VIENNA — Bulgaria triumphed on Saturday night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, held under the shadow of controversy over the continued participation of Israel. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The win by Bulgaria’s Dara was an unexpected upset. Her song, “Bangaranga,” is an upbeat … Read more
The Eurovision Song Contest reached its sequin-drenched final on Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn’t be invited to the party. After a week’s buildup, acts from 25 countries are taking to the stage at the Wiener Stadthalle arena … Read more
As the contest celebrates its 70th edition this year, though, the spectacle garnering the most discussion is happening offstage. Five countries — Spain, Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland and the Netherlands — have pulled out of the contest over the continued participation of Israel, driving the number of participants to its lowest level since 2003. The winner … Read more
Dust off the sequins and stock up on the pyrotechnics: The Eurovision Song Contest is coming to Asia. The organizers of Eurovision, the glitzy singing contest that draws Super Bowl-like viewership every year in Europe and beyond, said Tuesday that they would be holding the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. … Read more