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The Latest Breaking News from Eurovision

Ireland ditches Eurovision final broadcast in boycott over Israel participation

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The Independent UK

‘Ya Ya Ya!’ Meet Jonas Lovv, the rock singer representing Norway at Eurovision 2026

Norwegian singer is hoping to impress the public and judges with his full-throttle rock song ‘Ya Ya Ya’

The Independent UK

Ireland to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision as it boycotts song contest over Israel

Irish broadcaster RTE 2 will air ‘A Song For Europe’, the classic sitcom’s Eurovision-themed episode

The Independent UK

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

Euronews

Eurovision 2026 live: Bulgaria wins nail-biting final as Israel comes second and UK comes dead last

Bulgaria’s DARA wins with her song ‘Bangaranga’, while Israel landed in a close second place for the second year running

The Independent UK

First Time Watching Eurovision? Here Are 7 Pro Tips You Should Know Before Joining The Madness

Nobody sings worse than Norway.

Pedestrian.tv

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

The Eurovision Song Contest is starting in Vienna with tensions simmering over Israel's participation

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Woe Vienna? Boycotts and blackouts mar buildup as Eurovision 2026 begins

Usually joyous song contest ‘a little bit sad’ this year, says one expert, with rows over Israel and costs to the fore

The Guardian - UK

Graham Norton hails UK Eurovision entry as ‘different from anything we’ve ever entered’

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The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026 UK entry ‘a great choice’ says host Graham Norton ahead of this weekend’s competition

The 63-year-old Irish broadcaster is set to return to lead the UK’s broadcast later this week

The Independent UK

Look Mum No Computer says run-up to Eurovision ‘a lot of work’

The YouTube star, whose real name is Sam Battle, will take to the stage in Vienna, Austria later this week.

Evening Standard

Graham Norton says UK’s Eurovision entry is ‘really great choice’

The Irish broadcaster has hosted the UK coverage of the song contest since 2009.

Evening Standard

RTE to air Father Ted Eurovision episode as it boycotts song contest

Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia in refusing to compete in or broadcast the competition, while the Netherlands and Iceland have refused to send acts.

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer says people can express opinions about Israel at Eurovision

Israel’s entry, Noam Bettan, will take part in Tuesday’s semi-final, despite protests because of its action in Gaza.

Evening Standard

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Delta Goodrem Is A Favourite At Eurovision 2026 — So What’s The Plan If She Actually Wins?

There’s a pretty good chance that Australia could actually win the Eurovision Song Contest this year. So, what would happen?

The Guardian - UK

From Eurovision to the Venice Biennale, culture contests are being overshadowed by politics

The Venice Biennale, Eurovision and Cannes are framed as artists representing their nations. But in a fractured world national identity seems increasingly futile

Evening Standard

Sara Cox ‘can’t wait’ to see Look Mum No Computer perform at Eurovision

The BBC Radio 2 DJ will provide live commentary on the radio station during Tuesday and Thursday’s semi-finals.

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"I got $100 to do the job, and it was a full day with Michael Bolton." From Saturday Night Live and King Diamond to Eurovision and pagan rituals, Myrkur has tales to tell

Amalie Bruun (aka Myrkur) shares how she entered Eurovision to honour her late father, how she ended up on a viral SNL skit and why her five-year-old is friends with King Diamond

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The Independent UK

Why Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 is so controversial

Five countries are boycotting the competition this year over Israel’s involvement

The Independent UK

Which countries have dropped out of Eurovision 2026 and why?

One country is even refusing to air the annual song contest

The Independent UK

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as it turns 70 with a Vienna extravaganza

The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary, with political tensions hanging over the musical extravaganza

The Independent UK

BBC reveals new host for Eurovision semi-final coverage

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Euronews

Eurovision crisis: Protesters in Serbia urge boycott of contest over Israel's participation

"United by Music"? “A Eurovision without Israel would mean defending the ideals that this event proclaims,” a statement by the protest organizers said.

The Independent UK

Serbian protesters demand nation quit Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Dozens of protesters have rallied outside the Serbian state RTS broadcaster demanding that the Balkan country pull out of this year’s contest

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026: What time is tonight’s semi-final and how to watch

The 70th song contest is taking place this week, including the second semi-final ahead of the grand final on Saturday

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