Turkey’s president has taken a swipe at the Eurovision Song Contest, accusing the annual event of encouraging “gender neutralisation” and threatening the traditional family. In a speech following a Cabinet meeting, Recep Tayyip Erdogan described participants at the contest as the “Trojan horses of social corruption” and said his government was right to keep Turkey […]
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Trump, allies are laying the groundwork to contest potential election loss
Donald Trump and his allies are laying the groundwork to contest a potential loss in November, stoking doubts about the US election’s legitimacy even as opinion polls show the Republican presidential candidate leading in battleground states. In recent interviews, Mr Trump has refused to commit to accepting the election results. At his rallies, he has […]
Trump, allies are laying the groundwork to contest potential election loss
By Nathan Layne and Alexandra Ulmer (Reuters) – Donald Trump and his allies are laying the groundwork to contest a potential loss in November, stoking doubts about the election’s legitimacy even as opinion polls show the Republican presidential candidate leading in battleground states. In recent interviews, Trump has refused to commit to accepting the election […]
Mme Fisher’s Beauty Salon Wins Royal Trophy at Permanent Wave Contest Postcard
Eurovision Responds to Reports of Backstage Chaos at Song Contest
It wouldn’t be Eurovision without a little controversy, but this year’s Song Contest was on another level. If the reports of backstage tension between delegations weren’t enough to overshadow the 68th installment of the competition, then a nasty fight over Israel’s inclusion and the shock disqualification of the Netherlands’ contestant over an allegation of intimidation […]
EU anger after flag banned from Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision song contest continued to spawn unprecedented controversy days after the winner was crowned, with the 27-nation European Union criticising organisers for their “incoherence” in banning its flag from the concert hall during the final. In an unusually sharp letter, EU Commission vice president Margaritis Schinas wrote to the Swiss-based European Broadcast Union, which […]
Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision Song Contest is likely to face charges, Swedish police say
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest who was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before the grand finale will likely be charged for making illegal threats, Swedish police said Monday. Joost Klein had failed to perform at two dress rehearsals on Friday and the organizer, the European Broadcasting Union […]
Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest
Switzerland’s Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, becoming the first artist identifying as non-binary to claim victory, in a competition marked by controversy over Israel’s participation during the war in Gaza. Twenty-four-year-old Nemo’s “The Code” won the highest score from nations’ juries, and enough of the popular votes to get 591 points, edging […]
Irish Eurovision contestant cries after Israel makes finals of song contest
Irish Eurovision contestant Bambie Thug reportedly cried after learning Israel had made the finals of the song contest. Thug, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, made the admission in a backstage interview in Malmo, Sweden on Friday night, per The Independent. A snippet of the interview was shared to X, showing Thug wearing a […]
How to watch the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in the US
It’s time for the Grand Final of the 68th annual Eurovision Song Contest! The international competition brings together artists from 37 countries to perform original songs accompanied by fun and flashy performances. This year’s Eurovision theme is “The Eurovision Lights,” which the organization defines as, “a concept based on simple linear gradients, inspired by the […]
For Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Eden Golan is in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest, but she isn’t seeing much of the country. The 20-year-old Israeli singer is surrounded by security as she travels between hotel and the contest venue in the city of Malmo. According to Israel’s public broadcaster, she practiced singing while being booed […]
McDowell County teacher is now a finalist in America’s Favorite Teacher contest
May 10—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH — A teacher who has spent the last 40 years practicing her profession at a McDowell County school is now in the running for a trip to Hawaii, $25,000 and the right to be called America’s Favorite Teacher. Cathy Jack, a special education teacher at Mount View […]