Conchita Wurst: Last News

2 min read Sydney’s famous ‘gaybourhood’ streets are set to come alive with street dining, free performances and celebrations at Sydney WorldPride’s festival hub, Pride Villages.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have had a sneaky look at this Saturday' (October 14) fare on Strictly: It Takes Two, and it's fair to say everyone is looking forward to Angela Rippon. The veteran broadcaster will be dancing a Rumba with partner Kai Widdrington.

We're just weeks away from the return of Manchester Pride and plans, as you might expect, are well under way. Manchester will be rolling out the rainbow carpet for the annual four-day LGBTQ+ celebration, which takes place over the August 25-28 bank holiday weekend in locations across the city.

The final headliners for this year’s Manchester Pride festival have been revealed for 2023. Iconic electro artist Alison Goldfrapp will be joining the bill, along with dancer, drag performer and DJ Raven Mandella and Eurovision legend Conchita Wurst.

TV personality Rylan has channelled Austrian singer Conchita Wurst with a daring new makeover.The Celebrity Gogglebox star has shown off his new stylish hairstyle during a shoot over in Venice.The 34 year old is in Italy shooting his new TV show. As he posed for the selfie showing off his new look, Rylan gazed off into the distance as the sun appeared to be setting.

Fair Day returns to Sydney’s Victoria Park on Sunday, February 19, to kick off Sydney WorldPride 2023. The all-day Queer extravaganza will also have multiple entertainment stages, dance floors, and drag performances. On the Main Stage, experience the inaugural Drag King Games, hosted by Sexy Galexy and Donny Piccolo. There will also be a Sissy Ball vogue showcase, the Molly Poppinz Drag Show, as well as performances by Nana Miss Koori, Penelope, Jamaica Moana, Seann Miley Moore, The Buoys, Beks, Carla Wehbe, and Toni Pearan.Closing out the day on the Main Stage will be Eurovision Champion Conchita Wurst.   A post shared by Sydney Mardi Gras (@sydneymardigras)At the Wonderful, Proud & Free Stage, there will be Drag Storytime with drag performers Charisma Belle and Annie Mation, as well as a Junior Drag competition, and a Kiddo Disco with performances by Nic Pes and Ray Isaac.At the Optus Arena, bring your dog friends and people friends to watch the Doggywood Parade and Pageant.

Eurovision Song Contest winner Netta Barzilai has revealed what it was really like to make the hit Netflix film Eurovision: The Story Of Fire Saga - and the moment fans would have dreamed to have been a part of.Netta - who won the contest for Israel in 2018 with the song Toy - was part of an all-star line-up of past contestants who appeared in the film's iconic song-a-long sequence.The scene saw actors Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams and Dan Stevens as their characters Lars, Sigrit and Alexander Lemtov sing a medley of pop hits alongside Eurovision royalty including Netta, Lorene and Conchita Wurst. READ NEXT: Eurovision Song Contest host city shortlist announced as London misses outSpeaking exclusively to Daily Star, Netta revealed that despite the film being set in Edinburgh, the memorable scene was shot elsewhere, saying it was actually "filmed in London.""It was like being in a Hollywood film, to be in a trailer, to be made up with other people, it was fun.

Eurovision Song Contest, with fans adamant this could be the UK's lucky year.Although the UK hasn't managed to win in the Eurovision since 1997, things are looking up this year with an incredibly promising performance from Sam Ryder.The latest odds put Sam Ryder at second favourite to win with his brand new track Space Man, but he's trying to ignore the mounting excitement.With Sam poised to land the second spot, the star is doing a little extra to land himself the top spot, explaining to Daily Star that he'll bring his lucky charms.He said: "I was at a pub with my friend the other day and he gave me his lucky marbles. So now I have a lucky charm. I’ll take them with me.

Eurovision success stories include the likes of Céline Dion, ABBA and Lulu, but life in the spotlight isn't always guaranteed. Despite performing live in front of millions of viewers at home, contestants often fade into the background once their time on the show is over. Fifty-two countries have participated in the song contest since it started in 1956, and whilst this has led to global stardom for some, others fell short after their 15 minutes of fame.

Eurovision song entry of all time, according to research.A study of 2,000 adults found the Swedes’ legendary record - which also gave the band their first number one in the UK chart – was most popular with 50 per cent of respondents.However, the top 10 is dominated with UK hits, and ‘Making your Mind Up’ by Bucks Fizz is preferred by a third of adults.‘Save your Kisses for Me’ by Brotherhood of Man took third place, while Cliff Richard’s ‘Congratulations’ came fourth.Lulu’s ‘Boom Bang a Bang’ completes the top five, while Katrina and the Waves, and Gina G also make their way into the top 10.One of the most controversial entries in Eurovision's 65 year history, 'Rise like a Phoenix' by Austria's drag queen Conchita Wurst, also took ninth

EUROVISION fans at a loss after this year’s was axed can choose their favourite act from the show’s history tonight. Bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst, Austria’s only winner who came good in 2014, is among 19 shortlisted for the title in a BBC special.

Pop star Lee Ryan disclosed a diarrhea nightmare from his Eurovision past while watching Netflix's new Eurovision film.

Feel Something Foundation, hosted their Pride Music Business Creatives Roundtable on Sunday, where Lambert and a slew of special guests spoke about discrimination in the industry, their own experiences with coming out, and much more.Moderated by Billboard's Ian Drew, the panel featured appearances from Teddy Geiger, Ferras Algaisi, Justin Tranter, Ames, Shamir, LP, Shea Diamond, Mary Lambert, Parson James, Tyler Glenn, Ilsey Juber, Conchita Wurst, VINCINT and Alex Newell."In the music industry, especially for those of us that are queer and that are technically 'outsiders,' it can be sort of a lonely journey, and it can be sort of isolating," Lambert said at the outset of the event.

Actress/singer Olivia Newton John, an ally, is one of dozens of entertainers who will participate in this weekend’s Global Pride. (Photo by Michelle Day; courtesy Global Pride)