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Conchita Wurst

Renowned for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, the Austrian drag queen performer often only uses the stage name Conchita, a female character noted for her beard.

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A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline “United by Music.”

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Though Eurovision insists it's a purely cultural event, it has witnessed its share of politically charged moments.
MusicMay 3, 2024
Conchita Wurst ESC 2014

Is the ESC too 'gay' for Hungary?

Is the ESC too 'gay' for Hungary?

Hungary has pulled out of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. Is it related to the government's homophobic stance?
MusicNovember 29, 2019
Österreich Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Conchita Wurst

Conchita Wurst's HIV status reveals an updated idea of AIDS

Conchita Wurst's HIV status reveals an updated idea of AIDS

After Conchita Wurst revealed her HIV+ status, DW spoke to the German AIDS Foundation about the virus and its stigma.
CultureApril 17, 2018
Conchita Wurst at Berlinale

Conchita Wurst reveals he has HIV

Conchita Wurst reveals he has HIV

Austrian singer Conchita Wurst said he was forced to share his diagnosis after being blackmailed by an ex-boyfriend.
LifestyleApril 16, 2018
CSD Köln 2015 (Foto: dpa)

CSD: a hot party in Cologne

CSD: a hot party in Cologne

Cologne is famous for its Karneval. But on Sunday a second crazy party descended on the city. Christopher Street Day.
July 5, 20159 images
Conchita Wurst winning he Eurovision Song Contest 2014

Inside Eurovision

Inside Eurovision

Ok, you know about the ostentatious wind machines. But these 10 Eurovision facts might surprise you.
May 18, 2015
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