Features Scientists develop COVID test as easy as breathing In May, musicians from dozens of countries descended on Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for the Eurovision Song Contest. Over the course of the competition, the performers -- clad in sequined dresses, ornate crowns or, in one case, an enormous pair of angel wings -- belted and battled it out for their chance at the title. by NYTimes News Service Jul. 13 2021 @ 4:51pm In May, musicians from dozens of countries descended on Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for the Eurovision Song Contest. Over the course of the competition, the performers — clad in sequined dresses, ornate crowns or, in one case, an enormous pair of angel wings — belted and battled it out for their chance at the title.