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just now (815+ words) December 4, 2025, 3:12 AM The European Broadcasting Union, a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the competition, is holding a general assembly, with some countries calling for Israel to be excluded over alleged interference in contest voting and its conduct of the war against the militant Hamas group in Gaza. Experts predict delegates won't reach a united position on the issue at EBU headquarters in Geneva and it's not clear whether a vote will be called. That would mean broadcasters may have to decide, on their own or as a breakaway group, whether to take part as individual countries. "Eurovision is becoming a bit of a fractured event," said Paul Jordan, an expert on the contest known as Dr. Eurovision. "The slogan is "United by Music' " unfortunately it's disunited through politics." "It's become quite a messy and toxic situation," he…...

1+ min ago (329+ words) Steve Cropper, considered one of the greatest guitarist of all time, has passed away. Legendary guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve Cropper, who helped shape the Stax Records sound, has passed away at 84. A statement released by his family confirmed the news, saying Cropper died peacefully in Nashville on Wednesday (03.12.25). It began: "Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent touched millions of lives around the world," the announcement read. No cause of death has yet been revealed. The family tribute continued: "While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve will live forever through his music. Every note he played, every song he wrote, and every artist he inspired ensures that his spirit and artistry will continue to move people for generations to come." Cropper was often touted by…...

2+ min ago (103+ words) [STEVE BERKOWITZ (left) and Sean Wilentz stand next to a poster of Bob Dylan's "Through the Open Window, 1956-1963.' (photo credit: J. Nichols)]If he had stopped after that performance at Carnegie Hall, he'd still be considered one of the legendary American artists. But fortunately, he didn't," said the 73-year-old Berkowitz Becoming Bob Dylan: Steve Berkowitz enhances music legend's legacy with hidden archive treasures If he had stopped after that performance at Carnegie Hall, he'd still be considered one of the legendary American artists. But fortunately, he didn't," said the 73-year-old Berkowitz...

2+ min ago (871+ words) JJ, from Austria, stands on the stage with his trophy after winning the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Martin Meissner GENEVA " Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest, the feel-good pop music gala that draws more than 100 million viewers every year, are meeting Thursday to tackle a bitter and divisive issue: Whether Israel should be allowed to participate in the 2026 competition. The European Broadcasting Union, a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the competition, is holding a general assembly, with some countries calling for Israel to be excluded over alleged interference in contest voting and its conduct of the war against the militant Hamas group in Gaza. Experts predict delegates won't reach a united position on the issue at EBU headquarters in Geneva and it's not clear whether a vote will…...

3+ min ago (344+ words) India's search behaviour in 2025 indicates a craze for cricket and rise in use of AI agents among other cultural moments, as per Google's India's Year in Search 2025." The Indian Premier League retained its position as the #1 overall search, cementing cricket's status as the country's most consistent obsession. Gemini's rise to #2 on the overall search list showed how firmly AI has embedded itself into everyday tasks. Users hopped between DeepSeek, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Google AI Studio, while the Nano Banana trend'powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash'turned social media into mini art galleries. Interestingly, Grok was the only other AI agent in the top 10, at eighth spot. DeepSeek, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Google AI Studio also featured among the top AI searches. Indians looked up breakout stars like Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday, followed global crises in real time, planned Maha Kumbh itineraries, and typed…...

4+ min ago (766+ words) Scroll down for why supermarkets are the new hot spot for fashion buys IT'S that time of year again when you can't step out of the house without checking the temperature first. The cold and wet weather means we all have to make sure our outfits will keep us warm. And while this usually means you prioritise staying warm over style, you won't have to anymore. Shoppers have found the perfect pair of trousers in Marks & Spencer to see you through winter that don't compromise your outfits. The Pleated Wide Leg Trousers with Wool have become a hit with customers. The wide leg means you can wear them with boots in the winter or they can be paired with trainers for a casual look. READ MORE ON M&S The jeans going viral for winter because of their 'perfect loose-leg…...

5+ min ago (627+ words) December 4, 2025 / 8:07 AM EST / CBS/AP A seal walked into a bar. Or to use a technical term, it galumphed. The creature was apparently lost, curious and well below New Zealand 's legal drinking age. It lodged itself under the dishwasher and showed no interest in calling a cab. It was a wet, lazy Sunday evening when the baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond, at the top of New Zealand's South Island. Accustomed to seeing animals in the pet-friendly bar, co-owner Bella Evans assumed the visitor was a dog before she took a closer look. "Everyone was in shock," Evans said. "Oh my gosh. What do we do? What's going on?" A patron grabbed a sweater and tried to usher the seal out of the back door. Evading its pursuers, the creature…...

5+ min ago (776+ words) The European Broadcasting Union, a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the competition, is holding a general assembly, with some countries calling for Israel to be excluded over alleged interference in contest voting and its conduct of the war against the militant Hamas group in Gaza. Experts predict delegates won't reach a united position on the issue at EBU headquarters in Geneva and it's not clear whether a vote will be called. That would mean broadcasters may have to decide, on their own or as a breakaway group, whether to take part as individual countries. "It's become quite a messy and toxic situation," he added. The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown. It strives to put pop before politics, but has…...

5+ min ago (816+ words) Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest, the feel-good pop music gala that draws more than 100 million viewers every year, are meeting Thursday to tackle a bitter and divisive issue: Whether Israel should be allowed to participate in the 2026 competition. The European Broadcasting Union, a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the competition, is holding a general assembly, with some countries calling for Israel to be excluded over alleged interference in contest voting and its conduct of the war against the militant Hamas group in Gaza. Experts predict delegates won't reach a united position on the issue at EBU headquarters in Geneva and it's not clear whether a vote will be called. That would mean broadcasters may have to decide, on their own or as a breakaway group, whether to take part as individual countries. "It's become quite a…...

5+ min ago (769+ words) Jamey Keaten And Jill Lawless GENEVA " Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest, the feel-good pop music gala that draws more than 100 million viewers every year, are meeting Thursday to tackle a bitter and divisive issue: Whether Israel should be allowed to participate in the 2026 competition. The European Broadcasting Union, a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs Eurovision, is holding its twice-yearly general assembly, with some countries calling for Israel to be excluded over alleged interference in contest voting and its conduct in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Experts predict delegates won't reach a united position on the issue at EBU headquarters in Geneva and it's not clear whether a vote will be called. That would mean broadcasters may have to decide, on their own or as a breakaway group, whether to take part as individual countries. "It's become…...