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“Fuck the EBU”: Tommy Cash and Joost Klein’s New Song Sparks Controversy

February 21, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unnecessary provocation: Tommy Cash, Estonia's representative at Eurovision 2025, and Joost Klein, released a single with controversial lyrics. Is the Estonian's participation in jeopardy? Is it an amusing song or a dangerous provocation? Tommy Cash, Estonia’s representative at Eurovision 2025, and Joost Klein, the Dutch representative who was eliminated from Eurovision 2024, have surprised everyone with a new collaboration featuring provocative lyrics that push boundaries in every way. Cash, always known for his bold and politically charged musical style, chose to collaborate with Joost, and together they released a song that causes controversy with each line, both in the music and political worlds. Lyrics such as "Fuck the EBU" (referring to the European Broadcasting Union), which appears right at the start of the song, leave no room for ambiguity: the song calls for rebellion against the European broadcasting system, and even against societal and political norms of our time. Listen to the song: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The immediate...

Sweden: Listen to the Full Songs from the Fourth Heat of Melodifestivalen 2025!

February 21, 2025February 22, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The six songs competing in the fourth heat of Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden’s Eurovision national selection, were revealed. Is the winner of Eurovision among them? The heat will be held tomorrow evening. This Saturday (tomorrow) marks the beginning of the fourth heat of Sweden’s Eurovision national selection – Melodifestivalen 2025, in Malmö Arena, Malmö, the hosting arena of Eurovision 2013 and 2024. As part of the selection process, 30 songs will compete in five heats, one semi-final (“Second Chance”), and a final where Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. Unlike in previous years, in which all of the songs were revealed after all of the heats, the fourth heat songs were fully revealed! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fourth Heat Contestants: Andreas Lundstedt – "Vicious" Ella Tiritello – "Bara du är där" Tennessee Tears – "Yours" KAJ – "Rara bada bastu" AmenA – "Do Good Be Better" Måns Zelmerlöw – "Revolution" Click on the song names to listen! Familiar Names From The Fourth...

Italian Sanremo 2025 Winner: “Am I Going to Eurovision? I’m Thinking About It”

February 20, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy in Eurovision 2025: Singer Olly won the Italian Sanremo Festival, has announced that he has not yet decided if he will represent Italy at Eurovision 2025 and is considering the offer amidst past controversies. Singer Olly, who triumphed at the Italian Sanremo Festival with the song "Balorda nostalgia," announced that he has not yet decided whether to represent Italy at Eurovision 2025, and is contemplating the offer. The national broadcaster, RAI, stated that Olly must decide by February 23, but the singer is expected to make a statement to the media today at 18:00 CET. Following his victory, the burning question remains whether Olly will take on the challenge of representing Italy at the Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. If he declines, the offer will go to the runner-up in the festival, Lucio Corsi, who has already expressed his willingness to accept if offered. Watch the performance along with all the details about Lucio Corsi...

Australia: Representative and Song for Eurovision to be Revealed on February 25

February 20, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Australia at Eurovision 2025: The unveiling of the Australian representative and song for Eurovision 2025 will take place next Tuesday, February 25, as reported on the official Eurovision website. Australia is one of the few countries that have not yet disclosed their representative or song for Eurovision 2025. After prolonged anticipation, it has been confirmed that the artist and song will be presented on February 25 at 19:00 CET. This information was shared through the official Eurovision.tv calendar, which provides weekly updates on upcoming Eurovision events. In the days leading up to the announcement of the unveiling date, Australia slightly climbed the betting charts and is currently placed 19th with a 2% chance of winning, compared to 22nd place just a few days ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Only two days ago, we reported, according to a statement on the Greek Eurovision...

Serbia: Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025 Dates Moved Up!

February 20, 2025March 1, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia's national broadcaster, RTS, has announced the rescheduling of the Serbian national selection for Eurovision 2025, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025", due to a major planned protest in the country on the original dates. Full details in the article! The Serbian national broadcaster, RTS, has announced the rescheduling of the Serbian Eurovision national selection for Eurovision 2025, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025". The semi-finals were originally set for February 25 and 27, with the grand final initially scheduled for March 1. However, due to a significant citizen protest against the local government planned for March 1, the Serbian national broadcaster has moved up the broadcast dates as a show of solidarity with the protest and to avoid impacting viewership rates. New Dates for Serbia’s "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025": First Semi-Final: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Second Semi-Final: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Grand Final: Friday, February 28, 2025 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Semi-Finals Running Order: First Semi-Final - Tuesday, February 25th Bojana x David – Šesto...

