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Montenegro: Tamara Živković to Perform “Nova Zora” in Montenegrin at Eurovision 2026!

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro at Eurovision 2026: Tamara Živković has confirmed she will perform “Nova Zora” entirely in Montenegrin, with no linguistic changes planned. In recent hours, Montenegro’s representative at Eurovision 2026, Tamara Živković, revealed in an interview with the Montenegrin channel “CdM” that she will perform her song "Nova Zora" (in English: “New Dawn”) in Montenegrin, with no intention of altering the song’s language. Additionally, Živković explained what inspired her to take part in Eurovision: “I don’t exactly remember when I first watched the Eurovision Song Contest, but I know that at that moment the desire to reach the competition was born. From the first time I watched the contest, I felt that one day I would want to stand on that stage”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Later in the interview, the singer addressed claims that her national selection victory was manipulated and that the public had not genuinely chosen her: “I don’t like dealing with negative things....

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Songs Revealed!

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s national broadcaster Suspilne has unveiled the 10 competing songs for “Vidbir 2026”. The winner will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, which leads “Vidbir 2026”, has recently revealed the 10 songs that will compete for the right to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. The Ukrainian entry will be chosen during the national final scheduled for February 7th. In fact, only nine songs were officially revealed today, as the tenth entry had already been confirmed two days earlier. KHAYAT, together with his song "Hertzi" (in English: “Heartbeats”), secured the final spot in the national final after competing against five other songs that failed to qualify directly. He won the last ticket to the final with 32.41% of the public vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Vidbir 2026": Full Line-Up Jerry Heil - Catharticus KHAYAT - Hertzi LAUD - Lightkeeper LELÉKA - Ridnim ...

Germany: The Contestants Of “Das Deutsche Finale 2026” Revealed!

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has just revealed the nine contestants of “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”. The winner of the national final will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. SWR just revealed the nine artists who will compete in “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, which will take place on February 28 at 20:15 (CET). The show will be broadcast by the ARD broadcasting corporation and will also be available to stream on the ARD Mediathek app. By the end of the program, we will know the artist and song that will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full participants List: Bela DreamboysThe Band Laura Nahr Malou Lovis Molly Sue MYLE Ragazzki Sarah Engles Wavyboi Germany Isn’t Playing Around This year, Germany’s selection process included multiple stages, among them songwriting camps organized by SWR. During these camps, artists aspiring to represent Germany have...

Eurovision 2026 Launches Its First-Ever Live European Tour!

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 celebrates 70 years with its first-ever European live tour, bringing iconic artists and contest participants to major cities across Europe. Revealed today: the EBU has announced the first-ever live tour of the Eurovision Song Contest, marking 70 years of musical history. The tour will visit ten major European cities during the summer, inviting audiences to experience a live celebration with past stars and Eurovision 2026 participants. Live Performances with Eurovision Legends and Eurovision 2026 Participants According to an official announcement released moments ago, the live tour will feature performances by iconic artists who have created unforgettable moments across 70 years of Eurovision history, alongside ten participants from the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, set to take place in May in Vienna, Austria’s capital. In addition, each concert will host different special guests, ensuring a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for ticket holders. The artists will perform their contest songs as well as cover versions of some of the most beloved tracks...

Finland: “UMK 2026” Participants Officially Revealed!

January 14, 2026January 22, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has unveiled the seven artists competing in "UMK 2026". The Finnish entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on February 28th. Discover the lineup here! The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, officially announced today the seven artists competing in "UMK 2026". This prestigious national final will determine the Finnish entry for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The grand final of "UMK 2026" is scheduled for February 28th, 2026, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Southern Finland. Following tonight's announcement, the seven competing songs and their respective music videos will be released daily, one by one, starting tomorrow, January 15th, through January 23rd. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "UMK 2026": Official Lineup and Release Schedule These are the seven participants in "UMK 2026". Their songs will be released by the following order, day after day, from January 15th to January 23rd: Etta – "Million Dollar Smile" Linda Lampenius...

Greece: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 15th

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s national broadcaster ERT has unveiled the dates for “Sing for Greece 2026”, that will determine the country’s entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Greece’s national broadcaster ERT has officially announced the confirmed dates for “Sing for Greece.” According to the announcement, the selection process will consist of three major televised shows: two semi-finals and a grand final, all produced as full-scale television broadcasts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, at 20:00 CET, while the second semi-final is scheduled for Friday, February 13th, also at 20:00 CET. The grand final, during which the winning entry will be chosen to represent Greece on the Eurovision stage, will be held on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at 20:00 CET. All three shows will be broadcast live on the official channel ERT1 and simultaneously streamed on the ERTFLIX platform. The broadcasts will include comprehensive accessibility services for...

Romania: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on March 4th

January 14, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Romanian national broadcaster TVR has opened the submission window for "Selecția Națională 2026" and published the rules and schedule. The winner will represent Romania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. After two years of absence from the contest, Romania is set to return to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The Romanian national broadcaster TVR has announced the date of "Selecția Națională 2026", and officially opened the submission window for entries. The grand final will take place on March 4th, with the winner going on to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Submission Window Opens The submission window for potential entries to "Selecția Națională 2026" opened today, with the final deadline set for February 2nd, 2026. TVR has published several key requirements for those wishing to take part in the competition: Solo artists and bands are eligible to register. Songs must be original and must not have been released or performed publicly before September 1st, 2025. Each...

Poland: “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026” Contestants Revealed

January 14, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP has unveiled eight artists competing in “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026”. Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected on February 14th. Eight acts will compete for the right to represent Poland at Eurovision 2026, the Polish national broadcaster announced earlier today. As previously confirmed, the Polish national broadcaster TVP approved the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. During the final audition stage, the 20 strongest candidates selected by a broadcaster-appointed committee were invited to perform and undergo closed-door evaluations before a professional judging panel. Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna will be chosen exclusively by public vote on February 14th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026”: Contestants List Alicja Szemplińska – "Pray" Anastazja – "Wild Child" Basia Giewont – "Zimna woda" Jeremi Sikorski – "Cienie przeszłości" Karolina Szczurowska – "Nie bądź się" Ola Antoniak – "Don't You Try" Piotr Pręgowski - "Parawany tango" Stasiek Kukulski –...

Georgia: Bzikebi to Compete at Eurovision 2026!

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia’s national broadcaster GPB has unexpectedly announced that Bzikebi will represent the country at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna. Georgia’s national broadcaster, GPB, has officially announced that Bzikebi have been selected to represent Georgia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, this coming May. The group was chosen through an internal selection conducted by the national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram Internal Selection Process Bzikebi were selected to represent Georgia via an internal selection, following their reunion at the most recent Junior Eurovision Song Contest, where they performed their new song "We Don’t Sleep" during the interval act. Many Eurovision fans speculated at the time whether this appearance hinted at a future Eurovision selection a suspicion that has now proven correct. The band’s Eurovision 2026 entry is expected to be revealed in the coming months. Traditionally, Georgia is among the last countries to unveil its Eurovision songs,...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 30: Nave Levi Is the Fifteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

January 13, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nave Levi is the fifteenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 6 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, and Michael HarPaz. Full recap of Episode 30. Exactly next week, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 7 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 6 will continue. The judges did not vote "in favor" or "against" during the performances this time. Instead, they awarded each contestant a score ranging from 6 to 12 points at the end of their performance. The judges’ scores made up 50% of the total, while the audience’s votes comprised the remaining 50%. The two contestants with the lowest combined scores faced elimination — and the judging panel decided which...