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Washington Post
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Eurovision, the world's largest live music event, to take place in Vienna next year
VIENNA — The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna. Austria's public broadcaster ORF, which will organize the world's largest live music event, announced the location Wednesday morning.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The best photos from Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The Eurovision Song Contest brought the drama as 26 countries battled it out for the trophy. The night saw wacky songs, fabulous outfits and high-tempo dancing. It eventually came down to tense stand off during the results between Austria and Israel, with Austria eventually taking the Eurovision trophy. Austria wins with last-minute vote, as the UK comes 19th Eurovision 2025: As it happened Here are the best photos from the night:
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
BBC report of Céline Dion's jet landing in Basel fuels Eurovision excitement
Former Eurovision Song Contest winner Celine Dion speaks in a pre-recorded video message during the first semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) TORONTO — Rumours that Céline Dion might swoop into Switzerland for the Eurovision Song Contest reached new heights today. BBC News reports that the Quebec superstar's private jet was spotted on the tarmac in Basel, the Swiss city hosting this year's televised pop song competition. It's unclear whether she was aboard, but several recent media reports have suggested Dion would appear at the Grand Final on Saturday Some have speculated she may sing, or she could just be celebrated in the country she helped win the Eurovision prize early in her career. Dion won the 1988 contest representing Switzerland with the song 'Ne partez pas sans moi,' an experience she's credited with helping to propel her career. But the singer's appearance this year has been less certain due to her ongoing battle with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes sudden and severe muscle spasms. She's played with fan expectations in recent weeks, posting photos on her Instagram of her past Eurovision experiences, and recording a message that aired during Tuesday's first semifinal where she apologized for not being present. 'I'd love nothing more than to be with you in Basel right now,' she told the crowd before former Eurovision contestants took the stage to perform a cover of her winning song. 'Switzerland will forever hold a special place in my heart.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025. David Friend, The Canadian Press
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Eurovision's Tommy Cash ‘interrupted' by stage invader during live semi-final
Eurovision contestant Tommy Cash's performance appeared to be briefly interrupted by a stage invader during Tuesday's (13 May) live semi-final in Switzerland. The Estonia singer was midway through his rendition of 'Espresso Macchiato' when a woman in a white t-shirt that read 'I heart Tommy' ran up to him. She had earlier been filmed singing along in the crowd, before joining in with his dance moves on stage — in a moment that later seemed to be part of Cash's act. Cash progressed to Saturday's grand final alongside other countries such as Sweden, the Netherlands, and Ukraine.
Washington Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here's how and who to watch
LONDON — The Eurovision party is officially underway: a week of power pop, outrageous outfits — and, inevitably, protests — that culminates in the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night. Competitors representing 37 countries are in the Swiss city of Basel for disco diplomacy and one of the world's biggest spectacles. Organizers say last year's final was watched by more than 160 million people — a guilty pleasure for some, an unabashed joy for others.
