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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


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

Lizzo quickly rereleases 'Grrrls' after receiving backlash for ableist language

“Grrrls,” American artist Lizzo’s new single, has been re-released after sparking a social-media backlash by Lizzo's fans for using ableist language. Fans have asked Lizzo to “do better.”

 Lizzo arrives at the In America: An Anthology of Fashion themed Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York, US, May 2, 2022.

Troubled Israeli superstar of the 1970s gets tribute in an exhibit at Haifa City Museum

The Israeli may have become an international success, particularly in the French-speaking world, but he was beset by personal demons.

MIKE BRANT in 1975.

‘People Magazine’ names Noa Kirel as one of the 'talented emerging artists' of 2022

The ambitious star seems to want to conquer all aspects of the entertainment world.

Noa Kirel poses on a red carpet as she arrives at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain, November 3, 2019