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“This is so exciting”: Fans react to Olly Alexander representing the UK at Eurovision 2024

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Years & Years fans get up! Olly Alexander is set to represent the UK at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.  The beloved talent first revealed the news on 16 December during the grand final of Strictly Come Dancing.  “I can exclusively reveal I will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest,” he exclaimed, resulting in rapturous applause from the contestants.  When co-host Claudia Winkleman asked if Alexander could spill any tea on his highly anticipated appearance, the beloved talent promised it would be spectacular.  “Ah, what can I…

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“It’s so amazing”: Conchita Wurst on celebrating EuroPride Valletta 2023

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Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst caught up with GAY TIMES at EuroPride in Malta about the “incredible” celebration. The star, who won the Contest representing Austria in 2014 with ‘Rise Like a Phoenix’, shared that it was her second time visiting the country. “The vibe is on point and everybody is so friendly and the city is just incredible and I just love being here,” she added. “Isn’t it beautiful?” Conchita was heavily involved with this year’s EuroPride and delivered a showstopping performance during its ‘Eurovision Night’ on 15 September at…

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Here’s the Drag Race judge set to compete in Eurovision 2024

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A judge from the Drag Race franchise has been confirmed as one of the competitors in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Back in May, Loreen made history when she conquered the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her hypnotic pop track Tattoo, becoming the first woman – and second person overall after Ireland’s Johnny Logan – to win twice. Due to the ‘Euphoria’ singer’s incredible accomplishment, Sweden was granted the hosting duties for next year’s festivities – which are set to take place in Malmö at the Malmö arena. This will…

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Two-time Eurovision champion Loreen to play Mighty Hoopla 2023

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Following her historic victory at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, Loreen has been confirmed to play Mighty Hoopla. The Swedish icon will make an appearance at the UK’s ultimate pop extravaganza on the Sunday (4 June). Taking place in Brockwell Park, London, it will mark Loreen’s first festival appearance since her aforementioned win. This year’s Mighty Hoopla will also welcome performances from stars such as Kelly Rowland, Years & Years, Kelis, Natasha Bedingfield, Róisín Murphy, FLO, Confidence Man, Beverley Knight, Jake Shears, Aqua and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. On 13 May, Loreen…

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Mae Muller reflects on Eurovision 2023 journey: “I had a f***ing fabulous time”

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Pop superstar Mae Muller has opened up about her Eurovision 2023 journey after performing as the UK’s entry. On 13 May, 26 countries returned to the Liverpool Arena to battle it out for the coveted first-place title and Eurovision trophy. Due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the UK hosted the highly anticipated competition on behalf of the European country – who took home the title with Kalush Orchestra’s single Stefania in 2022. Throughout the evening, viewers were treated to an array of unique and iconic performances, including one from…

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Eurovision 2023: This year’s grand final was the most watched in the contest’s history

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The Eurovision 2023 final reached a massive milestone in the contest’s 67-year history. On 13 May, 26 countries returned to the Liverpool Arena to battle it out for the coveted first-place title and Eurovision trophy. Due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the UK hosted the highly anticipated competition on behalf of the European country – who took home the title with Kalush Orchestra’s single Stefania in 2022. While each artist delivered incredible performances full of showstopping vocals, unique dance routines and jaw-dropping sets, Sweden’s Loreen and her emotional single…

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Eurovision 2023: Sweden’s Loreen makes history by taking home title for a second time

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LGBTQ+ pop superstar Loreen has made history with her monumental Eurovision 2023 win. On 13 May, the grand final of the 2023 competition took place at the Liverpool Arena in Liverpool – with Graham Norton, Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina (of The HARDKISS), Emmy Award-winning Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham and singer/television presenter/Mis-Teeq alum Alesha Dixon stepping in as hosts. Eurovision 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra kicked off the four-hour show with an iconic rendition of their hit track Stefania.  Their performance also featured showstopping guest appearances from Sam Ryder, Andrew Lloyd-Webber,…

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‘Eurovision is the ultimate safe space for queer self-expression’

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Growing up, I wouldn’t have classed myself as a big Eurovision fan. I’ve never been to a Eurovision party, tuned in for the semi-finals or listened to any of the acts before the main event. But within 48 hours of my arrival this week in Liverpool – home of Eurovision 2023 – I was a convert, yet another LGBTQ+ person who loves Eurovision. How did this happen? Was I simply star struck after bumping into Finland’s Käärijä – the bookies’ choice to win this year – backstage at the EuroVillage?…

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