Israel: The Grand Final of “HaKokhav HaBa” Will Air on January 20th!

Israel: The Grand Final of “HaKokhav HaBa” Will Air on January 20th!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Time is ticking: the grand final of "HaKokhav HaBa", which will determine the identity of Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026, will take place on January 20th. The final will be held alongside a tense season of the Eurovision Song Contest. The date of the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa" for Eurovision 2026 has been revealed: Tuesday, January 20th, live on air. In the final, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be selected as part of the Eurovision Song Contest, winning a ticket to Vienna, Austria. Only four contestants will reach the final, and by the end of the evening, one of them will be announced as the official Israeli representative for Eurovision 2026 — decided through a combination of audience and judges’ votes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Battle for Vienna As Eurovision 2026 nears, the tension in the competition reaches its peak. In The final of "HaKokhav HaBa", the four finalists will perform first-round songs — one each — after which...
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ESC Top 250 2025: Loreen Is the Big Winner!

ESC Top 250 2025: Loreen Is the Big Winner!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As is tradition, this year too the international Eurovision countdown “ESC TOP 250” was held. For the third time in a row – Loreen remains at the top of the table. Which song of Loreen won? What position did they reach? All the details - Right here. What is the best Eurovision song of all time? Each year, toward the end of the calendar year, Eurovision fans around the world rank their favorite songs from all time in the Eurovision Song Contest for a countdown called “ESC Top 250”. The countdown is organized by the Belgian Eurovision site Songfestival.be in cooperation with the radio station EFR12Radio, which streams Eurovision songs online. The countdown began in 2007, and what has stood out over the years is the singer Loreen, the 2012 Eurovision winner, who since her victory has topped the chart every year with the song “Euphoria” with the exception of 2022, when another song won the countdown,...
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Here Are the Winners of the 2025 Eurovision Fans Awards!

Here Are the Winners of the 2025 Eurovision Fans Awards!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last month, voting officially opened for the Eurovision Fans Awards for the 2025 season, and today the results are finally revealed! Which artists won in which categories?  As 2025 draws to a close, all eyes are already turning toward Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. But before the new Eurovision season begins, the official Eurovision website wraps up the year with its traditional Fans Awards ceremony. This year, viewers at home voted across 11 different categories designed to honor Eurovision artists who competed in the most recent season.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting for the Eurovision 2025 Fans Awards opened on Wednesday, November 12th and remained open until Sunday, November 16th, at 22:00 CET. Here are the official winners in each of the categories:   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Fans Awards Winners Fashion Icon 2025: Shkodra Elektronike – Albania - 29% Erika Vikman – Finland - 42.4% Ziferblat – Ukraine Lucio Corsi – Italy Choreography King/Queen 2025: Kyle Alessandro – Norway - 30% Tommy Cash –...
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A Sparkling Boost: Germany Enlists Ruslana as a Judge for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”

A Sparkling Boost: Germany Enlists Ruslana as a Judge for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR pulls out the heavy artillery for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: Ruslana, Eurovision 2004 winner, will serve as a judge in "Das Deutsche Finale 2026" and help choose Germany’s next entry. Germany achieved remarkable success in 2025 with the song “Baller” (in English: “Shooter”) performed by Abor & Tynna, which became a hit and ranked fifth in Spotify streams. The country has no plans to ease off the gas. The German national broadcaster, SWR, announced this morning a dazzling new addition to the jury panel that will select Germany’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: none other than Ruslana. The Ukrainian star, who brought her country its first-ever victory in 2004 with “Wild Dances”, is joining the international jury of Germany’s national selection contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Searching for the Voice to Conquer Europe The choice of Ruslana is no coincidence. In recent years, Germany has been looking for songs with individuality, charisma,...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 23: Portrait Band Are the Eighth Contestants Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 23: Portrait Band Are the Eighth Contestants Eliminated From the Show

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portrait Band are the eighth contestants to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 13 contestants remain in the race, including Dorin Or, Alona Erez, Eitan Aharon, and Noam Bettan. Full recap of Episode 23. 13 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. Five contestants took the stage to perform their duets, with the contestant receiving the lowest score being eliminated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dorin Or Dorin Or chose to sing the song “Ahava Asura” (originally by Zehava Ben). There’s no need to introduce Dorin’s distinctive voice; once again, she brings something special, intriguing, and...
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Bulgaria: National Final Artists for Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

