The second Eurovision 2025 semi-final took place on Thursday, and saw some of this year’s most popular contestants vie for a place in the Grand Final. Following on from the first semi-final, which was held on Tuesday 13 May in Basel,

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. The running order for the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, taking place this Saturday in Basel,

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BASEL, Switzerland -- Ukraine’s musicians can’t escape war, even at the Eurovision Song Contest. Rock band Ziferblat were in Basel, Switzerland to represent their country when they learned the home of backing singer Khrystyna Starykova in a frontline region of eastern Ukraine had been destroyed by Russian shelling.

Céline Dion surprised Eurovision 2025 fans with a special appearance to share a pre-recorded message during the annual song contest, which she previously won for Switzerland in 1988.

Australia’s Eurovision hopes have been dashed after singer Marty Zambotto, known by the stage name Go-Jo, was ousted from the competition in a shock finish to a hotly contested second semi-final in Basel,

Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile at the Eurovision Song Contest. The 24-year-old singer has done few interviews or appearances during Eurovision week, as Israel’s participation in the pan-continental pop music competition draws protests for a second year.