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The Latest Breaking News from Eurovision

Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest after Ukraine invasion

Russia has been excluded from participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after it invaded Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Eurovision bans Russia from taking part in this year's Song Contest amid invasion of Ukraine

Russia is banned from taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The EBU released a statement explaining their decision

Daily Mirror

Russia banned from Eurovision after invasion of Ukraine

European Broadcasting Union said including Russia ‘would bring the competition into disrepute’

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Eurovision 2022: Dutch broadcaster urges EBU to ban Russia from competing over Ukraine invasion

‘This is the time for Europe to unite and show what we stand for,’ CEO of Dutch broadcaster says

The Independent UK

Last year’s Eurovision organiser calls for Russia to be barred from 2022 event

Avrotros chief executive Eric van Stade said the Ukrainian invasion was ‘a gross violation of universal values’.

The Independent UK

Brooke Scullion says Dana Rosemary Scallon has been a great 'mentor' ahead of Eurovision

Eurovision will take place in Italy this May

Belfast Live

Eurovision King Joel Creasey Dished All The Dirt On This Year’s Australia Decides Competition

"There's a lot of glitter and some seriously hot backing dancers."

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Eurovision hopeful Brooke Scullion says Dana Rosemary Scallon has been a great 'mentor'

Brooke flys the flag for Ireland with her catchy tune, Taht's Rich, in May in Italy

Irish Mirror

Russia can compete in Eurovision 2022 despite Ukraine invasion, organisers say

Statement comes as Ukraine’s official broadcaster calls for Russia to be excluded from the competition

The Independent UK

'Non political' Eurovision still plans to welcome Russia and Ukraine

The event is due to take place in Italy in May

Wales Online

Russia can compete in Eurovision despite Ukraine invasion, bosses announce

Acts from both Russia and Ukraine are 'welcome' at The Eurovision Song Contest later this year, with organisers describing the competition as a "non-political cultural event". The statement comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia can compete in Eurovision despite Ukraine invasion, organisers say

It comes after the act chosen to represent Ukraine in Turin withdrew over a reported 2015 visit to Russia-occupied Crimea.

The Independent UK

Ukrainians more interested in Eurovision than Russia threat, says Briton in Kyiv

Daniel Williams, 45, said it would take Russian ‘hardware’ crossing the border into Ukraine for most people to leave their homes.

The Independent UK

The Rasmus share music video for Eurovision bid ‘Jezebel’ ahead of Finland qualifier

Band behind 2003’s hit ‘In the Shadows’ are hoping to represent Finland at Eurovision this year

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

Pop and geopolitics: American Song Contest aims to tap Eurovision formula

NBC will host new competition, modelled on European institution that has mined melodies and political antagonisms for decades

Irish Mirror

Tommy Tiernan wins back RTE chat show viewers as Ryan Tubridy loses 60k during Late Late Eurosong special

Less than half a million viewers tuned in to watch both shows at the weekend

Belfast Live

Brooke Scullion: Co Derry singer set to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2022

She will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow Derry Eurovision star Dana who won the competition representing Ireland in 1970

Irish Mirror

RTE Late Late Show viewers slam in-studio judges as being 'way off the mark' as representative for Eurovision 2022 announced

Friday night's show ended with Brooke Scullion and her song 'That's Rich' being announced as Ireland 2022 representative in the Eurovision Song Contest

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Irish Mirror

Nicky Byrne says we need bigger bands like The Coronas to represent Ireland at Eurovision to win it

'Not that RTE don’t take it seriously, they absolutely do'

Irish Mirror

Inside RTE Marty Whelan's family life - children, Alfie and no plans to slow down

Whelan has been RTE’s official commentator for the Eurovision song contest over the last two decades, and has said he is "all set" for this evening's Late Late Show which will see Ireland's entry for 2022 selected.

Dublin Live

RTE Late Late Show will see six singers compete for Eurovision entry

Viewers at home will have the opportunity to cast their vote to decide who will fly the Irish flag at Eurovision

Chronicle Live

Rylan lands BBC Eurovision role with Scott Mills after outpouring of support

TV star Rylan Clark has been confirmed for a big role to do with this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Irish Mirror

RTE Late Late Show: Marty Whelan and Riverdance to feature on Eurosong special

For the first time in several years, viewers at home will have the opportunity to cast their vote for their favourite song and help to decide who will fly the Irish flag at Eurovision

Dublin Live

RTE Late Late show set for Eurovision special

The public will have a chance to cast their vote for Irelands Eurovision representative

Irish Mirror

RTE's Marty Whelan lifts lid on Winning Streak return hopes

Exclusive: The legendary Eurovision commentator is set to take to screens on Friday for a special Eurosong contest

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