Eurovision Song Contest, following backlash to an earlier statement saying the country would be allowed to compete despite launching a military assault on Ukraine.Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia, and declared martial law, after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on Thursday (February 24).At the time of writing, at least 137 civilians have been killed in Ukraine with 316 injured (via The Guardian). It is currently being reported that Russian forces are now approaching Kyiv, the country’s capital (via BBC News).The UK, European Union, US and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russia in response, with Putin warning of “consequences you have never seen” if the West attempts to interfere.Many figures from the music world continue to condemn the attacks.
Brooke Scullion on becoming Ireland's Eurovision 2022 representative: "Meghan Trainor FaceTimed me to say well done...still waiting on Nadine Coyle"
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Last week, Brooke Scullion became the official representative of Ireland at the Eurovision Song Content 2022 with her song That's Rich.
An effervescent pop-rock bop inspired by the likes of Blondie, Brooke and That's Rich fought off competition from five other acts last Friday (February 4) on Ireland's live Eurosong, broadcast on RTE One's The Late Late Show.
Having interviewed Brooke just before all the madness started, she was clearly one-to-watch in the competition, and will now be bringing all that ambition and dedication to the stage in Turin. But how is she feeling, now she's surpassed the first, big hurdle on her journey to (hopeful) Eurovision glory?
"I am buzzing," Brooke says, "turns out, all you needed was a good song and a wee bit of a cracking personality!"
Speaking about the nerve-wracking live broadcast, Brooke says her confidence on the night was thanks to a little lunch time trip to the pub that put everything in perspective.
"It was really good for my head," she says. "I didn't let myself get the nerves. I wasn't nervous. I was like, I've done this so many times, I've rehearsed it within an inch of its life...I know exactly what I'm doing. It was just in the hands of other people."
And the Irish population clearly liked what they saw. And now, Brooke is already being drafted into rehearsals - before the Eurovision semis start at the beginning of May (here's hoping she gets the money guns she deserves for that live performance).
As a former contestant on The Voice UK too, Brooke just had to call her former mentor on the show, pop star Meghan Trainor, who was just as excited about what's to come next.
"I didn't think she would answer," Brooke said, "but she opened it and was like 'I didn't know what
Russia allowed to compete in Eurovision 2022, despite Ukraine invasion
Eurovision Song Contest, despite the country launching a military assault on Ukraine.Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation yesterday (February 24).At the time of writing, at least 137 civilians have been killed in Ukraine with 316 injured (via The Guardian). It is currently being reported that Russian forces are now approaching Kyiv, the country’s capital (via BBC News).The UK, European Union, the US and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russia in response.
‘The Boogeyman’: David Dastmalchian, Marin Ireland, Vivien Lyra Blair & Madison Hu Board 20th Century Studios’ Stephen King Adaptation
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‘About Joan’ Review: Isabelle Huppert Wanders Down Memory Lane [Berlin]
It sounds like the set-up to a French New Wave film: a French au pair falls in love with an Irish pickpocket leading to a whirlwind romance that changes both their lives. It might be twee, but Joan Verra (Isabelle Huppert) lived it, and on a long, rainy, nighttime drive reflects on the intense, yet fleeting relationship of her youth.
Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson to host US' answer to Eurovision, the American Song Contest
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‘Sherlock’ Star Siân Brooke To Lead BBC Police Thriller ‘Blue Lights’ From ‘The Salisbury Poisonings’ Creators; Filming Has Begun In Belfast
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Ireland Baldwin Recalls Dad Alec Baldwin's 'Thoughtless Little Pig' Insult 15 Years Later
Ireland Baldwin to accurately introduce herself. In a new video recently shared on Instagram, the 26-year-old model put a spin on a current TikTok trend set to The Ting Tings' «That's Not My Name,» in which celebrities share all the roles they've performed and titles they've held throughout their careers. «My name is Ireland...,» her video read, «but the media likes to call me…» She posed as the video listed labels including «fat,» «attention seeking, voluptuous, promiscuous,» «well-off, silver spoon fed brat w/ no real job,» and «thoughtless little pig,» a quote from the infamous leaked voicemail her father, Alec Baldwin, left her in 2007. The video concluded with, «My name is Ireland. I’m a writer.
Ireland Baldwin Looks Back at Dad Alec Calling Her 'Rude, Thoughtless Little Pig' 15 Years Later
Ireland Baldwin is looking back at the voicemail dad Alec Baldwin left her 15 years ago.
Ireland Baldwin Looks Back On Dad Alec’s ‘Rude, Thoughtless Little Pig’ Remark 15 Years Later
Back in 2007, Alec Baldwin was in the midst of a messy divorce from Kim Basinger, and during their legal battle a voicemail he left their daughter, Ireland, was somehow leaked.
