Boy George defies anti-Israel boycott with Tel Aviv show
The singer, who has stood by Israel since October 7, will take the stage at Menora Mivtachim Arena in November.
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'I cannot hide how I feel anymore': Tearful Ed Sheeran reacts to Gaza comments
The pop star broke his silence during a Philadelphia concert following his opening acts quitting over his decision to drop Macklemore from his tour for anti-Israel remarks. "What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate," Sheeran says, but also notes Oct. 7 massacre was "horrific."
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestinian remarks on stage
The decision follows an uproar over the American rapper's performance at a Sheeran concert last week. The tour promoter said keeping Macklemore on the bill would have led to "the cancellation of the tour and impact hundreds of thousands of fans"
Pink slams Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' display at Ed Sheeran concert
The pop star reshared a viral clip criticizing the rapper's opening set, calling the incident "awful" to her millions of followers.
Petition calls on Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore from tour
The Israeli-American Council, which says it represents more than 150,000 members, is demanding that Sheeran remove the rapper from the remaining dates of his Loop Tour and set clear boundaries on the political use of the tour stage. Macklemore, an opening act for Sheeran, delivered a pro-Palestinian speech, called to "free Palestine" and performed a song as images from Gaza played behind him. Sheeran has yet to comment publicly.
'Free Palestine': Ed Sheeran opener goes off rails
The successful rapper used the massive stage to rail against Israel, displaying prominent symbols and making statements that left Israeli and Jewish concertgoers stunned.
No more rhinestones: Dolly Parton's family releases her final farewell message
Her nephew says the singer had asked him years earlier to make the announcement himself, along with one final request.
Bonnie Tyler dies at 75
The legendary singer died unexpectedly in a hospital in Portugal, where she was being treated for an illness. Her family and team said: “We are heartbroken and ask that our privacy be respected.”
Harry Styles breaks his silence on Israel-Gaza with a single word
A one-word response at an Amsterdam show surfaces the political views of one of the world's biggest pop stars – and it turns out the humanitarian organization partnering with his tour is not neutral either.
Against all odds: Noam Bettan secures second place for Israel at Eurovision
Despite boycott campaigns and booing, the Israeli representative won over judges and viewers alike with a high-scoring performance.