The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/stevie-wonder/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:16:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Stevie Wonder | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/stevie-wonder/ 32 32 Stevie Wonder awarded Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/stevie-wonder-awarded-israels-prestigious-wolf-prize/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:56:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2485283 Legendary artist recognized for 'tremendous contribution to music and society,' Rivlin says

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]]> Trump says no need for celebs, while Clinton hangs with Beyoncé https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-no-need-for-celebs-as-clinton-hangs-with-beyonce/ Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:21:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1492575 Singer and her rapper husband Jay Z are among string of A-list musicians to perform in support of Democratic nominee

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]]> Stevie Wonder may sing in Hebrew https://www.timesofisrael.com/stevie-wonder-may-sing-in-hebrew/ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:27:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=740362 As a promise to his mother, the musician plans to record a gospel album next year in which he will 'mix it up'

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]]> Refaeli takes on Waters over boycott letter https://www.timesofisrael.com/refaeli-takes-on-waters-over-boycott-letter/ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 22:55:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=644508 Israeli supermodel tweets former Pink Floyd frontman to stop using her image at his shows

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]]> Roger Waters calls on musicians to boycott Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/roger-waters-calls-on-musicians-to-boycott-israel/ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 04:18:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=641910 Long-expected letter from Pink Floyd front man to the 'family of Rock and Roll' blasts Israel for 'apartheid' and 'ethnic cleansing'

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]]> Pink Floyd’s Waters says he urged Wonder to skip FIDF event https://www.timesofisrael.com/pink-floyds-waters-says-he-urged-wonder-to-skip-fidf-event/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:02:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=431776 In interview, rock hero compares Israel to apartheid S. Africa; complains that US media doesn't cover his anti-Israel protests

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]]> Lollapalooza scrubs Israel gig https://www.timesofisrael.com/lollapalooza-scrubs-israel-tour/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:16:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=352820 Travelling music festival, scheduled to take place in late August, is postponed indefinitely

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]]> Gentiles of the Year 2012 https://www.timesofisrael.com/gentiles-of-the-year-2012/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:15:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=328832 From hunting Nazis to bashing Israel to praising the nightlife in Tel Aviv, these were the non-Jews earning attention over the past 12 months

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]]> Friends of IDF event spurned by Stevie Wonder raises more than $14 million https://www.timesofisrael.com/friends-of-idf-event-spurned-by-stevie-wonder-raises-more-than-14-million/ Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:54:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=308198 1,400 people take part in the Los Angles happening that was hosted by Seinfeld star Jason Alexander and included a performance by Chaka Khan

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]]> With ‘a heavy heart,’ Stevie Wonder pulls out of Friends of the IDF concert https://www.timesofisrael.com/citing-a-heavy-heart-stevie-wonder-pulls-out-of-friends-of-the-idf-concert/ Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:10:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=300026 Singer says UN recommended he cancel because he is an official 'Messenger for Peace'; he received online petitions from pro-Palestinian groups

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]]> Stevie Wonder to reportedly pull out of Friends of IDF gig https://www.timesofisrael.com/stevie-wonder-to-reportedly-pull-out-of-friends-of-idf-gig/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:36:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=297810 Soul singer had come under pressure from pro-Palestinian groups not to play for annual fundraiser

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]]> At star-studded fundraiser, Obama acknowledges lackluster debate performance https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-star-studded-fundraiser-obama-acknowledges-lackluster-debate-performance/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:39:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=244300 US president is on a two-day swing through California, hoping for a major cash boost ahead of elections

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]]> Obama gets boost with positive job report https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-gets-boost-with-positive-job-report/ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:48:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=242732 US unemployment drops to 7.8 percent, but poll shows president leading Romney by only two points

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