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Nul points! The UK’s 10 biggest Eurovision flops of all time

From MP-baiting abominations to Engelbert Humperdinck, the UK has sent some real stinkers to the song contest – some so bad artists have even had to change their name. Here are the worst offenders

The Guardian - UK

Lulu calls Engelbert Humperdinck ‘amazing’ in 90th birthday message

Rupert Everett, Gloria Gaynor, Judy Collins and Matt Goss are among the other stars to have wished him a happy birthday.

Evening Standard

Rare Rolls-Royce once owned by Engelbert Humperdinck to be auctioned

The Release Me singer owned the Phantom VI for four decades until 2009.

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Jayne Mansfield's Husband Built Her a Heart-Shaped Pool at Their 'Pink Palace' – It's a Testament to the Flamboyant Romance of '50s Hollywood

In a charming piece of Hollywood history, we take a look back in time at the actress's heart-shaped pool and reflect on what it can teach us about design

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Here’s why the Oasis reunion is the sign of a Britpop summer

ANALYSIS: With Pulp at Glastonbury and the Gallaghers reunited, it feels like there's something in the air again, writes Glenn Fosbraey

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Will the Oasis reunion usher in a Britpop summer – or is it just a marketing ploy?

The trend for naming summers has become something of a cultural phenomenon. Think for example of 2019, which was branded a “hot girl summer”, inspired by rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s song.

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‘It was pure magic,’ says Mariska Hargitay as husband Peter Hermann tracks down her late mother’s lost piano for an ultimate birthday surprise

Music to her ears.

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Engelbert Humperdinck says karaoke kept his music alive ahead of 89th birthday

The singer will perform more than 60 shows around the world in his 89th year.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker’s critics have got it wrong. It’s reasonable to talk about more than sport

The Match of the Day presenter has been challenged again on his views on Gaza and Israel. But can we really expect him to have no opinions about the outside world?

The Guardian - UK

Laurie Holloway obituary

Composer, pianist and musical director on popular TV shows such as Parkinson and Strictly Come Dancing

The Guardian - UK

Hansel and Gretel review – manic energy and festive roars of fury keep kids enrapt

Conductor Giedrė Šlekytė makes a promising UK debut with Humperdinck’s luxuriant score but there isn’t much space for adult enchantment

The Guardian - UK

"It felt as though there were three guitars behind me that night": The night Jimi Hendrix saved Engelbert Humperdinck

Crooner Engelbert Humperdinck reveals how Jimi Hendrix became his guitarist – for one night only

Louder

Charles Blackwell obituary

Music producer, arranger and songwriter who worked with everyone from Marlene Dietrich to Tom Jones, and was behind many pop hits of the 1960s and 70s

The Guardian - UK

Sharleen Spiteri looks back: ‘I was in my own little world and wouldn’t have enjoyed posing like this’

The Texas frontwoman recalls standing up to bullies at school and in the music industry – and honing her DIY skills

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Where forgotten UK Eurovision acts are now - stage intruder, soap star and co-star couple

Singer Mae Muller is representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 at Liverpool Arena. She follows in the footsteps of many famous alumni that didn't quite win over the rest of Europe

Liverpool Echo

31 famous faces you forgot did Eurovision - and the ones who almost did

From Grease legend to soap stars

Daily Record

Tam Cowan: I've got the hump with my all-time favourite king of croon Engelbert

Columnist Tam Cowan admits he's taken the Hump at his idol's money-making scheme on Cameo

The Guardian - UK

‘It speaks straight from the heart’: Bryan Ferry, Adele and Engelbert Humperdinck on Bob Dylan’s Make You Feel My Love

As the ballad appears on the latest Bootleg Sessions box set, some of the many artists who have covered it explain why it tugs their heartstrings

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‘Hansel and Gretel’ lightens the gloom with beautiful music, eye-opening imagery

Lyric Opera reheats a fun, sometimes surreal production that skips the storybook quaintness.

Daily Mirror

Sam Ryder petitions BBC to send 'diverse' act to represent UK at Eurovision 2023

The upcoming 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the UK on behalf of reigning champions Ukraine - and Sam is looking forward to the UK's new contestant

Bangkok Post

Gala dinner with the king of romance Engelbert Humperdinck

Join a gala dinner with the king of romance Engelbert Humperdinck on August 24, 2022, at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket. Ticket price 10,000 baht per seat (includes pre dinner drink and 4 course dinner).

Bangkok Post

British balladeer set to serenade Samui and Phuket

British pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck will give two more shows at two famous islands in the South of Thailand next week.

Bangkok Post

Engelbert Humperdinck to perform at Samui charity dinner

For the first time in Samui, legendary music artist Engelbert Humperdinck will perform live on Aug 22 as part of a gala charity dinner at Centara Reserve Samui.

Bangkok Post

Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck set for Thailand tour

Legendary pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck will kick off his tour across the Kingdom with the live concert "The Legendary Engelbert Humperdinck In Hua Hin", at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort in Prachuap Khiri Khan, on Aug 20 at 6pm.

The Guardian - UK

How well do you know Eurovision? Take our all-singing, all-dancing quiz

Geopolitical alliances at the ready! This year’s song contest is on Saturday night. Here are 26 questions to test your nous on the biggest night in Europe, from the sublime to the ridiculous

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