Music

Boy George's stand: Non-Jewish celebrities speaking up for Israel makes a difference - editorial

In today’s climate, standing with Israel requires courage. When a Jew says these things, critics can dismiss them as tribal loyalty. When a non-Jew says them, they are harder to dismiss.

Boy George kicks off PRIDE week with at surprise popup DJ set at Stonewall Inn on June 20, 2026 in New York City.
Ovdat National Park.

Wine, sunset, and music among the ruins: Tu B'Av celebration returns to Ovdat

d4vd performs at Gobi Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 20, 2025 in Indio, California.

Judge orders pop singer D4vd to stand trial for murder, dismemberment of 14-year-old girl

Boy George, who will represent San Marino at the Eurovision song contest performs during the London Eurovision Party 2026 at Outernet London on April 19, 2026 in London, England.

Boy George releases pro-Israel anthem ‘We Will Dance Again’ honoring Oct. 7 victims


Spotify declines to take down rap song cited for antisemitic conspiracy claims

Spotify rejected a request by the International Legal Forum to remove Chris Webby’s song Raw Thoughts VII, which the ILF said contained antisemitic tropes.

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Mysticism meets melody in Eduard Shyfrin’s ‘Red Blues’

Drawing on Kabbalistic ideas, Shyfrin’s newest single turns spiritual reflection into music.

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Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision

Bettan had won second place at Eurovision, despite demonstrations against Israel, boos, and pro-Palestinian placard and flag bearers, thus bringing pride and glory to Israel and a huge career boost.

Noam Bettan with Israeli President Isaac Herzog

Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial

Israelis can take pride in Bettan, who represented the country with professionalism and restraint, blocking out all the outside noise to deliver a stellar performance.

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, who represented Israel at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna and finished in second place, is seen after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, May 17, 2026.

Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

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Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

Music, food and an open skyline: Kav Rakia returns under the stars

Berry Sakharof, Ishay Ribo and more return for the sixth season of Kav Rakia, featuring a new culinary experience by Moshik Roth and special benefits for American Express customers.

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Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins

The winning song was "Bangaranga" by DARA from Bulgaria, and "Choke Me" by Alexandra Căpitănescu came in third place.

ISRAELI SINGER Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', celebrates in the artist's zone during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (ESC) at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on May 16, 2026.

The BBC’s commitment to losing Eurovision is genuinely impressive - comment

What’s missing is the confidence to believe that an actual British song, written by actual British people, performed by an actual British artist, could win Eurovision.

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, representing the United Kingdom, attends the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest’s ‘Turquoise Carpet’ event in Vienna, Austria, on May 10, 2026.

From Wagner to Eurovision: The debate over Jews in music - opinion

A number of European countries have objected to Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Arthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacy

While the competition is traditionally held every 3 years in Tel Aviv, the 18th edition features a unique bifurcated structure due to ongoing security concerns in Israel.

Jinhyung Park.