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Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion

The Swedish Eurovision host city Malmo has promised heightened security for this year's song contest, which faces protests over Israel's participation while the war in Gaza continues.

Radio France Internationale

Antisemitism campaign group say Rio Cinema's Eurovision snub 'betrays their Jewish heritage'

The east London cinema is refusing to screen the Eurovision final because Israel is taking part

Evening Standard

When a Eurovision song started a coup

Letters: Chris Keil on the significance of the Portuguese entry for the 1974 competition. Plus John Lovelock on Abba’s appeal

The Guardian - UK

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Eurovision 2024: dates, host country, UK entry, competitors, and everything you need to know

Eurovision 2024 sees the world's biggest song competition returning for more fun. Here's everything you need to know about the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

WhatToWatch

‘We are not the arena to solve a Middle East conflict’: Sweden braced for a politically charged Eurovision

Israel’s inclusion in the lineup while war rages in Gaza may lead to the most controversial contest ever

The Guardian - UK

ABBA fans celebrate 'Waterloo' Eurovision victory, 50 years on

The song's win at Eurovision Song Contest on April 6, 1974 launched the Swedish supergroup on its path to success.

WEKU

Abba, cabaret and smug marionettes: the 1974 Eurovision song contest reviewed!

Fifty years since Abba won with Waterloo, fans are paying tribute to a pop classic. Its status is a far cry from its origins in a celebration of weedy pop and dodgy lyrics – and, whisper it, ‘nul points’ from Britain

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Waterloo: 50 years since birth of lyrical masterpiece

Swedish supergroup ABBA is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Waterloo, the song that won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and propelled them to stardom.

AAP

Morning Mail: new testimony in Lehrmann defamation trial, budget hints, the long way to Eurovision

Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach expected to give evidence this afternoon; Albanese to flag measures to ease inflation pressures

The Guardian - AU

Electric Fields on their unlikely journey to Eurovision: ‘I’m ready to prove a point’

The pop duo will be breaking new ground in Malmö, Sweden when they represent Australia on 7 May

The Guardian - AU

Queer artists call on Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision over Israel participation

Maxine Peake and Sarah Schulman among signatories of open letter asking singer to withdraw from contest

The Guardian - UK

“Americans, What’s Something The Rest Of The World Does That You Find Absurd?” (35 Answers)

This time, Americans had the chance to take the burden off their shoulders and share the myriad of weird behaviors they witnessed while traveling outside the US. The post “Americans, What’s Something The Rest Of The World Does That You Find Absurd?” (35 Answers) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Eurovision mirrors how countries see one another. That’s why I can’t watch Israel take part

No amount of mental gymnastics can justify allowing its inclusion while a humanitarian catastrophe goes on in Gaza, says journalist Jeffrey Ingold

The Guardian - UK

After facing criticism, Israel has revised its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest

Eden Golan's original song, titled "October Rain," has been renamed "Hurricane" after objections that it was not politically neutral. Israel's public broadcaster will reveal the amended song Sunday.

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"There’s odes to pop culture moments in there from Mean Girls to Michelangelo...obviously made a bit goth." Watch the fantastically bonkers video for Bambie Thug's Irish Eurovision entry, Doomsday Blue

Bambie Thug is representing Ireland at Eurovision this year, and on the basis on Doomsday Blue, they should win it all

The Guardian - AU

‘We are buzzed with euphoria’: Electric Fields to represent Australia at Eurovision

The South Australian duo, who came close to competing in 2019, will be taking their new track One Milkali (One Blood) to Sweden

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Israel To Revise Eurovision Song Lyrics After Controversy

Israel to revise Eurovision song lyrics referencing Hamas attack to promote peace and avoid controversy. Participation in Eurovision highlights importance ...

AAP

'Like winning Eurovision': interpretive dance scientist

A Sydney-based biologist has taken out a global award that asks scientists to harness the power of interpretive dance to convey complex research.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Peck the bait!’ The political messages hidden in Eurovision songs

As Israel’s 2024 entry is scrutinised, we look at the times when songs got around the contest’s impartiality rules

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision should have a Palestinian entrant

Brief letters: Bridging cultural divides | William Mitchell murals | Grapefruit and blood pressure medication | Early cinema visit | Birthdays

Evening Standard

Graham Norton says Eurovision in 'an impossible situation' amid calls to exclude Israel from contest

Contest organisers are facing increasing pressure to take action against the nation

Salon

Israel can participate in Eurovision

In anticipation of the EBU's decision, 400 Hollywood professionals penned a letter voicing their support for Israel

Evening Standard

Helen Mirren among celebs to back Eurovision organisers keeping Israel in contest

“To punish Israel would be an inversion of justice,” write spearheads Creative Community For Peace

The Guardian - AU

Gene Simmons, Helen Mirren, Boy George sign open letter supporting Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision

The names were among 400 celebrities and entertainment figures who signed the letter, amid calls for a boycott

Windows Central

Men — what's stopping you from looking like Windows95man?

Finland submitting bonkers music to Eurovision isn't out of the ordinary, but their latest entrant DJ Windows95man might actually get us to watch.

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