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      Mystery behind Shane MacGowan’s missing prized 1916 rifle solved as star’s pal poses with gun before returning to family

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      A RARE rifle used in the 1916 Rising belonging to Shane MacGowan is set to be returned to his family.Our exclusive photo shows the late star’s close pal and former manager, Joey Cashman, posing with the historical relic, which was gifted to Shane on his 60th birthday by Glen Hansard.Shane MacGowan’s pal and former manager Joey Cashman poses with the rifleCredit: Paul Sharp – Commissioned by The Sun DublinShane was gifted the weapon by Glen HansardCredit: Getty Images – GettyShane MacGowan with his 1916 rifleMacGowan’s friend of many decades last night told how the Irish Rover rocker had asked him to look after the artifact in case having it around the house was a worry for his wife Victoria Mary Clarke.The Irish Sun revealed earlier this month how the “piece of history” could not be located, to the dismay of Shane’s loved-ones who launched a worldwide campaign to find it.The weapon used in the Easter Rebellion is a Lee-Enfield 303 and given its historical significance is believed to be quite valuable.After Shane’s sister Siobhan told us the family were desperate to be reunited with the heirloom, Joey confirmed he was in possession of the beloved gun and made plans to send it back.The rock manager explained that Shane decided not to keep the rifle at home anymore to avoid it making his wife feel uncomfortable about it being in the house.Joey said: “So he asked me would I look after it for him. And of course I said yeah, I’d look after it for him for as long as you want.“So now it’s going down to the family in Tipperary, down to Siobhan and of course Maurice, his father, Siobhan is the sister and Anto, her husband.“It was a present to Shane on his 60th and it meant a lot to him.Most read in Celebrity“He was so proud of it. He was a history fanatic, especially to do with anything regarding Irish history.”’Blubbering wreck’ Victoria Mary Clarke shares sweet video of late husband Shane MacGowan ahead of Valentine’s Day On his enduring friendship with MacGowan, Joey said: “I was with him from 1995 to 2015.“We lived together for nine years – two years in the Commons in Tipperary, about four years in Dublin and two years in Howth.”After Joey contacted Siobhan about the weapon last week, Victoria confirmed it had been located.She tweeted: “I just wanted to say Shane’s rifle has been found.’So grateful’“I am so grateful to everyone who has helped.“Shane had asked his friend Joey to look after a few years ago in case it made me nervous to have it in the house!”Shane — who passed away last November aged 65 after a brave battle with ill health — was moved to tears by the memento, which was gifted to him by Oscar winner Glen at a family bash in Tipperary.Siobhan recently told The Irish Sun how much the treasured gift meant to his friends and family.’It was so lovely’She said: “It was given to him on his 60th birthday in Tipperary, with just family and friends there, it was so lovely. We all got to see it.“Shane absolutely adored anything to do with history, so to see him so emotional after receiving that, it was a really special occasion.“We all saw him get it and how much it meant to him and then we were all posing up with it — this piece of history!“We are all trying to track it down because it would be such a shame if it were somehow lost.“It was something so ­special to Shane and to his family, and I suppose the ­message would be to please keep an eye out for this valuable piece of family treasure, because we want it back.”Rifle searchThe search began when life coach and author Victoria revealed the Rising rifle could not be found.She posted on social media: “Shane’s 1916 rifle has gone missing.“It was a birthday gift to Shane from a dear musician friend and it was used in the GPO, so it was historically ­significant.“It was a Lee-Enfield 303 and has H Munn etched on it.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Lee-Enfield is a bolt-action repeating rifle.It was the main firearm of the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century.Johnny Depp gives touching reading at Shane MacGowan’s funeral More

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      Kerry Katona admits it’s hard not to have ‘shame and guilt’ over drug addiction as she has nose op to repair damage

