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The Oscars this year were a spectacular affair with “Oppenheimer” taking home Best Picture amongst six other wins. But what made the Academy Awards such a party this year was Ryan Gosling’s live performance of “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie.” Now, if you enjoyed that performance, you’ll surely love the Eurovision Song Contest. Camp, glittery, spectacle. But what is the Eurovision Song Contest, you may ask? Well, here’s a complete guide to fill you in and get you ready for the big event.

What is the Eurovision Song Contest?

The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition organised every year by the European Broadcasting Union (Ebu). The contest is made up of various European countries that perform a song and compete for the public’s votes in each country as well as the points of the judges (more on that later).

The first edition of...

The Eurovision Song Contest is must-see entertainment, and it's produced many stars over the decades. While some Americans may have been most familiar with the contest due to Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, these ten artists have crossover levels of fame beyond the continent of origin. With the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in the books, it's fascinating to look back on past winners.

Even though it is a mega-spectacle, that doesn't always mean that the winners shoot off into stardom. While there may be many Eurovision winners whose biggest claim to fame is contest victory, some also transformed into actual celebrities. A direct comparison can be drawn to American Idol - although stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood achieved fame, many winners of the hit show faded into obscurity.

Lys Assia

In the case of Lys Assia, the first-ever winner of Eurovision, the contest is her biggest claim to fame.

Eurovision is — somehow — looming just around the corner now that the Oscars have been and gone and “Everything, Everywhere All at Once” triumphed big time. Now, it’s time for Eurovision everywhere all at once. But what is the Eurovision Song Contest? Here’s a handy little guide to help you out.

What is the Eurovision Song Contest?

The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition organised every year by the European Broadcasting Union (Ebu). The contest is made up of various European countries that perform a song and compete for the public’s votes in each country as well as the points of the judges (more on that later).

The first edition of the contest was held in 1956 and was won by Switzerland with the song “Refrain” by Lys Assia. Since then, 69 songs from 27 countries have won the contest as of 2022. Ireland holds the record for most wins...