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Latest news and updates on the Eurovision Song Contest as the UK prepares to host for the first time since 1998.
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- NewsThe Telegraph
Eurovision Song Contest party in London cancelled in protest at Israel
London’s biggest screening party for the Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled in protest at Israel’s inclusion in the competition.
- NewsEvening Standard
When is Eurovision 2024? London viewing party is cancelled in protest of Israel's participation
There is increasing tension over Israel's participation in the competition this year
- EntertainmentEvening Standard
Doctor Who announces May release date and double episode drop - and it's right before Eurovision
The series premiere will be airing right before the Eurovision final
- EntertainmentPA Media: Entertainment
Abba’s Eurovision 50th anniversary to be celebrated at host venue
The Swedish superstars won the event with Waterloo on April 6 1974 at Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall.
- NewsSky News
Israel unveils new Eurovision song after previous entry appeared to reference Hamas attacks
Israel has unveiled its new entry for the Eurovision Song Contest after its original track was criticised for lyrics that were thought to reference the Hamas attacks on 7 October. The new song, titled Hurricane, will be performed by singer Eden Golan during the international song competition in Malmo, Sweden, in May. Israel agreed to change the original song, which was titled October Rain, when organisers said they would disqualify contestants who did not maintain the non-political spirit of t
- EntertainmentPA Media: Entertainment
Israel unveil new Eurovision song after push back to previous lyrics
The song, titled Hurricane, will be performed by singer Eden Golan during the international song competition in Sweden in May.
- NewsEvening Standard
Israel Eurovision entry given green light after changing controversial 'October Rain' lyrics
October Rain was thought to reference the Hamas attacks on Israel which would have broken rules on political neutrality
- NewsHuffPost UK
Eurovision Confirms Israel Will Compete In 2024 After Controversy Over Original Song's Lyrics
Israel's submitted song was previously disallowed due to its supposed "political" content, which went against Eurovision rules.
- NewsSky News
Israel allowed to compete in Eurovision after changing controversial song lyrics
Israel will be allowed to compete in this year's Eurovision Song Contest after changing the lyrics to its song, organisers have said. Eden Golan will sing for Israel at the competition in Sweden, but her original song October Rain had caused controversy because it was thought to reference the 7 October Hamas attacks. It had included lyrics such as: "There's no air left to breathe" and "They were all good children, each one of them" - apparent allusions to victims of Hamas' killing.
- NewsThe Guardian
Israel to compete at Eurovision song contest after changing lyrics to its entry
Song amended after organisers banned entry for seeming references to 7 October attacks, which broke rules on political neutrality