The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden. It will see acts from 37 countries vie for the continent’s pop crown. Founded in 1956, Eurovision is a feelgood extravaganza that strives to banish international strife and division.
FILE - Swedish pop group ABBA celebrate winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest on stage at the Brighton Dome in England with their song Waterloo, April 6, 1974. The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden . It will see acts from 37 countries vie for the continent’s pop crown. Founded in 1956, Eurovision is a feelgood extravaganza that strives to banish international strife and division.
It’s now known for songs that range from anthemic to extremely silly, often with elaborate costumes and spectacular staging.Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds talks new album ‘Loom’ — ‘Heavy concepts but playful at the same time’Paul Jordan, an expert on the contest who is known as “Dr. Eurovision,” said the contest “is almost indescribable in terms of its scale, in terms of its craziness — but I would liken it to probably the musical version of the Olympic Games.
With feelings running high, organizers issued a statement saying they “firmly oppose any form of online abuse, hate speech, or harassment directed at our artists or any individuals associated with the contest.” Pro-Palestinian groups plan demonstrations in downtown Malmo during Eurovision week that they hope will draw thousands of protesters from Sweden and neighboring countries.
Winners have ranged from Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion, who competed for Switzerland in 1988, to fright mask-wearing Finnish metalheads Lordi in 2006, bearded Austrian drag performer Conchita Wurst in 2014, Italian rock band Måneskin in 2021 and Ukrainian folk-rap group
Eurovision Song Contest Hip Hop And Rap Pop Music Classical Music General News E I Arts And Entertainment Israel Israel-Hamas War Sweden Europe World News Folk And Americana World News
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
The Stage is Set For 'Eurovision Song Contest 2024'Michael Block is a writer at Collider with a focus on reality television, ranging from Drag Race to Survivor! He is the host of the podcast Block Talk
Baca lebih lajut »
Apple signals the imminent release of the iPad Air (2024) and iPad Pro (2024)Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon.
Baca lebih lajut »
Comparison Test: 2024 Kia Sportage vs. 2024 Nissan RogueTwo slow and steady mainstream compact SUVs duke it out.
Baca lebih lajut »
2024 Saleen 302 Mustang, 2024 Mercedes CLE-Class: This Week's Top PhotoA Saleen-tuned Mustang, Mercedes' newest convertible, and the redesigned Land Cruiser all made headlines this week.
Baca lebih lajut »
The Most Wearable Spring / Summer 2024 Fashion Trends 2024 / 2025 » Fashion AllureLatest Fashion Trends, Shoes and Accessories, Celebrity Style
Baca lebih lajut »
NFL mock draft 2024 simulator: ESPN Analytics tool for 2024ESPN Analytics has released the NFL Draft Day Predictor, which powers the 2024 mock draft simulator tool. Play GM of your favorite team now.
Baca lebih lajut »