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Do you know that the Eurovision Song Contest was born in Switzerland? If you tuned in for yesterday's first Semi-Final for the 2025 event, you already know that it, and many other things, were made in Switzerland. After the competing countries performed, hosts Sandra Studer and Hazel Brugger took the stage at St. Jakobshalle for a highly entertaining nod to this year's presenting country, "Made in Switzerland". Watch as musical theatre gets a moment in the catchy tribute to Swiss inventions, a mini-saga about William Tell (featuring Petra Mede), and even a quick nod to Wicked. Sadly, the song is not officially a part of the contest. The song was written by Lukas Hobi and Christian Knecht, arranged by Pele Loriano, Benji Alasu, and Wojciech Kostrzewa, and produced by Jon...

Swiss performer Nemo has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, beating Croatian artist Baby Lasagna, who finished second, in what was perhaps the most divisive competition in its history.

The nonbinary singer, representing Switzerland, won with their track “The Code” collecting 591 points from a combination of music industry juries in each participating country and the global public. Croatia placed second with 547 points at the event in Malmö, Sweden and Ukraine third with 453 points. Rounding out the top five were France and Israel with 445 and 375 points, respectively.

Eurovision was back and supplied everything fans are used to seeing on Europe’s most eccentric music night of the year: corset-clad dancers in knee-high leather boots puckering up for the Spanish “Kylie Minogue,” Ireland‘s horned goth gremlin scream-singing a dark tale of witchcraft and some crafty camerawork masking the genitals of Finnish entrant Windows95Man (his denim shorts were swiftly delivered onstage by...

Switzerland has won the Eurovision Song Contest.

Swiss entry Nemo stormed the contest with the song “The Code,” walking away with 591 points — a combination of a jury vote and public vote.

But during Nemo’s victory performance at the end of the four-hour show the singer accidentally dropped the microphone-shaped glass trophy, injuring their thumb in the process.

“I didn’t just break ‘The Code’ I also broke the trophy,” said Nemo during the press conference after the show, where their hand was wrapped in a bandage. “I broke my thumb as well. But I got a new [trophy] so I technically have two now.”

The non-binary singer — who is the first Swiss Eurovision winner since Celine Dion won in 1988 — was presented with the trophy by last year’s winner, Swedish singer Loreen.

Croatian entry Baby Lasagna came in second with 547 points during the 2024 contest followed by Ukraine’s Alyona Alyona...

Plenty of tension has surrounded this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, with much of it centered around the inclusion of Israeli performer Eden Golan and her song “Hurricane.” Golan’s performances in the days ahead of Saturday night’s final were met with a healthy amount of booing from audience members opposed to the Israeli-Hamas war — and many fans have accused the show’s organizers of using anti-booing measures to drown out the sound of boos during the finals.

In a video shared by @willthefirst, boos are easy to hear as Golan took the stage Saturday night. He wrote, “A reminder that what you’re seeing on TV for Israel is not representative of what people Actually think #Eurovision.”

A reminder that what you’re seeing on TV for Israel is not representative of what people Actually think #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/9D65ktD36w

— Will (@willthefirst) May 11, 2024

An even...

It's time for Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Semi-Final 2. The final 16 nations presented their songs in hopes of moving into Saturday's grand finals. With France, Italy, and Spain also presenting their entry, marking the first time the Big Five and host nation were included in the semi-finals. With only the televote determining who moves forward, shock waves were seen, but the world was certainly united by music! For the 68th edition of the contest, Sweden had the honors of hosting following their victory by two-time champion Loreen. The event was hosted by Swedish-American actress Malin kerman and Swedish Eurovision hosting legend Petra Mede, who opened the night with a pre-recorded parody of Loreen's "Tattoo" performed in tanning beds. With 37 entries this year, the theme of this year's contest is "United by Music", which was the theme the previous year. With more countries performing, the interval acts were much lighter. But what was presented was highly entertaining!

It’s that time of year again, when Europe and pop music collide in a riotous (and sometimes downright bonkers) display of color, rhythm and fun. This year, the Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Malmo, Sweden, after Swedish singer Loreen won the 2023 competition.

Ahead of the grand final on Saturday evening, the contest’s executive supervisor Martin Österdahl sat down with Variety to talk about how the show has been inspired by the Oscars, is one of the few platforms left that offers “overnight success” and hopes to be a “beacon of light” during times of geopolitical instability.

With this year being the fiftieth anniversary of Abba performing “Waterloo” at Eurovision – a moment that paved the way for the band to conquer the world – and the competition taking place in the band’s hometown of Sweden, there is a lot of anticipation building for some kind of Abba reunion.

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is almost upon us. The semi-finals have been taking place this week while the final itself is coming up. Scroll down for everything you need to know about the world’s most famous, extravagant music competition.

When is the Eurovision Song Contest?

The semi-finals took place on May 7 and May 9, respectively. Those events act as qualifiers for the grand final, which will take place on Saturday, May 11 at 20:00 BST.

Where is the Eurovision Song Contest?

The Eurovision Song Contest is, barring any special circumstances, always held in the country that won the previous year’s competition. Sweden, with Loreen’s song “Tattoo,” won the 2023 edition of the competition, so this year’s event takes place in Malmö.

Last year’s competition was held in the UK after the 2022 winner, Ukraine, was unable to host due to the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Who is in the Eurovision Song Contest?...

