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Rylan Clark had a three-word response as he was filmed watching Olly Alexander's first big Eurovision Song Contest performance on Tuesday night. The run-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest began on Tuesday night (May 7) with the first semi-final broadcasted by the BBC.

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Ireland’s Eurovision entry Bambie Thug forced to change the Pro-Palestine message by organisers

Eurovision entry Bambie Thug has been forced to change their pro-Palestine message by the competition’s organisers.The non-binary contestant has become Ireland’s first finalist in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2018, winning a place in Saturday’s final (May 11) with a performance of their track ‘Doomsday Blue’ at yesterday’s (May 7) semi-finals.However, the artist, whose real name is Bambie Ray Robinson, has criticised the competition’s organisers after being forced to change their pro-Palestine message ahead of the final. Originally, they wore body paint in Ogham script – an early Medieval alphabet – which translated to ceasefire and freedom.

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Olly Alexander breaks silence on Eurovision performance and reveals what went wrong on stage

Olly Alexander has broken his silence following criticism of his performance at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final in Sweden.The singer took to the stage on Tuesday, 7 May to belt out a rendition of Dizzy - the song he will perform at the Eurovision final on Saturday, 11 May. Olly's performance got mixed reactions from BBC viewers, with some questioning his vocals.

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American Idol's Nutsa Is Competing In Eurovision 2024, Will Represent Home Country Georgia

Nutsa is joining another competition – 2024 Eurovision Song Contest!!

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Phil LaMarr, Tara Strong And Vico Ortiz Join Voice Cast Of Coty Galloway’s Animated Series ‘Atlantic Rocks’

EXCLUSIVE: Phil LaMarr (Kung Fu Panda 4, Futurama), Tara Strong (Loki, Guardians of the Galaxy), and Vico Ortiz (Transparent, Our Flag Means Death) have joined the new animation series Atlantis Rocks, created by actor, producer, and star Coty Galloway, who voiced Avocato, on Warner Bros. animation series, Final Space. The cast is rounded out by Olan Rogers (Creator of Final Space), Dan Brumm (Bluey), Sophia Thomas, Valory Pierce, Bailey Galloway, and Da’Jonte Phillips.

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Eurovision 2024: First Semi-Final Sees Ukraine Go Through, Alongside Contest Favourite Croatia

10 countries have triumphed in the first semi-final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, when 16 countries competed to get through to Saturday’s Grand Final.

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Bambie Thug becomes first Irish Eurovision finalist since 2018

The Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals kicked off in Malmö, Sweden and fans from Ireland have rejoiced as Bambie Thug has become the first Irish Eurovision Song Contest finalist since 2018.The Cork-born singer, 31, triumphed with their witchy and mesmerising execution of their alternative song Doomsday Blue. During their first Eurovision performance, Bambie’s male dancers also looked almost devil-like with blue paint, highly exaggerated ears and fake teeth. Halfway through the end of the song, they also revealed the trans flag on their costume ahead of fire appearing to be set off around the stage.

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Eurovision winner Loreen announces 2025 UK and European tour

Loreen, who won Eurovision in both 2012 and 2023, has announced a UK and European tour for next year.The artist’s biggest jaunt across the continent to date will kick off in the Netherlands on February 15 with 20 stops across Europe. She will later head to Birmingham on March 17 before playing a headline show at London’s iconic Eventim Apollo on March 19 before continuing on to Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow.

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Eurovision bosses double down to defend decision not to boycott Israel over Gaza war

Eurovision organisers have defended their decision not to boycott Israel over the war in Gaza.It comes ahead of the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden this Saturday (May 11).There have been several calls to boycott the competition from various countries. Over 1,000 Swedish artists called for Israel to be banned this year, such as Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Aid Kit, whilst over 1,400 Finnish music industry professionals recently signed a petition to ban the country from taking part in the contest as well.In the buildup to the 2024 edition, individual artists such as Olly Alexander also faced calls to boycott the event.

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Olly Alexander says he’s “ambivalent” about UK’s Union flag as it can be “divisive” and “nationalistic” ahead of Eurovision

Olly Alexander has admitted that he is “ambivalent” about the Union Jack flag.The Years and Years star, who is set to perform for the UK with his song ‘Dizzy’ at the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden this Saturday (May 11), said he also found it “divisive” and “nationalist” but he wants to reclaim the flag in a “positive way”.Speaking to the media [via Metro] ahead of the contest, Alexander said: “I’ve grown up in the UK, there’s a lot that I love about the UK, maybe the people and I’m lucky to have grown up in the UK.“I too have an ambivalent relationship with the Union Jack and what that represents to people because it can feel divisive, it can feel nationalist, but it can also feel like a representation of what’s good about the UK and what makes it good – it’s the inclusivity, the diversity. I am choosing to kind of focus on those aspects of what I believe being in the UK has given me in my upbringing as well.”He continued: “I hope to reclaim the Union Jack in a positive way and when I’m going to be out there waving my flag, waving the Union Jack at the flag parade, it’s for all the good things that have come from growing up in the UK and being British and yeah, I think definitely focusing on that side of things.”It comes after Alexander recently reportedly broke down in tears during an interview when addressing the current controversies relating to Israel’s participation in this year’s competition.Alexander went on to say he supported “a ceasefire, returning the hostages, the safety and security of all people in Gaza.

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Two-time Eurovision winner announces big UK and European tour - with show in Manchester

Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden this weekend, a huge two-time winner from the country has announced they’ll be touring Europe and the UK next year.

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Eurovision Song Contest Organizers Tease An ABBA Anniversary Twist And Switch-Up Voting Rules, Competition Format Ahead of Live Shows

ABBA’s Waterloo has been voted the greatest song in Eurovision history, and with the Song Contest in Sweden this year, the organizers have a surprise ABBA tribute up their sleeves. Changes are also being introduced to both the voting system and the format of the live shows. There will be full live performances in the semi-finals from the artists representing the ‘big five’ countries for the first time, and the public vote will now open at the start of the live final.

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Morgan Freeman, Olivier Marchal, Simone Ashley To Be Feted At The Monte-Carlo TV Festival: Public Events Set For ‘NCIS’ And ‘Little House On The Prairie’

Morgan Freeman, Olivier Marchal and Simone Ashley will be lauded at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival in June. Prince Albert II of Monaco will present Freeman with Festival’s Crystal Nymph award.

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Royal baby joy as Danish Prince and Princess welcome daughter via surrogate

There has been royal baby joy for Prince Gustav and Princess Carina of Denmark as they have welcomed their second child - a daughter - via surrogate. Gustav - who is Queen Margrethe's nephew and a cousin of King Frederik X - and Carina both 55, have been together for more than 20 years and married in Germany two years ago.The couple spent years fighting a strict inheritance rule set by the Prince's Nazi grandfather in the 1930s, which prevented them from marrying.The couple welcomed their son, Prince Gustav Albrecht, via a surrogate in the US last year and were both present during the birth.

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Eurovision Boycott Over Israel’s Inclusion Not An Option For Ukraine, Says Former Winner

Ukraine’s former Eurovision winner Jamala says her country can’t afford to boycott the song contest, because it needs to use the occasion to remind the rest of Europe of its invasion by Russia.

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Morgan Freeman to Be Honored at Monte-Carlo Television Festival, ‘The Gray House’ to Premiere

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Morgan Freeman will receive the Crystal Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which runs June 14-18 in Monaco. Freeman will receive the award at the opening ceremony from Prince Albert II of Monaco, in recognition of his television career.

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Inside the life of the world's hottest royal and 'party prince' - and how one woman tamed his wild lifestyle

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, known affectionately as the "party prince," has never been far from the spotlight throughout his 44 years, especially after he made headlines by marrying a tattooed bikini model, much to the surprise of Nordic high society. Let's delve into the journey of this royal heartthrob and how one woman tamed his wild lifestyle. Despite being born into royalty as the son of King Carl XVI Gustaf, Carl Philip's life took unexpected turns early on.

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Sweden “On Terror Level Four” As Security Is Tightened A Week Before Eurovision Song Contest

Sweden is on high alert and security is being tightened in its third largest city Malmo, ahead of next week’s Eurovision Song Contest.

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Winona Oak Talks Sharing Grief on Heartbreaking EP 'Void,' the Reign of Swede Pop & More (Exclusive Interview)

Winona Oak provides an unflinching look at the grief that she’s experienced since the death of her mother on her new EP Void.

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Olly Alexander breaks down in tears over Eurovision Israel controversy

Olly Alexander reportedly broke down in tears during an interview when addressing the current controversies relating to Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.Alexander will represent the UK with his song ‘Dizzy’ at the grand final of the contest in Malmö, Sweden next Saturday (May 11). However, he has been subject to strong calls to boycott the competition over Israel being allowed to compete due to its ongoing war with Gaza, in the name of showing solidarity with Palestine.In a new interview with The Times, Alexander admitted he had been struggling after the interviewer noticed that he seemed out of sorts during his performance at a Eurovision pre-party in London.“Yes, I struggled that day,” he said. “I was holed up in a room trying not to have a breakdown.

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Fool Me Once star given big role representing UK ahead of Eurovision 2024 - 'I'm delighted!'

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to be even more fabulous this year, as national treasure Dame Joanna Lumley has been announced as the UK spokesperson.The Absolutely Fabulous icon's role in the grand final was revealed by Eurovision commentator Graham Norton on The One Show on Friday. Joanna, a long-time fan of Eurovision, is already gearing up for her iconic role where she will be broadcasted live into the arena in Malmo, Sweden.The actress, who recently starred in Netflix's Fool Me Once, expressed her excitement saying: "Good evening Malmo, it's Joanna here! "I am delighted to be announcing the jury vote for the UK at this year's Eurovision.

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