Music
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments
AOC said earlier on Wednesday that she is boycotting Sheeran over the Macklemore controversy, accusing pro-Israel philanthropist Robert Kraft of attempting to censor speech on "the genocide in Gaza."
Ed Sheeran says it wasn’t his call to drop Macklemore over ‘Free Palestine’ remarks
Robert Kraft pushes Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore from tour following ‘Free Palestine’ controversy
Voices from 17 countries join Oct. 7 solidarity song for Israel, Jewish people
US President Donald Trump shares his music taste with reporters in odd exchange on Air Force One
US President Donald Trump shared his taste in music with reporters during an odd exchange on Air Force One as he returned to Washington from Ireland.
Jewish music’s biggest stars unite on one stage to celebrate United Hatzalah’s 20 years of unity
Ishay Ribo, Avraham Fried, Yaakov Shwekey, Zusha and Yair Elaytzur together at Jerusalem’s Sultan’s Pool for one historic night on Wednesday, September 30th.
From 'F*** Israel' to a return to Tel Aviv: Azealia Banks schedules third Israeli concert
Banks’ relationship with the country has been highly publicized, erratic, and deeply polarized: Banks first stood up to the BDS movement in 2018 ahead of an early Tel Aviv show.
Grateful Dead Gathering brings mini-Woodstock to Arava oasis for three-day festival
A mini-Woodstock event is slated for September 17-19 in the Arava as a gathering for the Grateful Dead to hit the desert.
Eyal Golan’s ‘Science Fiction’ is Israel’s most played song of the year
Eyal Golan, Sarit Hadad and Avi Ohayon led ACUM’s annual rankings of Israel’s most played songs, performers, songwriters and composers.
Stop crying over Noa Kirel’s bloody video, it’s time to let her grow up - comment
A highly unusual, explicit “18+” warning label flashes across the screen, cautioning that the video contains graphic violence and blood, but the collective shock is completely overblown.
Oscar hopes and Eurovision: Cultural challenges Israel faces next year
Ezra Taylor and Hannah Brown explore Eurovision’s new hosting rules, Israel’s Oscar hopes with Tell Me Everything, and the country’s complicated relationship with international film festivals.
Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murder in Tupac case
Davis told the judge "he plans to appeal this matter." Several people in the gallery wiped away tears and hugged a prosecutor as the court adjourned.
An hour from the center: A weekend destination with art, music, and culture
Pardes Hana-Karkur turns into a big gallery: 120 artists open their studios, alongside live shows, talks, and unique gifts for Rosh Hashanah. Free entry.
Top Secret Festigal and Motek Forever unveil competing 2026 Hanukkah lineups
The production has secured pop superstar Noa Kirel and veteran entertainer Ran Danker, alongside franchise regular Eliana Tidhar and guest singer Eden Ben Zaken.
