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Two singers who performed as part of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden on Tuesday were reprimanded by event organizers for wearing pro-Palestinian symbols. Opening act performer Eric Saade wore a kaffiyeh—a headscarf that can be a symbol of Palestinian solidarity—on his wrist during the show Tuesday. And Irish contestant Bambie Thug told reporters that same night that contest organizers “ordered” them to change their stage make-up before their semi-final performance because of its pro-Palestine references, according to BBC. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organizes the international songwriting competition, admonished both performers for donning the attire during what they insist should remain an apolitical event. An EBU spokesperson tells TIME that Saade didn’t wear a kaffiyeh during his rehearsals, but “put it on without anyone noticing before the live broadcast.” “We regret that Eric Saade chose to compromise the non-political nature of the event,” the spokesperson says in an emailed statement.

Drag queen and social media personality Pattie Gonia is known for exploring the great outdoors while sporting 6-inch heels, and soon she will be trekking Colorado trails and hosting dance parties along the way. First, the queen will sashay through Telluride’s Mountainfilm festival, May 23-27, for a music video screening followed by a free drag show and dance party.

When we meet Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) in Apple TV+’s Dark Matter, it’s quickly clear he’s a committed family man who cares deeply about his wife, Daniela (Jennifer Connelly), and their teenage son, Charlie (Oakes Fegley). But as a humble college professor who gave up what could’ve been a groundbreaking career in quantum physics, he sometimes still thinks about the road untraveled.

Tom Sandoval is pumping the brakes. Following the season 11 finale of Vanderpump Rules, the reality star clarified his comments that estranged ex Ariana Madix doesn't actually like the rest of the

For Zendaya, the Met Gala was a grand slam.  After all, the Spider-Man actress shut down the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps by debuting two looks on the red carpet—two John Galliano gowns, one

A shining new era is tiptoeing nearer for North West.  In fact, the 10-year-old—whose parents are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West—just landed an exciting new gig. She'll be hitting the stage as part