Switzerland’s contestant beat Croatian rocker Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
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For Israel’s contestant, Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
Eden Golan has become a focus for protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who want Israel kicked out of Eurovision over the war with Hamas.
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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ coat to be displayed for free at Minnesota History Center
To celebrate the 1984 movie that catapulted Prince to international stardom, the center will showcase one of his iconic outfits from the film.
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Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson put under conservatorship after wife’s death
Melinda Wilson had been the primary caregiver for the singer and musical innovator, who has dementia.
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Ed Boucher, the local musician who wrote the Marden’s jingle, dies
The Maine music legend wrote jingles for many companies and was known as a music icon in the Lewiston and Auburn area.
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Katy Perry says her own mom was fooled by AI images of her at Met Gala
Fake images circulating of stars Perry, Rihanna and Selena Gomez at the 2024 Met Gala – which none of them attended – highlight the risks of artificial intelligence.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Her ‘American Idol’ run has ended, but ‘it’s just the beginning’ for Julia Gagnon
The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.
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Oscar winner Chris Cooper talks movies, past and future
Cooper won a supporting actor Oscar for ‘Adaptation.’ He’ll be a guest at this year’s Bates Film Festival, running May 14-19.
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This year’s Bates Film Festival reunites old Hollywood friends
Among the special guests are director John Sayles and Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper. Screenings and other events, scheduled for May 14-19 and all free, will take place in Lewiston and Portland.
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Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon’s ‘American Idol’ journey ends
Gagnon sang songs by The B-52’s and Adele, but fell short of votes to propel her into the top 5 Sunday night.