Daughters Of Reykjavík among acts competing to represent Iceland at Eurovision 2022

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.

invasion of Ukraine.The Eurovision organizers are the European Broadcasting Union, which announced Russia’s disqualification in a statement on Friday.“The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.”“We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one stage,” they said.The Eurovision Song Contest is coming into its 66th year and is set to take place in Turin, Italy, on May 14. Ukraine will be represented by Kalush Orchestra in the music contest.Ukraine initially had implored the European Broadcasting Union to keep Russia away from the music competition amid the war and conflict between the two nations.A statement translated by NPR by the EBU was released on Thursday, noting how Russia was still eligible to compete.

Russia has been banned from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

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.

Isle Of Wight 2022 line-up. Jessie Ware, Madness, DJ Nathan Dawe, The Academic and The Rick Parfitt Jnr Band join co-headliners Muse and Lionel Ritchie, as well as Kasabian and Lewis Capaldi, for the June 16-19, 2022 music festival.Organisers of the event, held at Seaclose Park in Newport, announced other additions recently including The Charlatans, Wet Leg and The Kooks.

Telltale Games has announced that The Wolf Among Us 2 is getting a reveal and trailer, so here’s how and when to tune into the event.The reveal event will be streaming on multiple platforms at 6PM GMT in the UK (10AM PT/1PM ET) and is set to include a full reveal trailer for the sequel to the five episode series that ran from 2013 to 2014.The event can be watched on Twitch here, or viewed below in the YouTube embed.Hosted by Geoff Keighley, all we know so far is that both a behind-the-scenes look and a trailer for the game will be revealed.The Wolf Among Us is a prequel to Bill Willingham’s Fables comic, and in the original game players controlled Bigby Wolf in Fabletown, located in Manhattan.Back in 2019 Telltale Games announced it was “under new management” following a majority studio closure the year prior. Reports had emerged alleging that Telltale Games had a culture of crunch and toxic management, and that staff had no warning of the closure, were given no severance, and just 30 minutes to collect their things and leave.Since the relaunch some of the laid off staff have apparently been offered freelance roles, and in an announcement Telltale games said “we’re doing things different this time.”Whilst the studio is continuing the narrative with The Wolf Among Us 2, it also announced that it was partnering with Deck Nine Games to develop a series based on science-fiction show The Expanse.Since 2017 Deck Nine has been responsible for a very similar style of episodic game, as it developed three Life Is Strange titles.

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.

Josh Neuman was a YouTube star and content creator known for his videos in which he skateboarded perilous routes in beautiful locales across the world.Neuman began making skating videos when he was just 12 years old, and his YouTube channel became increasingly popular as his feats became more incredible. From early videos on a quiet neighborhood street, he expanded to making runs in locations including the French Alps and the Italian Dolomites, along hairpin curves in Norway and next to traffic in Laguna Beach, California. Millions watched his successful runs as well as the crashes and bails he posted.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAfter seeing her song “Fingers Crossed” become a TikTok smash, Vancouver Island singer/songwriter Lauren Spencer-Smith has partnered with Universal Music Group’s Island Records and Republic Records. According to the announcement, “The innovative partnership, structured with manager and business partner David Ehrlich (pictured above, right, with UMG chief Lucian Grainge, left, and Spencer-Smith), allows Lauren Spencer-Smith to keep her independent spirit via her own imprint while tapping into premium services from both labels.”After breaking through on TikTok, “Fingers Crossed” garnered over 100 million streams hitting the Top 50 on Spotify in 23 countries and peaked at No.

Last week, Brooke Scullion became the official representative of Ireland at the Eurovision Song Content 2022 with her song That's Rich.

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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.

Mika has been officially announced as one of the co-hosts for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy.

Mika has been officially announced as one of the co-hosts for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItaly’s Grammy-wining singer Laura Pausini, Alessandro Cattelan and Lebanese/British pop star Mika are set to host the upcoming 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy.The hosts of Eurovision — which boasts an audience of over 180 million viewers, making it the world’s biggest and most-watched song competition — were announced Wednesday during the Sanremo song fest on Italian pubcaster RAI, the host broadcaster of this year’s Eurovision, which will be held May 10, 12 and 14.All three hosts are proficient in English and have plenty of high-profile media experience.Pausini is a 2006 Grammy Award winner for “Escucha” in the best Latin pop album category, one of 13 studio albums she has released, scoring more than 70 million album sales around the world. In 2020, she collaborated with Diane Warren to perform the Oscar-nominated theme song “Io Sì” (Seen) for Sophia Loren-starrer “The Life Ahead.”  Cattelan is an experienced TV host, having hosted talent show “The X Factor” in Italy for nine years, including the 2017 edition, which was won by hard rock band Måneskin.