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Izhar Cohen Reveals: “I Had a Tumor on My Vocal Cords”

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Surgery to remove a tumor, a lifetime achievement award, and his bond with Israeli society: Eurovision winner Izhar Cohen opens up about his health struggles and his contribution to Israeli culture. The Israeli Eurovision icon Izhar Cohen received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israeli Artists’ Association (EMI) during its annual ceremony. It was a festive recognition of his illustrious career, given at an event where additional artists who made significant contributions to Israeli culture were also honored. The award highlighted that Izhar Cohen is not merely a familiar face in Israeli entertainment but a cultural symbol uniting music with tradition, bridging local art and national representation. His selection for the Lifetime Achievement Award reinforces the notion that veteran creators continue to inspire younger generations. At a time of cultural budget cuts and societal shifts, this recognition carries a strong social and cultural message: art is not just entertainment, but preservation and tribute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Izhar Cohen Reveals...

Benidorm Fest 2026: RTVE to Release Song Snippets ahead of Song Release

October 29, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVE adds a new twist to Benidorm Fest 2026, unveiling 20-second song previews a week before the official song release. The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE has introduced a new and intriguing element in the timeline of its national Eurovision selection, Benidorm Fest 2026. Alongside the recent announcement of the 18 competing artists, it was confirmed that the full songs will be released on December 18. However, audiences will not have to wait that long for a first taste: RTVE’s management revealed a new preview stage featuring short snippets of each entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 20 Seconds of Fame: Snippets Coming December 11 Until now, the official release date for all 18 competing songs was set for December 18. But during the BIME conference in Bilbao, RTVE executive Sergio Calderón shared that fans will get an early glimpse. On December 11, exactly one week before the full unveiling, the national broadcaster will publish 20-second snippets from each of the 18 entries. This move...

Albania: Songwriters for “Festivali i Këngës 64” Revealed – Who Do We Already Know?

October 29, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Albanian national broadcaster RTSH revealed new information about the songs competing in "Festivali i Këngës 64". Among the details are the genres of the songs and the names of their creators – including several particularly familiar ones! Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH has unveiled new details about all 28 competing songs in the 64th edition of "Festivali i Këngës" — whose winner is expected to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026. Over the past week, RTSH released, via social media, the titles, genres, and the credited lyricists and composers of each entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full Song List and Credits Artist(s) Song Title Lyrics Composition Genre Fifi & Tiri Gjoci Ri Fifi Fifi, Tiri Gjoci Ethno rock ballad Erand Sojli Të kam në fron Erand Sojli Erand Sojli Pop rock Sihana Haxhnikaj Horizont Eriona Rushiti Florent Boshnjaku Ballad Malvina Likajn Përtej shpirti Malvina Likaj Klodian Qafoku Ethno pop Gresa Gjocera & Bledi Kaso Busulla e zemrë Pandi Laço Jeris Kaso Pop ballad Kimi Prap diell de Kimi Kimi Pop ballad Gerta Mahmutaj Në krahët e tu Petro Xhori Kledi Bahiti, Gerta Mahmutaj Ethno pop Sara Kapo Të dua shumë Sara Kapo Sara Kapo Alternative Inis Neziri Ta kam fal Inis Neziri,...

Alice Tumler and Cesár Sampson to Host Austria’s “Vienna Calling” Ahead of Eurovision 2026

October 29, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria reveals Alice Tumler and Cesár Sampson as “Vienna Calling” hosts. Over 500 songs submitted for the preselection ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Preparations for hosting Eurovision 2026 in Vienna are reaching their peak. For the first time in nearly a decade, the national broadcaster (ORF) will hold an open national selection to choose who will represent Austria on home soil. Public interest in the event, “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?” (“Vienna Calling – Who Will Sing for Austria?”), is skyrocketing. After an earlier report of around 460 submitted songs, ORF announced that the total has surpassed 500 entries—a striking variety of styles, languages, and artists. As the submission window officially closes and the rigorous selection begins, one exciting detail has been revealed: the duo who will host the grand final. Get ready for two faces Eurovision fans already know well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two Eurovision Veterans on One Stage ORF confirmed today that the grand...

Sweden: Ticket Sales for Melodifestivalen 2026 Will Open on November 6th

October 29, 2025October 31, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As rumors swirl about the Melodifestivalen 2026 contestants, Sweden’s national broadcaster SVT announces that ticket sales for the event will open on November 6th. Melodifestivalen 2026 is set to choose the country’s entry to Eurovision 2026 at the grand final to be held in Stockholm on March 7th. Last year, the Swedish band Kaj was chosen to represent Sweden with the hit song “Bara Bada Bastu” (in English: “Just Sauna”), finishing in an impressive 4th place at Eurovision 2025 with 321 points. After an exceptionally eventful season and amid various rumors about next year’s line-up, Sweden’s national broadcaster SVT will open ticket sales for the beloved show on Thursday, November 6th. Which performances will be available for ticket purchase? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for all Melodifestivalen shows will commence on Ticketmaster.se in about a week, on November 6th, at 10:00 CET. A total of 18 shows will be available: six live performances (the five “Heats” and the Grand Final), six evening rehearsals,...

