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Swedish prosecutor's case against Eurovision singer Joost Klein dropped due to lack of evidence
4 months, 1 week ago

Swedish prosecutor's case against Eurovision singer Joost Klein dropped due to lack of evidence

ABC  

Swedish prosecutors have dismissed their investigation into an altercation that led to Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein's disqualification at this year's competition. Dutch artist Joost Klein is kicked out of from the Eurovision Song Contest following a complaint made by a female member of the production crew, the European Broadcasting Union says. At the time Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, who partially …

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Eurovision: Netherlands reveals why Joost Klein was disqualified from Grand Final
7 months, 1 week ago

Eurovision: Netherlands reveals why Joost Klein was disqualified from Grand Final

The Independent  

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Greta Thunberg is detained by cops as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision: Climate activist is hauled away as demonstrators clash with armed riot police outside final venue and yell 'Sham
7 months, 1 week ago

Greta Thunberg is detained by cops as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision: Climate activist is hauled away as demonstrators clash with armed riot police outside final venue and yell 'Sham

Daily Mail  

Greta Thunberg has been detained by Swedish police as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision. Eden Golan performs Hurricane for Israel during the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden's Malmo Arena Her performance was met with a mixed response inside the arena, according to BBC commentator Graham Norton A defiant Eden Golan takes to the stage during the flag parade of …

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Switzerland's Nemo has won the Eurovision 2024 grand final
7 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland's Nemo has won the Eurovision 2024 grand final

ABC  

Nemo, from Switzerland, has taken out the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The European Broadcasting Union released a statement reading: "The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. "The grand final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest will now proceed with 25 participating songs." Loading YouTube content His Eurovision song …

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Dutch Eurovision act Joost Klein is AXED from contest: Rapper, 26, is quizzed by police over 'backstage incident involving female member of production crew' - as bosses erect ring of steel ahead of to
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch Eurovision act Joost Klein is AXED from contest: Rapper, 26, is quizzed by police over 'backstage incident involving female member of production crew' - as bosses erect ring of steel ahead of to

Daily Mail  

Eurovision Dutch contender Joost Klein has been axed from the contest after being quizzed by police over an incident involving 'a female member of the production crew'. The Dutch singer Joost Klein is seen on stage performing the song Europapa during the Eurovision semi-final on Thursday Joost Klein poses during a press conference prior to the final after the second …

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Who is Bambie Thug? The Irish ‘goth gremlin’ leaving Eurovision fans ‘speechless’
7 months, 1 week ago

Who is Bambie Thug? The Irish ‘goth gremlin’ leaving Eurovision fans ‘speechless’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It is time to bring the Eurovision back to …

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Why hasn't Israel been banned from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest like Russia was in 2022?
7 months, 1 week ago

Why hasn't Israel been banned from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest like Russia was in 2022?

ABC  

If there's one line Eurovision's organiser, the European Broadcasting Union, loves to trot out, it's that the song contest is an "apolitical" event that brings people across the world together with music. Eurovision's version of a red carpet event had a four-legged denim egg Photo shows Two people inside a denim-covered egg-like shell one wearing shorts, socks and sandals, the …

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Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after complaint from female staffer
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after complaint from female staffer

ABC  

Police are investigating an incident that led to Dutch artist Joost Klein being expelled from the Eurovision Song Contest. The EBU had earlier said it was investigating an incident involving Klein, 26, whose quirky song Europapa had originally made him one of the favourites ahead of Saturday's final. "Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of …

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Dutch artist misses Eurovision rehearsal after 'incident', organisers say
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch artist misses Eurovision rehearsal after 'incident', organisers say

Hindustan Times  

MALMO, Sweden, - Dutch singer Joost Klein was not allowed to participate in either of Friday's two rehearsals ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest following an "incident", the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the event, said in a statement. Klein, who had not participated in the first rehearsal on Friday, would also not be performing during the second dress rehearsal …

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Dutch artist misses Eurovision rehearsal after 'incident', organisers say
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch artist misses Eurovision rehearsal after 'incident', organisers say

Hindustan Times  

MALMO, Sweden -Dutch singer Joost Klein was not allowed to participate in either of Friday's two rehearsals ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest following an "incident", the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the event, said in a statement. Klein, who had not participated in the first rehearsal on Friday, would also not be performing during the second dress rehearsal scheduled …

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Israel’s Eden Golan to compete in Eurovision 2024 semi-final after being booed during rehearsals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s Eden Golan to compete in Eurovision 2024 semi-final after being booed during rehearsals

The Independent  

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Rylan defends Eurovision ahead of Israel performance at second semi-final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rylan defends Eurovision ahead of Israel performance at second semi-final

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking from Malmö, Sweden, Rylan, who is hosting the BBC’s coverage alongside Graham Norton and …

