Eurovision is back, this time without Ireland. When is it on and where is it being shown? The 70 th annual Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live from Vienna, Austria, this week, with ...

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicks off tonight, with the first semi-final being held in the host city of Vienna.

The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's ...

On the eve of its 70th edition, the world’s biggest music competition is facing what many have described as the worst crisis in its history. Here's how we got here.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has officially returned for its 70th year — and while the first semi-final saw countries battling for a place in Saturday’s Grand Final, it was Israel’s qualification that ...

It was a tense final vote as Bulgaria pipped Israel to the trophy winning the competition for the first time with Dana and her catchy pop song Bangaranga.

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will not broadcast Eurovision 2026, boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation amid Gaza war concerns.

The Eurovision Song Contest is back for its annual international song competition which has been taking place yearly ever since 1956, airing on BBC in the UK. Countries submit an original song to be ...

Exclusive voting data shows that, despite Eurovision’s assurances, an Israeli campaign could easily have influenced last year’s contest. By Alex Marshall and Mara Hvistendahl Over 56 million music ...

FINLAND’S Linda Lampenius WILL play the violin during her bid for Eurovision glory – dodging a 28-year ban on live instruments in the final. She is the only star with special permission for a ...

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has officially crowned its latest winner following a dazzling grand final that delivered spectacular staging, emotional moments and plenty of surprises along the way.

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