Ireland Baldwin Looks Back On Dad Alec’s ‘Rude, Thoughtless Pig’ Remark 15 Years Later
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Damon Galgut, Colm Toibin among Folio Prize finalists
LONDON -- Novels by Damon Galgut and Colm Toibin are among eight books contending for Britain’s Rathbones Folio Prize for literature.Galgut’s Booker Prize-winning South African story “The Promise” and Toibin’s novel about Thomas Mann, “The Magician,” were on the shortlist announced Wednesday for the multi-genre 30,000 pound ($41,000) prize.They are up against four other works of fiction: Natasha Brown’s debut novel “Assembly;” Claire Keegan’s “Small Things Like These;” Gwendoline Riley’s “My Phantoms;” and Sunjeev Sahota’s “China Room.”Contenders also include Selima Hill’s poetry collection “Men Who Feed Pigeons” and “Albert and the Whale,” Philip Hoare’s nonfiction book about the artist Albrecht Dürer.The winner, chosen by a jury of three other writers, will be announced on March 23.Founded in 2013 to rival the prestigious Booker Prize, the Folio is open to fiction, nonfiction and poetry from anywhere in the world published in Britain.
Brooke Scullion to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2022
Eurovision entry for Ireland.The County Londonderry singer was chosen on RTÉ’s Late Late Eurosong special on Friday (February 4), where six acts competed to fly the flag for Ireland in Italy in May.Scullion’s song ‘That’s Rich’ was chosen by the combined votes from the public, an international jury and a studio jury. “I don’t know how to feel, honestly, oh my goodness – it’s just unbelievable,” she told BBC Radio Foyle.Scullion initially found fame as a finalist of The Voice UK 2020 where she was mentored by Meghan Trainor.According to the BBC, the singer has received well-wishes from celebrities such as Trainor, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell from Channel 4’s Derry Girls, and former Eurovision winner Dana.In other news, Mika was recently announced as one of a trio of hosts for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Kristen Stewart lands Oscar nomination for Diana film as Lady Gaga misses out
Kristen Stewart has landed her first ever Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a leading role for her portrayal of Princess Diana in the 2021 movie, Spencer. The biopic was released in cinemas in November and, while it received generally positive reviews from critics, some of the late princess’ close friends were much less enthused and criticised how she was made to come across.The film is largely based on one weekend in Diana’s life when she and Prince Charles were hit with claims that their marriage was at breaking point while attempting to enjoy the Christmas festivities at the famous Sandringham Estate.
Daughters Of Reykjavík among acts competing to represent Iceland at Eurovision 2022
Daughters Of Reykjavík are competing in Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s talent competition dedicated to deciding who will represent the country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.The Söngvakeppnin 2022 entries will be split across two semi-finals on February 26 and March 5. Feminist hip-hop collective Daughters of Reykjavïk will join Amarosis, Stefán Óli, Haffi Haff, Stefanía Svavarsdóttir, Sigga, Beta and Elín, Markéta Irglová, SUNCITY & SANNA, Katla, and Hanna Mia and The Astrotourists in the competition.Public votes will decide which acts will reach the semi-finals and there’s also a “potential wildcard entry” voted on by Söngvakeppnin’s executive committee.International jury votes and televotes will decide on the winner at the March 12 final.
Baftas 2022: a lively, good-taste nomination list despite some surprising omissions
bullying and abuse. Clarke denied accusations of sexual misconduct and the award finally had to be suspended. But this year’s list is very lively: the best director section is not lacking in inclusivity and good taste: Aleem Khan, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Audrey Diwan, Paul Thomas Anderson, Jane Campion and Julia Ducournau.
Mika set to co-host Eurovision 2022
Mika has been announced as one of a trio of hosts for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.The 2022 competition will take place at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, Italy, with the Grand Final set for May 14.The Italian broadcaster Rai has now confirmed the hosts of this year’s Eurovision, with Mika joining the renowned Italian singer Laura Pausini and TV personality Alessandro Cattelan on presenting duties.The trio will host the two semi-finals (taking place on May 10 and 12) and the Grand Final of Eurovision 2022.A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision)“More than ever I believe in the importance of an international community, in our common values,” Mika said in an interview with Eurovision.tv. “I believe in the union of people, in breaking down the walls to celebrate our similarities as much as our differences.
Eurovision 2022: Mika officially announced as one of the hosts for live finals in Turin, Italy
Mika has been officially announced as one of the co-hosts for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy.
Mika officially announced as one of the hosts for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy
Mika has been officially announced as one of the co-hosts for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy.