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The Last Dinner Party backlash exposes a strange double standard in music

Why do female artists always have to defend their ‘authenticity’? The controversy around hype for the new band The Last Dinner Party shows a sexist hypocrisy in music, writes Jessie Thompson

The Independent UK

Who is Eurovision favourite Alessandra? The 20-year-old TikTok star from Norway with a fan in Ellie Goulding

As Eurovision kicks off in Liverpool, we chat with viral sensation Alessandra about representing Norway

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2023: The best 10 winning performances

In its 67 years, few Eurovision entrants have achieved both a great song and a great live performance. Olivia Emily ranks the best of the best

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The winner takes it all: How Abba’s douze-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution

Songwriting genius and satin came together to wow Europe with ‘Waterloo’ on 6 April 1974. As the Swedish stars (and their fans) celebrate the 50th anniversary of Abba’s triumph, Mark Beaumont traces the road to superstardom for Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid

The Independent UK

All 69 Eurovision song contest winners – ranked!

From Abba to Céline Dion, chicken noises to lyrics about magical shoes, we rate and slate every winning entry from 1956 onwards

The Guardian - UK

Love, pop and energy! Is this the perfect formula for a Eurovision winner?

Having crunched data from all 1,371 Eurovision entrants since it began in 1956, we’ve worked out the type of song and artist with the best chance of scoring douze points

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision 2023: The best 10 winning performances

In its 67 years, few Eurovision entrants have achieved both a great song and a great live performance. Olivia Emily ranks the best of the best

The Independent UK

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The winner takes it all: How Abba’s douze-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution

Songwriting genius and satin came together to wow Europe with ‘Waterloo’ in 1974. Ahead of Eurovision this weekend, Mark Beaumont traces the road from Sweden to superstardom for Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid

The Independent UK

Who is Eurovision favourite Alessandra? The 20-year-old TikTok star from Norway with a fan in Ellie Goulding

As Eurovision kicks off in Liverpool, we chat with viral sensation Alessandra about representing Norway

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2023: The best 10 winning performances

In its 67 years, few Eurovision entrants have achieved both a great song and a great live performance. Olivia Emily ranks the best of the best

The Independent UK

Who is Eurovision favourite Alessandra? The 20-year-old TikTok star from Norway with a fan in Ellie Goulding

As Eurovision kicks off in Liverpool, we chat with viral sensation Alessandra about representing Norway

The Independent UK

‘Huge amount of support’ for LGBTQ choir as they celebrate Eurovision

The choir sang their own arrangements of songs by Abba and Lady Gaga to celebrate Eurovision.

The Independent UK

The winner takes it all: How Abba’s douze-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution

Songwriting genius and satin came together to wow Europe with ‘Waterloo’. Mark Beaumont traces the road from Sweden to superstardom for Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid

The Independent UK

Michelle Visage on why she loves Eurovision: ‘It’s probably the campest show on TV after RuPaul’s Drag Race’

EXCLUSIVE: The popular US personality also shares her secret to dealing with awkward celebrities ahead of hosting the red carpet coverage at this year’s TV Baftas

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Eurovision Calling review – a brief, blah beginners’ guide to the contest that gave us Abba … and Scooch

As the hype goes into overdrive for this week’s grand final, calling this whiz through the basics an ‘ultimate guide’ is misleading. Fanatics should steer clear

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh to get Dancing Queen Brunch with ABBA tribute band and prizes for best costume

ABBA fans in the capital will be getting excited over the news that the Dancing Queen Brunch is bringing food, drinks, quizzes and a costume comp to Edinburgh on June 4.

Liverpool Echo

City centre bar announces monthly movie nights with Eurovision twist

There will also be free screenings of the song contest and an art exhibition

Daily Record

Sharleen Spiteri hails Dame Judi Dench 'coolest lady on the planet' after tipsy Abba duet in Scots pub

Texas singer Sharleen went viral with legendary actress Dame Judi Dench after an impromptu performance of Abba's Waterloo at a Scots pub.

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Daily Mirror

Trainer of Grand National winner Corach Rambler receives congratulations from Abba star

Abba singer Anni-Fryd Lyngstad sent a congratulatory message to trainer Lucinda Russell after her horse won the famous steeplechase at Aintree on Saturday

MusicRadar

Abba members pay tribute to their guitarist Lasse Wellander following his death at age 70

"Lasse was a dear friend, a fun guy and a superb guitarist"

Chronicle Live

South Tyneside Festival concert line-up includes Jason Donovan, The Vamps, Boyzlife and Björn Again

South Tyneside Festival's free line-up of Sunday concerts in South Shields will include Jason Donovan and Björn Again

Wales Online

You can listen to ABBA and Queen by candlelight at a stunning Welsh cathedral

A unique series of concerts will also pay homage to Hans Zimmer, Coldplay and Taylor Swift

Evening Standard

When will the London bus Superloop start? Key questions answered

TfL chief admits orbital express route won’t initially be operated by zero emission buses

The Guardian - UK

Reach for the Stars by Michael Cragg review – hot gossip from pop’s golden age

In this hoot of an oral history the stars of 90s chart acts recall how their innocence collided with a cynical music industry

Daily Record

Janey Godley's hilarious Nicola Sturgeon farewell voiceover as she steps down as First Minister

The Scots comedian has become known for her famous voiceovers of First Minister's questions during the pandemic.

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