Serbia: 222 Songs Submitted for Eurovision 2025 National Selection!

Serbia: 222 Songs Submitted for Eurovision 2025 National Selection!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The producers of Serbia's "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025", the national Eurovision selection, have revealed the number of songs submitted for the competition, from which 28 will participate in the national final. The producers of the Serbian Eurovision national selection "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025", Olivera Kovačević, and the music editor Uroš Marković, disclosed that many well-known Serbian artists have submitted songs for the competition. They anticipate a challenging task in selecting 28 contestants for the national final, following the closure of the song submission window on November 10th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record-Breaking Submissions and Popularity The duo appeared on a local television program, where they discussed the preparations for the national selection: "The national selection is becoming more and more popular every year. Last year's final was watched by 1,750,000 people on television and another 450,000 on YouTube. In total, that's more than two million people," says Marković. According to him, the national selection offers contestants a great chance for exposure...
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My Daughter’s Crown: Czech Eurovision 2023 Representative Gave Birth to A Baby Girl!

My Daughter’s Crown: Czech Eurovision 2023 Representative Gave Birth to A Baby Girl!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The lead singer of Vesna, the band that represented Czechia in Eurovision 2023, announced the birth of her daughter. Patricie Kaňok, the lead singer of the Czech band Vesna, which secured the tenth place at Eurovision 2023 with the song "My Sister's Crown," shared on social media that she has given birth to a daughter named Johana. She compared the experience to the empowering themes of her band's music. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Social Media Announcement The singer expressed her joy on social media, stating: "A fairy flew to us. We named her Johana Kaňok. She is a gift from God and a warrior despite her gentle soul. Nothing compares to the feeling when our daughter was placed on our chest for the first time. Johanka, welcome to the world." Birth Experience In another post, Kaňok described her labor as a significant 37-hour experience filled with challenges, likening it to climbing Everest. Supported by midwives and doctors, she managed a natural...
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From High School Rivalry to Eurovision: The Story Behind Serbia’s Competing Representatives

From High School Rivalry to Eurovision: The Story Behind Serbia’s Competing Representatives

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jelena Tomašević dominated youth competitions, but Marija Šerifović triumphed at Eurovision – tracing the rivalry that began in the classroom and became an unforgettable musical duel. A Humble Beginning Turns into a Turbulent Relationship Marija Šerifović, the 2007 Eurovision winner with "Molitva" (Prayer), and Jelena Tomašević, Serbia's 2008 Eurovision representative with "Oro", are two of Serbia's leading stars carrying a complex and charged history that began in the hallways of their high school in Kragujevac. What started as an innocent friendship between two talented students evolved into a competitive journey that continues to resonate powerfully today. For each of them, these years not only defined their musical careers but also created a rivalry that colored their world. This rivalry, which persisted through competitions, stages, and events, reveals a deep story of pain, jealousy, and moments of humiliation – alongside rare instances of mutual respect.As high school students, Marija and Jelena found themselves sharing the stage in countless musical competitions....
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Ukraine: 374 Songs Submitted for Eurovision National Selection!

Ukraine: 374 Songs Submitted for Eurovision National Selection!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, has announced that 374 songs were submitted for "Vidbir 2025," the Eurovision national selection. The list of songs for the selection will be chosen through a combination of a professional committee and public voting, with the final list to be published on January 17. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, has reported that 374 songs were submitted for the Eurovision national selection "Vidbir 2025." This represents a slight decrease compared to the 389 songs submitted for the Ukrainian national selection in 2024. The submission window was open from September 17 to November 10. Suspilne noted that there were 369 applications to participate in the competition, indicating that some artists submitted more than one song. In total, 232 solo artists and 72 Ukrainian bands applied, along with foreign artists from Sweden, Germany, Poland, the USA, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process and Timeline Suspilne recently published the expected schedule for...
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Zlata Ognevich on Eurovision 2013: “An Experience I Don’t Want to Repeat”

Zlata Ognevich on Eurovision 2013: “An Experience I Don’t Want to Repeat”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian singer Zlata Ognevich shares her complex experience at Eurovision 2013, detailing unexpected challenges and disappointments despite achieving third place. Zlata Ognevich, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2013 in Sweden with the song "Gravity," recently opened up about her complicated experience at the competition and the disappointment she felt following her performance. In an interview with Ukrainian TV channel KanalDim, Ognevich revealed the unexpected changes she was forced to make to her performance at the last minute, after the production decided to cancel the key elements that had been planned and promised to her in advance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Promises Broken at the Eleventh Hour When the Eurovision production team initially approved Ognevich's original concept for the performance, she and her team prepared a detailed plan with graphics and special effects that were supposed to appear on stage. However, upon arriving in Malmö for the competition, the singer received a surprising announcement: her entire program had been canceled. During...
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Lithuania: Extended Song Submission Deadline for Eurovision 2025