Estonia: “Eesti Laul 2026” Contestants to Be Revealed Today and Tomorrow!

October 29, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Twelve contestants for “Eesti Laul 2026” were chosen by the Estonian national broadcaster ERR and will be revealed today and tomorrow at 18:00 CET on the TV show “Ringvaade”! The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has selected the contestants for "Eesti Laul 2026", who will compete for the honor of representing Estonia at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As was the case last year, the contestants will be revealed on the popular current affairs program "Ringvaade" today and tomorrow at 18:00 CET. The competing songs will be unveiled on December 4th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Out of 171 submitted songs — 77 in Estonian and 94 in other languages — entries came from songwriters representing no fewer than 20 different countries, including Brazil and Australia. A jury of 34 singers, composers, radio hosts, television critics, directors, and representatives of music organizations selected the twelve songs that will compete in the national final. The selection process was conducted...

Sweden: Three More Artists Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2026

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish media reports three more artists joining Melodifestivalen 2026 – a returning contestant, a beloved country singer, and a newcomer connected to one of this year’s rumored participants. Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national selection for Eurovision, continues to capture the attention of European media. For several weeks, Swedish outlets have been reporting on artists expected to take part in the contest. This time, reports highlight a performer returning for the second consecutive year, a beloved country singer, and a newcomer making her debut — but one with an interesting connection to another rumored contestant. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vilhelm Buchaus Vilhelm Buchaus, 24, joins no fewer than eleven other contestants familiar with Melodifestivalen, bringing the number of returning artists appearing for a second consecutive year to five. Buchaus’s journey toward Eurovision began when he was 12, competing twice in Sweden’s Junior Eurovision selection. On both occasions, he placed second — the second time as part of a group. Last year,...

Will the Eurovision 2026 participating countries list be revealed on December 10th?

October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A final decision on Israel’s participation will be made in about five weeks, but when will the official list of Eurovision 2026 participants be announced? December 10th may become one of the most decisive days of the current Eurovision season. At the conclusion of the EBU General Assembly, the final details of the participating countries in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Vienna, are expected to be unveiled. Fans, singers, and songwriters across Europe are asking: how many countries will participate in Eurovision, who will withdraw, and what will happen with Israel’s participation? According to the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, these details are likely to be revealed on December 10th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); December 10th: The date for the final country list? Last year, December 10th was the date chosen by the EBU to formally announce updates to the competition’s regulations following their discussion at the General Assembly held on December...

Not Giving Up: Evangelia to Try Again to Represent Greece at Eurovision

October 27, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek-American singer Evangelia aims once again to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, submitting her new song to ERT’s national selection. Evangelia (full name Evangelia Psarakis) has become a familiar figure in the Eurovision sphere. Over the past few years, she has persistently sought to represent Greece and Cyprus, submitting entries for both countries’ selection processes. Some of these songs were later released as singles, including "Ónira" - submitted for Greece’s 2022 selection, "Aphrodite" - submitted to Cyprus’s internal selection the same year, and "Pali", sent in 2023. In 2025, she competed once more in the Greek national selection, finishing second with "Vale", just two points behind Klavdia, who went on to represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 and placed sixth in the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Determined to Reach the European Stage Recently, it was revealed that over 70 songs have already been submitted for Greece’s 2026 national selection, "Ethnikos Telikos 2026". With submissions closing on November 2, additional entries are still expected....

From Eurovision to the Bank: “Espresso Macchiato” Sold to Israeli “Discount” Bank for over €65,000

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the Eurovision stage to commercial breaks: “Espresso Macchiato”, which gained international success, has been sold for use in a new Israeli commercial for Discount Bank starring Rotem Sela — in a deal valued at approximately €65,000. After conquering the stage of Eurovision 2025 in Basel and placing third in the final with the song “Espresso Macchiato”, Estonian singer and rapper Tommy Cash continues to enjoy success — this time in the commercial sphere. Cash has sold the rights to use the song to Discount Bank for about €65,000. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent days, a Hebrew-language version of the song was released as part of Discount’s new campaign for small business owners, starring Rotem Sela, the bank’s regular presenter and co-host of "HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision". The campaign was developed by the Adler Chomski advertising agency, which initiated and purchased the rights to Cash’s original song to use it as the main soundtrack of the advertisement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...