Maneskin

The group, which consists of singer Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi and drummer Ethan Torchio, stormed the competition in the ...

They're scheduled to play 14 dates in Italy, most of which are sold out, and stop off at the O2 Arena in London on Monday May 8. After their Eurovision success Måneskin, who were runners-up on the Italian X Factor in 2017, have gone from strength to strength. Måneskin toured Europe that summer, before releasing single MAMMAMIA in the autumn.

The Italian rock band were the winners of last year's Song Contest with their performance of “Zitti E Buoni” at the Ahoy arena in Rotterdam. The ...

A subsequent inquiry found that Maneskin did not take drugs during the grand final. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The comment was a reference to last year’s Eurovision controversy after viewers spotted what looked like the musician doing drugs on air.

Manaskin singer Damiano David dropped a cheeky reference to last year's drugs controversy as the band returned to the Eurovision stage.

And after performing their new song Supermodel on the stage in Turin tonight, Damiano couldn’t help but mention the controversy of last year, when he was asked if he had any advice for the finalists of this year’s competition. The band – who won the event – were forced to deny the allegations, with the singer later taking a drugs test which dismissed the claims. Manaskin singer Damiano David dropped a cheeky reference to last year’s drugs controversy as the band returned to the Eurovision stage.

Måneskin returned to the Eurovision Song Contest stage tonight after a triumphant win last year. The group returned with their new single Supermodel and ...

And we have the power to reach so many people, so I feel like we have the responsibility of taking a stand in social topics and giving our opinion. "Just be yourselves! I don't use cocaine … please don't say that."

Eurovision 2021 winners Maneskin will appear in Saturday's final in Italy to perform new single Supermodel.

Their cover of Frankie Valli classic Beggin' was huge in America, where they have also appeared on Saturday Night Live, peaking at number 13. They were also nominated for a number of accolades at the Brits 2022, landing on the shortlist for International Group and International Song of the Year. Appearing on BBC Breakfast days later, Damiano said he was looking down at broken glass on the floor and definitely not taking drugs and vowed to take a drugs test, which then came back negative.

EUROVISION winners Måneskin took to the stage to perform their new single Supermodel after their triumph at the Song Contest in 2021.

In a press conference after the Eurovision Song Contest final he strongly denied the claims, with Måneskin then taking to Instagram to write: "We really are against drugs and we never used cocaine. "They try," the bass player replied. Lead singer Damiano David sparked concern with viewers and with commentator Graham Norton as he seemed to hobble while he performed. Many tuned into the Eurovisin Song Contest rushed to Twitter to beg for organisers to get Damiano off stage as he appeared to be in pain. Alessandro went on to ask: "Do you have any advice for the artists looking at you from the green room right now?" EUROVISION winners Måneskin took to the stage to perform their new single Supermodel after their triumph at the Song Contest in 2021.

MANESKIN star Damiano David made a return to the Eurovision Song Contest stage on Saturday night to perform their latest track following their victory in ...

"Two [pieces of] advice," the lead singer said. "They try," the bass player replied. Maneskin got a standing ovation on Saturday night when they performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. He also offered this year's contest some advice while waiting for the results to come in. "Have fun and don't close to the table guys, don't do it." MANESKIN star Damiano David made a return to the Eurovision Song Contest stage on Saturday night to perform their latest track following their victory in 2021.

The Italian band, who won the Eurovision Song Contest last year, were infamously cleared of drug use after they were asked to take a drug test by the show's ...

'We are here to play our music and we are so happy about our Eurovision win and we wanna thank everyone for supporting us. 'We really are AGAINST drugs and we never used cocaine. Don't do it!'

The Italian group, which consists of singer Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi and drummer Ethan Torchio, stormed the ...

We are young guys with huge passion for music and I think this is overshadowing our win but we will get a drug test and get the proof." We are young guys with huge passion for music and I think this is overshadowing our win but we will get a drug test and get the proof." They're scheduled to play 14 dates in Italy, most of which are sold out, and stop off at the O2 Arena in London on Monday May 8. After their Eurovision success Måneskin, who were runners-up on the Italian X Factor in 2017, have gone from strength to strength. "It was the moment they were giving us 12 points and meanwhile Thomas [Raggi] broke a glass," Damiano explained. Social media was rife with claims after Damiano was caught on camera, appearing to bend over a table during the 2021 contest.

Måneskin made their return to the Eurovision stage with brand new single Supermodel. The group first found fame in Italy on the X-factor and quickly became ...

The Eurovision champions then quickly rose to international fame in the following months. After the show in 2021 Damiano said that bandmate Tomas broke a glass with his leg and he cleaning up. The band immediately denied these rumours on Instagram and Damiano took a drug test, which came back negative.

Damiano David looked like he was limping as Maneskin returned to the stage in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.

Despite the injury, Damiano singer still took the opportunity to make a daring joke about that controversial moment after they were crowned the champions of the competition. One praised the singer for putting on a brave face despite the injury, writing: ‘Props for Damiano for keeping it professional even after hurting his leg.’ However, some viewers of the 2022 competition expressed concern over lead singer Damiano David, after spotting that he appeared to be in considerable pain with a leg injury.

Eurovision winners Maneskin have covered the track 'If I Can Dream' for Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' biopic.

In addition to performing “Supermodel” on Saturday night, David revealed the glam rockers had collaborated with Luhrmann on a track, “If I Can Dream,” for the biopic, which features Austin Butler as the doomed music icon. Ostensibly their participation was to celebrate the competition’s 60th anniversary but seven years later they continue to field representatives for the competition and have become an associate member of the EBU. Luhrmann is known for infusing period films with modern songs, from a cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” in the turn of the century-set “Moulin Rouge” to The Cardigans’ “Lovefool” in his adaptation of “Romeo + Juliet.”

Last year, as the results were unfolding, cameras cut to Mansekin in the green room, viewers' suspicions were alerted by lowering his head behind a bucket ...

"We will get drug tested to prove it’s all speculation." We are ready to get (tested), cause we have nothing to hide." Graham Norton laughed at the gag and said: "If you don't know what he's talking about, Google it."