Sweden: Listen to Snippets from the Fourth Heat of Melodifestivalen 2025!

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, has revealed snippets of the six songs competing in the fourth heat of Melodifestivalen 2025. Is the winner of Eurovision among them? This Saturday marks the beginning of the fourth heat of Sweden's Eurovision national selection - Melodifestivalen 2025, in Malmö Arena, Malmö, the hosting arena of Eurovision 2013 and 2024. As part of the selection process, 30 songs will compete in five heats, one semi-final ("Second Chance"), and a final where Sweden's representative for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fourth Heat Contestants: Andreas Lundstedt – "Vicious" Ella Tiritello – "Bara du är där" Tennessee Tears – "Yours" KAJ – "Rara bada bastu" AmenA – "Do Good Be Better" Måns Zelmerlöw – "Revolution" Click on the song names to listen to the snippets! Familiar Names From The Fourth Heat: Måns Zelmerlöw represented Sweden at Eurovision 2015, making history by securing the country’s sixth victory with his unforgettable performance of “Heroes“. Before this, Måns competed...

Ukraine: Ziferblat to Revamp Eurovision Entry “Bird of Pray”

February 20, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: Ziferblat, the band performing the song "Bird of Pray" on the Eurovision 2025 stage, announced that the song will be revamped before the competition. The lead vocalist of Ziferblat, which will represent Ukraine in Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland, with the song "Bird of Pray", announced in an interview with a local radio station the band's intention to perform a new arrangement for Eurovision 2025. The band will compete in the first part of the first semi-final on May 13, where they will attempt to advance to the grand final. The song was written by the three band members: Valentyn Leshchynskyi, Danylo Leshchynskyi, and Fedir Khodakov. This is their first song on the Eurovision stage. The song is performed in English and Ukrainian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The band members took the stage that appeared as a flower garden. The lead singer wore 70s-style clothing in purple and blue, while...

San Marino: “San Marino Song Contest 2025” Contestants to be Announced on February 25th

February 20, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino's national broadcaster, SMRTV, announced last night that next week it will reveal the contestants for "San Marino Song Contest 2025" finale. Who will be the top nine of San Marino? With the announcement just around the corner, the tension rises: San Marino's national broadcaster, SMRTV, will declare next Tuesday, February 25th, at 13:00 Israel time, the nine artists who will participate in the San Marino national selection – "San Marino Song Contest 2025". The announcement will take place during a press conference at the Italian national broadcaster offices, RAI, in Rome, at Palazzo della Radio. The news was delivered via an Instagram story posted by the official page of the contest last night. The winner of "San Marino Song Contest 2025" will perform their song on May 13th, in the second part of the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Controversy Surrounds "San Marino Song Contest 2025" "San...

Ireland: Is Eurovision Winner Linda Martin on the Path to Irish Presidency?

February 19, 2025February 26, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Eurovision to presidency? 1992 Eurovision winner Linda Martin revealed that a certain party approached her to run for Irish presidency. Martin: "Mulling over it." In response to reporters' inquiries, 1992 Eurovision winner from Ireland, Linda Martin, confirmed that she indeed received an offer to run for the country's presidency and that she is considering the move. She added that she cannot disclose the identity of the party that approached her, but said that she prefers to do it as part of the party rather than running as an independent candidate for presidency. So, will Ireland's third Eurovision winner actually become president? We'll find out in the upcoming elections to be held towards the end of 2025! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Political Aspirations of a Eurovision Star Linda Martin didn't share much at this stage, probably because she is still considering her steps regarding such a big move, but we are not expected to remain in suspense for long given...

Azerbaijan: Mamagama to Perform “Run With U” in Eurovision

February 19, 2025February 21, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025: Mamagama band revealed it's entry for Eurovision 2025, "Run With U". Listen to the song. "Run With U" is the title of the song that will be performed by the band Mamagama, representing Azerbaijan in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by band member Safael Mishiyev, along with Roman Zee and KHVS. This is the first Eurovision entry for these songwriters. The song is sung in English. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "Run with U" opens with the description of a powerful and thrilling experience in which the rhythm pulls the singer into the surrounding sensations and energies. The dialogue between the words points to an electric and exciting nature of the encounter, where every glance and every movement evoke strong emotions that cannot be resisted. The chorus invites to leave behind the fears and to step into the...