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Last update: 5 hours agoEurovision Fallout: Vienna’s Eurovision semi-final kicked off with Israel advancing to the final, but the week is dominated by a boycott: Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands pulled out over Gaza and Israel’s participation, with Spain/Ireland/Slovenia also refusing to air the show. Onstage Results: Estonia’s Vanilla Ninja failed to qualify, while Finland and other acts—including Israel—secured places in Saturday’s grand final. Streaming & Tech Buzz: A major Spotify outage briefly left listeners unable to stream across multiple regions, adding to the week’s noise. Music Beyond the Stage: Deep Purple dropped “Arrogant Boy,” the first single from the upcoming album SPLAT!, and Eric Clapton cut a Madrid show short after being hit by an object. Local Culture: Newbury Spring Festival’s parade launched a two-week run of music and performances, while Fort Wayne’s Bravas marked 15 years with a free block party and live acts.
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