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      KERRY Katona has spoken about the ‘guilt and shame’ of her drug addiction. The former Atomic Kitten star said she had finally closed a chapter on the darkest days of her life. Kerry Katona revealed her bruising after having her nose reconstructedShe said how she was left with a hole in the centre of her noseKerry, 43, was told by surgeons last year that she would have to have surgery to fix her nose after it started collapsing from the years of drug taking.After an amazing 15 years of sobriety, she finally decided that she wanted to have the procedure. Sharing a photo of her bruised face with a large bandage over her nose, she said that she now ‘forgives herself’ from the mistakes she once made. “Even thou (sic) it’s been almost 15 years since those awful dark days and even thou that chapter of my life is well and truly closed it’s hard not to hang on to those negative unnecessary thoughts of shame, guilt, embarrassment, also desperation, loneliness, heartbreak,” she wrote in the caption.read more on kerry katona” But also strength, resilience, determination and forgiveness! Forgiving yourself is probably the most hardest of them all. “I really hope my mistakes can become lessons for others in their hour of desperation to give you hope and inspiration never to give up on yourself.”She told fans that it is “never too late to ask for help” and it’s “never too late to reach out and ask someone if they need help”.She started taking drugs when she was just 14 years old after her mum first introduced her to speed.Most read in ShowbizKerry Katona’s cosmetic surgery timelineHere we look at the star’s changing face – from fresh-faced pop singer to the latest £3,000 tweakment.

      Kerry first went under the knife in 2004 for a boob job, and again in 2008 for another breast enhancement and liposuction.
      In 2010 she also revealed she had tried to turn back time with some facial tweaks.
      Kerry was bitten by the vampire facial bug in 2013, and feared she would die after a shocking reaction to the procedure, popularised by Kim Kardashian.
      In 2019 Kerry sparked outrage by endorsing a ‘Katona Package’ at a London clinic offering “2ml face filler and one area fat dissolving” for £699.
      When the mum-of-five approached her 40th, she celebrated with fillers and fat-dissolving injections in her chin to “enhance my natural beauty”.
      Two years later Kerry joked she’d got a “brand new face” after a procedure called CoolSculpting, which freezes fat cells under the skin and destroys them. She had some fat removed from her chin and Botox injections.
      In 2023, the TV star revealed a tighter jawline after treating herself to a “non-invasive facelift”.
      In early 20224, Kerry had much more invasive eye lift and brow lift in January, at a cost of over £3,000.

      This spiraled into a chaotic cocaine addiction that plagued her for years. She said how things got so bad that she “literally died” after a heavy binge at the height of her addiction.Kerry explained that she had a hole in the middle of her nose from the drug abuse, which she never planned on getting fixed. She said that she wanted to keep the hole as a reminder, but after struggling with breathing she decided it was time. Her fans flocked to the comment section to send her messages of support and love. “Speedy recovery beautiful,” one person wrote. “You will be bk (sic) to yourself soon sending big hugs,” a second chimed.”You’ve walked a turbulent road but lessons and blessings are always right alongside,” another added.”Sending love to you for a speedy recovery. Well done on your recovery. You really are amazing!” a fourth wrote.Kerry recently showed off her incredible weight lossCredit: Getty More

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      Chloe Ferry strips to barely there bikini and shows off her bum as she poses in a pool

