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From super fan to Eurovision Song Contest expert: Meet ESC Tom
This year's Eurovision Song Contest will feature even more iconic entries than past editions, according to ESC Tom. The Irish 'super' song analyst shares his predictions for the 2025 edition and reveals what life is like as a Eurovision professional.
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Israels ESC-Kandidatin stellt sich auf Störungen beim Auftritt ein
Sender und ehemalige ESC-Teilnehmer hatten den Ausschluss Israels vom diesjährigen ESC in Basel gefordert. Israel tritt trotzdessen an, vertreten durch Yuval Raphael. Sie bereitet sich auf Störungen während des Auftrittes vor.
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Trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins in New York
Prosecutors called two witnesses to the stand to testify in the first day of the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York. The hip hop star is facing a five count indictment that could land him at least 15 years and up to life in prison if convicted on all charges.
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Pink Floyd at Pompeii: What are the greatest live albums of all time?
This week saw the first official release on vinyl of Pink Floyd's legendary 1971 set played in Pompeii - showing to what extent the British band were once one of the greatest live acts in the world. With so many great live albums out there, we give you our Top 10 greatest live recordings.
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Radiohead and Israeli musicians call out 'censorship' after gigs axed
June concerts featuring Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Israel-born Dudu Tassa have been cancelled after "credible threats". Greenwood has stated: "Intimidating venues into pulling our shows won't help achieve the peace and justice everyone in the Middle East deserves"
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Pulitzer Prize 2025: Who are this year's winners?
Acclaimed novelist Percival Everett, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and composer Susie Ibarra have won Pulitzer Prizes this year in the arts, while the Washington Post wins for coverage of Donald Trump's shooting. Here are the winners in full.
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Jill Sobule, known for LGBTQ+ anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies in fire
Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter whose witty writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song 'I Kissed a Girl', has died in a house fire. Her 1995 hit is widely regarded as the first song with an openly gay-theme to break into the Billboard top 20 charts.
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Artists support Kneecap as UK police confirm investigation
London’s Metropolitan Police force has issued a statement saying that further investigation is needed regarding two controversial videos. Politicians are putting pressure on festivals to axe Kneecap from their line-ups, while an open letter has been signed by various artists to support the trio.
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Eurovision winner Nemo speaks out on UK court ruling over trans women
Nemo called the ruling of Britain’s highest court an “attack on trans+ rights”. Doctors at the British Medical Association have condemned the ruling, and now, the UK's only judge to publicly say they are transgender plans to take the UK governement to the European Court of Human Rights.
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Rap group Kneecap apologise to families for 'kill your MP' remarks
A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. The daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and the band has apologised. However, Kneecap said that they are facing a "co-ordinated smear campaign."