Music

Regina Spektor responds to pro-Palestinian protester at concert: ‘You’re just yelling at a Jew’

The confrontation came 10 songs into Spektor’s performance at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon, when a protester began shouting “Free f—ing Palestine” from the crowd.

Regina Spektor performs at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on July 31, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Tom Lehrer sings and plays piano at the Hungry I Nightclub in San Francisco

Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97

Bob Geldof arrives for a special performance of the musical "Just For One Day", marking the 40th anniversary of the 1985 fundraiser Live Aid, at the Shaftesbury Theatre, in London, Britain, July 13, 2025.

Irish musician Bob Geldof to Israel: Just stop, for all of our sakes

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Israeli DJ Skazi Swissa's Tomorrowland show cut due to 'security concerns'

Israeli DJ Skazi Asher Swissa's show in Tomorrowland was cancelled for apparent "security concerns," he confirmed in a social media post.

DJ Skazi Asher Swissa was scheduled to perform at Tomorrowland, but his show was cancelled.

Kneecap banned from Hungary ahead of festival over antisemitic, pro-Hamas sentiment

Government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said authorities banned the band for three years, claiming that their entry would "seriously threaten national security."

 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.

A legacy beyond the stage: Ozzy Osbourne’s profound connection to Israel

His life story, marked by personal struggle and unparalleled artistic triumph, is also one of surprising connections and an unwavering stance against hatred.

OZZY OSBOURNE of Black Sabbath performs at the United Center in Chicago in January 2016.

Residents say dinner was ruined by moans: Allington battles swinger festival

"There are no keys in bowls and nothing dirty about it," organiser Matthew Cole says, defending the three day consent-focused party after Allington residents complain of "deafening moans".

Residents say dinner was ruined by moans: Allington battles swinger festival. Illustration.

Keshet Eilon opens its summer course in Spain, undeterred by war

For the second consecutive summer, due to the ongoing security crisis in Israel’s North, Keshet Eilon’s international course for young string players is being held abroad.

KESHET EILON

Was Ozzy Osbourne Jewish, or ‘half a heeb’?

The metal legend died aged 76 on Tuesday. His wife, Sharon, was the daughter of Ashkenai Jew Don Arden, and put Judaism "at the center of their household."

British rock star Ozzy Osbourne and Kermit the Frog pose for photographs after the Golden Jubilee Pop Concert at Buckingham Palace in London, June 3, 2002; illustrative.

Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” the family said on Tuesday night.

 OZZY OSBOURNE performs  in 2022, in Inglewood, California.

Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist and ‘father figure’ to Barbra Streisand, dies at 99  

“Alan Bergman was not only a prolific lyricist, and incredible husband, father and grandfather, he was family to me — a father figure,” said Streisand.

Lyricists Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman flank singer Barbra Streisand during the 2008 ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton, May 6, 2008.

The ‘Lo Bashamayim’ Festival: Not in heaven but in the Galilee

The festival is part of the rehabilitation of the Galilee, according to its artistic director.

‘WE ARE BROTHERS’ solidarity tours, where participants will visit places like the Quneitra Lookout in the Golan Heights, the Naphtali Mountains, and Metula’s Daddo Lookout.

From Lockdown to Light: Sabina’s New EP Shines Bright

The singer-songwriter embraces Hebrew for the first time in a six-track release shaped by love, family, and life after the pandemic.

 Sabina - New Day

Spotify threatens to pull out of Turkey over rows on playlists targeting Erdogan's spending

Turkey’s deputy culture and tourism minister, Batuhan Mumcu, accused Spotify of sharing “content that targets our religious and national values and insults the beliefs of our society.” 

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.