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The biggest showbiz stories of 2024: From Eurovision to Oasis

Banksy, Taylor Swift and Beyonce also dominated the headlines.

The Independent UK

Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges, say Swedish police

Klein may be charged over alleged threats and face a fine if convicted, after a member of the production crew made a complaint to police

The Guardian - AU

Eurovision loses almost a quarter of UK viewers compared with 2023

Saturday night’s final was watched by average of 7.64m as Britain’s entry, Olly Alexander, finished in 18th place

The Guardian - UK

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Eurovision 2024: everything we learned – from the Abba swizz to the UK’s wild unpopularity

Why did Olly Alexander fall flat in the public vote? Why didn’t Abba show up? And how did the trophy get smashed?

The Guardian - UK

Switzerland wins Eurovision song contest after controversial grand final

Nemo has won the 68th song contest with The Code, after a fraught competition overshadowed by protests over Israel’s inclusion and a shock exit

The Guardian - UK

In Tel Aviv, Eurovision Fans Hope World Shows Israel Some Love

Eurovision fans gathered in Tel Aviv Saturday to watch the show taking place in Sweden on big screens said they were hoping voters would finally show Israel some love.

International Business Times

Thousands protest against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Malmo, Sweden say Israel should be excluded over its conduct in its war on Gaza.

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Key moments from 2024 Eurovision Song Contest final as Olly Alexander suffers 'sound issues'

Large protests took place in Malmo over Israel’s participation, while Dutch entrant Joost Klein was disqualified

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest chiefs disqualify Dutch entrant over backstage incident

Police in the Swedish city of Malmo were on Saturday investigating allegations of inappropriate behaviour which led to the exclusion of the Dutch singer Joost Klein from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

Radio France Internationale

Eurovision In Gaza's Shadow As Israel Competes In Final

The Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway in Sweden's Malmo on Saturday with thousands of protesters expected to culminate a week of tensions surrounding Israel's participation during the Gaza war.

International Business Times

Dutch broadcaster decries Eurovision decision to ban its contestant

Avrotros says Joost Klein’s disqualification ‘disproportionate’ after incident involving female member of production crew

The Guardian - UK

Contestants gear up for Eurovision grand final amid Israel controversy

It is not yet known whether Netherlands entrant Joost Klein will perform.

Evening Standard

Eurovision: Israel in the spotlight as politics – once again – becomes the star of the show

It was hardly a surprise that Israel’s Eurovision contribution would result in protests of some kind. Despite its own rules, the 68-year-old international song contest has for decades been used as a platform to express political views and geopolitical divisions. But the war in Gaza – and Israel’s imminent threat…

France 24

"Have You Ever Considered That Your Presence Poses a Risk to Other Participants and the Public?"

A question a Polish journalist asked an Israeli contestant (Eden Golan) in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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The Guardian - UK

Eurovision struggles to keep politics out as Israel controversy hits Malmö

Competing rallies are on the streets, Netherlands’ entrant is under investigation and others complain music is being overshadowed

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision is a joyful, powerful event – but it can’t carry the weight of the war in Gaza

Although calls for a boycott are understandable, it is wrong to expect pop stars or organisers to fix world affairs, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

International Business Times

Israel Qualifies For Eurovision Grand Finale

Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching on Thursday in host country Sweden over the Gaza war.

The Guardian - UK

Israel qualifies for Eurovision song contest final despite protests

Thousands had marched against the country’s inclusion in Saturday’s final but Eden Golan’s entry was voted through

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International Business Times

Eurovision Draws Street Protests Calling For Israel's Ejection

Thousands of demonstrators, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, marched through the streets of Sweden's Malmo on Thursday to protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision, an AFP journalist observed.

Al Jazeera

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests

Singer Eden Golan qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests in Sweden over Israel’s war on Gaza.

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2024: Israel's entry draws pro-Palestine protest in Malmo's main square

Eden Golan, representing Israel, is due to perform at the Malmo Arena in Sweden on Thursday night

Evening Standard

Why is Israel competing at Eurovision? Eden Golan set to sing in final

Israel’s 20-year-old entry will perform Hurricane in Saturday’s final

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2024: Why and how some people are boycotting the contest as Israel set to participate

Eden Golan set to sing for her nation in Thursday’s semi-final

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2024: Israel to perform in second semi-final as protests take place in Malmo

The country has faced calls to be excluded from the contest amid the war in Gaza

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: tonight's semi-final 2 running order revealed

Ten acts have already secured their spot in the final after performing in the first semi-final on Tuesday

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