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Mika has been officially announced as one of the co-hosts for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy.
The British pop star had previously denied rumours he would be MCing proceedings, but it was confirmed yesterday (February 2) that Mika will form a hosting trio for the semi-finals and Grand Final with Laura Pausini and Alessandro Catelan.
Mika is a well-known name in Italy, where he currently resides on the judging panel for the Italian version of The X Factor. The Eurovision hosts were unveiled together on-stage at the Sanremo Music Festival.
"‘I’ve been watching [Eurovision] since I was a kid, the whole family would get together for the Grand Finals," Mika said in a statement.
"Once a year, more than 40 countries share the same emotions, regardless of history or the political situation: music unites them. It’s an exciting honour to be one of the masters of ceremony on these fantastic nights."
Mika has claimed one Number 1 on both the Official Albums Chart and Official Singles Chart - with his debut album Life In Cartoon Motion and record-breaking single Grace Kelly.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 will be held in Turin, Italy following rock band Maneskin's victory in the 2021 competition last year.
The UK entrant for Eurovision 2022 has yet to be selected, although the management team behind Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey will be responsible for picking the act this year, following James Newman's nul points finish last year.
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Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson have been announced as the hosts for the US' answer to Eurovision, the American Song Contest.
Silk Sonic's heartfelt embrace of the most capital-V Vintage soul and R&B traditions have earned them four Grammy nominations for their 2021 album An Evening with Silk Sonic as well as massive commercial success thanks to the singles "Leave the Door Open," "Skate," and "Smoking Out the Window." Given the project's overall vibe, it would have been a bit weird if Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars hadn't released a one-off Valentine's Day Silk Sonic single, and one's out today. "Love's Train" is a cover of a 1982 single by Com Funk Shun.
Social media is becoming an important tool for footballers, and gives players a large platform to communicate with their fans across the world. Some use their platform to achieve good, such as Marcus Rashford and his Twitter campaign to end child hunger, whilst others may use it in a more negative way, such as Joleon Lescott “pocket tweeting” a picture of a new car just hours after his side lost 6-0. Footballers are increasingly addicted to Instagram, and the top players in the world have built up followings bigger than the clubs they play for.
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.
Elton John and David Furnish are celebrating after announcing that their Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party is returning after two years.MORE: Elton John makes unexpected revelation about life at family home amid Covid battleThe couple, who share two children together, Zachary, 11, and Elijah, nine, jointly revealed the news on their respective Instagram accounts.WATCH: David Furnish praises Meghan Markle as they work together on new show PearlThe party, which will benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation, will take place on 27 March and will include a performance from Brandi Carlile.MORE: Elton John's husband David Furnish pays tribute to singer following health battleSEE: 10 rare photos of Elton John's children with husband David Furnish"I'm so excited to welcome our friends back to West Hollywood Park this March for the return of #EJAFOscars!" David wrote alongside a video which announced the news. The couple announced the news ahead of the nominations being revealed"It's been over two years since we gathered in-person and we promise nothing but a spectacular evening, featuring a special performance by the gorgeously talented @BrandiCarlile, to mark @EJAF's 30th anniversary and raise funds for our life-saving work."Elton posted a picture of himself alongside Brandi to his nearly four million fans, and added: "#EJAFOscars is back.
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.
Last week, Brooke Scullion became the official representative of Ireland at the Eurovision Song Content 2022 with her song That's Rich.
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.
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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.
Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion, who played 20 seasons for the New England Patriots and two for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced the news in a lengthy statement shared on his Instagram Tuesday.
Tom Brady is officially hanging up his football jersey. After 22 years playing in the National Football League, the athlete — widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time — has confirmed his retirement. Following recent reports and widespread speculation, Brady announced the news in an Instagram statement on Tuesday morning. «I have always believed the sport of football is an 'all-in' proposition — if a 100% competitive commitment isn’t there, you won’t succeed, and success is what I love so much about our game. There is a physical, mental, and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential.
Grammy-nominated singer Mickey Guyton will perform the national anthem at the 2022 Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium.“Look at God. I am shook, I am grateful, I am praise dancing… So excited to be singing the national anthem at #SBLVI on February 13th,” the Texas-born country star wrote on Twitter with clapping emojis.The 38-year-old “Black Like Me” singer will be accompanied by other talents in the pre-game ceremonies.
The third season of the popular livestream competition series Verzuz will begin on February 15 with R&B stars Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild facing off.
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