3 h. ago ‘Ich komme!’ The smutty Eurovision songs that dodge the censors

From ensuring your swearwords are in languages other than English to outrageous euphemisms, contestants in the famously camp extravaganza have ways to avoid being toned down When the winner of this year’s Eurovision song contest is announced shortly before midnight next Saturday, it won’t be the first climax of the evening. “I’m coming / I’m coming,” a scantily clad Lithuanian will announce in the chorus of her song. Australia’s male entrant will invite listeners to “sh-sh-shake me good” so they can get “a taste of the milkshake man”. And Malta’s submission is going to prompt the audience to shout the word “Kant” – due to it sounding like a rude English term for female genitalia.After the 2024 edition of the world’s largest live music contest was largely overshadowed by political positioning over the war in Gaza, many artists at this year’s event in the Swiss city of Basel are returning to what they like to do best: celebrating the act of lovemaking in pop songs. Because even though...

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5 h. ago Eurovision's Miriana Conte reflects on Malta's lyric change after song controversy

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is being held in Basel and Miriana Conte - who is representing Malta with the song Serving, once known as Kant - is among the acts taking part

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5 h. ago When was the last time the Eurovision Song Contest was held in the UK?

With the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest fast approaching, you may be thinking to yourself, when was the last time the United Kingdom hosted the famous singing competition?

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5 h. ago Inside America’s attempt to copy Eurovision Song Contest and already famous winner

The Eurovision Song Contest is famous around the world with its annual event bringing together music fans for show-stopping performances and a nail-biting results show

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16 h. ago UK act Remember Monday's secret connection to past Eurovision champion

Remember Monday are preparing to take to the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel next weekend

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17 h. ago Rylan Clark 'teams up for music with huge songwriter' who has link to his pop star pal

Eurovision Song Contest commentator Rylan Clark is said to have worked with Grammy Award winning songwriter Diane Warren on music whilst out in Los Angeles recently

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24 h. ago Brotherhood of Man singer Martin Lee who won Eurovision with Save Your Kisses For Me left surprising amount after he died aged 77

Lee, who lived in Cobham, Surrey, was part of the two-boy, two-girl band that led Britain to victory at the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with the song.

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31 h. ago Remember Monday share plan if they win Eurovision but Graham Norton isn't on board

Remember Monday will represent the UK at Eurovision 2025 with their song What The Hell Just Happened? and the trio have a very special way to celebrate if they manage to win

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49 h. ago One key reason UK kids are going nuts for Eurovision this year

The vast majority of kids across the UK will be tuning into the Eurovision Song Content this year with one act named as the key reason for the surge in popularity

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51 h. ago Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation

RTÉ asks European Broadcasting Union to discuss matter after 72 former contestants call for Israel’s exclusionIreland’s public broadcaster has asked the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for a discussion about Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision song contest, as 72 former contestants called for the Israeli broadcaster Kan to be banned from next week’s event in the Swiss city of Basel.The director general of Ireland’s RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst, said in a statement on Wednesday that he was “appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages”. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Putin to rival Eurovision with Russia's own song contest after Ukraine war ban

Russia was banned from entering the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022 after its invasion of Ukraine, but it seems Vladimir Putin doesn't want the country to miss out on the fun

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54 h. ago Remember Monday make huge announcement before Eurovision Song Contest 2025

The UK's 2025 Eurovision Song Contest representatives Remember Monday have confirmed that they will be heading off on their biggest tour to date.

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3 d. ago Best Eurovision party decorations for 2025: Get ready for the big night

It’s nearly time for the weirdest and the wonderful show. Set the stage for your own 2025 Eurovision Song Contest party

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3 d. ago Who is the UK entry for Eurovision 2025? Meet the band already making waves

The UK will be represented by Remember Monday at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland - but who are they and how did the band form?

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3 d. ago Who is the UK Eurovision entry? All you need to know about the band and where you have seen them before

The UK will be represented by girl pop country group Remember Monday at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, with the trio set to perform What the Hell Just Happened?

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3 d. ago How Eurovision 2024 was wildest ever with act banned, booing crowds and huge blunder

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 was full of drama and controversy, which organisers will no doubt be hoping to avoid this year

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4 d. ago Radio 2's Vernon Kay issues Scott Mills stern warning about Rylan Clark

Vernon Kay has issued a stern warning to his BBC Radio 2 co-star Scott Mills ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals, which will see him team up with Rylan Clark

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4 d. ago Fans slam 'ridiculous' new Eurovision policy that will ban some flags from stage

Fans of the Eurovision Song Contest have been left confused and outraged after a new ruling banning artists from displaying Palestinian and Pride flags has come into force

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6 d. ago Eurovision Song Contest causes huge schedule shake up for BBC as girl band represent UK

This year's Eurovision Song Contest is just days away - but if you're not a fan, be aware some of your usual telly may be interrupted due to the semi-finals

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7 d. ago Federal election 2025 live: Australia polls open, voting begins; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on election day campaign for Labor and Coalition – latest news

Labor and Coalition make last pitches as final polls suggest Albanese set to be re-elected as Australian prime minister. Follow today’s news livePolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAsked how much Donald Trump and international politics has influenced the Australian election, Albanese said: “this has overwhelmingly been about Australian issues”.The prime minister said the opposition has made an attempt at running “American style politics here of division”:Meanwhile, the opposition thought that they could just run on grievance and try to divide Australians. We’ve seen them try to start culture wars, including against Indigenous people, targeting them. Australians aren’t obsessed by those issues. We’ve seen an attempt to run American style politics here of division and pitting ...

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