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Régis Pitbull played for Corinthians, Vasco and others, but an addiction to crack led him at age 49 to a life on the streets of São Paulo. He sleeps under tarps and cardboard, receives food from a restaurant and refuses to undergo treatment.

Few know that behind the beloved children's character hides a book with radical nationalist messages, written by an ardent supporter of the Nazi party who used wasps as an antisemitic allegory.

Figurative coffins in the shape of objects, vehicles, and animals that reflect the interests of the deceased are a long-standing tradition in Ghana: a farmer is buried in a rooster, a captain in a plane, a banker in money bills — and a footballer in a shoe. For fans of flavors and technology, there are also coffins in the shape of ice cream, beer bottles — and a Nokia mobile phone.

Ze'ev Jabotinsky and Dr. Shmuel Perlman invented a host of new names and terms to compile the first atlas in the Hebrew language — about a quarter of a century before the State of Israel was founded. Some of them survived to this day, some did not succeed in modern Hebrew. The work of publishing the "National Atlas" was part of the nation-building process. Among the maps: the "Diaspora" map of the...

The holiday performance industry is used to huge numbers, but the new mega-production, which will cost about 3.5 million shekels, is breaking its own records with an unprecedented contract for the show's main star.

With more than 2,000 participants from 104 countries: the "World Nomad Games" have begun. This year, equestrian sports will be at the center of the games. A cultural festival will also be held in parallel, with traditional art and food.

Following the scientist's death at the age of 87, high-tech entrepreneur Etgar Spivak revealed a personal correspondence from 2021, in which Yonath responded to a request for a greeting for his young daughter who dreamed of doing research: "Curiosity is the most important trait"

Medieval teachers and students found a sophisticated way to practice the alphabet: instead of rote repetition, they used rhythmic sentences containing all 22 letters and the five final forms.

John Christian Caldeira Waibol entered the Guinness Book of Records when he was just ten months old. Now, the toddler who started painting on canvas before he even learned to walk will present his abstract works at a professional exhibition in Malmö.

Gerard McCarthy announced his resignation from the play 'Right Before I Go' following the casting of Maureen Lipman, against the backdrop of her public positions regarding Israel and the Palestinians. 'I did not feel comfortable personally promoting her participation,' he wrote, 'I simply chose not to use my platform to promote someone whose political views are contrary to mine.'

The beloved children's stars are collaborating on a new and intriguing version of the giant brand, which will bring together stars of the past and present on one stage for a special musical adventure for the whole family.

After decades of gloomy and smoke-filled spaces, the world's largest casinos are completely changing their appearance, eliminating gaming machines in favor of a new concept designed for young people.

A San Francisco couple is trying to solve the mystery of a large limestone statue, weighing about 68 kilograms, found buried in their yard. Greg Gathwood discovered the piece by chance while gardening, initially mistaking it for a block of concrete.

The legendary director of massive shows and pantomimist celebrated 50 years of creativity and revealed a picture of the Baba Sali and books of Psalms in his home. In a candid conversation with News 13, he spoke about memories from his father's house, his humanistic perception, and the spiritual search that never ends.

2 million people watched the "Seik Cosmetics" song about Hamas ("Hamas, you cowards / from the IDF you run"), but he was a web phenomenon even before that. Hundreds of thousands of followers already know his humor ("Tired of itching? Come buy a bedding set"), but they don't know he is more than just a business owner at the Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv who blew up on TikTok. He is also a refugee...

Yael Artzi, a member of Kibbutz Sdot Yam, left behind a rich artistic legacy, with her most recognized work being the basalt memorial placed at the site of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in Tel Aviv. Artzi was born in 1946 in Morocco, won a scholarship to study at the Academy of Fine Arts, and exhibited her works around the world and in Israel.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, one of the most prominent figures in avant-garde art, has passed away at the age of 97. The news was announced this morning on her official website.

Throughout the year, Israel hosts festivals, eSports tournaments, community meetups, and family-friendly gaming events. Since some are announced on short notice, staying updated via official calendars is recommended.

After weeks of rumors and speculation surrounding the viral sound that took over TikTok, the young man who left the soccer field to pursue his musical dream has been revealed.

Miki Peled was one of the most prominent figures in the Israeli entertainment industry for decades, producing the Hasidic Song Festival and "Kazablan," and managing artists including Shlomo Artzi and Yehoram Gaon.

More than 1,300 years after a ship sank off the coast of Croatia, the findings salvaged from it are beginning to reveal who might have been sailing on board. The Croatian Conservation Institute presented this summer the results of years of underwater excavations of a ship dating back to the late 7th or early 8th century AD. Among the remains, more than 600 grams of gold, Byzantine coins, and...

