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The UK's Eurovision hopes this year rest on the shoulder of singer Mae Muller.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place in Liverpool with a live audience at the M&S Bank arena tonight.

The second of two Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals took place on Thursday in Liverpool, northern England.

The second Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals will take place on Thursday night and will see 16 countries battle it out for a place in the grand final.

Eurovision Song Contest has concluded, with 10 countries currently proceeding to the Grand Finals this Saturday (May 13).A grand total of 26 countries will participate in the finals, consisting of 10 finalists from semi-finals round 1, 10 finalists from semi-finals round 2, the “big 5” and Ukraine.The first 10 finalists from semi-finals round 1 has finally been revealed after a slew of performances and voting, with the following countries coming out on top: Norway, Serbia, Portugal, Croatia, Switzerland, Israel, Moldova, Sweden, Czechia and Finland.Watch Norway’s Alessandra perform ‘Queen of Kings’ below.This means that the countries eliminated from the contest following the first rounds of semi-finals are the Netherlands, Malta, Latvia, Ireland and Azerbaijan.Countries set to take part in the second round of semi-finals on Thursday (May 11) are: Denmark, Armenia, Romania, Estonia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, Georgia, San Marino, Austria, Albania, Lithuania and Australia.Watch Sweden representative Loreen‘s performance of ‘Tattoo’ below.The “Big 5” countries guaranteed a spot in the finals without having to participate in semi-finals are France, Germany, Spain, the UK and Italy, as they contribute the most financially to the Eurovision Song Contest. Last year’s winners Ukraine also automatically qualify for the finals this year.Ireland’s elimination from this year’s contest marks the latest in a string of failed attempts to qualify, with the country not making eight of its 10 most recent attempts.

The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final has taken place in Liverpool.

The first round of Eurovision 2023 semi-finals have taken place at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena, with hosts Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina welcoming 15 acts to battle it our for a place in this weekend's grand final.

Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaž Škorjanec has made an emotional admission about his wife Janette Manrara's pregnancy as they prepare to become first-time parents. The dancing couple announced the joyous news they were expecting back in February with their bundle of joy due this summer.

The Malta Film Commission is launching a Mediterranean-focused film festival building on its growing position as a key international shooting location.

Naman Ramachandran The Malta Film Commission is launching the first-ever Mediterrane Film Festival, a new annual event dedicated to celebrating film and creativity. Running from June 25-30, the festival will take place at Valletta, Malta’s capital, and other locations across the country The festival aims to serve as a platform for Malta to continue building its film brand image worldwide and attract more film business to the islands. Prominent films shot in recent years in Malta include Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” Terrence Malick’s “The Way of the Wind” and Colin Trevorrow’s “Jurassic World Dominion.” The program, which will be revealed during the Cannes Film Festival, will showcase films from each of the MED9 (an alliance of nine Mediterranean and Southern European Union member states: Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain) nations. Screenings will be accessible to the public, and the featured films will be in the running for various awards.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Picture Tree Intl. has come on board to handle the international sales of black comedy “Shooting Blanks,” written and directed by Žiga Virc (“Houston, We Have a Problem!”). The Slovenian film looks at what happens when a family goes to war with itself. The film is in post-production. PTI will present a first private market screening at the Marché du Film in Cannes. Vida’s father France worships his father, a hero of the partisan resistance. When a German supermarket chain decides to build a new store in his hometown, demolishing a statue of his father in the process, France declares war on this new “enemy.”

It’s a beautiful, sunny morning and we’re chatting to beaming dad-to-be Aljaž Škorjanec, who’s currently enjoying a babymoon in his native Slovenia with his wife Janette Manrara.The former Strictly pro has plenty of reasons to smile, as not only is fatherhood on the horizon, but he and It Takes Two host Janette have just moved into a gorgeous new home in Cheshire. “I’ve been ready to be a dad since I was about 20-years-old,” says Aljaž, 33, who is currently “relaxing and seeing family” in his homeland. “With our careers, it was always going to be completely down to Janette’s timing.

Janette Manrara showed off her growing baby bump as she enjoys a babymoon with husband Alijaz Skorjanec.The pair announced a few months ago that they are expecting their first child together, having moved from the hustle and bustle of London to settle down in Cheshire. Janette took to her Instagram page to share a photo of her bump while enjoying a few days away.

Manchester United sent scouts to watch Benjamin Sesko over the weekend as he scored in RB Salzburg's Austrian Bundesliga play-off clash with SK Sturm Graz, according to reports.

Strictly Come Dancing dancer Nadiya Bychkova has shared a sweet insight into her boyfriend Kai Widdrington's bond with her daughter Mila. After the Ukranian dancer, 33, made the decision for her six year old daughter to go to a school in London, she says Mila is adjusting perfectly and "doing really well". "We are very happy where we are at the moment and I love being with Kai and being a mother.

Strictly Come Dancing's power couple Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova first found love during the dancing competition in 2021.Two years later, the couple previously spoke to OK! about their plans to get married and have kids one day in their first photoshoot. Now, Kai and Nadiya have sat down to give us an update as they revealed what the secret is to their successful relationship. "Always being there for each other no matter what even when it gets hard.

