Eurovision Song Contest Boss Teases Format Changes, Launching Pop Music Hits: ‘It’s No Longer Just a Weird Niche Thing’

Stephen “tWitch” Boss was widely known for his infectious smile and high-energy performances, making him a beloved entertainment figure. As a dancer, actor, and television personality, tWitch captivated audiences with his charisma and positivity.

Fremantle has made Mark Reynolds its permanent Global Head of Documentaries.

Adele and Beyoncé – sent letters to each of the tech giants demanding to know if they had used their songs to develop artificial intelligence systems.According to BBC, the letter was sent to more than 700 firms in total, writing that they had “reason to believe” that the recipients “may already have made unauthorized uses” of its music.Sony Music has reportedly given firms a deadline to respond, and said it will enforce its copyright policy “to the full extent permitted by applicable law”.The conversation around A.I. in music is particularly contentious at present, sparking ongoing concerns about how and where emerging technology “learns” to produce its output and if it has permission to pull from data like books or music catalogues.The EU’s upcoming AI Act is set to tighten up and clarify rules around artificial intelligence and how systems are trained.One high-profile case saw Game of Thrones author George R.R.

A searing historical drama set in mid-19th century Bologna, and a TIFF award winning coming-of-age story open in limited release. The fascination with female conductors continues in doc Maestra. Netflix starts a small run with Richard Linklater comedy Hit Man. A24’s I Saw TV Glow is steady on under 400 screens. Evil Does Not Exist from Sideshow/Janus Films pops up to 138 runs.

Warning: spoilers ahead for Bridgerton Season Three.Pitbull has said the use of one of his songs in a steamy sex scene in Bridgerton proves that his track has “remained timeless”.The first half of the third season of the hit period drama landed on Netflix last week (May 16), with the final four episodes set to land on June 13.At the end of the fourth episode, an orchestral version of Pitbull’s 2011 song ‘Give Me Everything’ is used to soundtrack a climatic and romantic scene in the back of a carriage between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).The version of the track soon went viral on social media. Check it out below:And now, Pitbull himself has responded to the song’s success.

ITV mini-series Mr Bates vs The Post Office, based on the real life story of the Horizon scandal, is back in the news today after former Post Office boss Paula Vennells broke down in tears. She sobbed as she apologised for telling MPs the Post Office was successful in every court case against sub-postmasters - the first time she has publicly spoken about her role in the scandal for nearly a decade.The miscarriage of justice has been described as “the most widespread in British legal history” and the ITV drama has already been viewed by nine million people.

Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post, is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Syracuse, New York, who has explored various genres throughout his music career. Most recently, the singer emerged surprisingly in the country music scene with his song "I Had Some Help," featuring Morgan Wallen.

trailer is here, and there is a lot happening. Not only do we have , of course, but the whole thing is set to a particularly emotional Taylor Swift song, and the girls are freaking out.The film, based on the , stars Lively as flower-shop owner Lily Bloom, alongside Justin Baldoni and Brandon Sklenar as her leading men.

first trailer for Blake Lively’s movie “It Ends With Us” features a song by her BFF Taylor Swift. “My Tears Ricochet,” from Swift’s 2020 album “Folklore,” plays during the two-and-a-half minute-long trailer for the romance film that will be released in theaters on August 9.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Sony Music Publishing today announced it has acquired the catalog of Tame Impala singer/ songwriter/ producer Kevin Parker, who has also worked extensively with Dua Lipa, Rihanna, SZA, Kendrick Lamar Gorillaz and more. The deal, which expands the company’s 15-year partnership with Parker, encompasses his entire catalog of songs as well as future works. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Olly Alexander has broken his silence following his night representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. And while, at the time of writing, he hadn't spoken about his experience or subsequent defeat, he has shown his class by showing support to the winning act.

Eurovision Song Contest, with entrant Nemo taking the crown for their performance of ‘The Code’.Nemo’s victory marks Switzerland’s first Eurovision win since 1988, when Celine Dion competed with ‘Ne partez pas sans moi’. They are also the first ever non-binary winner of Eurovision.Quickly becoming a frontrunner, ‘The Code’ incorporated elements of pop, rap, drum ‘n’ bass and even opera to tell the story of how Nemo discovered that they were non-binary.

Switzerland has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which took place Saturday evening in Malmo, Sweden.

K.J. Yossman Switzerland has won the Eurovision Song Contest. Swiss entry Nemo stormed the contest with the song “The Code,” walking away with 591 points — a combination of a jury vote and public vote.

Ireland's very own Bambie Thug delivered a powerful six-word mantra following their Eurovision Song Contest performance. After wowing the audience with an electrifying rendition of "Doomsday Blue," complete with enchanting witchcraft visuals, Bambie Thug made sure their message was heard loud and clear. As the final note echoed and the camera closed in, Bambie Thug proclaimed: "Love will always win over hate! " The performance left fans ecstatic, prompting a flurry of support on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

We gather around the telly, we eat European country-themed snacks and we shout "nul points". But do any of us remember the previous year's Eurovision Song Contest winner after the end credits roll?

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest champion will be crowned tonight in Malmo, Sweden. But the action on stage is almost dwarfed by the background controversies.

The Independent. A snippet of the interview was shared to X, showing Thug wearing a keffiyeh scarf and fighting back tears.

Olly Alexander has responded to his odds of winning the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.The singer revealed to BBC that he had taken a look at what the bookies were saying about his chances of winning the contest. “My odds for winning are at one per cent,” he told the outlet.

Ellise Shafer For about a year during the COVID-19 pandemic, A.G. Cook found himself stuck in a rural Montana town.