Eurovision Song Contest once again proved how unpredictable its outcome can be, with Bulgaria’s Dara turning a late surge into a dominant win while several expected contenders collapsed early. At the same time, the absence of the South Caucasus region from the final raised questions.
The Eurovision Song Contest's final takes place in Vienna on Saturday, with the organisers hoping the annual show of glitz and Europop will be a success despite five countries' withdrawal over Israel taking part.
Azerbaijan’s Eurovision team are confident singer Jiva will secure a place in the contest’s final after performing in the second semi-final in Vienna on Thursday evening (14 May).
The Eurovision Song Contest is again under pressure over Israel’s participation, but this year attention is also turning to changes in the competition’s public voting system.
Ye will perform in Tbilisi on 12 June as part of a Georgian government-funded programme, despite being barred from entering the U.K. and facing mounting concert cancellations across Europe.
Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.
Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Kanye West has postponed his upcoming concert in Marseille, France, “until further notice”, amid mounting political opposition and renewed controversy over his past remarks.
Paddington Bear was the big winner at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday (12 April), with a stage adaptation of the beloved children's books picking up seven prizes at Britain's top theatre honours.
This summer’s Wireless Festival - a major London music event showcasing global hip-hop and R&B artists - has been cancelled after the UK government blocked headliner Kanye West from entering the country.
Kanye West has been banned from entering the UK by the British government, following a backlash over his planned headline performance at London's Wireless Festival in July. It comes after the festival attacted criticism for booking the U.S. rapper, who had previously made antisemitic remarks.
The European Broadcasting Union and global entertainment company Voxovation have announced that the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia will take place in 2026, with Bangkok selected to host the inaugural edition.
Music superstar Taylor Swift scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record "The Life of a Showgirl."
Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming the fifth musician to reach a 10-figure fortune, Forbes reports.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead the 2026 Grammy nominations, while K-Pop enters the Song of the Year category for the first time in the award’s history.
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Kiss known for its powerful sound, theatrical performances, and signature makeup has died at 74, his family announced Thursday.
The Netherlands has joined four European nations in pledging to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel remains in the line-up, citing concerns over Gaza and press freedom.
RTE says Ireland’s participation in next year’s Eurovision is uncertain, citing concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The Turkmen Youth Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Rasul Klychev, has been awarded the Gold Prize at the 11th World Orchestra Festival in Vienna, Austria.
A new K-pop boy band, 1VERSE, made their international debut with a powerful backstory two of its five members are defectors from North Korea. The group, whose name is pronounced "universe," includes members from North Korea, Japan, and the United States: Hyuk, Seok, Aito, Nathan, and Kenny.
Oasis is officially back. The Britpop legends kick off their long-awaited reunion tour tonight (4 July) in Cardiff, marking their return to the stage after 16 years apart.
French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for 'French Touch' electronic music to be recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage—putting it on par with Berlin techno, Jamaican reggae, and Irish harp traditions.
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