close support from Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, which also decided to support businesses from the north and reservists.

A planned meeting between TV presenter Ofira Asayag and Avihu Pinhasov led the production team to suggest unusual interview formats, but Asayag drew a clear red line and set her own condition.

After the meteoric success of "Derech HaShalom," the beloved singer experienced a severe slowdown in his career. This is how he managed to reinvent himself, bypass the gossip industry, and conquer the charts in Israel once again.

Only after his death did Hodaya Barkan realize the privilege she was given to grow up alongside one of Israel's greatest actors, Yehuda Barkan, who adopted her in her childhood. Today, as she embraces his legacy and performs in a play based on the legendary film he starred in, "Charlie and a Half," she recalls the bullying she endured in childhood, talks about the fear of opening the adoption...

For years, technology has offered us a freedom of choice that seemed sparkling: streaming freed us from the broadcast schedule, delivery services made cooking unnecessary, and dating apps replaced matchmaking. However, psychologists and behavioral researchers understand today that the excess of options did not free us, but on the contrary: it only led us to a state of "choice fatigue," where...

When two of his close friends found themselves at the heart of a publicized conflict, chef Tomer Agai presents his perspective from behind the scenes. On Moshik's radical loyalty, the interests of television, and his personal journey from the spotlight and the service of Santa Katarina back to home and family. mako Eats - Rita Goldstein hosts the people responsible for everything tasty in Israel.

Rehabilitation from the car accident is still ongoing, but he has learned to live with the limitations. He separated from his partner who is 30 years his junior, but it suddenly turns out that it's not the end of the story. Niro Levi is already preparing for the new comedy play at Habima, "The Duck," and in the meantime clarifies that he has no idea why he was not cast in Adir Miller's new series.

Yuval Maor arrives at mako's "Spill It" just before her first birth and opens up about everything on her heart: the commenters who criticized her appearance, her frustration with her changing body, and her turbulent romantic past.

The "Rouge" restaurant at the Praz Hotel on the Golan Heights, which is open to the general public, offers an original interpretation of Galilee classics without losing its soul.

Following reports that the upcoming Eurovision will be held in Burgas, the tentative dates for the contest are now revealed: the first semi-final is scheduled for May 11 — Israel's Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers. The broadcasting corporation is expected to request to be placed in a different semi-final, amid fears of a refusal.

Einat Erlich dons a yellow bikini on the Greek islands, proving that age is just a number. "Zero filters, zero effort," she clarified, while enjoying the sun and sharing joyful moments with her best friends.

Ben Gandis is only 24 years old and has undergone a series of numerous surgeries to improve his appearance: nose, eyebrows, fat removal, jaw, dental alignment, eye lenses, and more. Following the 'looksmaxxing' trend, a great deal of discourse has arisen online, especially due to the surgery he is about to undergo on his private part.

Social media star and businesswoman Daniel Greenberg shared a video explaining to her young son, Ron, how to react to bullying. The conversation was sparked by an incident at kindergarten, leading Greenberg to share a valuable life lesson with her followers.

The supermodel was a guest on a podcast and revealed the truth behind her participation, alongside Cara Delevingne, in the famous video created by Gal Gadot during the coronavirus period, in which she and other major celebrities performed the song Imagine. According to her, she did not know at all that she was part of a large-scale project, and thought she was recording a private birthday greeting...

After finishing in third place in the eighth season of "MasterChef", Gal Kaspers started a business that was very successful, until it closed in an instant. Today, as she returns to the screen with the goal of winning, she explains that the return was not simple: "It was a terrible feeling of defeat, to the point that I decided to stop dealing with food."

Cara Delevingne has released a teaser for her 'Crazy, Baby' music video, showing her topless on a treadmill. The release follows her recent Playboy cover, where she opened up about her evolving relationship with nudity and sexuality.

Even before participating in the latest season, Sapir Harush cancelled her wedding following a relationship crisis, during which she experienced anxiety for the first time and was hospitalized. Two years later, she reflects on those moments: 'My body could not handle the pressures I experienced with my partner at home.'

Popular television presenter Liron Weizman, known for hosting "Big Brother," decided to take an extended break and traveled to Greece with her family. After a week abroad, she shared her initial reflections on the experience.

After being injured during a challenging task at a great height, the show's star discovered that netizens were focusing on only one thing and decided to fight back in an especially painful post.

One of the most influential and eccentric comedic duos on Israeli television is reuniting for an intriguing new project set to air soon on Reshet 13.

The model and actress surprised her followers on social media by sharing her desire to return to wearing head coverings, appearing for the first time without a wig while asking for recommendations: "It's like I forgot about this world."

The end of an era in the Tel Aviv cultural and nightlife scene: one of the leaders and founders of the "Teder" group has announced his departure from the place that became one of the city's most prominent and influential cultural institutions.

In his new film, the Spanish director examines what is left for a great artist to say after having already created his greatest works, presenting a smart, funny, and love-filled cinematic experience. Despite his infuriating political stances, the film remains an excellent work of art.

The model arrived at a Castro team-building evening and discovered that her friends had organized a surprise henna ceremony for her ahead of her wedding. She stole the show in a striking, transparent metallic set.

If you lead a busy life, you are likely looking for ways to cut corners at home. One of the most common mistakes is constantly running the washing machine on the same mixed cycle at 40 degrees. It seems simple and fast, but in practice, it is a habit that can cause your appliance to smell like rotten eggs and damage your clothes.