Ted Lasso Returns for Season 4, Ehud Banai Releases New EP, and More Weekend Cultural Highlights
Apple TV+ revived its hit series "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season, three years after its initial conclusion. The show, which won 13 Emmy Awards including Best Comedy in its first two seasons, follows the American coach Ted Lasso as he transitions to coaching the Richmond women's soccer team, the Lady Greyhounds. Jason Sudeikis, the star and co-creator, is a passionate supporter of women's sports, particularly the New York Liberty basketball team. Bill Lawrence, known for "Scrubs" and "Shrinking," returns as producer, bringing back most original cast members.
On Israeli radio, Oran Nahari concluded his acclaimed series "A Year in an Hour" on Reshet Bet, which explored key events of the 20th century year by year with expert guests. Nahari covered up to 1961 before stepping down, leaving hopes that another capable host will continue the project. All episodes remain available online.
In culinary news, David Sagie of Petel Eretz has been cultivating red and black raspberries in the Judean foothills for a decade. His raspberries are sold through self-service refrigerators and select delicatessens in Tel Aviv. This Friday, Petel Eretz will feature raspberry-based cocktails and local dishes at the vegan restaurant Opa, while a new batch of raspberry mead is aging at Julius Distillery.
Musically, Ehud Banai released "The Eighth Sound," an EP accompanying his joint exhibition with video artist Ronen Tanhum at Beit Guvrin caves. The album features acoustic reworkings of Banai's classics and personal narrations, offering fresh context and emotional depth.
Fashion designer Yaam Kadem, son of Shason Kadem, launched the men's brand Albi, blending natural fabrics with relaxed, stylish cuts. The collection targets men seeking quality everyday and formal wear with a nonchalant vibe.
Finally, the documentary "Earth, Wind & Fire: Between Heaven and Earth" by Questlove premiered on Yes Docu. The film chronicles the legendary funk-disco band’s spiritual origins, internal struggles, and lasting impact, featuring interviews with Barack and Michelle Obama and Stevie Wonder.
