Ivri Lider ( he, עברי לידר) is an Israeli pop star and part of the duo TYP, also known as The Young Professionals. He served as a judge on the first season of '' The X Factor Israel''.

Music career

In October 2005 Lider received the "Male Singer of the Year" award from all the major national and local radio stations. He composed most of the soundtrack for the movie '' The Bubble'', and sings the song "Loving That Man of Mine". In 2008 Lider launched a new Hebrew album and announced an upcoming English album. The music video for his English-language song "Jesse" has received a lot of airtime on LOGO TV, and ''Out'' magazine recognized him as a member of the "Out 100" for 2007.

Personal life

Lider is openly

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. In January 2002, Lider spoke openly about his sexual orientation in a cover-story interview to the daily newspaper ''

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'', which attracted a lot of attention. He later said, "On a personal level, I felt complete and happy with my life and who I am, and I didn't see any reason to not talk about it. It seemed strange to have an interview and not to talk about it, about my boyfriend, about my life. On a less personal level, I felt it's kind of my obligation. When you're an artist and you're doing well and you're successful, you get a lot of love and appreciation and energy and good things from people, and I think you need to give it back. Maybe I can influence people and help younger people that struggle – help them to be able to change their views, and stuff like that." Lider refused to be drawn into the debate about the Jerusalem

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. He did, however, accept a booking to play at the

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' "Fair Day" in Camperdown, Australia on Sunday, 21 February 2010.

Discography

Albums

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are in parentheses, wherever applicable) ;as Ivri Lider ;as part of TYP *2011: '' 9am to 5pm, 5pm to Whenever'' (originally '' 09:00 to 17:00, 17:00 to Whenever'')

Movie soundtracks

* '' Yossi & Jagger'' (2002) – original score and theme song "Bo" (Let's) * '' Walk on Water'' (2004) – original score and theme song "Cinderella Rockafella" duet with Rita * '' The Bubble'' (2006) – original score, theme song "The Man I Love", "Birthday Cake", and ending credits song "Song to a Siren"

Group members since 2005

* Ivri Lider * Yehonatan Sason Fridge * Amir Rosiano * Barak Kram * Adiel Alexander Goldestein * Roni Arditti * Ariel Tuchman * Yogev Mazouz *

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References

External links

Official website

Official YouTube channel
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