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      CHLOE Ferry has turned up the heat by flashing her bum in a skimpy bikini while enjoying a spa day. The Geordie Shore star, 28, slipped into the tiny, hot pink two-piece before heading to a swanky indoor pool to cool down. Chloe Ferry has posed for snaps while enjoying a spa dayCredit: InstagramThe Geordie Shore star flashed her bottom in a tiny thong bikiniCredit: InstagramChloe told fans she was having a day of ‘relaxing’Credit: InstagramChloe’s bikini left very little to the imagination thanks to its thong-style briefs and crossover halter-neck design. The star, who recently had a boob reduction, also sent pulses racing by turning around and posing for several saucy snaps.Chloe told her fans on Instagram that she was spending the day at the luxury Beau Monde spa in Northumberland.She added: “Relax recharge rewind.”READ MORE ON CHLOE FERRYCommenting on her sizzling snaps, one fan replied: “You look stunning.”Another added: “You’re on fire Chloe 🔥🔥 glad to see your confidence is glowing!”And a third chimed in: “Wow so sexy!”Chloe also treated fans to a video, which she took moments before she had a massage at the spa. Most read in ShowbizThe MTV favourite was seen getting into a fluffy white robe and slippers in a darkened room. Later, she also shared a clip of her bronzed legs as she relaxed in a bubbling jacuzzi. Chloe has been using the hot weather in the UK to show off her new, smaller boobs in various bikinis. The reality star made the decision to have her breast size reduced after suffering from back pain.In March, Chloe jetted out to Turkey for the surgery and she has kept fans updated throughout her recovery. Chloe Ferry shows off her new smaller boobs as she dances in her bikini in the gardenIn the past she’s had two boob jobs and liposuction on her hips and bum to make her ‘look like a Kardashian’.But she has since admitted that she wants to go for a more natural look.After the procedure, she told fans: “Hi everyone. So it’s day two of my boob reduction. I feel totally fine and they gave me the option to go back to the villa this morning but I said I’ll stay here one more night.”Then I’m going to go back to the villa and recover properly there.”Chloe has also gushed about how well the surgery on her breasts in Turkey went.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Last time when I had my boobs done it was a lot harder than this time,” she said.”My boobs now look more in proportion with my body. Just because I’ve lost so much weight.”Chloe recently flew to Turkey for a boob reductionCredit: InstagramThe Geordie Shore star said her bigger boobs gave her backacheCredit: Getty More

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      Forgotten Love Island star shows off her dramatic new lips after cosmetic treatment

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      SHE’S the former dominatrix who enjoyed a brief stint in the Love Island villa last summer.Stunning Charlotte Sumner, 31, might have failed to find a man on the show but that hasn’t dimmed her sparkle.Charlotte Sumner showed off her newly-plumped lipsCredit: InstagramThe Love Island star failed to find a man last yearCredit: Instagram/@charlottesumner_xThe one-time reality star showed off her plump new lips in Instagram as well as her wrinkle-free skin.Looking picture perfect, she wrote: “Slight bruising but love my lips.”Clinic Revive Bournemouth also shared a picture of Charlotte in the hotseat.They wrote: “The lovely @charlottesumner_x came to see us for some rejuvenating aesthetic treatments.READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND”She had both Profhilo & anti-wrinkle injections to hydrate, plump and smooth the skin whilst saying goodbye to wrinkles! Results coming soon.”Profhilo bills itself as ” beneath the skin hyaluronic acid moisturising treatment” that improves skin tone and reduces fine lines.Last year Charlotte told ITV producers she was a dental nurse to get on to the hit dating show.But sources revealed she was actually paid hundreds of pounds a time to fulfil fetishes.Most read in CelebrityCharlotte used a Twitter account in a double act with another dominatrix called Goddess Imogen.A source told The Sun: “Charlotte would get men to pay for her to go out in London — they throw money at her just for her to treat them like s***.Charlotte told Love Island producers she was a dental nurse to get onto the hit ITV2 showCredit: ErotemeShe was in fact a secret dominatrix who humiliated men for cashCharlotte now advertises products on her InstagramCredit: Instagram/@charlottesumner_x“It’s madness, these men must be seriously stupid or sad. “She said she was a dental nurse to get on the show, but she hasn’t done that for years. “She’s been working as a dominatrix on Twitter. “She deleted her account before she went in.”GIRL POWERAfter being voted out of the Love Island villa Charlotte insisted her sex roleplay was “empowering”.She said she had never met any clients in person except once outside a nightclub to collect money from a man.Charlotte made her money through “findom” — financial domination — from willing men who are dubbed “paypigs”.She said she last worked as a dental nurse four years ago and is still qualified.Charlotte added: “I own my past and it was empowering.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’ve always felt completely comfortable with everything I’ve done and have been open with friends and family.“There was always consent on both sides and was never any physical sexual activity, it was online fetishes.” More

