At the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, wartime tributes jostle against kitsch and extreme silliness, but it isn’t that jarring in the context of the biggest, strangest, live music event in the world.
One of the standout performances from the semifinals was not from a contestant, but rather from the “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham. The British actress, who is better known in the U.S. than she is in the U.K., is co-hosting with the Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina and Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon.
Many Ukrainians are nonetheless excited, and for many, it’s about uniting through music, the theme of this year’s competition. Halyna Sladz, 35, a Ukrainian refugee based in the U.K., said the contest was “a party, a chance to celebrate.” She was walking in a “discover Ukraine” area along Liverpool’s vibrant waterfront. “I hope one day you will all be able to come to Ukraine to celebrate,” she added.
Speaking to The Washington Post in a makeshift room with a leopard print sofa and golden bathtub filled with plastic bubbles, Wurst said: “In Europe, we have so many different little countries. There are so many different approaches to music, culture, art, fashion, so everyone brings their best game to the table.”
Asked if Eurovision hopefuls seek her advice, she said, “They do sometimes. There’s no recipe. It comes down to authenticity, as it does with anything in life. You have to make it your own.”
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Eurovision 2023: After Semi-Final 2 Results, Song Contest Grand Final Lineup Is CompleteThe second of two Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals took place on Thursday in Liverpool, northern England. 10 countries qualified for the Grand Final to take place on Saturday night, where they w…
続きを読む »
Ukrainian pop duo to defend country's title at Eurovision, world's biggest song contestThe contest draws 180 million viewers — more than the Super Bowl, and politics has become a part of it. Participating countries traditionally vote favorably for their neighbors and allies.
続きを読む »
Zelenskyy barred from addressing 'nonpolitical' Eurovision Song ContestThe Eurovision Song Contest has barred President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from addressing the final of the pan-continental music competition. He had been expected to use a video address on Saturday to urge the world continue its support for Ukraine’s fight to repel Russian invasion. The European Broadcasting Union said that letting Zelenskyy participate would breach “the nonpolitical nature of the event.” Overtly political lyrics, signs and symbols are banned at Eurovision, but politics can’t be shut out entirely. Russia was banned from the contest after it invaded Ukraine last year. Last year’s contest was won by Ukraine, and the U.K. has stepped in to host on its behalf.
続きを読む »
Eurovision Song Contest fetes Ukraine, but Zelenskyy barred from addressing ‘nonpolitical’ eventThis weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest will have Ukrainian flags, Ukrainian musicians and Ukrainian fans — but not the country’s wartime leader.
続きを読む »
Migrants rush across US border; Zelenskyy can't address Eurovision Song Contest; NFL releases schedule🎧 Get the latest national, international, sports and entertainment news on our daily podcast.
続きを読む »
Migrants rush across US border; Zelenskyy can't address Eurovision Song Contest; NFL releases schedule🎧 Get the latest national, international, sports and entertainment news on our daily podcast.
続きを読む »