Bulgaria: National Final Artists for Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT revealed the 15 artists who will participate in the national selection, through which the artist who will represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. After a three-year absence from the contest, Bulgaria has officially announced that it will finally return to Eurovision 2026. In Bulgaria’s national selection, popular artists will take part who, unlike in most national finals, will not compete with original songs but with one of their previous hits. The selection will be spread across two shows. On the first night, January 24th, fifteen popular artists who received an invitation from the national broadcaster to participate and compete for the opportunity to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 will be assessed by a five-member jury and by the public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria's National Selection: Full contestant lineup Fiki – A Bulgarian singer of Turkish descent who is popular in Bulgaria, and the son of well-known Bulgarian singer Toni Storaro,...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 22: Gili Tsanaani Is the Seventh Contestant Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 22: Gili Tsanaani Is the Seventh Contestant Eliminated From the Show

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gili Tsanaani is the seventh contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 14 contestants remain in the race, including Dorin Or, Daniel Azar, Shira Zloof, and Gal De Paz. Full recap of Episode 22. 14 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 “Duels”. Eight contestants were divided into pairs and faced off against one another. The contestant who received the higher score advanced to the next stage, while the loser of each duel was nominated for elimination. At the end of the evening, the judges had to say goodbye to one contestant out of the four who lost their duels. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portrait Band Portrait Band chose to perform the song “Ata Chayav Lamut Alay” (originally by the band Hamsa, which competed on the show last year). They...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 21: Stav Vaknin Is the Sixth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 21: Stav Vaknin Is the Sixth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stav Vaknin is the sixth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 15 contestants remain in the race, including Agam Hazan, Tamir Levy, Alona Erez, and Noam Bettan. Full recap of Episode 21. 15 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 “Duels”. Eight contestants were divided into pairs and faced off against one another. The contestant who received the higher score advanced to the next stage, while the loser of each duel was nominated for elimination. At the end of the evening, the judges had to say goodbye to one contestant out of the four who lost their duels. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Michael HarPaz Michael HarPaz chose to perform the song “Ordinary” (originally by Alex Warren). It is clear that Michael knows exactly what he is doing, his extensive experience truly...
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Portugal: The Lineup for “Festival Da Canção 2026” Semi-Finals Revealed

Portugal: The Lineup for “Festival Da Canção 2026” Semi-Finals Revealed

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The organizers of "Festival Da Canção 2026" announced today on social media the breakdown of the 16 contestants for the two semi-finals to be held on February 21st and 28th. Which artist will be in each semi-final? The organizers of the traditional "Festival da Canção 2026" announced today (Saturday) the division of 16 contestants into two semi-finals of the competition. The festival has served as Portugal’s Eurovision selection process 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({}); "Festival Da Canção 2026": Semi-Finals Allocation First Semi-Final – Saturday, February 21st: Agridoce Evaya Marquise Djeodje Dinis Mota Bateu Matou Andre Amaro Nunca Mates o Madarim Second Semi-Final – Saturday, February 28th: Bandidos do Cante Cristina Branco Inês Sousa ...
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Bulgaria: National Final Artists to be Revealed in the Next Two Weeks

Bulgaria: National Final Artists to be Revealed in the Next Two Weeks

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT is preparing to reveal the list of contenders for the national final that will select Bulgaria’s representative for Eurovision 2026, in the coming two weeks. According to Mila Hristova, head of Marketing and Strategic Development at BNT, the names of the artists participating in the Bulgarian national final are expected to be published next week or at the latest in the early days of the new calendar year. Hristova noted that the broadcaster is in the final stage of preparations for the contest, and contracts with the artists who will participate in the national final are being signed at present. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Star-Studded Selection with Leading Artists The Bulgarian national selection will adopt a new format and will involve 15 of the country’s top artists, selected by BNT. In the first night, on January 24th, each contestant will receive a score from five judges, ranging from 1 to 5, while the public will...
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