Alex Green
Celebrity News
James Whale: Outspoken radio host courted controversy on the airwaves
The radio DJ had a reputation for speaking his mind in a broadcasting career that lasted five decades.
By Alex Green
4 Aug 2025
Music9 May 2024
How to vote in Eurovision 2024 and the voting changes introduced
People from non-participating countries can vote online and on the Eurovision app
UK7 Dec 2023
BBC licence fee: What could the alternatives be as price rises?
The Government has announced it is launching a review into how the licence will be funded in the future
UK
Sweden’s Loreen makes history as first woman to win Eurovision twice
The singer narrowly defeated Finland’s Kaarija in Liverpool
By Alex Green
14 May 2023
Music
Voting opens after Mae Muller flies flag for UK during Eurovision final
She faces stiff competition from runaway favourites Sweden and Finland and reigning champions Ukraine.
By Alex Green
13 May 2023
Music
Tvorchi perform before sea of Ukrainian flags at Eurovision grand final
The show opened with a surprise appearance from the Princess of Wales playing the piano.
By Alex Green
13 May 2023
UK
Former Swedish champion Loreen takes to the stage at Eurovision grand final
The show opened with a surprise appearance from the Princess of Wales playing the piano.
By Alex Green
13 May 2023
Music
Eurovision grand final opens with appearances from Kate and Kalush Orchestra
The show continues in Liverpool with 26 countries competing.
13 May 2023
Music
Israel Eurovision champion Netta hails UK’s ‘amazing humanity’ hosting Ukraine
She spoke ahead of debuting her new single during the grand final in Liverpool.
By Alex Green
13 May 2023
Music
Gates to Eurovision fan zone thrown open ahead of grand final screening
Attendees said Liverpool’s showcasing of Ukrainian culture was ‘fantastic’ and showed ‘we are united’.
By Alex Green
13 May 2023
UK
UK act Mae Muller to finally take to Eurovision stage as grand final approaches
Preparations have been dampened by the news that Volodymyr Zelensky has been barred from making an address.
By Alex Green
13 May 2023
Music
Norwegian Eurovision hopeful ‘can’t describe’ what it would feel like to win
Alessandra also praised UK entrant Mae Muller.
By Alex Green
13 May 2023
Politics
PM ‘disappointed’ by decision to block Zelensky from addressing Eurovision final
The European Broadcasting Union said on Thursday night that it had declined the Ukrainian leader’s request to speak to the audience on Saturday.
By Alex Green
12 May 2023
Music
Eurovision final to showcase ‘new generation of Ukraine’, says creative director
German Nenov has worked with the BBC to create interval acts and other moments reflecting Ukrainian culture.
By Alex Green
12 May 2023
Music
Queen’s Roger Taylor to join Sam Ryder on stage during Eurovision grand final
They are set to perform Ryder’s new single.
By Alex Green
12 May 2023
Celebrity News
Zelensky would have wanted to thank UK, say Ukrainian Eurovision champions
Kalush Orchestra triumphed in Turin last year.
By Alex Green
12 May 2023
Showbiz
Australia’s Eurovision entry celebrate reaching grand final
Ten countries progressed to Saturday’s showdown while six were eliminated from the contest on Thursday night
By Alex Green
12 May 2023
Politics
Is Russia competing at Eurovision and can Russian viewers vote?
The country first performed at the contest in 1994.
By Alex Green
12 May 2023
Music
Final Eurovision qualifiers announced as Zelensky blocked from addressing final
Ten more countries qualified for the grand final on Saturday.
By Alex Green
11 May 2023
Music
In Pictures: Eurovision fans dress up for second semi-final
The contest continued in Liverpool.
By Alex Green
11 May 2023
Music
Voting opens for second semi-final after 16 more acts dazzle at Eurovision
The show continues on BBC One.
By Alex Green
11 May 2023