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'A big responsibility': Ukraine's Eurovision entry is favourite to win

Oleh Psiuk, frontman of Kalush Orchestra relates the inspiration behind their Eurovision entry "Stefania".

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Canada joins Eurovision 2023 competition

Canada is not the first country outside of Europe to join the once specifically continental competition.

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Ukraine's Eurovision entry perform for Ukrainian refugees in Jerusalem

Kalush Orchestra, the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, put on a special performance for Ukrainian refugees in Jerusalem

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Måneskin cancel tour dates in Russia in solidarity with Ukraine

After announced the dates for their world tour, Måneskin have said they will not be going to Russia.

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Russia banned from Eurovision 2022 say EBU

Both Russia and Ukraine were scheduled to compete in the first Semi-Final of the song contest in Turin on May 10. Not any more.

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Finland threatens Eurovision boycott if Russia is allowed to take part

Finland's public service broadcaster Yle is threatening a @Eurovision boycott if Russia is allowed to take part in the annual music festival to be held this year in Italy.

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Achille Lauro strips his way to Eurovision 2022 with San Marino entry

Achille Lauro won the 'Una Voce per San Marino' competition, and will perform his song 'Stripper' at the Eurovision 2022 for San Marino

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Mahmood and Blanco win Sanremo Music Festival and head to Eurovision

Mahmood and Blanco win the Sanremo music festival and say they will now represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

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Vatican condemns 'profane' faux baptism performance at Italy's Sanremo

A bishop spoke out after a performance at San Remo music festival featured a mock baptism. The performer insists it was a tribute to his mother.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2022: Mika announced as a co-presenter

Eurovision 2022 will be hosted in Turin, Italy this spring with the singer confirmed to be one of three hosts.

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Eurovision 2021 countdown live stream still going strong in Rotterdam

Just a nice view, perhaps?

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Out of the shadows: The Rasmus share their entry bid for Eurovision

The 'In The Shadows' anthem-makers will compete against six other artists to represent Finland at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Eurovision superstars Måneskin to support the Rolling Stones in Vegas

The Italian rockstars will play to a crowd of 68,000 at a Las Vegas stadium next week in support of The Stones.

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Final Voyage: ABBA's new album will be their last new music

Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson clarified the band's future in an interview promoting their ninth and final album, Voyage.

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Eurovision winning Italian rock band Maneskin honoured by the mayor of Rome

Eurovision winning Italian rock band Maneskin have been honoured by the mayor of Rome. The four members were given a small replica of Lupa, the she-wolf who as legend has it nursed and sheltered the twins Romulus and Remus and became a symbol of the city.

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UN hails success of former refugees in Eurovision Song Contest

The UN Refugee Agency says three former refugees were participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and two of them were in Saturday's final

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Eurovision 2021: Italy's Maneskin wins after massive public vote

After an exciting night, Italy won out over France and Switzerland, with their infectious brand of stonking rock

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A guide to Rotterdam, just in time for Eurovision 2021

As Eurovision fever sweeps the continent, we explore the city where it’s all happening: Rotterdam.

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Why this year's Eurovision is 'anyone's contest'

The second semi-final takes place tonight. Ten countries will secure their place for Saturday's grand final. But for Ireland, it's a case of 'What's Another Year?', as they have failed to qualify.

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Eurovision 2021 kicks off with first semi-final

The annual musical extravaganza is back, and ten acts have already confirmed their places in Saturday's final in Rotterdam, Netherlands.