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      Mad for Madonna? Know your Taylor Swift from your Katy Perry? Test your music mettle with this Popmaster TV super quiz

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      RECKON you’re top of the pops? Well, here is your chance to prove yourself a real maestro of the charts.Legendary DJ Ken Bruce has devised a special quiz for readers to celebrate PopMaster TV returning to More4 for a second series.DJ Ken Bruce has devised a special quiz for readers to celebrate PopMaster TV’s returnCredit: Jamie SImpson / Channel 4The show, which airs on Mondays and Tuesdays from today, kicks off with two celebrity specials featuring Toyah Willcox, Nikki Fox, Gareth Malone and Kimberly Wyatt. Ken, 73, tells us: “No matter if you’re a fan of Madonna, Elvis or Taylor Swift, there will be something that gets your toes tapping.”Ahead of the show, test yourself with his famous multiple choice quiz, which spans the Fifties to today. The answers are at the bottom of this page.READ MORE ON POPMASTER1950s1. In 1959, which singer topped the charts for six weeks with Living Doll?60s singer Adam Faith, but was he the singer of Living Doll?Credit: Getty
      A: Adam Faith, above
      B: Ricky Nelson
      C: Tommy Steele
      D: Cliff Richard
      2. Name the act that made the Top Ten with hits Rock-A Beatin’ Boogie, The Saints Rock ’N’ Roll and Rockin’ Through The Rye?Most read in MusicBill HaleyCredit: Redferns
      A: Bill Haley And His Comets, above
      B: Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers
      C: Danny And The Juniors
      D: The Diamonds
      3. In 1958, Max Bygraves made the Top Three with his double A-sided hit Tulips From Amsterdam and which other song?The late Max BygravesCredit: Getty – Contributor
      A: Meet Me On The Corner
      B: Heart Of My Heart
      C: You Need Hands
      D: Out Of Town
      1960sDo you know what The Move, above, sang about in 1967?Credit: Alamy1. In 1967, The Move, sang about ­Flowers In The . . .  what?
      A: Garden
      B: Rain
      C: Sun
      D: Winter
      2. Manfred Mann, below, achieved three No1s during the Sixties, Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Pretty Flamingo and which other?How well do you know Manfred Mann’s hits?Credit: Getty
      A: Just Like A Woman
      B: My Name Is Jack
      C: If You Gotta Go, Go Now
      D: Mighty Quinn
      3. Which British group recorded the title song to 1966 movie After The Fox starring Peter Sellers?Do you know this band?Credit: Getty
      A: The Hollies
      B: The Searchers
      C: The Kinks, right
      D: The Dave Clark Five
      1970s1. The 1976 song by Eric Carmen, below, All By Myself, was based on a piano concerto by which classical composer?Which composer did Eric Carmen draw inspiration from?Credit: Getty
      A: Rachmaninoff
      B: Borodin
      C: Mozart
      D: Stravinski
      2. Which singer had his first solo Top Ten hit in 1972 with Got To Be There?Was Got To Be There? a hit for David Cassidy, boverCredit: Getty – Contributor
      A: David Cassidy
      B: Donny Osmond
      C: Michael Jackson
      D: Cat Stevens
      3. What was the title of the only major hit from 1977 by Berni Flint, right?Do you know Berni Flint’s only big hit?Credit: Getty
      A: I Don’t Want To Make Love To You
      B: I Don’t Want To Take You Home
      C: I Don’t Want You Any More
      D: I Don’t Want To Put A Hold On You
      1980s1. Along with Bill Sharpe, who made the Top 20 in 1985 with the song Change Your Mind?Did Gary Numan, above, have the hit with Bill SharpeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      A: Robert Wyatt