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Eurovision 2023 Semi-Final running orders have been revealed – check it out below.The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will take place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool from May 9-13, with Mae Muller set to represent the UK with ‘I Wrote A Song’.The UK city was announced to stage the contest on behalf of Ukraine, after organisers deemed the country unable to host the event due to the ongoing war with Russia.You can find all the songs that are entered for this year’s competition here.This week, Eurovision shared the running order for the Semi-Final shows, which take place on Tuesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 11.Norway will kick off proceedings for the first Semi-Final, closed out 15 acts later with a performance by Finland. The second event is set to be opened by Denmark, with Australia hitting the stage last.We got #Eurovision2023 Semi-Final running orders ✨➡️ https://t.co/V1tz85qvRD pic.twitter.com/hSjYqudp6j— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) March 22, 2023The Big Five participants – France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom, which make the biggest financial contributions to the contest – along with Ukraine, automatically qualify for the Grand Final.Check out the full schedule below.First Semi-Final Eurovision 20231. Norway2. Malta3. Serbia4. Latvia5. Portugal6. Ireland7. Croatia8. Switzerland9. Israel10. Moldova11. Sweden12. Azerbaijan13. Czechia14. Netherlands15. FinlandSecond Semi-Final Eurovision 20231. Denmark2. Armenia3. Romania4. Estonia5. Belgium6. Cyprus7. Iceland8. Greece9. Poland10. Slovenia11. Georgia12. San Marino13. Austria14. Albania15. Lithuania16. AustraliaMeanwhile, Eurovision final 2023 tickets sold out in just 36 minutes.Tickets for all nine shows including the live Grand Final went on sale

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Xavier Henry-Rashid’s London-based sales agency Film Republic has closed deals for multiple territories on “F*cking Bornholm,” a tart comedy of social discomfort. The film had its international premiere in the main competition section of Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where it won the Europa Cinemas Label award. In his review, Variety’s Guy Lodge commented that Polish writer-director Anna Kazejak‘s “precise, piquant film deserves wider festival exposure and discerning distributor interest.” It has now been acquired by Iceland’s Bio Paradis, Arsenal for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Lithuania’s Garsas, Slovenia’s RTV, Israel’s Yes and Sweden’s Lucky Dogs. The international trailer has its debut below.

Janette Manrara and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec were beaming on Wednesday as they enjoyed a romantic lunch date together in Cheshire.Taking to her Instagram account, the It Takes Two host, 39, couldn't be happier as she walked into the living room of the couple's brand new home, to find her beau had prepared them a tasty meal. Check out the video below to see for yourself…WATCH: Janette Manrara enjoys sweet lunch date with husband Aljaz SkorjanecThe pair couldn't be more loved up in the sweet clip and at the end, Janette can be heard saying: "Well done baby! I'm starving as well! Awwww[...]boo boo!" The stars revealed their happy news exclusively with HELLO!The dancing duo have been delighting fans with updates from their new home after they upped sticks from a slick modern flat in the heart of London to move to the peaceful countryside further north.They're now much closer to their friends, Strictly dancer Gorka Marquez and his fiancée, Gemma Atkinson, who are expecting their second child later this year.

Janette Manrara has had fans delighted since revealing the news she is expecting her first child with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec and now the star has shared the sweetest insight about her little one.Chatting with fans on an Instagram Q+A, the brunette beauty, 39, revealed the things she is most excited about learning about her new arrival after a fan asked: "What are you most looking forward to about being a mum?"WATCH: Janette Manrara breaks down in tears over emotional sweet gestureTo which Janette replied: "All of it really! But cannot wait to get to see what their personality will be like! Do they like sports, art, maths, reading?! Cannot wait to find out!" During the candid chat, Janette also revealed what her number one pregnancy craving has been - and it's so relatable. When a fan asked, Janette simply replied with a GIF of a Nutella jar.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have a fairytale romance, and Kai regularly dotes on Nadiya's daughter Mila. However, Nadiya had her young girl before her romance with Kai developed, so who is the father of the six-year-old girl?Nadiya shares Mila with her ex-fiancé, Matija Skarabot, a Slovenian football player.

Aljaz Skorjanec is very much getting used to life in the North, having left London for Cheshire with his pregnant wife Janette Manrara.After uprooting to their new abode last week, the Strictly Come Dancing couple - who are expecting their first child together - have wasted no time in settling in, and meeting old friends!WATCH: Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec share their magical news  Taking to his Instagram page over the weekend, Aljaz revealed he enjoyed a mini Strictly reunion with Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson, who appeared on the BBC show back in 2013."Chuffed [heart emoji]," the professional dancer simply remarked alongside a selfie of the pair enjoying a pint at a local pub during the football. Meanwhile, Ashley – who danced with Ola Jordon – added: "Buzzing."Surprised fans rushed to post comments, with one writing: "Not the duo I expected to see!" Another stated: "The duo that we never knew we needed." A third post read: "Amazing to see two nice guys having a pint together."DON'T MISS: Strictly's Janette Manrara sparks fan reaction with unexpected baby confession Aljaz and Ashley enjoyed a mini Strictly reunion over the weekendA fourth person commented: "A great picture of you and Ashley having a beer.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix, facing more competition globally in the streaming wars, has cut pricing in more than 100 markets worldwide — in some cases, chopping the price of monthly plans in half — to boost subscriber acquisition and retention. The streamer has reduced prices in countries and territories across Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Netflix is not reducing prices in North America or Western Europe, its most mature markets. All told, the price reductions span more than 100 markets, according to research firm Ampere Analysis (see list, below). Those include Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Kenya, Iran, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Slovakia, Yemen, Jordan, Libya, Slovenia and Bulgaria.

