Eurovision
Gene Simmons, Sharon Osbourne, Boy George support Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision Song Contest
The letter is in direct response to a movement calling for Israel to be banned from the competition. Gene Simmons, Sharon Osbourne, Boy George Sign Letter Supporting Israel’s Inclusion in Eurovision Song Contest Spencer Kaufman
Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Aid Kit call for Israel to be banned from Eurovision 2024
The open letter includes signatures from over 1,000 Swedish artists. Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Aid Kit Call for Israel to Be Banned from Eurovision 2024 Paolo Ragusa
How to Get Tickets to Loreen’s 2023 Tour
The two-time Eurovision champion takes her victory lap in November. Get details and pre-sale info here. How to Get Tickets to Loreen’s 2023 Tour Bryan Kress
How to Watch Eurovision 2023 in America
The annual international music competition begins on Tuesday, May 9th. How to Watch Eurovision 2023 in America Bryan Kress
Public Image Ltd. Will Not Represent Ireland at Eurovision After Losing in Qualifying Round
The John Lydon-led band finished in fourth place. Public Image Ltd. Will Not Represent Ireland at Eurovision After Losing in Qualifying Round Alex Young
Eurovision Is “Disgusting,” Says Eurovision Contestant John Lydon
The Eurovison Song Contest is “disgusting,” “phony,” and “absolutely awful,” according to upcoming Eurovision contestant John Lydon. The former Sex Pistols frontman trashed the contest on RTE’s Radio 1 just one day after announcing that his band, Public Image Ltd., would be vying to represent Ireland. “It’s absolutely awful, the songs,” Lydon said (via Metro). “The whole thing of it is disgusting to me. I’m a songwriter, I perform live, and these shows just come across as so dreadfully phony to me.” Advertisement Related Video He added that he had never watched Eurovision in his life. “But look, we’re giving it a chance to break out of that mould,” he said, though he had “no idea” how to go about it, and in fact seemed unsure of what would be demanded of him. “Apparently, I have to do...
Public Image Ltd. to Compete to Represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023
Public Image Ltd. will take part in the competition to represent Ireland at the 2023 edition of Eurovision. The John Lydon-fronted band will perform a new song called “Hawaii,” which is described as a “love letter” to Lydon’s wife of nearly five decades, Nora, who is living with Alzheimer’s. “A pensive, personal yet universal love song that will resonate with many, the song sees John reflecting on their lifetime well spent, and in particular, one of their happiest moments together in Hawaii,” notes a press release. “The powerfully emotional ballad is as close as John will ever come to bearing his soul.” Advertisement Related Video In his own statement, Lydon said the song “is dedicated to everyone going through tough times on the journey of life, with the person they care for the most. It’...
Eurovision Star Netta Talks ‘I Love My Nails,’ Rosalia’s Nail Game and More
In the United States — located outside the official Eurovision competition zone — some people first got to know the Israeli singer-songwriter Netta only from watching the Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams spoof movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. In the 2020 film, Netta — who won the famed international song contest in 2018 with her song “Toy” — cameos in a party scene at a castle with a host of other actual Eurovision winners. She steals the moment, emerging from a car singing the Black Eyed Peas song “I Gotta Feeling,” an immediately captivating fusion of flirtiness and swagger. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Known for her humorous lyrics, quirk-pop persona and over-the-top fashion, Netta, 29, has started 2022...
Nifty News: Prada launches new fashion NFT, P2E games witness growth in India
Following its initial foray into the nonfungible token (NFT) space with the Adidas for Prada re-source project in partnership with digital artist Zach Lieberman and SuperRare, iconic fashion brand Prada has now announced its first independent NFT collection accompanying the Prada Timecapsule. An online event hosted on the first Thursday of every month, Prada Timecapsule has, since December 2019, opened up exclusive access to clothing items on its website for 24 hours. Drop #30 in this series will be coupled with an NFT. According to Prada, the asset’s design will be “decorated with Cassius Hirst’s signature mask and brain scan designs, both symbolizing unity and togetherness.” From June 2nd #PradaTimecapsule customers will have the chance to become the first owners of Prada NFT by purchasi...
Ukranian Eurovision Winners Sell Trophy to Crypto Exchange for $900,000 to Buy Drones for Military
Despite the best efforts of Russian hackers, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra were the winners at Eurovision 2022. To aid their home country’s military against the Russian invasion, the group auctioned off their trophy on Sunday and raised $900,000. “You guys are amazing!” Kalush Orchestra wrote Facebook following the sale. “We appreciate each and every one of you who donated to this auction and a special thanks to the team [of cryptocurrency exchange platform] Whitebit who purchased the trophy for $900,000 and are now the rightful owners of our trophy.” Kalush Orchestra frontman Oleh Psiuk had previously announced on Instagram that proceeds from selling the crystal microphone would be used to purchase three Ukraine-made PD-2 drone systems. According to Fortune, Psiuk also raised another $370,00...
Eurovision Winners Sell Trophy for $900,000 to Buy Drones for Ukraine
Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra, which won the Eurovision Song Contest, has sold off its trophy for $900,000 to raise money for drones for the country’s armed forces fighting Russia’s invasion. The money raised would be used to buy three Ukraine-made PD-2 drones, TV presenter Serhiy Prytula, who hosted the auction, announced, according to Reuters. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The crystal microphone trophy was auctioned off on Facebook, with the band writing: “You guys are amazing! We appreciate each and every one of you who donated to this auction, and a special thanks to the team (of cryptocurrency exchange) Whitebit who purchased the trophy for $900,000 and are now the rightful owners of our trophy.” The sale on Sunday (May 29) coi...
In Record-Setting Fashion, Ukraine Rides Popular Sentiment to 2022 Eurovision Win
Ukraine’s rap and folk group Kalush Orchestra, riding a record number of votes from the public and a kinetic song that became an anthem for suffering mothers, overtook the United Kingdom, Sweden and Spain to capture the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in a nail-biter in Turin, Italy. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the oddsmakers, pundits and fans pegged Ukraine as the clear favorite to win going into Saturday’s final, it didn’t look good after the jury vote, when Ukraine was in fourth place with 192 points and the U.K. was in first with 283. The juries were not especially kind to Ukraine, with some countries, like the Netherlands, giving them no points at all. Poland, Moldova, Latvia, Romania and Lithuania — all countries that are c...
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