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Eurovision gears up for ‘watershed’ vote on Israel participation amid boycott calls

GENEVA — The Eurovision Song Contest faces a “watershed moment” on Thursday when members of the body that organizes the contest may vote on whether Israel can compete in 2026, with some nations ...
AOL

Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully'

Eurovision director Martin Green has already issued a formal warning to Israel over posts made by its contestant The director of the Eurovision Song Contest says organisers are watching voting ...
The Conversation

How public voting has turned Eurovision from a song contest into a political platform

Australian singer Delta Goodrem has advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest grand final after days of online hype, fan campaigning and betting speculation surrounding her performance of Eclipse. Each ...
The New York Times

How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool

Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known. Times investigation Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and ...
The Guardian

I’m a Eurovision superfan, but this year’s contest brings only sadness. I won’t be tuning in

Mismanagement and political campaigning have sucked the joy out of an event meant to bring people together For the past two years, amid intensifying controversy over Israel’s participation in ...
Newsday

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as it turns 70 with a Vienna extravaganza

LONDON — The Eurovision Song Contest is turning 70, with a few political clouds hanging over its glitter-drenched party. The annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics ...