Behind the scenes of this year’s song contest, the usual political tensions between Israel and Palestinians played out.
Tag: Pop and Rock Music
Eurovision Arrives in Tel Aviv, in Range of Rockets and the Focus of Protests
Hosting an annual international song contest, Tel Aviv has tried to remain an island of secular liberalism divorced from Israel’s troubles.
Faith Politics on the Rise as Indonesian Islam Takes a Hard-Line Path
Before the presidential vote this week, Indonesian candidates are polishing their religious credentials to appeal to a growing conservative populace.
K-Pop Singer Jung Joon-young Admits to Illicitly Filming Women
The singer admitted to secretly filming women after another K-Pop star retired when he was accused of offering sexual services at nightclubs.
K-Pop Star Faces Charge in Nightclub Prostitution Case
Lee Seung-hyun, who performs as Seungri, denied the accusations. But he said he would retire from entertainment to protect the reputation of his band, Big Bang.
Michael Jackson Is Pulled From Some Radio Setlists Amid ‘Leaving Neverland’ Uproar
Networks in New Zealand and Canada say audiences have indicated that they no longer wanted to hear the singer’s music.
Calling K-Pop Stars ‘Identical,’ South Korea Tries to Limit Their Influence
“Are all the singers on television music programs twins?” new broadcast guidelines asked. Critics compared them to the censorship handed down during the country’s dictatorship.
Jack White Wins Eurovision. Kind Of.
The former White Stripes frontman was added to the credits for the 2018 Eurovision winner, “Toy,” a pop anthem sung by Netta Barzilai of Israel.
Beijing Dispatch: In the Heart of Beijing, a Taiwanese Pop Idol Makes Fans Swoon
Rabid fans flock to a restaurant serving as a shrine to the singer Teresa Teng, whose music was banned in China for being “decadent.” Long after her death, the government has warmed to her appeal.
Fearing Russian Influence, Estonia Turns to the Arts
Estonia is lavishing money on cultural projects in the border city of Narva, amid fears that the country’s neglected Russian minority is prone to Kremlin influence.