4 h. ago Eurovision Malta act changes song's lyrics after controversial ban by contest

It's not the first time Eurovision officials have been forced to step in and it may not be the end of the issue with the song deemed just close to a rather offensive word

Culture

60 h. ago Malta's controversial Eurovision entry takes swipe at BBC after 'broadcaster demanded her song be changed over X

The Maltese singer took a swipe at the broadcaster while appearing on BBC2's Newsnight as she sought to defend her entry titled Kant, which translates to 'singing' in the native language.

Politics

4 d. ago Eurovision fans divided after Malta ordered to remove word 'kant' from song entry

A split has occurred between Eurovision fans over the decision to block the word 'kant' from Malta's song entry due to Scott Mill's complaint that it couldn't be aired

Politics

4 d. ago No kant do: Eurovision bars Malta’s entry over title’s similarity to C

Singer Miriana Conte told to change title and lyrics owing to suggestive play on Maltese word for ‘singing’ Malta’s contestant at this year’s Eurovision contest will have to change the title and lyrics of her song owing to the phonetic resemblance between the Maltese word for “singing” and the C-word, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has ruled.Miriana Conte, 23, will represent Malta at the five-day music event in Basel, Switzerland, on 13 to 17 May after winning the Maltese song contest last month with her song Kant. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Malta’s Miriana Conte will serve ‘Kant’ at London Eurovision Party 2025

Malta’s Miriana Conte will serve ‘Kant’ at London Eurovision Party 2025  wiwibloggs

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8 d. ago BRIT Awards winner Jade Thirlwall's subtle swipes at Simon Cowell hidden in cryptic song lyrics

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall made history at this year's BRIT Awards after being crowned the 'Best Pop Act', just months after her debut solo single was released

Events

1 week ago Assets returned to controversial influencer Andrew Tate as travel ban lifted

Tate, alongside his brother Tristan, set off on a flight to the US from Romania on Thursday morning.

Politics

2 w. ago Eurovision song faces calls to be banned over 'offensive' and 'Mafia' lyrics

Italians are torn over Estonian Tommy Cash's Eurovision song Espresso Macchiato, with some calling for him to be banned by the contest while others said they'd get the wild lyrics 'tattooed'

Events

2 w. ago Italians call for Estonia's Eurovision song to be banned over stereotyping in the lyrics and slam it as 'clear provocation'

Rapper Tommy Cash, who is representing Estonia in this year's international song competition in May, has been picked to perform 'Espresso Macchiato'.

Events

2 w. ago Sting's 'sinister and ugly' meaning behind The Police song, Every Breath You Take

The Police's hit single Every Breath You Take is widely thought of as a love song, but its lyrics are actually pretty sinister and creepy, according to singer, Sting

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic suggests players believe 'favouritism' at play after controversial Jannik Sinner ban

Djokovic says Sinner’s three-month ban is not popular in the locker room

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