The New York Times – Music:
Finland is the favorite for prediction markets and bookmakers, but singers from Australia, Denmark, Greece and Israel are coming for the title, too.
Author: Alex Marshall
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London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum
The New York Times – Music:
The townhouse at 3 Savile Row, where the band also recorded “Let It Be,” will open to the public next year, the group’s record label said.
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U.K. Bars Kanye West Over Antisemitism, Months Before Festival Performances
The New York Times – Music:
The BBC said that entry to the country was being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
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Eurovision Song Contest to Add Asian Edition This Year
The New York Times – Music:
The competition will bring together singers representing 10 nations including South Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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Chadwick Boseman’s Hip-Hop Play, in Shakespeare’s House
The New York Times – Music:
The actor Chadwick Boseman was a playwright, too. At Shakespeare’s Globe in London, his “Deep Azure” is drawing attention to a lost talent inspired by the Bard.
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How the BAFTAs Bungled Its Response to a Racial Slur
The New York Times – Film:
The awards show didn’t mention racist slurs when it told the audience a man with Tourette’s might make “involuntarily noises.”
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How a Tourette’s Outburst of a Racist Slur Caused a Backlash at the BAFTAs
The New York Times – Film:
A racist slur, shouted involuntarily while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award, raised questions about how the show’s host and the BBC responded.
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2026 BAFTAs Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film, Besting ‘Sinners’
The New York Times – Film:
Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedy drama won six awards at the British equivalent of the Oscars. The best actor choice, however, was a surprise.