Ukraine’s Eurovision star Leléka explains why she’s breaking with tradition and singing in both English and Ukrainian at the annual song contest. (May 14)
Finnish duo of singer Pete Parkkonen and violinist Linda Lampenius bring the heat to Eurovision in an act that involves jets of flame, a valuable 18th-century violin and a team of “ninjas” working to avert disaster.
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, who compete as Liekinheitin for Finland at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, watch the camera after an interview with The Associated Press in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Akylas from Greece who performed the song “Ferto” reacts as the vote totals are announced during the first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Leleka from Ukraine performs the song “Ridnym” during the second semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
