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Drug use in England spikes during World Cup football matches and Eurovision, study finds

Cocaine, ketamine and MDMA use was linked to summer heatwaves, sporting events and bank holidays

The Independent UK

Drug use in England spikes during heatwaves and big sports events, research finds

Project that tested traces of illicit drugs in wastewater also found higher use during Eurovision song contest

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision crisis: Slovenia to broadcast films about Palestine instead of this year's Eurovision

Slovenia joins Ireland and Spain in not broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after a decision to boycott the live event over Israel’s participation.

Euronews

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European country refusing to air Eurovision Song Contest in latest boycott

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The Independent UK

Slovenia to air films about Palestine instead of Eurovision song contest

Ireland and Spain will also not broadcast Eurovision after decision to boycott live event over Israel’s participation

The Guardian - UK

Boy George Joins San Marino For Eurovision As UK Entry Faces Brutal 'Boring' Backlash

Boy George's surprise performance with San Marino's Senhit at the London Eurovision Party captivated fans, while the UK's 2026 entry, Look Mum No Computer, sparked mixed reactions ahead of the main event.

International Business Times UK

Paloma Faith among 1,100 artists and cultural workers urging Eurovision boycott

Campaign group No Music For Genocide said Israel should be banned from participating in the contest because of the ongoing conflict with Palestine.

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Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack, Sigur Rós, Mogwai and more sign open letter asking the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israel from participating in Eurovision 2026

"We refuse to be silent. We refuse to be complicit"

Louder

Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

Euronews

Look Mum No Computer makes candid admission at live Eurovision performance

The UK’s Eurovision entry said he would be doing the song contest ‘my own way and hoping for the best’

The Independent UK

Eurovision star warns against toxic talent shows treating contestants like currency

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The Independent UK

Look Mum No Computer announces birth of baby ahead of Eurovision

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The Independent UK

UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer congratulated after birth of baby

The musician, whose real name is Sam Battle, will take part in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in a few weeks.

Evening Standard

Sam Ryder hits out at talent shows that ‘use’ contestants: ‘Can you look at yourself in the mirror?’

Eurovision star, 36, is a mentor on Channel 4’s new singing show

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Eurovision Song Contest star ‘signs up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026’

Strictly’s first reported signing comes amid a huge shake-up behind-the-scenes

The Independent UK

Delta Goodrem aims to channel Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John for Eurovision glory

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music

The Independent UK

Scott Mills shows in jeopardy after BBC sacking – from Eurovision to Race Across the World

The Radio 2 presenter had several projects in the works when his sudden exit was announced

Evening Standard

Sara Cox says she’s no longer afraid to ‘crumple egos’ as she replaces Scott Mills for Eurovision coverage

The Radio 2 presenter has grown more confident in expressing her opinions later in life after years of self-doubt rooted in childhood bullying

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Guitar World

“Björn and I met and discussed what it could look like. It had to be shiny and sparkling”: How a Swedish luthier used by Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton created the iconic ABBA star guitar

Meet Göran Malmberg, maker of the ultimate glam-rock axe that Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA walked on the Eurovision stage with in 1974

Evening Standard

Scott Mills’ Eurovision replacement revealed after BBC exit

The sacked star would traditionally have fronted commentary for the semi-finals of the annual song contest, which this year takes place in Austria

The Independent UK

Eurovision expands with new competition outside of Europe

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Euronews

A decade in the making: Inaugural Eurovision Asia set to be staged in Thailand in 2026

Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

Euronews

The song contest that never was: Why Latin America still lacks its own Eurovision

Latin artists may rule the charts and pack stadiums worldwide, yet Latin America still lacks a Eurovision-style televised music mega-festival; the reasons lie in history, industry and politics.

Metal Hammer

“The song represents a reckless normalisation of a dangerous practice." Romania's nu metal-styled Eurovision Song Contest entry Choke Me under fire for allegedly promoting sexual strangulation

Alexandra Căpitănescu's Eurovision song Choke Me is facing criticism from campaigners against sexual violence

The Guardian - UK

The joys of dogs and anonymous owners

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