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Showbiz

Eurovision marks 50 years since Abba’s win with ‘Abba-tar’ appearance

Some fans were disappointed the band didn’t make a live appearance at the final in Malmo

11 May 2024
Graham Norton (Aaron Chown/PA)
Music

Graham Norton says ‘it’s been quite an eventful Eurovision’ as final takes place

This year the annual music contest is taking place in Malmo, Sweden.
11 May 2024
<p>Demonstrators face police during a protest against the participation of Israeli contestant Eden Golan ahead of the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden (Andreas Hillergren/TT News Agency/AP)</p>
Celebrity News

Eurovision kicks off as fans shouted at by pro-Palestinian protesters

Several protesters have also been forcibly detained and taken away by police.
11 May 2024
Joost Klein performing Europapa for the Netherlands at the second semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest (Corinne Cumming/EBU/PA)
Celebrity News

Joost Klein’s axing from Eurovision ‘disproportionate’, says Dutch broadcaster

The 68th edition of the popular song contest has not been without controversy.
11 May 2024
Singer Tony Christie at the launch of Music for Dementia’s Give It A Go campaign (Paul Marriott/PA)
Music

Tony Christie’s son says he is thanked on the street for talking about dementia

The singer disclosed his dementia diagnosis in January 2023.
11 May 2024
<p>Joost Klein of the Netherlands has been disqualified from the final of the Eurovision Song Contest</p>
Celebrity News

Joost Klein disqualified after ‘threatening movement’ - reports

A post to the Netherlands’ Songfestival social media page said it was ‘very disappointed’ with the decision to disqualify Joost Klein

11 May 2024
Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell, the judges of Britain’s Got Talent 2024 (Aaron Chown/PA)
Celebrity News

Why is Britain’s Got Talent not on TV tonight?

The 17th series of the reality competition series premiered with a weekend double bill in April.
11 May 2024
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Showbiz

What does disqualification of Dutch entry mean for Eurovision final?

The European Broadcasting Union has said Dutch viewers are still allowed to vote in the grand final.

11 May 2024
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Showbiz

Bambie Thug says they missed dress rehearsal over ‘urgent’ situation

The singer said the European Broadcasting Union has taken the matter ‘seriously’.

11 May 2024
A report has said the Government should introduce a targeted, temporary cut to VAT to stimulate grassroots music activity (Haydn West/PA)
Politics

Artists facing ‘cost-of-touring crisis’, warn MPs in call for more support

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has recommended a voluntary levy on arena tickets, which it said should not be passed on to music fans.
11 May 2024
Footballer Jill Scott during a visit to Community On Solid Ground, a BBC Children in Need funded youth project in Manchester (Peter Byrne/PA)
Celebrity News

Jill Scott: Young people are navigating complex challenges now more than ever

The former England footballer visited a site supported by BBC Children In Need which delivers sports activities for young people.
11 May 2024
Dua Lipa has secured her second number one album (Ian West/PA)
Music

Dua Lipa knocks Taylor Swift off top of UK albums chart

Radical Optimism is the 28-year-old’s second number-one album in the UK charts.
10 May 2024
Keane will play at Co-op Live in October (Yui Mok/PA)
Music

Keane announce rescheduled date for Co-op Live gig

The £365 million venue has postponed its opening numerous times in the last few weeks due to ‘technical issues’.
10 May 2024
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan returns to BBC Two (BBC/Rumpus Media/PA)
Celebrity News

Romesh Ranganathan says Africa trip ‘perfect’ way to end Misadventures series

The Ranganation star will explore Uganda, Rwanda and Madagascar in the final series of The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan.
10 May 2024
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Celebrity News

Piers Morgan to interview 'Baby Reindeer’s real life Martha'

The interview will air on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

8 May 2024
Jewels from Dame Shirley Bassey are to be auctioned by Sotheby’s (James Manning/PA)
UK

Diamonds Are Forever: Dame Shirley Bassey to auction ‘meaningful’ jewels

The Welsh singer is selling a selection of jewellery pieces including an emerald parure she bought to commemorate her first Royal Variety Performance.
8 May 2024
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Showbiz

Nicholas Galitzine: I feel 'like cut of beef' amid film release

The Cinderella actor said that it is important for him to be ‘taken seriously as a performer’

8 May 2024
Harry Hill has announced a new stand-up tour (James Manning/PA)
Celebrity News

Harry Hill to celebrate his ‘diamond jubilee’ in greatest hits-style tour

There will be dates in cities that include London, Brighton, Norwich, Dublin and Liverpool.
8 May 2024
The West End production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It Reece Shearsmith, Dominic West, Helen McCrory (PA/Manuel Harlan/McDonaldRutter)
Celebrity News

Reece Shearsmith reflects on working with late Helen McCrory for Inside No. 9

Inside No. 9 is returning for its ninth and final series.
8 May 2024
The BBC’s coverage of migration contains ‘risks to impartiality’, an independent review has found. (Lucy North/PA)
UK

Independent review on BBC’s migration coverage finds ‘risks to impartiality’

The most common problem identified was that the corporation ‘often tells migration stories through a narrow political lens’.
7 May 2024
Eden Golan (Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU)
Music

Eurovision’s Eden Golan: I could not ask for a better year to sing for Israel

Ahead of the event at Malmo Arena, fans have been warned not to bring Palestinian flags or symbols.
7 May 2024