Netherlands considers not participating in Eurovision after Joost Klein controversy https://t.co/YD1cOwEGjr
- The Brussels Times (@BrusselsTimes) June 7, 2024
- Because of the "unsafe surroundings, bad vibes and pressure on contestants wrt pro-Palestine protests and rainbow flags" AvroTros (the peeps that take care of it in NL) are "seriously ( Read more... )

🇸🇮 RTVSLO has shared a press release following the events of #Eurovision 2024.

They seek "concrete answers" from the EBU about the exclusion of the Netherlands, use of anti-booing technology and possible influence of sponsors, among other issues.

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- ESC Discord (@ESCdiscord) May 17, 2024
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Eurovision, the yearly song competition between (mostly) European Countries is having a time right now. Most of the drama so far is surrounding Dutch entrant Joost Klein:

UPDATE: RTL news (a legit Dutch media network) has just announced Joost has been disqualified and will not be participating in the Finale tonight. Wow.

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We don't have a post yet for the first semi-final, now in progress! Here's an outlet for the Eurovision stans.


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The official Eurovision Youtube channel has released a roundup of all 37 entries for this years competition. Minus the Big 5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom) and the host of this year, Sweden, all countries will have to perform in the semi-finals (May 7th and 9th) in order to grab a spot for the final (May 11th).

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List of songs:
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London's Biggest Eurovision Song Contest Screening Party Canceled Due to Israel's Participation https://t.co/6ZrQ4SWnll
- Variety (@Variety) March 17, 2024

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The Netherland's entry 'Europapa' by Joost Klein - a pro-immigration homage to the wonders of the European Union welcomes you into this post!

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His song “Wild West” has pushed Iceland into the Top 5 of the Eurovision 2024 betting odds.

And now Palestinian singer Bashar Murad has published the official music video.

Explaining the video, Bashar said:

“‘Wild West’ is about longing for freedom of movement and not letting oneself be confined by the physical and imaginary borders that bind us. ( Read more... )

'I will do better': Legally Blonde actress apologises for Islamophobic comment

Full story ⬇️https://t.co/80SrS2LMKQ
- Sky News (@SkyNews) February 14, 2024
- Blair posted the comments in response to critcism of Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush ( Read more... )