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So the 67th Eurovision Song Contest was a game of two halves for the UK: stepping up as host nation in place of Ukraine, it delivered a flawless extravaganza, perfectly walking the tightrope between paying solemn tribute to Ukraine’s current plight and presenting an undiluted celebration of the unity of…

Sweden has won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, marking a historic double for its victorious artist Loreen.  The Swedish star had previously won in 2012 with 'Euphoria', and she repeated the feat on Saturday evening with 'Tattoo,’ which earned 583 points. An estimated global audience of close…

Never mind which country takes the Eurovision crown this evening in Liverpool, UK – the audience has already claimed its favourite, and it's the host Hannah Waddingham.  The London-born actor – sharing presenting duties with UK TV star Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina – was previously…

A top star is billed to give a performance during this evening's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. The identity of the performer is being kept a close secret by event organisers, who are running rehearsals in a closed set in Liverpool, UK. BBC commentator Scott Mills told the Liverpool…

Ukraine was unable to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest due to the war taking place inside the country. Now President Zelenskyy has been banned by event owners from addressing the huge audience at the event.  The Times reports that the Ukrainian president had asked to make an appearance during…

The second of two Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals took place on Thursday in Liverpool, northern England. 10 countries qualified for the Grand Final to take place on Saturday night, where they will join the 10 countries who triumphed in the first semi-final on Tuesday, along with Ukraine and 'the…

The 67th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with a bang on Tuesday night in the UK with the first of two semi-finals.  The city of Liverpool in northern England is playing host to the event this year, on behalf of last year's winners Ukraine – whose culture was visible throughout proceedings, as it…

The Coronation was but the warm-up event. This coming Saturday sees the UK play host to the 67th Eurovision Song Contest and venue city Liverpool is pulling out all the stops.  Related Story Eurovision To Be Beamed Live Into British Cinemas; TikTok Confirmed As Song Contest’s Entertainmen…

For the first time in its history, the Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live in cinemas across the UK.  The European Broadcasting Union, who runs the event, has confirmed the grand final of this year's Contest – to take place in the northern UK city of Liverpool on May 13th – will be beamed…

The Eurovision Song Contest, to take place in the UK in May, has been pledged a £10m ($12m) cash boost from the British government.  This money will go towards operational costs, making sure the event "showcases Ukrainian culture," and supporting the host city of Liverpool  The competition is…

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham will present the BBC’s Eurovision Song Contest coverage later this year. Waddingham is part of a presenting and commentary line-up including stalwarts Graham Norton and Rylan, Julia Sanina, Alesha Dixon, Timur Miroshnychenko, Sam Quek, Mel Giedroyc, Scott Mills and…

Ireland will be competing in the Eurovision Song Contest this year without the services of John Lydon, after the former Sex Pistols singer failed last night in his bid to represent the country. One of the wildest men of British music in his 1970s punk heyday, Lydon, aged 67, had entered the Irish leg…