Eurovision 2024 is as garish and controversial as ever. Here's what to know.

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Break out your most extravagant costume and tighten up your dance moves; it's Eurovision time again.

The final round of the song contest watched by millions around the world gets underway in Malmö, Sweden, on Saturday. Sweden's win last year gave it the chance to host — 50 years after national heroes ABBA won with "Waterloo."