Pop music

Taylor Swift to be inducted in Songwriters Hall of Fame, will become second-youngest ever

The honor places the pop superstar, winner of 14 Grammys, among the most celebrated songwriters across generations.

TAYLOR SWIFT reacts on stage during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.
 A ‘heat wave' from Daphna Ban.

Daphna Ban explores growing up and identity in new album Heat Wave

An artificial intelligence clip of Israelis celebrating the release of the hostages (left) alongside a clip of Hostage Square in Tel Aviv (right) in Yoni Bloch's new music video.

Israeli pop star remakes AI video with real footage of freed hostages

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New song sees US-Israeli collaboration


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.

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K-pop stars BTS to serve military duty

All able-bodied men in South Korea aged between 18 and 28 must serve in the military for between 18 and 21 months as part of efforts to defend against nuclear-armed North Korea.

BTS pose on the red carpet as they attend the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 3, 2022.

Noa Kirel hosts US sensation Gayle in Tel Aviv

During a brief break from a European tour, the 18-year-old TikTok star with the huge hit single “abcdefu,” joined the Israeli superstar onstage for two songs.

 Artist GAYLE, international pop sensation whose song 'abcdefu' went viral on Tik Tok in 2021.

Britney Spears makes musical comeback with Elton John duet

Her father Jamie Spears, who had sought the court-imposed arrangement in 2008, was removed as conservator in September.

Britney Spears performs in Tel Aviv

DJ Tiesto to perform at Timna Park

The all-night festival, to be held October 20, will limit entrance to fans who are 20 years old and up. It will also feature additional artists, who are yet to be announced.

 Tiesto