Israeli Singing Show 'Rising Star' Scores Big Ratings in Finale

Ahead of a 2014 American debut, the competition show wrapped its inaugural season as over one million viewers tuned in to find out who won. Hot TV format Rising Star wrapped its inaugural season Tuesday night in Israel with ratings of 40.3 percent and a household share of 58 percent, which translates to 1.12 million viewers.  The Keshet Broadcasting singing competition reality show premiered in September and has already been sold to major markets, culminating in a deal with ABC, via DC Media, p...