Music

Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer's concert over his support for Israel

Enrico Macias, a French-Algerian Jewish singer who has performed in Turkey for decades, had his concert cancelled after he signalled that he would move to Israel.

Enrico Macias performs at L'Olympia in Paris, France, Jan. 7, 2017
FROM LEFT: The writer, David Broza, and Grammy-award winning record producer Steve Greenberg pose during the recording of ‘East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem’ in 2013 in Jerusalem.

Still singing, dreaming, and hoping: David Broza at 70 - opinion

BETA ENSEMBLE

Between deep roots and liberating groove

Thousands attend a Nova Tribe party in Tel Aviv in memory of the victims killed by Hamas at the Nova festival on October 7, and to call for the release of hostages still held in Gaza, August 14, 2025.

Healing through music: A personal journey into the Heart of the Nova concert


Musician gets compliments on new album, quickly realizes AI stole her sound

The UK artist had been sent the link to the album by a fan after being complimented for the songs, but she told the BBC that she "didn't recognize it because I hadn't released a new album.”

Emily Portman poses for a photograph at Cecil Sharp House in London, Britain June 27, 2015.

Little Mix singer opens up about battles with anorexia

“I have a daily battle with myself not to go on Ozempic,” Jade Thirlwall said.

Jade Thirlwall attends the Ivor Novello Awards ceremony in London, Britain, May 22, 2025.

Israeli-run music festival in Portugal forced to cancel following intense BDS campaign

The team confirmed that the festival faced a well-funded and orchestrated BDS campaign "built on lies and hatred" over the last few months.

An image in Portugese calling to boycott the Anta Gathering music festival.

2025 Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival to feature world-class artists

The Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival returns with a celebration of quintets in September.

ASTRIG SIRANOSSIAN (cello)

Kneecap cancels sold-out US tour, one day after clash with Jewish protesters in Paris

The tour had been nearly sold out, coming six months after Kneecap vaulted into public view when the group projected the words “F–k Israel. Free Palestine” on stage.

 Mo Chara (Naoise O Caireallain), Moglai Bap (Liam Og O Hannaidh), Rich Peppiatt and DJ Provai of Kneecap attend the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, February 16, 2025.

Leonard Cohen’s calling card: A new play about the iconic Jewish poet-musician

The forthcoming music-based portrayal of the late Canadian-Jewish poet-musician is scheduled for later this month in Tel Aviv.

THE CAST of ‘Leonard,’ an homage to Leonard Cohen.

New documentary celebrates Yehoram Gaon's life at Docu.Text Festival

Yehoram Gaon, often seen as Israel's national singer, saw his life and accomplishments celebrated during an emotional screening of a new documentary which premiered at the National Library of Israel.

YEHORAM GAON in a screenshot from the film ‘Tonight.’

Lil Nas X reportedly arrested while strutting nearly naked in LA streets

LAPD sources told NBC4 that police were investigating  Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, and police had to use force to subdue the singer.

Lil Nas X attends the world premiere of "Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 9, 2023.

Charles Aznavour’s talent is celebrated in biopic

'Monsieur Aznavour,' directed by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade, opens throughout Israel on Thursday.

TAHAR RAHIM portrays legendary French singer Charles Aznavour in ‘Monsieur Aznavour.’

Taylor Swift announces new album 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Swift, who has won 14 Grammys, including an unprecedented four for Album of the Year, made the announcement on a podcast with boyfriend and US football star Travis Kelce.

 Swift moved on from the break up, and was enchanted to wave at the author and her friends in Edinburgh, June 9, 2024.

U2 letter on Gaza condemns Israeli government and Hamas, asks for a ceasefire and hostages back

Unlike most celebrities, the bandmates question the hypocrisy of those who ignore humanitarian crises all around the world and only voice outrage when Israel is involved.

 Bono, lead singer of Irish band U2 arrives to attend the screening of the documentary movie 'Kiss the Future' at the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 19, 2023