EXPLAINED: 17 - The Real Truth

Emmy ‘did a deep dive on Irish culture’ to represent Ireland at Eurovision

She is hoping to qualify Ireland on Thursday for the final in Switzerland.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Let’s get this party started! Can you score douze points on our Eurovision quiz?

Think you know your Lumo from your Nemo? Test your knowledge of the greatest song contest on Earth ahead of Saturday’s grand final

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

Eurovision favorites KAJ fly the flag for Sweden and make saunas all the rage at the contest

There’s one word you hear more than any other in Basel during the Eurovision Song Contest: Sauna

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Israel In Eurovision Spotlight At Second Semifinal

Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has drawn protests but its competitor Yuval Raphael -- who escaped the Hamas attack on her country -- is hotly tipped to qualify from Thursday's semifinal.

International Business Times · May 15, 2025

From breakfast with a Eurovision winner to dancing to Bon Jovi: My wild weekend on a 1980s cruise

Ambassador is usually associated with an older clientele, but Marc Shoffman found plenty of youthful exuberance and a lot of Lycra on the cruise brand’s ‘Back to the 1980s’ sailing

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Ireland and Israel compete in second Eurovision semi-final

The evening will also see performances from three of the ‘big five’ countries that have already made Saturday’s final.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Eurovision 2025 Kicks Off – But Viewers Left Fuming Over BBC’s Sound Issues

The Eurovision 2025 semi-finals got underway in Basel on Tuesday night, and while the glitter and glamour were in full swing.

The Fashion Central · May 14, 2025

UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday react to backlash over Israel's inclusion in contest

The trio, who are representing the UK with their upbeat track What The Hell Just Happened?, also discussed navigating competing in a show that’s increasingly politicised

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

The UK is not bad at Eurovision, 2025 act Remember Monday say

Friends Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele are the first all-female multi-person act since 1999.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Bye bye banana wolves! Is social media ruining Eurovision?

From gorilla stage invasions to novelty butter churners, the extravaganza has always been a haven for wackiness. But it’s getting less outre by the year … and YouTube and TikTok are to blame. More Papa Pingouin required!

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025