Drama in Norway: Will the Eurovision Winner Return to the Competition?

Drama in Norway: Will the Eurovision Winner Return to the Competition?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The violinist who took Eurovision by storm is back? The Norwegian Eurovision winner has sparked a wave of rumors following an Instagram post shared just ahead of the reveal of the participants in the national selection for Eurovision 2026. Former Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak shared a New Year’s post on his Instagram account, mentioning a date that led European fans to suspect that the artist, who has represented Norway twice and won Eurovision 2009 by a landslide, is planning a return to the competition, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the post, Rybak wrote that he is celebrating the New Year with a new album set to be released, added the words “Get ready for 2026,” and mentioned the date January 19.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎🎻 ALEXANDER RYBAK 🎻‎‏ (@‏‎rybakofficial‎‏)‎‏ Fans were quick to connect the dots and discovered that the date coincides with the announcement of the contestants for the...
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Ukraine: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on February 7th!

Ukraine: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on February 7th!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine's national broadcaster reveals that the final of the national selection “Vidbir 2026” will take place on February 7th. The winner of the selection will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Vienna, Austria. In recent hours, the Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne announced that February 7th has been set as the date for the final of the national selection “Vidbir 2026”, during which Ukraine’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Ten contestants will compete in the selection, which will take place in about a month. The winner will be determined through a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50), and will go on to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Susplilne officially confirmed the news today in a post published on its Instagram account, announcing that the grand final of “Vidbir 2026” will be held on February 7th.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Євробачення Україна‎‏ (@‏‎suspilne.eurovision‎‏)‎‏   It...
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Austria: Conchita Wurst Confirms Eurovision 2026 Return in Vienna?

Austria: Conchita Wurst Confirms Eurovision 2026 Return in Vienna?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conchita Wurst confirms her return to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna? Sparking speculations over whether she will host, appear as a guest, or take another prominent role. The race to select hosts for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria, is heating up. Many fans are still hoping that Conchita Wurst, Austria’s Eurovision 2014 winner with "Rise Like A Phoenix", will take on the role. Yesterday (Monday), Conchita spoke to the German magazine BUNTE and officially confirmed her return to the Eurovision stage but left open the question of her exact role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conchita Wurst and the Full-Circle Moment Despite confirming her participation, Conchita tempered expectations regarding a lead hosting position. When asked in the interview what her role would be, she replied candidly: “What exactly will I be doing there? I don’t even know myself yet”. That statement leaves several scenarios open: Full hosting role: Negotiations may still be ongoing behind the scenes,...
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Poland: Viki Gabor’s “Wedding” Ceremony Sparks Controversy

Poland: Viki Gabor’s “Wedding” Ceremony Sparks Controversy

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Polish media rushed to declare the marriage of 18-year-old Junior Eurovision 2019 winner Viki Gabor and her partner. Now, the singer responds to the rumors. Viki Gabor, winner of the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Superhero”, is currently at the center of a media storm during a time that was supposed to be one of the happiest in her life. What began as mysterious clips on social media showing a traditional Romani ceremony with her partner soon turned into a nationwide discussion about the 18-year-old star’s future - and speculation that she might leave Poland for a new life in the UK. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ceremony That Ignited Social Media At the end of December 2025, videos emerged showing Gabor alongside her boyfriend, Giovanni Trojanek, celebrating in a lavish Romani-style ceremony. The footage, shared by none other than Giovanni’s grandfather, well-known Romani musician Bogdan Trojanek, quickly went viral. However, a flood of online criticism soon followed, with many...
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Xannova Xan Responds: “Hatred Toward an Entire Nation Is Always Wrong”

Xannova Xan Responds: “Hatred Toward an Entire Nation Is Always Wrong”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek singer Xannova Xan reacts angrily to the disqualification of her and Keren Peles’ song from "Sing for Greece 2026", condemning hate directed at the Israeli songwriting team. Greek singer Xannova Xan, who was scheduled to perform a song written by Keren Peles, has responded to the dramatic disqualification of their entry from the Greek selection for Eurovision 2026. In a message posted directly to her Instagram fans, she described profound disappointment and emotional distress over the decision. “First, I want to thank my fans and supporters for your loving messages, [...] Your sweet words make me want to continue after such a huge disappointment. It’s hard to find words to express how I feel right now”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Condemning Racism: “Hatred Toward an Entire Nation Is Wrong” The singer shared that ever since her collaboration with Keren Peles became public, she received both excitement and the most intense hatred she has ever experienced — allegedly only...
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Greece at Eurovision: Poseidonas Giannopoulos Criticizes the Disqualification of Keren Peles’ Song

