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Portugal: “Festival Da Canção 2026” Songs Revealed!

January 22, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP has published the 16 songs competing in "Festival Da Canção 2026". The winner will earn the right to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The 16 songs competing in the traditional “Festival da Canção 2026” has been reveiled today. The long-running festival, which has undergone several name changes over the decades, has served as Portugal’s platform for selecting its Eurovision representative since the country joined the contest in 1964. However, this year it remains uncertain whether the winner will represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As previously reported, 13 contestants have declared that they will not take part in Eurovision if Israel remains in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen to the Songs: First Semi-Final – Saturday, February 21st: Agridoce - "Onde Quero Estar" Evaya - "Sprint" Marquise - "Chuva" Mario Marta– "Pertencer" Dinis Mota - "Jurei" Bateu Matou - "Nos Teus Olhos" Andre Amaro - "Dá-Me...

Eurovision 2026 Betting Odds: Israel Leads the Table After Choosing Noam Bettan

January 22, 2026 by Ilay GaistNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A day after the final, Noam Bettan strengthens Israel’s lead in Eurovision 2026 betting odds, despite online attacks and renewed calls to disqualify the country from the competition. Just a day after the final of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026", where Noam Bettan was chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, the betting tables have been updated — and Israel maintains its top position. Noam Betan, who secured first place in both the judges’ rankings and the public vote, now leads the betting odds to win the Eurovision Song Contest with a slight increase in probability. According to the latest figures, Israel’s odds have risen from 10% to 11%, keeping the country firmly at the top even after the representative’s identity was revealed. This marks an immediate success for Noam Bettan, solidifying his reputation as one of the standout names early in the Eurovision 2026 season, even before the official song selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Global Reactions: Praise and Backlash Alongside the surge in...

Denmark: “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026” Songs Revealed!

January 22, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aiming for a second final in a row? Denmark’s national broadcaster DR has unveiled the eight contestants for "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026" set for February 14th. Sissal returns to try her luck again! Denmark has unveiled the eight contestants competing in "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026", and judging by the list, last year’s success — the country’s first qualification to the final since 2019 — seems to have rekindled its Eurovision ambitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026": Full Lineup Emil Otto - "Copenhagen Noir" Ericka Jane - "Death Of Me" Lasse Skriver - "Roaring Hearts" Late Runner - "Can U Feel It?" Myrkur - "Touch My Love And Die" Sander Sanchez - "Two Spirits" Sissal - "Infinity" Søren Torpegaard Lund - "Før vi går hjem" Click on the song title to listen! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among The Contestants - Few Familiar Names: Sissal Hansen, Denmark’s Eurovision 2025 representative with the song “Hallucination” — she...

Serbia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 28th

January 21, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbian national broadcaster RTS has revealed the dates for "Pesma za Evroviziju '26" and the song release schedule. The winning entry will represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The Serbian national broadcaster RTS has published the first official details ahead of "Pesma za Evroviziju '26", which will determine Serbia’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. According to the announcement, the grand final will take place on February 28th, and all competing songs will be available to listen to from February 2nd at 13:00 CET on the competition’s official YouTube channel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Serbia Will Select Its Eurovision 2026 Entry As in previous years, the national selection will feature two semi-finals, scheduled for February 24th and February 26th. Each semi-final will include 12 competing artists, with seven acts from each show qualifying for the grand final, which will be held on February 28th. The winner of the national selection will...

Noam Bettan To Represent Israel at Eurovision 2026!

January 20, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noam Bettan has been chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026. The contestant secured first place in the show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" after winning the hearts of both the judges and the audience at home. The song he will perform on the Eurovision stage will be selected by a committee and revealed in the next few months. Noam Bettan has been selected to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna on May 12, 14, and 16, with hopes of securing Israel's fifth win in the competition. He earned first place in the television show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" after performing the songs "You Won Everything With Me" (By Amir BeNayoon) and "Dernière Danse" (By Indila). Bettan secured the top spot in both the judges' vote and the audience vote at home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gal De Paz Gal De Paz opened the finale with the song...

Germany: The New Format for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026” Revealed!

January 20, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has unveiled the new format for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, with the winner set to represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has just revealed the new format for “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, which will take place on February 28th, at 20:15 CET. However, SWR clarified that additional details about the full format are expected to be announced in the coming days. The national final will be hosted by German actress and singer Barbara Schöneberger and beloved Eurovision 2025 host Hazel Brugger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new selection format Following last year’s national final, “Chefsache ESC 2025”, Stefan Raab and a small committee were responsible for selecting the participants for both the semi-final and the final, with the German public only gaining the power to choose the representative at the final stage from five finalists selected by the same committee. This...

Jerry Heil: “They’re Trying to Push Me Out of the Competition”

January 20, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jerry Heil, Ukraine’s Eurovision 2024 representative and current "Vidbir" contestant, claims anonymous figures are spreading false rumors about her and attempting to remove her from the competition. A controversy has erupted in Ukraine surrounding singer Jerry Heil, one of the contestants in "Vidbir 2026". Heil, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 and finished in third place, now aims to return to the Eurovision 2026 stage with her new song “Catharticus”. She claims that certain anonymous individuals are working to disqualify her from the competition by spreading false information about her public activities and alleged withdrawal of support for Ukrainian military initiatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “My Brother Serves in the Army – I’ll Never Stop Supporting the Fighters” In an Instagram Story posted over the weekend, Heil addressed the allegations, calling them baseless lies. She urged fans not to believe such reports, stating: “My brother serves in the army – and that’s a red flag for anyone who...

Norway: The Songs Competing for the Last “Melodi Grand Prix” Ticket Revealed!

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK has revealed the eight artists competing for the ninth and final spot in “Melodi Grand Prix 2026”. Listen to the songs and vote for your favorites! The Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, has just unveiled the eight artists competing for the ninth and final spot in "Melodi Grand Prix 2026". The winner will represent Norway at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. Among the eight contestants are many familiar faces making comebacks — including one fresh from last year’s Eurovision held in Basel, Switzerland. NRK has opened voting worldwide — all you need to do is follow the link below, listen to the songs, register, and vote for your favorite! Like last year, "Melodi Grand Prix 2026" will be held without semifinals. The ninth participant and all the competing songs will be revealed on January 26th. The final show will take place on February 28th, when Norway’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest will be selected. (adsbygoogle...

From Greece to San Marino: Xannova Xan Refuses to Give Up on Eurovision 2026

January 20, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First report: Beloved singer Xannova Xan unexpectedly joins the long, fascinating list of artists trying to reach Eurovision via the “back door” after failing in their own country’s national final. Exclusive: It has just been revealed that Xannova Xan has decided, in a surprising move, to join the ever-growing list of artists competing in San Marino’s pre-selection contest for the chance to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. This comes after her song, created together with Israeli songwriters Keren Peles and Tomer Biran, was disqualified due to a dispute and did not make the final lineup for the Greek national selection “Sing For Greece 2026”. At this stage, it remains unclear whether the song submitted to the San Marino competition is the same one written by Keren Peles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent years, a fascinating trend has emerged: many artists who fail to win their national finals refuse to give up and instead try their luck through San Marino’s "San Marino Song Contest" (formerly Una Voce...

Switzerland: Veronica Fusaro to Compete in Eurovision 2026

January 20, 2026February 14, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland’s national broadcaster SRG SSR has just announced its representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria — singer-songwriter Veronica Fusaro will carry the country’s flag in May. The Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, has officially announced that singer-songwriter Veronica Fusaro has been chosen to represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria this coming May. Switzerland is the seventh country to select its artist for Eurovision 2026, after Cyprus and Georgia, as well as after Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and Malta, which have also selected their songs for the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ Switzerland's Selection Process Fusaro was chosen through an internal selection combining votes from professional juries and an international audience panel. She is the seventh confirmed participant for the upcoming contest. Her song is scheduled to be revealed on Wednesday, March 11th. In response to the announcement of her Eurovision participation representing Switzerland, Fusaro said: "I’m incredibly happy...