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Lorde cancels Israel show after pressure

Jerusalem - Al Maghrib Today

New Zealand singer Lorde has cancelled a planned show in Israel after facing pressure from supporters of a boycott of the Jewish state over its occupation of Palestinian territory. The 21-year-old, who enjoyed phenomenal success while still a teenager, announced last week a Tel Aviv performance in June as part of a tour. After criticism from international and New ZealandRead more

Radiohead urged to scrap Israel gig and stand up for Palestine

New York - Arab Today

Dozens of artists including Roger Waters called Monday on Radiohead to cancel a concert in Israel, saying the band known for its left-wing politics should join Palestinian activists’ boycott calls. The English experimental rock icons are scheduled to play in Tel Aviv on July 19, closing a tour that includes premier festivals Coachella and Glastonbury. Radiohead has played benefits forRead more

Israel law banning entry to boycott supporters draws fire

Jerusalem - Arab Today

A new Israeli law banning entry to foreigners who support boycotting the country came under fire on Tuesday from human rights groups and the opposition, who called it "thought control" harmful to Israel’s international standing. The approval of the law late on Monday was defended by government ministers and supporters as a necessary response to the movement that calls forRead more

'The Wall' opera premieres in city of its conception

Montreal - AFP

"The Wall," the pioneering rock opera, has been turned into a grand opera in the city where it was first conceived by Roger Waters some 40 years ago. The Pink Floyd bassist was completing a massive global tour in 1977 when he became enraged at boisterous fans at a concert at the Montreal Olympic Stadium, leading him to spit onRead more

Roger Waters: Trump creating as much enmity as possible

London - Arab Today

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters has said the band’s seminal album “The Wall” had taken on new significance with the rise of Donald Trump, accusing the US president of “creating as much enmity as possible.” Songwriter Waters was making a rare public appearance with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason in London ahead of a major exhibition charting the band’s journey fromRead more

Celebrity-backed Palestinian cinema closes

Jerusalem - Arab Today

One of the best-known cinemas in the Palestinian territories closed Wednesday after running out of money, organisers said, six years after a grand reopening ceremony backed by international celebrities. Demolition work had begun on the Cinema Jenin after it failed to attract enough customers in recent years, said Marcus Vetter, one of those behind the 2010 relaunch supported by rockRead more