On the eve of its 70th edition, the world’s biggest music competition is facing what many have described as the worst crisis in its history. Here's how we got here.
As the semifinals get underway, a new investigation returns to the controversial 2025 finals—and reveals exactly how far Israeli diplomats allegedly went in an effort to keep the country in the ...
"It was brought to our attention that videos with an on-screen instruction to 'vote 10 times for Israel' had been published ...
The final 20 minutes of last year’s final, in Basle, was excruciating. The same could happen in Vienna next week ...
GENEVA − Israel was cleared on Thursday, Dec. 4, to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and ...
Five countries are boycotting the 70th edition of Eurovision on May 16 in protest over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
Mismanagement and political campaigning have sucked the joy out of an event meant to bring people together, says Brussels-based journalist Dave Keating ...
Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday. Asked shortly before the semi-final whether ...
Millions of fans across Europe (and Australia) will be tuning in to see if their nation’s act can bring home the Eurovision ...
Ahead of the competition, eight of the countries that usually participate in the annual music event had requested a secret ...