August 2025 - Page 5 of 9

Eurovision 2025: Tommy Cash Releases a New Song, and Ignites Controversy!

August 15, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tommy Cash, who captivated audiences at Eurovision 2025, has recently released a new song, stirring up controversy on the international stage. During his performance at the Red Valley Festival in Olbia, Italy, singer Tommy Cash, Estonia’s representative to Eurovision 2025, surprised the audience with the premiere of a new song. Performed in Italian, like the Eurovision entry “Espresso Macchiato”, the song rekindled debate in Italy about the artist. The new single once again explores Italian stereotypes - coffee, mortadella, pop culture references, and nods to actor Roberto Benigni. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Possible Preparation for a Eurovision Comeback? The artist, whose Eurovision song ignited controversy in Italy, continues to delve into Italian culture in his music. While his initial foray may have seemed like provocation, it’s now evident to fans that Tommy Cash’s connection to Italy is deepening. In past interviews, he has expressed his love for the country, becoming a frequent guest at local festivals. Moreover, his...

Revealed: Ireland’s Participation Costs for Eurovision 2025

August 15, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Irish national broadcaster discloses the expenses invested in Ireland’s Eurovision delegation. Is the amount high compared to other countries? EMMY, Ireland’s representative for Eurovision 2025, finished only in 13th place in the second semi-final. This marks a return to the country’s familiar pattern of missing the final - a trend broken only once since 2018. Now, the costs of Ireland’s participation have been revealed - approximately €385,761. This amount covered a large delegation of 19 people who stayed in Basel. It is about ₪16,700 less than last year’s Irish delegation expenses in Malmö. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Flights for EMMY and her team were booked in economy class and cost €7,503. Ground transportation cost €1,407, bringing the total transportation expenditure to €8,910. Accommodation in Basel came to roughly €50,785, while meals and daily living expenses during the stay added another €12,079. The mandatory participation fee to the EBU was €100,270. This payment, required by the EBU, secures broadcasting rights for...

The Vanished Video: Why Did Austria Remove the Eurovision 2026 Schedule?

August 15, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, published and then quickly removed a video with the 2026 Eurovision schedule, raising questions about the conflict involving Israel and potential participant withdrawals. Yesterday (August 14th), the Austrian national broadcaster ORF published a video presenting the anticipated schedule for Eurovision 2026. Soon after its release on ORF’s official Instagram page, the video was removed from the social network. Among the events revealed, the video included the date for the announcement of participating countries, the ticket sale launch, and even the start date for stage construction. But why was the video taken down? More details can be found below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian broadcaster's decision to remove the video triggered significant speculation. One theory is that the contest’s organizers decided to bring forward the announcement of the participating countries for Eurovision 2026 to September, whereas in previous years the official list was only revealed in November or December. Moving the announcement date earlier...

Sweden: Song Submission Window for Melodifestivalen Opens on August 18th

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish national broadcaster SVT has published the rules for the Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden's Eurovision selection contest, and announced the song submission period. How will Sweden's entry for Eurovision 2026 be selected? The process for selecting Sweden's entry for Eurovision 2026 is underway: The Swedish national broadcaster SVT has released the participation rules for Melodifestivalen 2026, the nation's famous pre-Eurovision contest. The song submission window runs from August 18th to September 12th, 2025, with thirty songs competing for the honor of representing Sweden - one of Eurovision's most successful countries, boasting seven impressive victories. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Sweden's Eurovision Entry Be Chosen? The contest, held from February to March, features five heats, each with six songs vying for a spot in the grand final. Twelve songs will compete in the final, where only one will earn the right to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2026 in Austria. The winner is determined by a combination of international jury panels...

“We Missed a Huge Opportunity”: Will MaNga Return to the Contest?

August 14, 2025 by Shahar Asido Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The band MaNga, a former Turkish Eurovision representative, revealed in an interview that they are considering a comeback. Is Turkey set to return after 13 years of absence? Members of the band MaNga, who represented Turkey at Eurovision 2010, stated in an interview that if Turkey decides to return in the future, they would consider taking part; even if not, they believe the country must return to the contest. "Turkey definitely needs to participate. We feel we missed a huge opportunity there. In terms of cultural exchange, it's a very important experience". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Return Driven by a Feeling of Missed Opportunity – or Abstention Due to Intensity? The band, who reached second place for Turkey at Eurovision 2010 with the song "We Could Be The Same" discussed their outstanding achievement and the highest placement by Turkey since its 2003 win in an interview with Hürriyet's YouTube channel: "After the singer Sertab Erener, we reached one...

Eurovision 2026: Participating Countries to Be Announced in September

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s national broadcaster revealed the timeline for the Eurovision 2026 participants list, ticket sales, semi-final draw, and more. How does it compare to previous years? Austria’s national broadcaster ORF has released a special video unveiling the timeline for several major events in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Austria. In a surprising move, the list of participating countries will be revealed earlier than expected — in September. This is in contrast to previous years, when the list was typically unveiled later, around December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket Sales for Eurovision 2026 – Starting in December The broadcaster revealed in the video that ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 will begin in December. This is expected to be the first sales phase, with another round likely to follow. Ahead of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR scheduled the first wave of ticket sales for January 29, 2025 - one...

Iceland: Eurovision 2026 Participation Still Undecided Amid Israel Controversy

August 14, 2025September 9, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The final decision on Iceland's participation in Eurovision 2026 will be made only in the fall, amid ongoing debates and opposition to Israel's participation, which delays the process. The final decision of Iceland regarding its participation in Eurovision 2026 is expected only in the upcoming fall, according to a statement by the public broadcaster (RÚV). One of the reasons for the delay, admitted by the broadcaster, is an ongoing dispute in Iceland over Israel's participation in this year's competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Strong Opposition to Israel's Participation The network's program director, Eva Georgs Ásudóttir, confirmed in an interview with ESCspot that discussions at the broadcaster have not yet concluded, and no official decision has been made. The network's management explicitly opposes Israel's participation and has even instructed the channel's CEO to vote in favor of Israel's expulsion from Eurovision and the EBU, if such a proposal is raised at the general assembly. In recent...

Serhat is eager to represent Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serhat who represented San Marino twice in the Eurovision Song Contest wants to return and compete for Turkey. Could Turkey rejoin the contest after 13 years of absence? The Turkish singer Serhat, who represented San Marino twice in Eurovision in 2016 and 2019, has expressed his interest in returning to the competition if Turkey will participate. In a statement from Bodrum, where he is currently vacationing, Serhat expressed his enthusiasm: "If Turkey participates in Eurovision again, I would be happy to represent it. I'm confident I will be successful". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will Turkey Return to Eurovision? Serhat's announcement is significant for Eurovision fans, as Turkey's return has been a subject of international discussion for years. Another Turkish singer, Demet Akalın , has also declared her desire to represent Turkey at Eurovision. Despite the rising interest from artists and numerous fans, the broadcaster national, TRT, has yet to declare its intent to rejoin Eurovision, apparently due...

Joost Klein’s “Europapa” Became The Most-Viewed Dutch Performance on the Official Eurovision YouTube Channel

August 12, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With over 47 million views, Klein recently surpassed "Arcade" by Duncan Laurence, the winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2019. Where did Anouk and Claude land? Disqualified but in the lead: The song "Europapa" by Joost Klein, who represented the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024, has crossed 47 million views on the Eurovision’s official YouTube channel. It now surpasses the grand final performance of "Arcade" by Duncan Laurence, the 2019 Eurovision winner, by nearly 250,000 views. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klein is mainly remembered for being disqualified by the EBU after he attacked a Swedish production assistant. Ironically, his disqualification produced a “Streisand effect”, propelling the song to massive popularity across Europe. "Europapa" soared to the top of charts in Belgium, Croatia, Austria, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and even made its way onto the prestigious United States' Billboard chart. Understanding the "Streisand Effect" The Streisand effect describes a media phenomenon where attempts to suppress information unintentionally...

End of the Storm: The Case of Violence Against Måns Zelmerlöw Is Closed

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serious allegations were made against Måns Zelmerlöw regarding drug use and violence by his former partner. Now, the investigation against him is closed. What was at the center of the storm? Måns Zelmerlöw found himself at the heart of controversy in recent months, as his former partner Ciara Janson accused him of serious offenses, such as drug use and violence against her. Despite the severe allegations, today (Tuesday) the case against the Eurovision 2015 winner was closed. "The prosecutor and the police examined every detail, and it was determined that there is no criminal offense involved". Stated Zelmerlöw’s attorney, Hanna Lindblom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Behind the Scenes of Sweden’s National Eurovision Selection "It was very predictable, [...] He is not surprised, but at the same time very excited that there is finally an end to all this". Lindblom added after the case closed. Zelmerlöw, 39, was a prominent contender to win the final of Melodifestivalen, and even for victory at Eurovision 2025 itself. However, there was considerable concern...