Pop culture
US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war
US veterans criticized the White House for using memes to promote the Iran war, saying the approach trivializes casualties and the realities of conflict.
Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignored
As Israelis feel weight of war, Eretz Nehederet finds laughter under fire
SpongeBob, Iron Man, and Call of Duty: Inside the US meme war against Iran
Ari Gold, yeshiva student-turned-pop star and LGBTQ icon, dies at 47
Gold released seven albums, worked with homeless gay youth and worked to raise awareness about AIDS. While no longer Orthodox, he stayed connected to his Jewish identity.
Peter Gabriel cites Israeli 'racism' as one reason for re-recording 'Biko'
“Although the white minority government has gone in South Africa, the racism around the world that apartheid represented has not ,” he told Rolling Stone.
Evan Rachel Wood Alleges Marilyn Manson Abused Her
"The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson. He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years."
Phil Spector, famed producer, dies of COVID at 81
Jewish recording genius convicted of murder in 2003, spent final years in prison
Sean Connery – cool, sexy and unflappable
Watching Connery – who was handsome but also projected qualities that made him so much more than just a pretty face – on the big screen was one of the purest joys of moviegoing.
Shlomi Shabat, Israeli singer, reflects on battle with COVID-19
In a virtual press conference, Shabat told of his continuous struggle with COVID-19, even after his release. "But," he insisted, "I could still pick up my guitar and sing."
Majority of Arab News poll respondents happy Gal Gadot will play Cleopatra
The editors of the website seemed surprised by the results, headlining the article, “Shockingly, most Arab News readers in favor of Israeli actress Gal Gadot as Cleopatra.”
Dua Lipa shares anti-Israel post on Instagram
The post also referenced the events regarding the killing of George Floyd by a police officer, and included several hashtags of "HumanRights" and "fighting for justice."
Netta Barzilai's latest song takes on quick-fix culture - watch
Netta is known for her turbo-charged bubble-gum pop, and her latest song delivers in spades.
Pop classics top most-played songs of decade
Among recent hits on the list is “Waiting,” a collaboration between pop diva Rita and Idan Raichel, known for incorporating music from many ethnic backgrounds into his work, in fifth place.