      B: Robert Plant
      C: Gary Numan
      D: Howard Jones
      2. Which of these hits by Depeche Mode, came first?Can you place the dates of Depeche Mode hits?Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      A: See You
      B: Everything Counts
      C: People Are People
      D: Master And Servant
      3. Agent Provocateur was a 1984 No1 album for which rock band?Was Agent Provocateur was a 1984 No1 album for Phil Lynot’s band?Credit: Getty
      A: AC/DC
      B: Thin Lizzy
      C: Foreigner
      D: Def Leppard
      1990s1. Which singer-songwriter composed ­Boyzone’s 1997 hit Baby Can I Hold You?Did Enya compose ­Boyzone’s 1997 hit Baby Can I Hold You?Credit: Getty – Contributor
      A: Tracy Chapman
      B: Enya
      C: Sam Brown
      D: Cathy Dennis
      2. Name the performer who topped the album charts in 1994 with Vauxhall And IBryan Adams on stage – but was Vauxhall And I one of hisCredit: Getty
      A: Elton John
      B: Bryan Adams
      C: Morrissey
      D: Paul Weller
      3. From 1997, what was the title of the only Top Ten hit single by The Brand New Heavies,?The Brand New HeaviesCredit: Getty
      A: You’ve Got A Friend
      B: Midnight At The Oasis
      C: Dream On Dreamer
      D: Sometimes
      2000s1. With which boy band did Queen collaborate on their No1 from 2000, We Will Rock You?Did Queen collaborate with Take That on their No1 from 2000, We Will Rock You?Credit: Getty
      A: Savage Garden
      B: Blue
      C: Take That, right
      D: 5ive
      2. What was the title of the 2008 track that gave Madonna and Justin Timberlake a No1 single?Madonna and Justin TimberlakeCredit: Getty
      A: 4 Seconds
      B: 4 Minutes
      C: 4 Hours
      D: 4 Days
      3. Which hit by Barry Manilow was returned to the charts in 2003 by Westlife?What was Westlife’s Barry Manilow hit?Credit: Getty
      A: Copacabana
      B: Mandy
      C: I Write The Songs
      D: Could It Be Magic
      2010s1. Which singer had a Top Ten hit with We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together in 2012?How well do you know Lady Gaga’s hitsCredit: EPA
      A: Taylor Swift
      B: Lady Gaga
      C: Katy Perry
      D: Adele
      2. In which year were these songs in the charts: One Dance by Drake, right, Cheap Thrills by Sia and Hymn For The Weekend by Coldplay?Name the year One Dance by Drake was a chart hitCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A: 2010
      B: 2012
      C: 2014
      D: 2016
      3. The song Boom Clap, used in the film The Fault In Our Stars, is by which Brit singer?Florence Welch – but did she sing Boom Clap?Credit: The Mega Agency2020s1. The song Peaches, taken from the album ­Justice, was a 2021 hit for which star?Is Ed Sheeran the answer you’re looking for?Credit: Getty
      A: Justin Bieber
      B: Ed Sheeran
      C: Shawn Mendes
      D: Tom Grennan
      2. Forget About Us was a hit this year by which former girl band member?Former Little Mix member Jesy NelsonCredit: Getty
      A: Jesy Nelson
      B: Cheryl
      C: Mollie King
      D: Perrie Edwards
      READ MORE SUN STORIES3. In which year were these three songs in the UK Top Ten: People by Libianca Cupid by Fifty Fifty and Adore U by Fred Again?Libianca Cupid’s People was a UK top 10 hit in which year?Credit: Getty
      A: 2021
      B: 2022
      C: 2023
      D: 2024
      POPMASTER ANSWERS
      1950s: 1) D; 2) A; 3) C.
      1960s: 1) B; 2) D; 3) A.
      1970s: 1) A; 2) C; 3) D.
      1980s: 1) C; 2) A; 3) C.
      1990s: 1) A; 2) C; 3) A.
      2000s: 1) D; 2) B; 3) B.
      2010s: 1) A; 2) D; 3) A.
      2020s: 1) A; 2) D; 3) C More

