Eurovision Song Contest canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The Eurovision Song Contest has been canceled, becoming the latest victim of the coronavirus epidemic.
The 65th edition of the annual celebration of pop and often-trashy glamor was due to be held in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, with the grand final being held May 16.
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The European Broadcasting Union said Wednesday organizers had explored "many alternative options" to allow the contest to go ahead. But it said uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19 and restrictions put in place by many governments had made it "impossible to continue with the live event as planned."
It said the European Broadcasting Union, the city of Rotterdam and others "will continue a conversation regarding the hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021."
Europe has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.
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