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Måneskin on top of the world and fighting against Homophobia in Poland

30Jun

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Måneskin on top of the world and fighting against Homophobia in Poland

Måneskin is absolutely the strongest music band of the moment, and these Italians really do it better than others ... or at least, when it comes to fight prejudice and homophobia. Damiano David and Thomas Raggi have kissed on stage in Poland in protest of rising levels of homophobia in the country, especially after all the LGBT Free Zones were created. The Italian Rock Band, who won Eurovision Song Contest 2021 against all odds, started a European tour that has seen each date to be quickly sold out, and during their concert in Poland, they launched a serious message of love, acceptance and togetherness. On their IG profile they posted the below video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmLgfQISg6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link And yes, Damiano, you are perfectly right: LOVE ...

Eurovision 2021 – Måneskin case is finally closed!

24May

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Eurovision 2021 – Måneskin case is finally closed!

EBU finally put and end to the case of alleged drug use at Eurovision Song Contest 2021 by Damiano of Måneskin. The press release is clear and leaves no doubt: No drug use took place! We fully report it here: "Following allegations of drug use in the Green Room of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final on Saturday 22 May, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), as requested by the Italian delegation, has conducted a thorough review of the facts, including checking all available footage. A drug test was also voluntarily undertaken earlier today by the lead singer of the band Måneskin which has returned a negative result seen by the EBU. No drug use took place in the Green Room and we consider the matter closed. We are alarmed that inaccurate speculation leading to fake news has...

Eurovision 2021 – Dangerous incident for Senhit and San Marino Team yesterday during the Jury’s Rehearsal.

22May

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Eurovision 2021 – Dangerous incident for Senhit and San Marino Team yesterday during the Jury’s Rehearsal.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT FOR SENHIT AND HER DANCERS YESTERDAY EVENING DURING THE JURY’S REHEARSA OF THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2021: TECHNICIAN FORGETS TO STOP THE ROTATING PLATFORM. We received this press release from Parole Dintorni, San Marino’s Press Office for Eurovision 2021. “Last night, Friday 21st May, during the rehearsal of the Grand Finale of Eurovision Song Contest 2021, which is the rehearsal used by juries to vote their winner, the team got involved in a technical incident where their safety was seriously put at risk. The rotating platform on which the artists were performing was not stopped by the technician provided by the organisation, so Senhit and the dancers had to jump off the moving platform that was still rotating at high speed. Since the platform is in fact a metal pl...

Eurovision 2021 – Second Semifinal – Qualifiers and Reactions

20May

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Eurovision 2021 – Second Semifinal – Qualifiers and Reactions

The Second Semifinal of Eurovision 2021 has just elected ten new qualifiers, and even though we might not fully agree with the final selection, we still thank G.d for EUROVISION! What a bumpy road this Eurovision 2021 is travelling on: latest news informed us that unfortunately Duncan Laurence will not be taking part to the live event on Saturday because he tested positive to Covid-19, and you can read the full article here. Did we agree with Semifinal 1 qualifiers? Well…not completely, and we commented and reacted all finalists with our new friends Toy&Goy in this live video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oW1jvHhPQE Tonight, 6:00 PM UK Time / 7:00 PM CEST we will be live again for a new live episode of Daily ESC form the Press Room in Rotterdam. Click Here to set a reminder. ...

Eurovision 2021 – First Semifinal results and reactions.

18May

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Eurovision 2021 – First Semifinal results and reactions.

The first Semifinal of Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has just ended and we have the first 10 finalists that will join the Big 5 and The Netherlands in the Grand Final of Saturday 22nd May 2021. So many feelings, so many emotions: we spent the whole night watching the event live from the Press Room in Rotterdam Ahoy Arena, and hey, did we have goosebumps the whole night! Two years since the last real Eurovision Song Contest (Tel Aviv 2019) and we finally had the chance to enjoy such a fantastic music show that the whole world enjoyed. Who are the finalists? Do we agree with them all? No! Absolutely not! Norway for example: a very weak staging; a very weak voice and we hope the back singers are paid good enough to save Tix’s voice every time he sings live on that stage; majori...

Eurovision 2021 – Covid-19 cases and quarantine updates

17May

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Eurovision 2021 – Covid-19 cases and quarantine updates

Covid-19 is still a number one danger for all artists participating to Eurovision 2021. Today, all accredited press received the following communication: "Following the positive COVID-19 test in the Polish delegation on Saturday 15 May all other members of the delegation undertook a PCR test, in accordance with the health and safety protocol of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, and we’re pleased to report that all these PCR tests returned negative results. As a precaution the Polish delegation will remain in quarantine until being retested ahead of dress rehearsals for Semi Final 2, in which Poland perform, on Wednesday. Following a positive COVID-19 test within the Icelandic delegationyesterday (Sunday 16 May), they too have had PCR tests for which we are awaiting the results to...

Eurovision 2021 – Turquoise Carpet – The best 3 outfits of the day

17May

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Eurovision 2021 – Turquoise Carpet – The best 3 outfits of the day

Eurovision 2021 kicked off the most important week of the competition with the Turquoise Carpet in Rotterdam. TheGaylyMirror followed the ceremony and made a personal Top3 of the best outfits of the day. It has a been a very complicated start for the Competition Week of Eurovision 2021: the delegations from Iceland and Poland had someone of their teams who tested positive for Covid-19 and could attend the opening event. Due to the fact that the delegations of Romania and Malta are staying at the same hotel as the Polish team, as a precaution, they also could not attend the Turquoise Carpet. All the delegations will have to take PCR tests, and in case of negative results they will be allowed to participate live to each one's respective semifinal. But who had the best score for their ou...

Eurovision 2021 – Jendrik – “this is how I stopped the hate” – Video Interview

16May

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Eurovision 2021 – Jendrik – “this is how I stopped the hate” – Video Interview

Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam is so close to the first semifinal and all participants have already had their second rehearsals. TheGaylyMirror is amongst the journalists allowed in the press room, and always respecting social distancing and Covid-19 restrictions, we had a lovely chat with Jendrik - German contestant at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. He told us about his love ukulele and how he managed to stop the hate and live his life loving all people. https://youtu.be/JmpLfyn4CqA We would suggest you subscribe to TheGaylyMirrorTV so you do not miss any updates and news from Eurovision 2021 with our live coverage from the press room in the Rotterdam Ahoy Arena. Enjoy! :-)

Eurovision 2021 – Daily ESC Updates from the Press Room

11May

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Eurovision 2021 – Daily ESC Updates from the Press Room

Eurovision 2021 - Live news from the Press Room in Rotterdam Ahoy Arena - Daily ESC. Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has opened its doors to almost all participating delegations and we are already at the 4th day of rehearsals. Also this year we are covering the event live from the press room: we will be posting videos and articles on these pages and on our YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/b8O5S13PVd4 Have you already subscribed to receive all updates and fresh videos? Not yet? H U R R Y U P and click here to subscribe! Not so many surprises till today, as unfortunately, Covid-19 restrictions have forced to social distancing and to a very reduced number of social events, but music, performances and show are going on no matter restrictions and difficulties. The first four days of...

Eurovision 2021 – Interview with Destiny Chukunyere

26Apr

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Eurovision 2021 – Interview with Destiny Chukunyere

We had a lovely chat with Destiny Chukunyere, Malta's representative at Eurovision Song Contest 2021. She opened her world to us, told us things about her no one knew before and explained us why she is so determined for this Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Other fans sent in their video questions for Destiny which she appreciated very much. Watch the full interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtG6Rlrv0Ds