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      Victoria’s Secret model Joan Smalls shows off her curves in skimpy black lingerie

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      SUPERMODEL Joan Smalls proves she is a big deal as she poses in a black lingerie set.The Victoria’s Secret star, 35, showed off her smalls in a shoot for La Perla.Victoria’s Secret star Joan Smalls wows in black lingerie as she models for La PerlaCredit: La PerlaIt comes after she turned up to New York’s Met Gala in this black gown last weekCredit: BackGridLast week, Joan was at the Met Gala in New York. She wore a black dress from Tom Ford’s final collection — after he sold his brand to Estee Lauder for £2.4billion.Joan later joined models including Iris Law and Emily Ratajkowski at the ApresMet2 afterparty.The star’s successful modelling career has seen her gain a legion of fans and her can-do attitude has inspired many to follow her into modelling.READ MORE ON CELEBRITIESJoan suffers from scoliosis, a condition which causes curvature of the spine.She uses exercise to help her combat the pain and previously said she wouldn’t let it hold her back.The Puerto Rican beauty has criticised the fashion industry for its poor levels of diversity in the past.Penning an open letter to British Vogue, she wrote: “I love the fashion industry.Most read in Bizarre“I love the creativity it provides me and the outlet that it is for me. But I also knew that I couldn’t sit back and do nothing.“I, like many others, needed the industry that I love to hear me and understand that silence is not only complacency, but it is detrimental to the progressiveness of our industry.”JLo’s ‘sex siren’ fashion transformation for the Met Gala will be so ‘far removed from her days as Jenny from the Block’ More

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      Vivienne Westwood left staggering amount in will to third husband, two sons and mystery charities

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      FASHION designer Vivienne Westwood left her family and good causes a £20.5million fortune, documents reveal.Dame Vivienne, dubbed the godmother of punk, split her estate among third husband Andreas Kronthaler, her two sons from previous relationships, and charities.Dame Vivienne Westwood left her fortune of £20.5million to her third husband and her sons, as well as various good causesCredit: GettyDame Vivienne together with husband Andreas Kronthaler in 2014Credit: GettyThe designer, who dressed the Sex Pistols, died in December 2022 aged 81. She lived with Kronthaler, 58, in a mansion near Clapham Common, South London.Son Ben, 60, a photographer and erotic artist, was born during her brief marriage to Hoover engineer Derek Westwood.She had Joseph, 56, co-founder of lingerie brand Agent Provocateur, with punk promoter Malcolm McLaren.READ MORE ON CELEB NET WORTHSThe good causes are not named but she backed climate change activism and civil rights.A fashion source said: “Dame Vivienne amassed a huge fortune and gave quite a lot of it away before she died.“She was ill for a time before she passed so had everything in order.“And, for her, family came first – and this is shown in her will.Most read in Celebrity“But Dame Vivienne also had strong beliefs and so she wanted some of her earnings to go towards charities that she supported.”After her death was announced, husband Andreas said: “I will continue with Vivienne in my heart.”Dame Vivienne’s sons Joseph Corré, left, and Ben Westwood also received a substantial amount of money from her estateCredit: Rex Features Stars including Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss don classic Vivienne Westwood styles for fashion designer’s funeral More

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      Eurovision has made UK a laughing stock again and Olly Alexander was doomed to fail but it’s not rocket science to fix 

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      HERE we are again – another Eurovision and another dire result for the UK.How can a nation with such a rich musical legacy have such a bad track record?Olly Alexander, who performed the song Dizzy, third left, reacts as the judges votes are announcedCredit: API was in the audience in 2022 when Sam Ryder delivered his rousing anthem Space Man and propelled us to second place on the leaderboard.But clearly we learned nothing from that, because we’ve become a laughing stock once again in the last two years.It is a closely fought contest with belting voices, so someone with a softer sound like the UK’s Olly Alexander is never going to cut through – and no amount of thrusting on stage can make up for that.It’s time to go back to basics and send a classically brilliant song, performed by a singer with some power in their voice.Read More on ShowbizWe have mountains of talent in the UK so let’s get ourselves into gear for 2025. It’s a song contest, not rocket science.Eurovision 2024 winner revealed after controversial show More