Greece at Eurovision: Poseidonas Giannopoulos Criticizes the Disqualification of Keren Peles’ Song

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After revealing that Keren Peles’ song for “Sing for Greece 2026” was disqualified following a dispute, Poseidonas Giannopoulos reacts publicly for the first time. Poseidonas Giannopoulos takes responsibility: the song he submitted together with Israeli creators Keren Peles and Tomer Biran for “Sing for Greece 2026” was disqualified due to his involvement. In an interview aired today on the To Priono show on the ANT1 channel, Giannopoulos openly admitted he understood from the start that his name was the problem and said he was not surprised by the disqualification. Poseidonas Giannopoulos explained that he had anticipated the outcome: “As early as November 2nd I told myself – ‘Once they see my name at ERT, there’ll be a problem’”. He said in the interview. This marks the first time he acknowledges in his own voice that he accepts responsibility and suspects the decision was not purely musical. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Collaboration with Israelis May Have Been a Factor During the interview, Giannopoulos revealed that the invitation to...
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Greece: The Semi-Final Allocation of “Sing for Greece 2026” Revealed

Greece: The Semi-Final Allocation of “Sing for Greece 2026” Revealed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the past few hours, the semi-final allocation for "Sing for Greece 2026" has been published. Who will compete in the first semi-final, and who in the second? All the details - Right here. The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially announced the semi-final allocation of the 28 contestants competing in “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026”. The semi-finals expected to take place on February 3rd and February 5th, while the grand final expected to air on February 7th. The winner of the grand final is expected to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Sing for Greece 2026": Semi-Final Allocation First Semi-Final – Tuesday, February 3rd: Alexandra Sieti - The Other Side THE Astrolabe - Drop It Desi G - Aphrodite Akylas - Ferto Evangelia - Paréa Panagiotis Tsakalakos – 2nd Chance Niya - Slipping Away Marseaux - Khánomai Rosanna Mailan - Alma ...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 25: Elior Shemesh Is the Tenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 25: Elior Shemesh Is the Tenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Elior Shemesh is the tenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 11 contestants remain in the race, including Shaked Solomon, Michael HarPaz, and Tamir Levy. Full recap of Episode 25. 11 contestants remain at this stage in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026". with the grand winner set to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The next stage is the “Surprise Duet” — a challenge in which each contestant from the team performs a duet with a famous singer whose identity they don’t know in advance. The celebrity singer surprises the contestant during the performance itself. Four contestants took the stage to perform their duets, with the contestant receiving the lowest score being eliminated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaked Solomon Shaked Solomon chose to perform the song “KsheAt Atzuva” (originally by Amir Benayoun). Throughout the song, Shaked showcased impressive vocal trills and a strong, powerful voice, though at times it felt...
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Greece: Contestant List Revealed for “Sing for Greece 2026”

Greece: Contestant List Revealed for “Sing for Greece 2026”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The list of contestants for “Sing for Greece 2026”, has been officially revealed, the Greek entry expected to be chosen on February 7th. The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially announced the 28 contestants competing in the Greek Eurovision national selection, “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026”. The semi-finals expected to take place on February 3rd and February 5th, while the grand final expected to air on February 7th. The winner of the grand final is expected to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Sing for Greece 2026”: Participants List Victoria Anastasia - Whatcha Doin To Me Koza Mostra - Bulletproof Marika - Daughters of the Sun (A, E, I, O, U) Akylas - Ferto Good Job Nicky - Dark Side of the Moon Mikay - Labyrinth Revery - The Songwriter Kianna - No More Drama D3lta - Mad About It Dinamiss...
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A Greek Drama: Keren Peles’ Song Didn’t Qualify to “Sing For Greece”

A Greek Drama: Keren Peles’ Song Didn’t Qualify to “Sing For Greece”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The participant list for “Sing for Greece 2026” has been revealed. The song written by Keren Peles, Tomer Biran, and Poseidonas Giannopoulos for Xannova Xan did not make the final cut Moments ago, the list of competing songs for the Greek national selection "Sing for Greece 2026" was published, featuring a surprising exclusion: the song co‑written by Keren Peles, Tomer Biran, and Greek songwriter Poseidonas Giannopoulos for singer Xannova Xan has not been accepted into the competition. The decision, taken by a special committee of Greece’s national broadcaster ERT, effectively removes the Israeli‑Greek collaboration from contention to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026. The rejection has sparked debate across Greek media circles, as several professionals in Greece who heard the song recently claimed it was highly rated and considered one of the top three submitted to the committee. The move also raises eyebrows given Peles’s proven songwriting record—she has penned notable tracks in the past two Eurovisions—and Xannova Xan’s reputation as one of the strongest...
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