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Finland’s first openly gay ice hockey player murdered by husband

Janne Puhakka, Finland’s first openly gay hockey player, has been tragically murdered. According to reports, Puhakka, 29, was shot and killed by his estranged husband Rolf Nordmo, 66, on 13 October. A friend of the couple who was aware of their marital issues contacted emergency services after they were unable to reach Puhakka. The Police of Finland discovered Nordmo at the scene of the crime, as well as a shotgun, which is believed to be the murder weapon. In a statement, police said they “have now questioned the man suspected…

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

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

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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