His career as a musician and a painter over six decades ended abruptly when he was convicted of sexually abusing teenage girls.
Tag: Pop and Rock Music
Ticketmaster Finds Itself in a Royal Mess Over Coronation Concert
Some British residents said they received misleading emails suggesting they had secured free tickets to the concert for the coronation of King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
Your Thursday Briefing
India will soon have the world’s largest population.
Ishay Ribo, Religious Pop Star, Is Winning Over Secular Israel
The songs of Ishay Ribo, who was raised in a settlement on the West Bank, are a staple of Israeli radio. He is part of a wave of singers from religious backgrounds who are also gaining a wider audience.
The Russian Singer Shaman Changes His Tune to Support Putin
As the Kremlin seeks to remake Russia’s institutions to comport with its militaristic worldview, cultural figures are picking a side. One singer made his choice — and is growing rich.
Bullying Accusations Snare K-Pop Stars and Athletes in South Korea
In South Korea, such allegations have affected the careers of public figures. The takedowns have public support, but critics wonder if some go too far.
U.K. Spy Agency Missed Chance to Stop Manchester Bombing, Inquiry Finds
The domestic security service MI5 failed to act on intelligence about a suicide attacker before he killed 22 people at a pop concert in 2017, an investigation concluded.
Tom Whitlock, Co-Writer of ‘Top Gun’ Anthem ‘Danger Zone,’ Dies at 68
Mr. Whitlock wrote the words for that song and the chart-topping “Take My Breath Away,” central elements in the success of the hit 1986 movie.
Seven Surprises
After a four-month book leave, I’m looking at what changed during that time.
Your Monday Briefing: The U.S. Shoots Down China’s Balloon
Also, Pervez Musharraf died and Beyoncé could have a big night at Grammy Awards.