It’s almost time for the 68th annual Eurovision Song Contest to bring together the world’s biggest acts for an epic music spectacular. Hosted by Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede, Eurovision 2024 returns to Malmö, Sweden, for the third time (following the city’s hosting of the 1992 and 2013 editions). The new permanent slogan for the event is “United by Music.” The theme for this year’s event is “The Eurovision Lights,” which the organization defines as, “a concept based on simple linear gradients, inspired by the vertical lines that permeate both the Northern lights and sound equalizers.” The contest will take place across three days at Malmö Arena. On May 7 and 9, two semi-finals will take place, and the grand final will follow on Saturday, May 11, starting at 21:00 Central European Summer Time. If you’re hoping to catch all of the action, here’s a guide on how to watch,...

With 37 entries all officially revealed, Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is going to be exciting! Held in Malmö, Sweden, this year's reality competition series is filled with thrilling acts that will be aspiring to gain 12 points from their competitors. Following Sweden's victory in last year's contest, the contest will be presented by Swedish television host Petra Mede and Swedish-American actress Malin Åkerman. As fate would have it, this marks the 50th anniversary of Abba's victory for Sweden with their smash hit "Waterloo." Whether they make a surprise appearance or not, Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is bound to be epic!

Watchmen star Malin Åkerman is to host this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Åkerman will lead proceedings in Malmö, Sweden on May 11 along with the semi finals in the week leading up to the big event.

She will host alongside Swedish presenter Petra Mede, who is taking the reins of the annual singing competition for the third time.

Åkerman is making her Eurovision presenting debut. Born in Stockholm and raised in Canada, she is one of Sweden’s best known actors, having starred in the likes of Zack Snyder’s Watchmen movie, Entourage and Rock of Ages.

“I can’t really describe my feelings about this,” said Åkerman. “I am very excited and a little nervous, but in a positive way. I have always liked Eurovision and to be a part of this fantastic show together with Petra is a dream come true. Additionally, Petra is one of the funniest women I’ve ever met.

“Watchmen” star Malin Åkerman is set to host this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden alongside Swedish singer and comedian Petra Mede.

‘I can’t really describe my feelings about this,” said Åkerman, who has also appeared in projects including “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Entourage.” “I am very excited and a little nervous, but in a positive way. I have always liked Eurovision and to be a part of this fantastic show together with Petra is a dream come true. Additionally, Petra is one of the funniest women I’ve ever met.”

Mede is a television host, comedian and singer who has her own show titled “Petra Mede Show.” She has hosted the contest twice before, the first time alone, in 2013, and subsequently alongside Swedish pop star Måns Zelmerlöw in 2016.

‘Imagine getting the chance to host Eurovision once again! It’s such an incredible honor. After first hosting it...

More acts have been added to the BBC's Eurovision Song Contest concert in London next month.

Dana International, Brotherhood of Man, Loreen and Dima Bilan will all perform at the 60th anniversary show in London on March 31.

Brotherhood of Man will perform 'Save Your Kisses for Me', the song that won the contest for the UK back in 1976.

Israel's Dana International will perform her 1998 winning entry 'Diva', while Loreen will sing her 2012 winner 'Euphoria'.

Dima Bilan will sing a medley of his 2006 runner-up track 'Never Let You Go', and his 2008 winning song 'Believe'.

The four acts join the previously announced list of performers, including Conchita Wurst, Johnny Logan and Lordi.

Graham Norton and Petra Mede will host the BBC's 60th Eurovision anniversary show at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo on March 31.

Tickets are on sale now, and the event will be broadcast on BBC One and throughout Europe.

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More acts have been added to the BBC's Eurovision Song Contest concert in London next month.

Johnny Logan, Rosa López and The Olsen Brothers will all perform at the 60th anniversary show in London on March 31.

Logan, affectionately known as 'Mr Eurovision', won the contest twice as a performer and once as a writer. He will perform the two songs he performed at Eurovision - 'What's Another Year' and 'Hold Me Now'.

Meanwhile, López will perform a medley of Spain's greatest entries, including her 2002 entry 'Europe's Living A Celebration'.

Danish champions The Olsen Brothers will sing their 2000 winning song 'Fly on the Wings of Love'.

Meanwhile, Anne-Marie David - who won Eurovision for Luxembourg in 1973 will return to perform 'Tu Te Reconnaitras'.

2014 winner Conchita Wurst, Denmark's Emmelie de Forest and Finnish rockers Lordi have already been confirmed to appear at the special event.

Graham Norton and Petra Mede will host...

More winners have been added to the BBC's Eurovision Song Contest concert in London next month.

Finnish rockers Lordi, the only hard rock act ever to win the competition, will perform 2006's winning song 'Hard Rock Hallelujah'.

Denmark's third winner Emmelie de Forest will also take to the stage to perform 2013's winning song 'Only Teardrops'.

The third act to be added to the line-up is 1982 German winner Nicole. She will perform her song 'Ein Bißchen Frieden (A Little Peace)', which she sang in the competition aged 17.

After her victory, the English language version of the song became a UK number one-selling single.

These winners join the already announced line up of 2014 winner Conchita Wurst, Swedish 1984 champions Herreys and Natasha St-Pier, who represented France in 2001 with 'Je n'ai que mon âme'.

Graham Norton and Petra Mede will host the BBC's 60th Eurovision anniversary show at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo...