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Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison

Beran A, whose last name has not been made public in accordance with Austrian privacy rules, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the US pop star.

AUSTRIAN DEFENDENT Beran A, who pleaded guilty to planning an attack on US singer Taylor Swift's Vienna concert in 2024, is escorted by security personnel in a courtroom during the last day of his trial in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, May 28, 2026.
Harry Styles performs in Amsterdam at the first concert of the Together, Together tour.

Pop star Harry Styles to ‘Viva Palestina’ concertgoer in Amsterdam: ‘Correct’

BLACK METALLICA symphony tribute.

Black Metallica Symphony Tribute show to perform in Tel Aviv

American singer Neil Sedaka performs on BBC Top of the Pops, London, United Kingdom, 22nd November 1972.

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


Eden Golan: Representing Israel at Eurovision was 'such an honor'

The Eurovision singer shared details behind her new single 'Older' on ABC's News Live.

 Eden Golan represents Israel in the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden

Magda Festival offers a fest of rock and pop delights

This year, in particular, artists from the North, including some who have been evacuated from their homes due to the ongoing security situation, also figure in the two-day lineup. 

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Song melodies have been simplified since 1950, new study says

The study examined pop music from primarily North America and Europe, specifically music that, at one point or another, topped the US Billboard music charts from 1950 to the current day.

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Steve Albini, influential record producer and musician, dies at 61

Albini was a giant of punk and experimental rock music from the ‘80s to the present day.

 MUSIC PRODUCER Steve Albini in his Chicago studio in 2014.

German-Israeli singer Sabina sends a message of hope and love

The pop singer-songwriter tells her uplifting story ahead of the Joint Perspectives Summit organized by The Jerusalem Post and WELT, which will take place in Berlin on February 14.

 Singer-Songwriter Sabina has been performing in Israel, Europe and around the world for over a decade.

Jewish a cappella group celebrates Hanukkah with Taylor Swift medley

The latest Hanukkah parody video from Jewish a cappella group Six13 is based on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

 Taylor Swift attends a premiere for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 11, 2023.

Taylor Swift named Time's Person of the Year, capping her record-breaking 2023

Swift took the award in a year when her nearly two decades of fame and influence came to a peak, the magazine said in announcing the title.

 Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift appears on the cover of Time Magazine's 2023 "Person of the Year" edition, in an image released in New York City, U.S. December 6, 2023.

Bruno Mars gives a ‘24K Magic’ performance in Tel Aviv - review

The concert lived up to the hype, our reviewer writes, giving Israelis an evening to remember.

 Bruno Mars performs in Israel, Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett dies at 76

Buffett made 27 studio albums - with four platinum and eight gold albums - in a career that spanned over five decades and included writing and running a business empire.

 Singer Jimmy Buffett performs during NBC's 'Today' show Summer Concert Series in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2016.

Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment

The complaints filed by plaintiffs include harassment based on sex, religion, race and disability.

 PREVIEW  XML FILE PHOTO: Lizzo plays at Orange Stage at the Roskilde festival, in Roskilde , Denmark on Saturday July 1. 2023.