3 d. ago Will Ferrell confirms musical based on Eurovision movie comedy 'in development'

The actor and comedian said a musical is the ‘perfect place to continue our celebration of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition’

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3 d. ago Will Ferrell ‘excited’ to bring Eurovision musical to Broadway

The American actor is basing the project on his Netflix movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga.

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5 d. ago ‘It was an I Will Survive for the 1990s’: how McAlmont & Butler made Yes

‘David only had words for one verse. “Just sing it twice,” I said. “We can worry about that later.” But we never got around to it – and people don’t seem to notice’I’d just left Suede and was living in a basement flat in Highgate, London, making music in my tiny box room. It was a lonely time, but a lovely summer and I decided to do something uplifting and joyous. There were a bunch of records I loved listening to on a sunny day – Dusty Springfield’s I Only Want to Be With You, The First Picture of You by the Lotus Eaters, You on My Mind by Swing Out Sister, which has Bacharach key changes and strings. I wanted to make a piece of music that gave me the buzz those songs did. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ace of Base now as iconic 90s band suffer Eurovision failure and knifeman terror

Swedish Europop group Ace of Base were once some of the biggest names in music, but their story is one that is filled with surprise achievements, failures and regret

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7 d. ago From Glastonbury festival goers to pub garden enthusiasts: How your summer plans indicate which political party you're likely to vote for

A new poll has revealed the voting preferences of the British public based on their plans for this summer, including music festivals and big sporting events.

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9 d. ago Curtains for originality? Theatre creatives on the West End romcom musical boom

As a musical based on the 2004 Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore love story prepares for its West End debut, Isabel Dempsey surveys the current deluge of romcom remakes hitting the stage and asks industry folk whether the boom is helping or harming

Culture

2 w. ago House track released based on excitement of a bingo win in a UK first

DJ Fish56octagon teamed up with Mecca Bingo to release a new house track which has been engineered to recreate the excitement of winning every time you hit play

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3 w. ago Eurovision Song Contest fans left baffled as they spot major movie star in performance

The Albanian hopefuls in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland impressed fans at home with their powerful performance, but viewers pointed out an apparent resemblance

Culture

3 w. ago Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage

The incident took place as the October 7 survivor sang her entry New Day Will Rise, which was greeted with cheers and boos.

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3 w. ago Eurovision crew member hit with paint as pair try to disrupt Israel performance

The incident took place as October 7 survivor Yuval Raphael sang her entry New Day Will Rise in the arena in Basel, Switzerland.

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3 w. ago In Pictures: Eurovision acts light up the stage at grand final

Twenty-six competitors were taking part in the grand final in Basel, Switzerland.

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3 w. ago ‘I love we sent good singers’ – UK fans on hopes for 2025 Eurovision final

On Saturday Remember Monday will face touted favourites Kaj.

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3 w. ago Eurovision 2025: Who will present the grand final in Switzerland?

This year's Eurovision is finally upon us, with fans flocking to the Swiss city of Basel ready to see Europe's musical offerings - while the UK gear up for an epic night of music

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3 w. ago Eurovision fans reveal 'the only correct way' to prepare for 2025 grand final

Eurovision Song Contest fans have shared how they are gearing up for tonight's finale

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3 w. ago Graham Norton reveals Remember Monday’s ‘great advantage’ for Eurovision

The trio are the UK’s first all-female group act since Precious in 1999.

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3 w. ago Irish fans ‘heartbroken’ as Emmy Kristiansen fails to make Eurovision final

Last year, Bambie Thug became the first Irish entrant to make the final since Ryan O’Shaughnessy in 2018.

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3 w. ago Emmy ‘did a deep dive on Irish culture’ to represent Ireland at Eurovision

She is hoping to qualify Ireland on Thursday for the final in Switzerland.

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3 w. ago Eurovision winner Nemo on ‘insanity of having glittery party’ amid world events

The Swiss non-binary singer, 25, triumphed in Malmo, Sweden, and will return to the Eurovision stage in Switzerland.

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3 w. ago BBC Eurovision presenters ‘nervous for Remember Monday before being blown away’

Thursday’s semi-final marks the first time in Basel that UK audiences at home can vote under Eurovision rules.

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3 w. ago Sweden, Ukraine and the Netherlands among qualifiers for Eurovision final

The first semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, also saw Estonia, Poland and Iceland go through to Saturday’s final.

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