内容摘要：has protected transgender rights since 1993, and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation in 2023

has protected transgender rights since 1993, and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation in 2023

Political leaders in Austria, which will host the contest next year, congratulated JJ on his win.“What a great success - my warmest congratulations on winning #ESC2025! JJ is writing Austrian music history today!” Chancellor Christian Stocker posted on X.

The world’s largest live music event, which has been uniting and dividing Europeans since 1956, reached its glitter-drenched conclusion with a grand final inthat offered pounding electropop, quirky rock and outrageous divas.Acts from 26 countries — trimmed from 37 entrants through

for the continent’s pop crown. No smoke machine, jet of flame or dizzying light display was spared by musicians who had 3 minutes to win over millions of viewers who, along with national juries of music professionals, picked the winner.came third with his jokey mock-Italian dance song “Espresso Macchiato.”

, who had been favorite to win with jaunty sauna ode “Bara Bada Bastu,” came fourth.

Several highly praised singers who had been tipped to win fell short, including French chanteuse Louane and soulful Dutch singer Claude.Lemmy’s legendary status was evident at his funeral, which saw rock heavyweights including The Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and Metallica members Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo pay tribute.

NEW YORK (AP) — Where will you be watching the? There are just a few weeks left to pick your spot to

along a strip of North America, whether by land, sea or air.For those who live inside the 115-mile-wide (185-kilometer-wide)