Beach Boys' Brian Wilson dies at 82
The songwriter and producer's creative genius culminated in the groundbreaking album "Pet Sounds", which music critics widely regard as rock's first concept album.
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Dawn French apologizes after Gaza video
Beloved comedian removes controversial 40-second clip following backlash over "mocking tone" toward October 7 attack
Despite missiles: Art Garfunkel captivates Tel Aviv audience
The Simon and Garfunkel singer performed Thursday evening at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park, marking the first visit by a major international artist to Israel since the war erupted.
KISS rocker meets 100-year-old veteran who liberated his mom from Nazi camp
"If there weren't brave people like you – I wouldn't be here, and neither would my mother," Gene Simmons told Harold "Hal" Urban, who participated in liberating Mauthausen in May 1945.
Eurovision cuts Israel from official 2025 album reel
"It's deeply disappointing to witness Israel, which secured second place in Eurovision this year, being deliberately excluded from this post. This contradicts the spirit of fairness and unity that the slogan 'United by Music' purports to embody," an angry fan wrote.
Eurovision winner JJ 'disappointed' Israel not banned from contest
"There should be greater transparency on the issue of televoting. This year it was all very strange about it," JJ explained to El Pais.
Did Germany save Israel from Eurovision ban?
According to report in Turkish media by anti-Israel reporter, Germany’s ARD threatened to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel was excluded.
'The public has spoken': Scooter Braun defends Israeli Eurovision star
Music industry heavyweight Scooter Braun has launched a passionate defense of Israeli Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael, who faced accusations of vote manipulation despite winning the public vote and placing second overall in the 2025 competition.
Could Israel be banned from Eurovision?
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel’s exclusion, likens situation to Russia. Finland’s representative claims Yuval Raphael's success was “unfair”.
Spain appeals Eurovision vote after Israel secures 2nd place
Spanish broadcasters are crying foul over Israel's surprising success at Eurovision 2025, formally requesting that the competition's organizers examine its voting methodology after Yuval Raphael secured a second-place finish despite receiving lukewarm support from judges.