It's springtime in Europe - time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest.
Swedish pop group ABBA celebrate winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest on stage at the Brighton Dome in England with their song Waterloo, April 6, 1974. The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden. It …LONDON — It’s springtime in Europe - time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest.
Paul Jordan, an expert on the contest who is known as “Dr. Eurovision,” said the contest “is almost indescribable in terms of its scale, in terms of its craziness - but I would liken it to probably the musical version of the Olympic Games.” Fans are hoping for an appearance by the Swedish supergroup in Malmö, though the band members have played down those suggestions.
Israel has not been suspended, but it was ordered to change the lyrics of its competing song, originally titled “October Rain,” an apparent reference to Hamas’ cross-border Oct. 7 attack that killed some 1,200 Israelis. Renamed “Hurricane,” the power ballad will be performed by 20-year-old singer Eden Golan.
Pro-Palestinian groups plan demonstrations in downtown Malmo during Eurovision week that they hope will draw thousands of protesters from Sweden and neighboring countries.
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