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Sweden’s Loreen makes history as first woman to win Eurovision twice

The singer narrowly defeated Finland’s Kaarija in Liverpool

By Alex Green
May 14, 2023
Music

Voting opens after Mae Muller flies flag for UK during Eurovision final

She faces stiff competition from runaway favourites Sweden and Finland and reigning champions Ukraine.
By Alex Green
May 13, 2023
Music

Tvorchi perform before sea of Ukrainian flags at Eurovision grand final

The show opened with a surprise appearance from the Princess of Wales playing the piano.
By Alex Green
May 13, 2023
UK

Former Swedish champion Loreen takes to the stage at Eurovision grand final

The show opened with a surprise appearance from the Princess of Wales playing the piano.
By Alex Green
May 13, 2023
Music

Eurovision grand final opens with appearances from Kate and Kalush Orchestra

The show continues in Liverpool with 26 countries competing.
By Alex GreenSami Quadri
May 13, 2023
Music

Israel Eurovision champion Netta hails UK’s ‘amazing humanity’ hosting Ukraine

She spoke ahead of debuting her new single during the grand final in Liverpool.
By Alex Green
May 13, 2023
UK

Eurovision: A look at the complex voting system ahead of the grand final

The competition has introduced some new measures this year.
By Alex Green
May 13, 2023
Music

Gates to Eurovision fan zone thrown open ahead of grand final screening

Attendees said Liverpool’s showcasing of Ukrainian culture was ‘fantastic’ and showed ‘we are united’.
By Alex Green
May 13, 2023
UK

UK act Mae Muller to finally take to Eurovision stage as grand final approaches

Preparations have been dampened by the news that Volodymyr Zelensky has been barred from making an address.
By Alex Green
May 13, 2023
Music

Norwegian Eurovision hopeful ‘can’t describe’ what it would feel like to win

Alessandra also praised UK entrant Mae Muller.
By Alex Green
May 13, 2023
Politics

PM ‘disappointed’ by decision to block Zelensky from addressing Eurovision final

The European Broadcasting Union said on Thursday night that it had declined the Ukrainian leader’s request to speak to the audience on Saturday.
By Alex Green
May 12, 2023
Music

Eurovision final to showcase ‘new generation of Ukraine’, says creative director

German Nenov has worked with the BBC to create interval acts and other moments reflecting Ukrainian culture.
By Alex Green
May 12, 2023
Music

Queen’s Roger Taylor to join Sam Ryder on stage during Eurovision grand final

They are set to perform Ryder’s new single.
By Alex Green
May 12, 2023
Celebrity News

Zelensky would have wanted to thank UK, say Ukrainian Eurovision champions

Kalush Orchestra triumphed in Turin last year.
By Alex Green
May 12, 2023
Showbiz

Australia’s Eurovision entry celebrate reaching grand final

Ten countries progressed to Saturday’s showdown while six were eliminated from the contest on Thursday night

By Alex Green
May 12, 2023
Politics

Is Russia competing at Eurovision and can Russian viewers vote?

The country first performed at the contest in 1994.
By Alex Green
May 12, 2023
Music

Final Eurovision qualifiers announced as Zelensky blocked from addressing final

Ten more countries qualified for the grand final on Saturday.
By Alex Green
May 11, 2023
Music

In Pictures: Eurovision fans dress up for second semi-final

The contest continued in Liverpool.
By Alex Green
May 11, 2023
Music

Voting opens for second semi-final after 16 more acts dazzle at Eurovision

The show continues on BBC One.
By Alex Green
May 11, 2023
Music

Danish TikTok star Reiley first on stage during Eurovision’s second semi-final

Unlike on Tuesday, UK viewers are able to vote during this round.
By Alex Green
May 11, 2023
Music

Eurovision’s Rylan Clark and Scott Mills dress as Ukrainian star and ‘mother’

They returned to commentate on the second semi-final.
By Alex Green
May 11, 2023
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