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Portugal's Eurovision triumph

Portugal has won the 2017 Eurovision song contest with 27-year-old, Salvador Sobral's rendition of _Amar Pelos Dois_ or _Love for both_ .

Ukraine

Portugal wins Eurovision 2017

Portugal has won the 2017 Eurovision song contest with a score of 758. It's the country's first ever win. 42 countries competed in this year's contest, with 26 taking part in the final watched at home

Ukraine

Crotian pop-opera, Romanian yodelling and Hungarian gypsy fusion in Eurovision final

Croatia’s so-called Mr Voice scored his place in the last round of the song contest with a pop opera fusion.

Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: euronews journalists give their verdict on this year's entries

The Eurovision Song Contest never fails to be a talking point, with extravagant costumes, quirky song choices and diplomatic upsets.

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Ukraine

Second Eurovision singer faces ban after Crimea visit emerges

Ukraine said it is investigating a video that appears to show Bulgaria’s Kristian Kostov performing on the Black Sea peninsula in June 2014, three months after it was seized by Russia.

Ukraine

The heat is on in Kyiv for second Eurovision semi-finals

The last ten places are up for grabs, meaning eight countries will go home empty handed.

World News

Eurovision: what is it all about?

Love it or loathe it, it's that time of year again – the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 is set to take place this Saturday in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Sweden

Sweden: revellers have a spring in their step on Walpurgis Night

Every April 30, thousands of people gather in parks and other open spaces across Sweden to celebrate Walpurgis Night, or Valborg, the day that marks official arrival of…

USA

Quantities of prescription drugs found at home of Prince after his death, court documents reveal

Opioid painkillers were found in the late pop star Prince’s home after his sudden death last year, unsealed court documents have revealed.

USA

Farewell to rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry

Family and friends gathered at the Pageant Theater in St.

USA

A final goodbye to Chuck Berry

Family and friends of revolutionary rock and roll star Chuck Berry are preparing to say a final goodbye.

USA

After decades of secrecy, Barry Manilow speaks openly about his sexuality

American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow revealed this week he hid the fact he was gay because he feared the news would disappoint his fans.

Sweden

Dylan finally accepts Nobel Prize

Legendary folk-songwriter Bob Dylan has finally accepted his Nobel Prize at a private event in Stockholm

Estonia

Estonia's Tallinn Music Week helps reshape the industry

Tallinn Music Week involves more than just a diversity of musical performances by hundreds of artists from 33 different countries. This year its helping to shape the future of the music industry in Eur

USA

Chuck Berry duck walks to the 'Promised Land' aged 90

Chuck Berry dies aged 90

India

Mumbai commuters get their groove on with impromptu jamming session

This is the moment commuters in India struck up an impromptu rhythm using only the sides of a train carriage.

USA

Music world mourns death of Sister Sledge singer Joni Sledge

Joni Sledge, one of the members of the group Sister Sledge, has died at the age of 60.

Cult

Robbie Williams releases new video 'Mixed Signals'

Robbie Williams has released his latest video ‘Mixed Signals’.

Cult

A new spin on the music of Zoltán Kodály

The world of funk and jazz – with a twist.

Cult

Bowie storms 2017 Brits but newer names make their mark

The Brits have once again scattered their pixie dust over the big names of the British music industry at the 2017 awards, where David Bowie took the top honours.