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Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision

Hindustan Times  

MALMO, Sweden — A Dutch public broadcaster reacted angrily after the Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before Saturday’s final over a backstage incident that is being investigated by police. Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes Eurovision, said Swedish …

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Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza
7 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity. Britain’s Olly Alexander offered upbeat dance track “Dizzy,” while Ireland’s gothic Bambie Thug summoned a demon onstage and brought a scream coach to Malmo, and Spain’s Nebulossa boldly reclaimed a …

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Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over Gaza war
7 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over Gaza war

LA Times  

Nemo of Switzerland performs the song “The Code” during the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday. Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing their nongender identity. “I hope this contest can live up to its promise and …

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Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation

Hindustan Times  

MALMO, Sweden — Not everyone in Malmo was welcoming the Eurovision Song Contest to town. Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested in the Swedish port city on Thursday against Israel’s participation in the pan-continental pop competition. Palestinian flags fly from windows and balconies along a pedestrianized thoroughfare that has been …

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Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel’s Eurovision participation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel’s Eurovision participation

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Not everyone in Malmo was welcoming the Eurovision Song Contest to town. People wave Palestinian flags during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration for excluding Israel from Eurovision ahead of the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Thursday, May 9, 2024. Protesters hold a banner during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration for excluding Israel from Eurovision ahead of …

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Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans have gathered in Malmo, Sweden, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday’s exuberant, glitter-drenched final. Sarah Bonnici of Malta performs the song Loop during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The …

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Thousands march in Sweden against Israel’s Eurovision participation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands march in Sweden against Israel’s Eurovision participation

LA Times  

A protester shouts into a megaphone during a demonstration advocating for Israel‘s exclusion from Eurovision ahead of the second semifinal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday. Protesters waving green, white and red Palestinian flags packed the historic Stortorget square near Malmo’s 16th century town hall before a planned march through the city for a rally in …

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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests

Al Jazeera  

Israel has qualified for this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching in host country Sweden over the Gaza war. Singer Eden Golan performed her song “Hurricane” in Thursday’s second semifinal in front of 9,000 spectators at the host city’s Malmo Arena and booked her place in the final thanks to viewers’ votes. As she prepared …

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The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — 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. They include Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, whose infectious electro number “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” is the current favorite to win, and Ukrainian duo alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, flying the flag for …

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A Eurovision like no other: Israel’s war on Gaza takes centre stage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A Eurovision like no other: Israel’s war on Gaza takes centre stage

Al Jazeera  

Stockholm, Sweden - Malmo is rarely the centre of attention, but this week, the spotlight is on as the Eurovision Song Contest dominates Sweden's third-largest city. Israel is set to participate amid protests and calls for a boycott given its war on Gaza that has to date killed more than 34,500 Palestinians. Stop the war, Women's song for Gaza and …

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Organizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Organizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest said Thursday they reserve the right to remove any Palestinian flags and pro-Palestinian symbols at the show next week in Sweden. The glitzy gala, which draws hundreds of millions of viewers each year, is held this year from May 7-11 in Malmo in southern Sweden, following last year’s victory by Loreen for …

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The Latest | Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Latest | Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks

Associated Press  

Hamas said Thursday it will send a delegation to Cairo as soon as possible to keep working on cease-fire talks, in response to Egypt’s latest proposal. Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying in a post on X that Turkey “is breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports.” ISRAELIS HOLD RALLY …

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