Public figure profile
Bulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with Dara's 'Bangaranga' on 17 May; Israel's Noam Bettan has finished second with 'Michelle', taking 343 points to Bulgaria's 516. The final has followed weeks of protests, five broadcaster boycotts and tightened voting rules after concerns about disproportionate promotion.
A collection of obituaries and reflections from major outlets highlight the career of a legendary record executive who shaped artists from Janis Joplin to Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen. The pieces emphasize his instinct for pairing talent with mainstream appeal, and note Patti Smith’s counterpoint approach. The coverage spans the Independent, New York Times, Guardian and Scotsman, among others, with portraits of his long influence.
A 40-minute video installation by Helen Cammock at the National Portrait Gallery has sparked a broad debate over Churchill’s role in the Bengal famine of 1943. Cammock defends the work as a dialogue about who is celebrated in public memory, while critics call the claims ideologically motivated and historically contentious.
Scottish- and Welsh-born star Bonnie Tyler has died in a hospital in Portugal after an illness, with family confirming the loss. She rose to fame with Total Eclipse of the Heart and held a long international career. Several colleagues have paid tribute.