Winning the Eurovision song contests can be the pinnacle of a singer's career - or launch them into global superstardom. Since 1956, acts have been attempting to win the famous singing competition by impressing their European neighbours in front of millions of viewers at home.
The result is often controversial and there are accusations that countries vote for political reasons rather than on pure talent.
While some champions become famous worldwide, selling millions of records and performing in sold-out tours, others fade away into obscurity.
Last year, the annual event was cancelled for the first time in Eurovision's 64-year history, but it's back again in Rotterdam with James Newman representing the UK this time round.
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