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All the latest news on the Eurovision Song Contest.
Ann Sophie's high hopes for Vienna
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Ann Sophie's high hopes for Vienna

On Saturday Germany's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Ann Sophie will carry the expectation of the nation on her shoulders. Has she got what it takes to win one of the most (un)prestigious prizes in music?
A victory for bearded men in dresses
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A victory for bearded men in dresses

Everyone with half a heart knows that Eurovision is one of the best nights of the year. The music may be fairly mediocre, but it's not about that. It's about the gloriously camp costumes, the ridiculously sumptuous set design, the silly dancing – and the props, of course.
Amazon, gay adoption, Eurovision, and GEMA
Music

Amazon, gay adoption, Eurovision, and GEMA

In this week's <b>Weekly News Podcast</b>, <b>Ben Knight</b> delves into bullying at Amazon, gay adoption rights, Eurovision's techno-pop plagiarism scandal, and how killjoys at GEMA are keeping the elderly from dancing.
Germany eighth as Sweden wins Eurovision
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Germany eighth as Sweden wins Eurovision

Sweden won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night, with Loreen leaving the other candidates swamped in her wake. Germany’s contender Roman Lob came in eighth but said he was happy with a “super” result.
German Schadenfreude as Brits get the Hump
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German Schadenfreude as Brits get the Hump

British tabloids were stirred to “fury” on Thursday after ageing crooner Engelbert Humperdinck, the UK's entry in this weekend's Eurovision Song Contest, declared his love for Germany and posed for a photo wrapped in a German flag.
Germany caught in Eurovision crossfire
Eurovision

Germany caught in Eurovision crossfire

The Eurovision Song Contest has been engulfed in a row between this year’s host Azerbaijan and Germany. Stung by criticism of its human rights, Azerbaijan has portrayed Frankfurt as a seedy city rife with homelessness, drug-use and prostitution.