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The Latest Breaking News from Eurovision

A song and dance: Eurovision’s history of controversy

With a long track record of international spats and political statements, rows have become a familiar part of the show

The Guardian - UK

Swedish City Prepares For Eurovision Final Amid Protests

Get ready for the highly anticipated Eurovision final in Sweden, with excitement, protests, and top musical talent on display.

Top News

TV tonight: space babies, the Bogeyman and the Beatles … it’s Doctor Who

Ncuti Gatwa kicks off his first thrilling series as the new Time Lord. Plus, it’s Eurovision party time, baby! Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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Eurovision struggles to keep politics out as Israel controversy hits Malmö

Competing rallies are on the streets, Netherlands’ entrant is under investigation and others complain music is being overshadowed

The Guardian - UK

ABBA send Eurovision fans wild teasing possible return as they celebrate 50th anniversary of win

The band won in 1974 with their track Waterloo

Evening Standard

‘You have to have a skirt rip moment!’ How to win Eurovision

Is it all about having a great gimmick – or touching hearts? Ahead of this year’s song contest, Eurovision hitmakers from Bucks Fizz to Käärijä reveal the tricks of the trade, from free saunas and milkmaids to writing your tune in half an hour

The Guardian - UK

Slimane sings for the love of France in war-torn Eurovision contest

After big flops the past two years, France is betting on the well-known Slimane and his song Mon Amour (My Love) bringing everyone together in one of Eurovision's most politicised contests ever.

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Olly Alexander: 'Last Place at Eurovision? I've thought about it...'

Olly Alexander is carrying UK hopes at Eurovision in Malmö tomorrow night, and is feeling the pressure

Evening Standard

Eurovision is a joyful, powerful event – but it can’t carry the weight of the war in Gaza

Although calls for a boycott are understandable, it is wrong to expect pop stars or organisers to fix world affairs, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Israel Qualifies For Eurovision Grand Finale

Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching on Thursday in host country Sweden over the Gaza war.

International Business Times

Eurovision 2024: Here are the songs with the best shot at glory

Another year, another glitter-filled spectacle known as the Eurovision Song Contest. The Grand Final airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States.

WEKU

Eurovision Draws Street Protests Calling For Israel's Ejection

Thousands of demonstrators, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, marched through the streets of Sweden's Malmo on Thursday to protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision, an AFP journalist observed.

International Business Times

Political stage? Eurovision song contest met with Israel-Gaza war protests

After the massive party in Marseille to welcome the arrival of the Olympic flame, it's time to turn our gaze north for what's also billed as another "it's a small world after all" feelgood celebration. Malmö, Sweden is host of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, that heart-shaped ode to kitsch…

France 24

"If Graham Norton ripped into me, I would totally respect it." Ireland's Bambie Thug explains why Eurovision is great for metal and alternative communities

When Lordi won Eurovision in 2006, it opened the gates for other metal acts. Now Ireland's 2024 entry Bambie Thug is hoping to push boundaries even further

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The Guardian - UK

Drukkje min broderѕ blod! Why the best Eurovision songs are no longer in English

While Europe’s lingua franca remains dominant, there has been a definite shift since a Portuguese song triumphed in 2017

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: tonight's semi-final 2 running order revealed

Ten acts have already secured their spot in the final after performing in the first semi-final on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2024: Which countries made it through from semi-final one?

Finland and Ireland turn heads on way to grand finale in Malmo

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Last night, Ireland's 'ouija-pop' star Bambie Thug officially qualified for the Eurovision grand final. Watch the devilish, provocative performance of Doomsday Blue that sealed the deal

Bambie Thug will represent Ireland at Eurovision with their subversive, unique sound and style

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Olly Alexander suffers technical blunder at Eurovision semi-final

The hitmaker, 33, took to the stage in Malmo, Sweden on Tuesday night for the first semi-final

France 24

Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Sweden amid Gaza protests

Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza.

Creative Bloq

The best (and worst) Eurovision logo designs from the past 67 years

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Evening Standard

Bambie Thug becomes first Irish Eurovision finalist since 2018

They triumphed with their witchy and mesmerising execution of their chanty alternative song Doomsday Blue at the semi-finals on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Bambie Thug reveals 'pressure' to break Ireland's Eurovision curse as they tease 'magic' performance

The Cork-born singer hopes to lead Ireland to the final for the first time in six years with their track Doomsday Blue

Tom’s Guide

How to watch ‘Eurovision 2024’ online: live stream semi-finals and final from anywhere

Get ready for Eurovision fever as 37 acts compete to win the world’s largest singing competition. Here we explain how to watch “Eurovision 2024” online from anywhere in the world.

The Guardian - UK

‘He growls death metal in his pants!’ The Eurovision 2024 bangers to watch out for

From a man with a mullet letting off fireworks to a Slovenian witch, this year’s Eurovision has some of the wildest entries ever

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