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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 625

American Idol

Paula Abdul arrives at the 57th Annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 8, 2023. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
December 31, 2023, 8:36 am
Paula Abdul files sexual assault lawsuit against former ‘American Idol’ producer
Celebrity also accuses Nigel Lythgoe of assaulting her when she was a judge on another of his shows, ‘So You Think You Can Dance’; he denies claims as ‘appalling smear’
By AP
Danielle Finn, a 17-year-old young Orthodox Jewish woman from Los Angeles, will be featured in the upcoming season of American Idol. (ABC/Eric McCandless/via JTA)
February 28, 2022, 2:17 am
Modern Orthodox high schooler is bringing her voice to ‘American Idol’
On February 27, the world will meet Danielle Finn, a 12th grader at Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles and fan of chanteuses Adele and Amy Winehouse
By Sarah Rosen
Former 'American Idol' star Brett Loewenstern (courtesy)
August 8, 2018, 6:10 am
‘American Idol’ star who left IDF speaks up about secret mental health battle
After being advised to hide his diagnosis of Bipolar II disorder from army psychiatrists, singer Brett Loewenstern was forced to make a hasty retreat from basic training
By Matt Lebovic
Singer Shiri Maimon at the last performance of 'Evita' at Habima, in March 2017 (YouTube screengrab)
February 1, 2018, 2:57 pm
Israel’s Shiri Maimon takes on Broadway with role in ‘Chicago’
Performer impressed the musical’s producers with her work in ‘Evita’ at Habima
By Jessica Steinberg
A screenshot from the Israeli TV show 'The Final Four.' (Screenshot/Armoza Formats)
August 9, 2017, 2:56 am
Fox picks up new singing show based on Israeli format
‘The Four,’ a franchise of Israel’s ‘The Final Four,’ to feature pre-selected finalists who will fend off weekly challenges from newcomers
By Lynn Elber
A contestant in the "A Muezzin is Born" competition (Channel 2 screenshot)
April 1, 2017, 1:39 pm
In Jaffa, ‘A Muezzin is Born’ to protest Israeli bill
30 young men compete to be the next great Muslim prayer caller, in response to proposed mosque-muffling legislation
By ToI Staff
Members of the band Queen with Adam Lambert (in gold lame), standing in for the beloved and deceased Freddie Mercury (Courtesy Queen)
August 8, 2016, 9:42 pm
When Queen comes to town, show goes on with local singers
Russian Israeli Arkadi Duchin and ‘The Voice’ winner Leena Makhoul thrilled to open September 12 concert
By Jessica Steinberg
Queen and Adam Lambert performing in Barcelona in 2016, ahead of their September 2016 performance in Tel Aviv (Courtesy Queen)
June 14, 2016, 1:35 pm
Nothing will stop Queen and Adam Lambert from Israel concert
The iconic band with their latest singer, ‘American Idol’ contestant Lambert, set date for September performance
By Jessica Steinberg
On November 20, 2015, Brett Loewenstern posed in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem (courtesy)
February 19, 2016, 2:01 pm
Jewish ‘American Idol’ star is in the army now — the IDF
Reality TV contestant Brett Loewenstern reflects on merging his Jewish and musical identities after his move to Israel — plus his upcoming draft to be a singing ‘ginger Jew’
By Matt Lebovic
American Idol contestant Harrison Cohen. (Facebook)
January 18, 2016, 12:46 pm
‘Foxy’ grandpa shares dating advice at ‘Idol’ audition
Aspiring 17-year-old star Harrison Cohen and his romantic zayde win the hearts of judges
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman (photo credit: screenshot/YouTube/File)
February 15, 2014, 4:16 am
Cowell, Silverman welcome baby boy
Jewish socialite who had affair with music mogul while married gives birth to ‘healthy, handsome’ son
By AP
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman (photo credit: screenshot/YouTube/File)
November 19, 2013, 2:28 am
Simon Cowell reportedly mulling Jewish conversion
Music mogul plans a ‘secret’ trip to Israel, ahead of possible marriage to Jewish girlfriend, reports British tabloid
By Jana Banin and Lazar Berman
Media mogul Simon Cowell (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
October 25, 2013, 1:06 pm
Simon Cowell gives $150K to soldiers
Media mogul and ‘X Factor’ judge attends IDF gala, even agrees to sing in exchange for host’s $1-million gift
By Debra Kamin
'Rising Star' utilizes second-screen technology, giving viewers power over the action. (photo credit: Courtesy Keshet Broadcasting)
October 14, 2013, 10:32 pm
‘Rising Star’ in a Scandinavian sky
Israeli singing competition show sold internationally for fourth time since its September debut
By Debra Kamin
'Rising Star' utilizes second-screen technology, giving viewers power over the action. (photo credit: Courtesy Keshet Broadcasting)
October 1, 2013, 4:49 pm
Is Israel’s next ‘Homeland’ a singing competition?
‘Rising Star,’ a new Israeli reality show, is soaring in the ratings, and shaking up the market, by putting its viewers in the judging seat
By Debra Kamin
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