Congratulations are in order for former Strictly Come Dancing professionals Janette Manrara and Aljaž Skorjanec who have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple, who became fan favourites after joining the Strictly line-up back in 2013, took to Instagram to share their baby news as they posted a snap from a photoshoot with Hello! where Aljaž could be seen cradling Janette’s blossoming bump.

Strictly's Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec announced their exciting baby news exclusively with HELLO! this week.The couple shared a sneak peek of their exclusive photoshoot and interview on their Instagram on Sunday, which also happened to be a very special day for father-to-be Aljaz.WATCH: Strictly's Janette and Aljaz talk baby's gender possible namesThe former Strictly pro dancer was not only announcing to the world that he will become a dad later this year, but he was celebrating his 33rd birthday.Aljaz's proud sister Lara, who often features on his Instagram, alongside his two adorable nieces Zala and Tisa, was quick to note the double joy on her Instagram. Pick up this week's issue, out Monday, to read all about Janette and Aljaz's journeySharing a photo from HELLO! photoshoot, which shows Aljaz hugging wife Janette from behind whilst gently placing his hand on the baby bump, she wrote: "Happy birthday best daddy to be."Janette also posted a sweet tribute to Aljaz.

Naman Ramachandran Singapore-based film production outfit Potocol, whose “Tomorrow is a Long Time,” by Jow Zhi Wei bowed at the Berlin Film Festival’s Generation 14plus competition, has revealed a diverse Asian slate. Potocol’s recent triumphs include Bangladeshi filmmaker Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s Cannes selection “Rehana Maryam Noor” and Indonesian director Makbul Mubarak’s Venice winner “Autobiography.” The company, led by Jeremy Chua who is currently at the Berlinale, has a growing reputation for championing the rise of young filmmakers from across Asia. Potocol has four films in post-production and several more in development. Nicole Midori Woodford’s debut feature “Last Shadow at First Light” is a supernatural road trip drama that follows a Singaporean teenager tracing the footsteps of her missing mother in Japan and explores the ripple effects of a traumatic event subconsciously buried within the family unit.

Refresh for latest…: The latest rerelease of James Cameron’s Titanic 3D has buoyed the big boat movie to $2.217B globally, meaning it still stands as the No. 3 worldwide release of all time. Right up in its wake, Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water has now reached $2,213.5M, still the fourth biggest movie ever and less than $4M from Titanic through Sunday. It will overtake Titanic, it’s just a matter of when.

ITV’s interview with Prince Harry has aired in 77 territories after a series of pre-sales deals before its broadcast.

Brits jetting off to European holidays in 2023 could be waiting much longer in border control due to a new monitoring system.

‘Survivor UK’ Maker Remarkable Entertainment Sets New Top Team

Sean Penn, who has two Academy Awards, gifted one of his Oscar trophies to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to the capital Kyiv.

An influential magazine has named the Highlands as one of its '25 breathtaking places and experiences' for 2023. The region was picked out by National Geographic with the likes of the Azores and the Big Bend National Park in Texas as one of the best places to visit this year coming for nature.

Naman Ramachandran Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio will be presented with the European Film Academy’s Award for European Innovative Storytelling for his miniseries “Exterior Night.” The director will be guest of honor at the 35th European Film Awards ceremony on Dec. 10 at Reykjavik. In “Exterior Night,” Bellocchio returns to the case of the kidnapping and assassination of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro by the Red Brigades in 1978, a subject that he tackled in his feature film “Good Morning, Night,” for which he received the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2003 European Film Awards. The academy has also revealed nominations in several categories for the awards.

Professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec has opened up about his post Strictly Come Dancing plans, admitting he wants to focus on being a “family man” in the immediate future.The 32-year-old announced he was leaving the BBC show after nine years in March to pursue new opportunities. His decision came 12 months after his wife Janette Manrara made her departure from the BBC show to take over Zoe Ball as host of spin-off show It Takes Two. Speaking exclusively to OK!, he said: “I’ve taken a long, hard time thinking about my future and I want to enjoy some Aljaž time.

After eight years dancing together on the BBC hit show, former Strictly pros Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec are learning to live like a normal couple as they focus on their separate careers. Here, they open up about the emotional shift in their 11-year relationship and reveal why the time apart has brought them closer than ever. Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.