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Eurovision traditionally has been a place where politics were frowned upon, at least in the overt songs . But the war in Ukraine is much on the world’s mind, so Eurovision made a statement right at the top of today’s finals.

The final 25 countries battling it out for Eurovision glory have been decided. The 66th song contest takes place in Turin, Italy on Saturday (14 May) - and it could see the UK bag its first win in 25 years.

There's not long to wait until we find out who will be crowned winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The grand final of the competition kicks off in Turin, Italy, on Saturday night.

Mika has shared a new single today (May 13) ahead of this week’s Eurovision final. Listen to ‘Yo Yo’ below.The musician will play the new dance-driven alt-pop song for the first time at this week’s Eurovision song contest, where he is also co-hosting the event with Alessandro Cattelan and Italian singer Laura Pausini.“I wanted to write a song that could make you cry and dance at the same time,” Mika said in a statement.“It’s a song to make the world, in all its harshness, feel better.

Eurovision Song Contest has returned for another year, bringing with it more musical drama and excitement. So far this year, Russia has been banned from the contest, while Latvia has been stamped with a censorship order and the UK afforded a rare shot at first place in the bookies. Every year, the show is presented by showbiz stalwarts from the hosting nation – and this year is no exception.

Gianluca Vacchi is making it to the small screen. The social media personality, DJ and entrepreneur will now star in a Prime Video documentary premiering this month. Here’s what you should know:Gianluca Vacchi and Sharon Fonseca open up about becoming parents and their wedding plansGianluca Vacchi celebrates his bromance with Marc AnthonyThe documentary, titled “Gianluca Vacchi: Mucho Mas,” will premiere this May 25th.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalian TV host Alessandro Cattelan will be among the three MCs of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, along with Italy’s Grammy-wining singer Laura Pausini and Lebanese/British pop star Mika. In addition to preparing for the biggest night for music in Europe, he recently made his debut on Netflix with one-man show “One Simple Question.” In the show, Cattelan embarks on a road trip in pursuit of a seemingly simple answer to a question from his daughter, Nina: “Daddy, how do you find happiness?” The quirky six-episode series, which dropped in 190 countries on March 18, sees the showman display his trademark deadpan humor as he searches for happiness through interviews and set-pieces with celebrity guests ranging from retired Italian soccer star Roberto Baggio, who is a practicing Buddhist, and Oscar-nominated director Paolo Sorrentino (“The Hand of God”), to a couple who are amateur porn stars and former Google X exec Mo Gawdat, author of a book titled “Solve for Happy.” Cattelan, who cut his teeth working for MTV and subsequently hosted the talent show “The X Factor” on Sky in Italy, talked to Variety about making the leap into the global streaming arena ahead of his gig for Eurovision, for which his main aspiration is “to make people laugh.” A dozen years ago I had an idea for a show where I would go on a road trip around the U.S.

Eurovision is back and, potentially, bigger than ever.

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James Newman’s Ember, scoring ‘nil points’. The nation’s hopes and dreams are now pinned on TikTok star Sam Ryder, who will represent the UK with his hit song Space Man. Here is everything you need to know about watching this year’s competition.

TikTok superstar Sam Ryder is set to represent the UK at Eurovision 2022 and we’ve got high hopes for him. The Essex-born singer has stunned his 12million followers with covers of Adele, Alicia Keys, and Justin Bieber songs – and now he’s headed to the world’s stage with his original song Space Man. Our only request is that he gets a wind machine for those glorious locks.

Premio Lo Nuestro is becoming a can't-miss event!The second round of performers were announced by Univision on Tuesday, and include Anitta, Pitbull, Manuel Turizo and more.The Brazilian singer and urban star Justin Quiles will premiere on TV the remix version of “Envolver.” Anitta will also perform her song “No Chão Novinha." Chimbala and El Alfa will perform with previously announced artist Natti Natasha. El Fantasma, Pepe Aguilar, Elvis Martinez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Yuri, Manuel Turizo, Ovi, Gente de Zona, IAmChino and Deorro will also take the stage.The new artists join previously announced performers Sebastián Yatra, CNCO, Laura Pausini, and Sting, among others.

Premio Lo Nuestro debut.The iconic rock star will premiere his new Spanish song, «Por Su Amor,» during the 34th edition of the awards show taking place in Miami, Florida, on Feb. 24.

Eurovision entry for Ireland.The County Londonderry singer was chosen on RTÉ’s Late Late Eurosong special on Friday (February 4), where six acts competed to fly the flag for Ireland in Italy in May.Scullion’s song ‘That’s Rich’ was chosen by the combined votes from the public, an international jury and a studio jury. “I don’t know how to feel, honestly, oh my goodness – it’s just unbelievable,” she told BBC Radio Foyle.Scullion initially found fame as a finalist of The Voice UK 2020 where she was mentored by Meghan Trainor.According to the BBC, the singer has received well-wishes from celebrities such as Trainor, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell from Channel 4’s Derry Girls, and former Eurovision winner Dana.In other news, Mika was recently announced as one of a trio of hosts for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Diane Warren today landed her 13th Oscar nomination for her original song “Somehow You Do,” from Vertical Entertainment’s film, Four Good Days.

Daughters Of Reykjavík are competing in Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s talent competition dedicated to deciding who will represent the country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.The Söngvakeppnin 2022 entries will be split across two semi-finals on February 26 and March 5. Feminist hip-hop collective Daughters of Reykjavïk will join Amarosis, Stefán Óli, Haffi Haff, Stefanía Svavarsdóttir, Sigga, Beta and Elín, Markéta Irglová, SUNCITY & SANNA, Katla, and Hanna Mia and The Astrotourists in the competition.Public votes will decide which acts will reach the semi-finals and there’s also a “potential wildcard entry” voted on by Söngvakeppnin’s executive committee.International jury votes and televotes will decide on the winner at the March 12 final.

Mika has been announced as one of a trio of hosts for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.The 2022 competition will take place at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, Italy, with the Grand Final set for May 14.The Italian broadcaster Rai has now confirmed the hosts of this year’s Eurovision, with Mika joining the renowned Italian singer Laura Pausini and TV personality Alessandro Cattelan on presenting duties.The trio will host the two semi-finals (taking place on May 10 and 12) and the Grand Final of Eurovision 2022.A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision)“More than ever I believe in the importance of an international community, in our common values,” Mika said in an interview with Eurovision.tv. “I believe in the union of people, in breaking down the walls to celebrate our similarities as much as our differences.

Mika has been officially announced as one of the co-hosts for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy.

Mika has been officially announced as one of the co-hosts for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy.

Italian broadcaster Rai has revealed the hosts for the 66th Eurovision Song Contest.