Lithuania: Extended Song Submission Deadline for Eurovision 2025

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania's national broadcaster LRT announces extension of submission window for Eurovizija.LT 2025 national final. Lithuania confirmed its participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in August, and the national broadcaster LRT promptly opened the song submission window for their national selection "Eurovizija.LT". Initially, the deadline for submissions was set for November 11, 2024. However, LRT recently announced an extension of the deadline to November 25, allowing artists additional time to submit their entries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Extended Submission Period The Lithuanian national broadcaster had already set a relatively late deadline for song submissions, hoping to provide artists with more time to compose and prepare their entries. To participate in the selection process, contestants must adhere to the competition rules, which stipulate that the performing artist must be a Lithuanian citizen. However, there are no nationality restrictions for songwriters. Selection Process and Format After the submission window closes, an LRT committee will select the songs they deem suitable for the Eurovision...
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Spain: The List of Contestants for the “Benidorm Fest” Revealed

Spain: The List of Contestants for the “Benidorm Fest” Revealed

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spanish national broadcaster has unveiled the lineup of artists participating in Benidorm Fest 2025 - Spain's Eurovision national selection. Here are all the details about the contestants! Spanish national broadcaster RTVE continues preparations for the local Eurovision selection, Benidorm Fest 2025, which has been used to choose Spain's Eurovision representative since 2022. Approximately 1,000 songs were submitted for the national selection, a significant increase compared to last year's 825 submissions and 876 in 2023. A team of representatives from the Spanish national broadcaster listened to all the songs and selected the 16 best entries to appear on the festival stage. Today, RTVE held a press conference where the names of the national selection contestants were revealed. The date for the song reveals will be announced later. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Contestants and Their Entries for Benidorm Fest 2025 The 16 contestants for "Benidorm Fest 2025" are: Carla Frigo - competing with "Bésame". She describes the song as: "sensual,...
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Leaving the fandom? Austria’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Kaleen Makes a Surprising Statement

Leaving the fandom? Austria’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Kaleen Makes a Surprising Statement

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a new and confusing Instagram story, Austria's representative for Eurovision 2024, Kaleen, shares that she wants to distance herself from the Eurovision community. In the post, she shares her new song and talks about her excitement for the new journey she is embarking on. The question arises, what is the reason for this surprising declaration? Kaleen, who represented Austria at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, is strongly associated with the competition. In previous years, she worked as part of the Eurovision team in various capacities. For example, at Eurovision 2018, she worked as a stand-in singer for the "Fuego" rehearsal. Additionally, she participated in directing and creating choreography for songs from Austria, Armenia, Georgia, and Germany at Eurovision 2023. Beyond Eurovision itself, she also worked behind the scenes of Junior Eurovision between 2021-2022. Kaleen is known as a big Eurovision fan who greatly appreciates the production and publicity of the competition. Therefore, the question arises why, in a...
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Three Eurovision Stars Win 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards!

Three Eurovision Stars Win 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards!

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noa Kirel, Nemo, and Annalisa won MTV EMA awards in 2024, alongside other big names in the music world! Slimane, France's Eurovision 2024 representative facing legal charges, did not win an award. Last night, the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) 2024 ceremony took place in Manchester, England, where several prominent Eurovision stars from recent years were nominated. Three artists associated with Eurovision won awards in their respective categories: Noa Kirel, Israel's representative and third-place winner at Eurovision 2023, won in the "Best Israeli Act" category; Nemo, Switzerland's representative and Eurovision 2024 winner, won in the "Best Swiss Act" category; and Annalisa, third-place winner at the San Remo Festival 2024 and winner of the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2024, won in the "Best Italian Act" category. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Success at MTV EMAs Noa Kirel, who represented Israel with the song "Unicorn" at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, won the award in the "Best Israeli Act" category, beating nominees such as...
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Eurovision 2024: Many Visitors, Heavy Security, and an Atmosphere That Could Have Been Different

Eurovision 2024: Many Visitors, Heavy Security, and an Atmosphere That Could Have Been Different

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Over 160,000 visitors, 1,500 police officers, road closures and security checks, protests against Israel, and a different atmosphere than usual. What happened to Malmö's famous Eurovision atmosphere in 2024? Every year, Eurovision manages to infuse host countries with a vibrant and colorful atmosphere, as fans from around the world flood the streets and fill venues with contagious energy. However, in the past year, something changed in Malmö. Although the Swedish city was previously known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Eurovision 2024 provided a different experience – less friendly, less relaxed, and much more tense. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As part of the preparations for Eurovision, no less than 1,500 police officers were deployed in Malmö, arriving from all over Sweden and even neighboring countries like Norway and Denmark. Central areas of the city, such as the Malmö Arena complex and Malmö Live, were covered with security fences, and police greeted visitors with strict security checks. Additionally, visitors...
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