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The Eurovision performers ready to impress at the world's campest party! All the acts taking to the stage this year from Ireland's Bambie Thug to Croatia's Baby Lasagna as contest marks 50 years since
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Eurovision performers ready to impress at the world's campest party! All the acts taking to the stage this year from Ireland's Bambie Thug to Croatia's Baby Lasagna as contest marks 50 years since

Daily Mail  

There's only a few days left until performers representing 26 countries from across Europe and beyond take to the stage at the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. United Kingdom Olly Alexander Olly Alexander representing Britain with the song 'Dizzy' performs during the first semi final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest Chart-topping pop star Olly Alexander will be …

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Eurovision organisers respond to calls for Israel boycott ahead of song contest final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Eurovision organisers respond to calls for Israel boycott ahead of song contest final

The Independent  

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Why is Australia competing in Eurovision when we're not part of Europe?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why is Australia competing in Eurovision when we're not part of Europe?

ABC  

The Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year and, once again, an Australian act will be taking to the stage. There was a question mark about Australia's future in the contest after Eurovision 2023, but in early December it was confirmed that Australia would take part this year. This year, there are 37 Eurovision Song Contest participating countries: Here's …

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Olly Alexander cries as he addresses Eurovision controversy over Israel
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Olly Alexander cries as he addresses Eurovision controversy over Israel

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Olly Alexander reportedly broke down in tears during an interview where …

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Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians

Al Jazeera  

Political figures pen angry letter to Eurovision organisers saying Israel should be excluded for its war in Gaza. The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest are under increasing pressure to exclude Israel from this year’s competition as it wages a devastating war on Gaza. More than 20 politicians wrote to the European Broadcasting Union on Tuesday saying Israel’s participation in …

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European public TV networks launch free-to-air sports streaming platform under Eurovision banner
10 months, 2 weeks ago

European public TV networks launch free-to-air sports streaming platform under Eurovision banner

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The collective of European public broadcasters launched a free-to-air streaming service Monday to show major championships in many Olympic sports. Though many individual governing bodies of Olympic sports have their own streaming platforms, the Eurovision service is designed to bundle them under a single registration and log-in for viewers. “This digital platform provides a solution to both of …

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FIFA agrees Women’s World Cup broadcast deal for top European nations
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA agrees Women’s World Cup broadcast deal for top European nations

The Hindu  

The Women’s World Cup will be broadcast in Britain, Spain, France, Germany and Italy after governing body FIFA extended its agreement with the European Broadcasting Union, ending the threat of a blackout in Europe’s top football nations. The rights for this year’s tournament are being sold separately from the men’s World Cup for the first time and FIFA President Gianni …

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Time for Eurovision: Here’s how the exuberant song contest works
1 year, 7 months ago

Time for Eurovision: Here’s how the exuberant song contest works

Al Jazeera  

What began in 1956 with just seven countries, has grown into a festival drawing millions of viewers around the world. Sprinkle the sequins and pump up the volume: The annual Eurovision Song Contest reaches its climax on Saturday with a grand final broadcast live from the United Kingdom’s city of Liverpool. Six countries automatically qualify for the final: last year’s …

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This could be our last year competing in Eurovision, but why is Australia in Eurovision in the first place?
1 year, 7 months ago

This could be our last year competing in Eurovision, but why is Australia in Eurovision in the first place?

ABC  

For the past eight years, Australia has been welcomed into the glitter-laced arms of Eurovision as an honorary European. Perth progressive metal band Voyager are finally achieving their dream to make Eurovision history, as the first group to represent Australia. Originally, Australia's inclusion as a competitor in the 2015 edition of Eurovision was all about "building bridges" and celebrating the …

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Eurovision Song Contest: Why Gen Z have become its biggest fans
1 year, 7 months ago

Eurovision Song Contest: Why Gen Z have become its biggest fans

BBC  

Eurovision Song Contest: Why Gen Z have become its biggest fans Getty Images Now 67 years old, Eurovision has become loved internationally for great pop music and joyful camp. Getty Images Eurovision has made a name for its progressive, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, thanks to performers including 2015 victor Conchita Wurst Though its popularity is still growing in North America – helped …

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European state broadcasters back in business for Olympics
1 year, 11 months ago

European state broadcasters back in business for Olympics

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — European state broadcasters were brought back into the heart of Olympic business on Monday when the IOC announced a rights deal through 2032 with the European Broadcasting Union. The previous European deal signed in 2015 — covering two editions each of the Summer Games and Winter Games from 2018-2024 — was exclusively with Discovery, the parent company …

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PM and past winners congratulate Liverpool as it is named Eurovision host city
2 years, 2 months ago

PM and past winners congratulate Liverpool as it is named Eurovision host city

The Independent  

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