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Eurovision 2024 Shocker as Dutch Competitor is Booted Hours Before Grand Finale
The Eurovision Song Contest is no stranger to controversy and mid-competition surprises. The nearly 70-year annual singing event, which spawned a 2020 movie starring Will Farrell and Rachel McAdams, has been used to raise awareness of invaded nations, make the British royal family seem cool, and hosted a variety of wildly clad contestants. But allegations
Israel’s Eurovision entry facing scrutiny by organisers over alleged political references
Key PointsEurovision organisers say they are "scrutinising" the lyrics of Israel’s entry into this year's contest.Earlier this year, Eurovision's organisers allowed Israel to compete, despite calls for it to be excluded.Petitions have called for Israel to be kicked out of the event, with comparisons being made to Russia's 2022 ban.Eurovision organisers are scrutinising the lyrics
Australia’s Eurovision entrant is also an immigration lawyer
Wearing a sequined houndstooth suit and holding a bright red keytar, the frontman of Australia’s Eurovision act for 2023 is analysing immigration law just days out from the start of the contest.He’s aware of how ridiculous that sounds.“I think I might be the first lawyer to take part in it. I know San Marino sent
Eurovision: UK to host next year’s Song Contest
Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The UK's Sam Ryder was pictured in a pink Kalush Orchestra hat, in a nod to this year's Ukrainian winnersThe Eurovision Song Contest will take place in the UK next year after show organisers decided it could not be held in the winning country, Ukraine.The ongoing war following February's Russian…