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Neil Sedaka, famed Jewish pop icon and hit songwriter, dies at 86 - NYT

The famed hitmaker behind "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl" died at 86 after reinventing his career multiple times.

American singer Neil Sedaka performs on BBC Top of the Pops, London, United Kingdom, 22nd November 1972.
TAYLOR SWIFT reacts on stage during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.

Taylor Swift requests Trademark Office block bedding company's 'Swift Home' logo

Family members and friends attend a funeral service for Israeli singer and composer Mati Caspi, who passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer, in Tel Aviv, February 9, 2026.

Matti Caspi laid to rest as family and artists gather to honor his legacy

"Golden," from "KPop Demon Hunters" wins Best Song Written for Visual Media during the premiere ceremony of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 1, 2026.

Israel and Iran won’t be center stage at the 68th Grammys


Christina Aguilera announces Israel concert for August 2023

Christina Aguilera will grace the stage for a one-time concert at Live Park in Rishon Lezion on August 10, 2023.

 Christina Aguilera

Izhar Ashdot, Rami Kleinstein receive ACUM Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievements Awards are given by the ACUM Board of Directors for the recipient's contribution to Israeli music and culture.

 Israeli singer-songwriter Izhar Ashdot. June 22, 2013.

Army Radio celebrates 30 years of Gal-gal-gal Galatz

Thousands of attendees started partying at 5:30 p.m. and did not stop all the way through until sunset the next day.

 IDAN RAICHEL performs at the Galgalive Festival.

Born to travel - to see Springsteen

The Post's Howard Blas traveled from New York to Tampa to see the opening show of Bruce Springsteen's Boss's world tour.

 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN performs in Tampa on Wednesday night

Ofra Haza named one of top 200 singers of all time by Rolling Stone

Haza’s life was a rags-to-riches story in which she soared high, helped change the Israeli music industry’s perception of Mizrahi music, had a huge international career and died tragically young.

 File photo of Israeli singer Ofra Haza, with her manager Bezalal Aloni.

Pink and Dave Grohl spread Hanukkah cheer in recent musical spotlight series

The pop singer Pink joined Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl to celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights, with her 2001 hit.

 Pop singer, Pink

Robbie Williams, Sam Smith to perform in Israel in 2023

The Summer in the City music festival will take place across two days in May-June in Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv.

 The Summer in the City festival will take place over two days from May 31-June 1, 2023, in Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park. The lineup will feature Robbie Williams, Sam Smith, Martin Garrix, Callum Scott and more.

Nissim Black's new Hanukkah song 'Victory' fights against antisemitism

The song is about taking a stance against anti-Jewish discrimination as well as the story of Hanukkah.

Nissim Black in a field wearing traditional Hasidic garb. (Tziporah Litman/Courtesy of Black)

Global Spotify Wrapped: How do you compare?

What are Spotify's highest-earning albums and tracks from 2022 and have you listened yet?

2019 BET Awards – Arrivals - Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 23, 2019 - Doja Cat.

Sony Music is turning to Israel for the next generation of international music stars

The project, which will mark Sony’s first venture into the Israeli music market, aims to develop and break artists from Israel with international appeal.

 Apple Music