Noa Kirel

HBO Max arrives in Israel while Anderson’s film sparks controversy

TV TIME: HBO Max launches in Israel with a full slate of hit series and films, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' draws sharp criticism for its politics and plot.

‘The Pitt.’
 Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds

Eden Golan resonated in 2024 with ‘Hurricane,’ about losing love amid trauma, in Israel’s first Eurovision appearance since the Hamas massacre.

Why Israel’s place in Eurovision is worth fighting for

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel holds a press conference in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2022, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest

Kirel's latest song sparks controversy as songwriter demands credit be removed


Warner Music Group launches branch in Israel

According to the music industry giant, Israel has a "fast-growing music market." Israel recorded impressive recorded music revenue growth of 10.2% in 2021.

 The headquarters of Warner Music Group is pictured in Burbank, California August 5, 2008

Noa Kirel and Eliad perform in a Purim party for children with Cancer

 Bereishit Tower owner Oren Kozahinof (right), singer Noa Kirel and Avraham Atar, CEO "Lend a Hand" association

Israeli pop star Noa Kirel makes surprise visit to children's hospital

After surprising hospitalized children, Kirel tested positive for COVID-19 a few days later.

 Noa Kirel in her visit to Safra Children's Hospital

Noa Kirel to perform at 2021 Miss Universe pageant in Eilat

The Port of Eilat was announced as the location of the grand finale on Wednesday, as the event will be broadcast live to around 600 million viewers across more than 170 countries.

Zozibini Tunzi, of South Africa, takes her first walk as Miss Universe after winning the 2019 Miss Universe pageant at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. December 8, 2019

Apple Music celebrates Rosh Hashanah with curated playlists

To celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Apple Music has collaborated with Israeli artists to celebrate music and look back on the year that is ending as well as look ahead. 

NOA KIREL and Omer Adam.

Noa Kirel invokes Beyoncé in new English-language single

The single is Kirel’s opening salvo in her attempt to gain international stardom. Her Hebrew language songs are huge sellers and her clips are viewed by millions.

Noa Kirel poses on a red carpet as she arrives at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain, November 3, 2019

Noa Kirel reveals she is working on Hollywood film on her life

Kirel said she would “kind of” play herself in the movie.

NOA KIREL

Omer Adam, Noa Kirel’s ‘Hatikvah’ remix sparks social media snark storm

The young performers meant to do something patriotic and positive when they released the song on their Instagram accounts, but they were met with a storm of snarky social media comments.

NOA KIREL and Omer Adam.

Noa Kirel, Israeli Instagram influencers to honor Holocaust survivors

The project, dubbed "Sharing Memories," will launch on April 7-8, 2021, commemorating this year's Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Noa Kirel poses on a red carpet as she arrives at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain, November 3, 2019

Bezeq, Hot bring superfast Internet to the masses

Bezeq will offer 1GB surfing speeds on its new fiber optics network for about NIS 170 per month.

Bezeq workers lay fiber optics lines in Metulla.