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Eurovision 2023 results: Sweden’s Loreen wins the song contest for a second time

Posted on May 14, 2023 by mkmswain

The singer dominated the jury vote as Liverpool hosted on behalf of Ukraine. Read my full Telegraph live blog here

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The Swede tipped to win Eurovision – again

Posted on May 8, 2023 by mkmswain

Loreen, who won the 2012 contest, on saying no to Eurovision, wardrobe malfunctions – and the war in Ukraine. Read my full Telegraph interview here

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How ‘Fashion Freak Show’ charts Jean Paul Gaultier’s career from Pierre Cardin to Madonna

Posted on June 27, 2022 by mkmswain

The designer’s autobiographical show is coming to the Roundhouse. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Not to hold Eurovision in Ukraine is a capitulation to Putin

Posted on June 17, 2022 by mkmswain

Ukraine could have gained soft power, international attention and trade, while giving the Song Contest purpose. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Eurovision 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 by mkmswain

I live-blogged a very eventful Eurovision 2022 final – catch up on all the action! Read my full Telegraph article here

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What to expect from ABBA Voyage

Posted on May 13, 2022 by mkmswain

The Swedish superstars are back – this time as ‘ABBAtars’. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Eurovision has long been a battleground between Russia and Ukraine

Posted on February 26, 2022 by mkmswain

Eurovision has tried to remain apolitical, but with Russia now booted from the contest, it has finally succumbed to long-simmering discord. Read my full Telegraph article here

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The BBC’s A-List attempt to fix Britain’s Eurovision problem is doomed

Posted on October 21, 2021 by mkmswain

There are few constancies in our turbulent world, but one certainty, cemented over the past decade, is that the UK will always bomb at Eurovision. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Strictly Speaking: Week 10

Posted on December 1, 2014 by mkmswain

It was so much worse than we could ever have feared. Strictly’s foray into international waters made Eurovision look positively restrained, tasteful and nuanced. Around The World In 80 Cultural Appropriation Nightmares Week made a mockery of ballroom, logic, fairness and … Continue reading →

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Fire and ice

Posted on May 8, 2014 by mkmswain

It started so well. Blessed with the presence of Britain’s most famous (read: only) Olympic ice dancing champions and unbeatable concept of “celebrities” (read: retired athletes, some bloke off Hollyoaks and Chico) emoting to Eighties power ballads while wobbling round … Continue reading →

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