Iranian director speaks out after Cannes triumph
Jafar Panahi uses his Palme d’Or acceptance speech to send a message against the regime’s restrictions.
Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge
The Irish-language hip-hop trio play their biggest ever festival headline slot in south London.
Eurovision director Martin Green writes open letter addressing alleged voting irregularities following Israel’s massive public vote
He also discusses advertising
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Norway’s NRK requests a “thorough review” of the Eurovision voting system
“It is serious if there is doubt that the result reflects the public’s opinion”
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Olly Murs pulls plug on Glasgow show in stage walk-off
The singer apologised to fans after struggling with his voice during the gig at the Ovo Hydro.
“I would like Eurovision in Vienna without Israel” — 2025 champion JJ calls for changes to the participant list and voting system
“I tried to sneak a Pride flag in during the final”
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Spanish newspaper shares the EBU’s warning letter to Israel’s Eurovision delegation following Malmö contest
“Intrusive, offensive, and provocative behaviour”
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Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court
The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023.
Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
Netherlands: AVROTROS questions whether Eurovision “still functions as an apolitical event” amidst Israel’s participation
They will raise a discussion with the EBU
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