The Cameri Theatre's adaptation of 'Agamemnon' moves the familiar Greek tragedy to 2026, turning it into a thriller set entirely on a plane, where the king must decide whether to sacrifice his son in exchange for the release of prisoners. Dror Keren and Michal Uziel provide powerful moments, but the overload of analogies to Israeli politics and contemporary markers weakens the drama and leaves...

A rare collection of 688 handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi was sold at an auction in Mumbai for $1.69 million. The documents, dating from 1944 to 1946, provide an intimate look at the personal life and philosophy of India's independence leader.

At Cloud Space in Tel Aviv, musicians and DJs like Omri Smadar, Darwish, Atar Mayner, and Asaf Amdursky move from the stage to meditative sessions in front of an audience lying down with their eyes closed. The Soul Therapy team explains how the war and the stress of recent years gave birth to the format, and why for them, music can also become a space for pausing, relaxing, and coping.

Who said women 40+ should only be busy with kids, a husband, and wrinkles? Anna Faris, Isla Fisher, Leslie Mann, and Michelle Buteau prove in the new film 'Spa Weekend' that they can also be wild, sexy, and completely irresponsible. In an interview with mako, they talk about the scene they couldn't manage to film, the friendship that formed between them, and who almost choked during the shoot?

She hadn't been to The Dungeon club in a decade, but a good friend wanted to go and his wife wasn't up for it, so she went with him — and returned shocked, but not for the reasons you might guess. A monologue of a young woman who thought she would be exposed again to a dark sexual counterculture, but was exposed only to older, chubby men, women who look like National Insurance clerks, Britney...

"Our Loves", Avi Nesher's new film about October 7, has been selected as the opening film of the 2026 Haifa Festival. Alongside the premiere, Nesher will receive a lifetime achievement award for his cinematic excellence and contribution to Israeli culture.

Manifesting, or attracting reality, has turned in recent years from a spiritual practice into a huge trend on social media. People write down their desires, create vision boards, and imagine the life they want. But according to the approach behind the method, manifesting is not just about asking for something and hoping it will appear. So what really lies behind the method? And how can you use its...

Just before the summer vacation ends, a well-known mall in Tel Aviv is initiating a surprising four-day event with a surfing simulator, creative zones, and prizes for the whole family at no cost.

Surprising footage from a Hasidic wedding in the ultra-Orthodox city of Modi'in Illit shows a sight not seen every evening: dozens of guests dancing to the sounds of Beitar Jerusalem songs and waving yellow-and-black scarves. It turns out that behind the Beitar-themed celebration was a surprise planned by the groom's friends, as he is a fan of the team himself.

The Hollywood star sent a message to the audience at a New York movie theater ahead of a re-screening of "Sweet Charity," in which she starred in 1969. 92-year-old MacLaine recalled the film, which was Bob Fosse's directorial debut, and showed self-deprecating humor when speaking honestly about the box office disappointment: "Between us, it wasn't that successful."

12 years after the beloved sitcom went off the air, Josh Radnor admits that he is not close at all to his castmates. Comparing their relationship to a family dynamic, Radnor explains that while there is a deep, eternal love between them, their lives have moved in different directions since the show ended.

The Keshet Eilon Music Center is trapped in a no-win situation: due to the war, it must hold its courses abroad, which in turn causes the state to cut off its essential funding.

"Coyote vs. Acme" takes Wile E. Coyote, the minimalist character of legendary animator Chuck Jones, and tries to do with him what seems almost impossible: turn him into the hero of a feature film with a plot, development, and emotions. It does not reach the heights of the classics, but the result is smart, funny, and completely worth the time of Looney Tunes fans.

About 20 years after it was written, "Oh God", Anat Gov's beloved play, returns to the Habima stage, bringing together a psychologist who has lost her faith and God, who comes to her for therapy. The production, led by Norman Issa and Yael Levental, provides an hour and a half of funny, human, and sometimes moving moments, but the banal direction, unnecessary effects, and lack of a new...

Yinon Magal posted a clipped video of Adi Zarifi and claimed: "Dangerous." The Channel 12 news anchor responded with the full clip and attacked: "What you often do to facts and the truth."

The Revivo Project, the successful Mediterranean music ensemble, is releasing an album of cover versions of classic children's songs from the 70s and 80s. In an interview, the three members discuss the long-held idea and reflect on their own childhood memories.

David Dvir changed his tone - apparently, this stage of the program has arrived where it is easy to agree with him. The production's choices are still missing important points of interest, and the competition on the way to the "Dancing with the Stars" final is especially tight.

Danny Dotan launched his poetry book, "Don't Light a Candle for Me," and performed the song on stage, alongside other songs by the band Ha-Click, for the first time since his bandmate, Eli Abramov, passed away almost 11 years ago. Watch the extraordinary performance.