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Security will be tight during next month’s Eurovision Song Contest in the southern Sweden city of Malmö, according to police, who have cited demonstrations that could lead to unrest and a heightened threat of terrorism in the Scandinavian country. “The security is going to be rigorous,” Petra Stenkula, head of police area in Malmö, said according to Swedish broadcaster TV4. Pro-Palestinian activists who want Israel out of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced large rallies in downtown Malmö, several kilometers from the Malmö Arena contest venue. Activists also have planned two large demon...
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The German Football Federation and Adidas have stopped the sale of Germany football shirts featuring the number 44 due to its resemblance to the logo of the Nazi Party’s notorious SS paramilitary units. Adidas announced on Monday the suspension of personalised shirt options with names and numbers, while the federation stopped the distribution of shirts bearing the number 44 from its online store and is actively seeking an alternative design for the number 4. The decision came after social media users pointed out the resemblance to the now-banned symbol in Germany. “None of the parties involved...
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England’s new football shirt is causing quite the stir – and not because of the extortionate price tag. The controversy has led to the creation of a "Save St. George's Cross in English football" petition on Change.org (which at the time of writing has 46 391 signatures) and even prompted bi-partisan unity (gasp!), as the Conversative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Kier Starmer have both shared their displeasure at the new stylistic change. So, what’s behind the hubbub exactly? For the rollout in the run-up to the UEFA Euro in Germany (14 June – 14 July), Nike dared to change the ...
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This is the Oscars controversy that refuses to dissipate... After his stirring and polarizing speech during the 96th Academy Awards, during which British director Jonathan Glazer, accepting Best International Feature for his staggering Holocaust film The Zone of Interest, drew a parallel between his film and the current conflict in Gaza, debate continues to rage. His words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and "reprehensible," and several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in \- including 'Son of Saul' director László Nemes and 'Amy' director Asif Kapadia. Now, more th...
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After some sizeable controversy, finally some good news: Scream Queen Neve Campbell will make her return to the franchise in the upcoming Scream 7. Campbell, who played the character of Sidney Prescott in the first five movies, had initially exited the franchise for Scream VI, citing a salary dispute as the reason. Now, the original film lead has confirmed the news in a post on Instagram, which featured the script for an untitled Scream 7 movie. The photo also confirmed that the seventh instalment in the popular horror series would see Guy Busick and James Vanderbilt returning as writers, and ...
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What should be done about offensive art? It's a complex question that continues to plague museum directors and society at large, as works seen to perpetuate racism or celebrate the horrors of colonialism are rallied against, with increasing calls for censorship. In a unique response, London's Tate Britain is displaying a counter film by British artist Keith Piper alongside a controversial Rex Whistler mural, 'The Expedition in Pursuit of Rare Meat', which previously decorated the walls of the gallery's restaurant before being closed to the public in 2020 due to its racist imagery. Scotland's c...
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Israel will be allowed to compete at this year’s Eurovision after changing the lyrics to its song, organisers have confirmed. 20-year-old Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan will represent the country this May. Her original song, ‘ October Rain ’, made reference to the Hamas attacks of 7 October and had been barred for breaking rules on political neutrality. Israel's public broadcaster agreed to amend the song, now titled ‘Hurricane’, which will be unveiled this weekend. In a statement, The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) - which organises the contest - said: "The EBU can confirm that the offi...
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Following the refusal of two song proposals, deemed too political and therefore contravening political neutrality rules, Israel has agreed to compromise in order to take part in Eurovision next May. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the body that organises the famous contest, previously hinted that it might reject Israel’s candidate, 20-year-old Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan, because of her song’s "political" nature. The song in question, 'October Rain', made references to the victims of Hamas' 7 October attack on southern Israel, with lyrics like: “ There’s no air left to breathe / T...
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American playwright Jeremy O. Harris has been criticised by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the West End debut of ‘Slave Play’. ‘Slave Play’ is due to run at the prestigious Noel Coward Theatre in London where it will host two “Black Out” performances in its three-month run from 29 June. The Black Out performances will be solely aimed at an “all-Black-identifying audience”. Jeremy O. Harris’s play was a huge hit when it came to Broadway in 2018. The then-29-year-old playwright’s piece is an examination of sexual politics in interracial relationships from a cotton plantation in the Anteb...
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Will Israel be able to participate in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest? It’s looking dicey, as the country faces disqualification over the rumoured disqualification of their first selected song entry and its runner-up. Last week, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the body that organises the famous contest, hinted that it might reject Israel’s candidate, 20-year-old Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan, because of her song’s "political" nature. The song in question, 'October Rain', made references to the victims of Hamas' 7 October attack on southern Israel, with lyrics like: “ There’s no air...
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