Ireland: Which Legendary Eurovision Winner Might Return to the Contest?

Ireland: Which Legendary Eurovision Winner Might Return to the Contest?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Irish Eurovision Winner Johnny Logan Considers a Comeback, Marking 40 Years Since His Second Victory! Read for All the Details. The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final takes place today, but preparations for next year are already underway. Legendary Eurovision winner Johnny Logan has hinted that he is interested in returning to the contest, marking 40 years since his second victory with the iconic song "Hold Me Now." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Eurovision Legend’s Remarkable Track Record The legendary Irish singer, who won Eurovision twice as a performer (in 1980 and 1987) and once more as a songwriter (in 1992), recently appeared on the podcast hosted by Nicky Byrne, who represented Ireland at Eurovision 2016 but, unlike Logan, did not qualify for the final. During their conversation, Logan sparked excitement by hinting at a possible return to the contest: “Give me an orchestra and maybe I’ll consider it.” “Hold Me Now” and Logan’s Ongoing Legacy Logan’s second victory came in 1987 in Brussels with the timeless hit...
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Finland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

Finland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster has announced that the national selection show "Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu" (UMK), which has been used to select Finland’s Eurovision representatives since 2012, will once again be held next year. YLE, the Finnish national broadcaster, has confirmed that Finland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen through the local pre-selection show "Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu," or UMK for short, for the 15th consecutive year. The selection show will take place on February 28, 2026, at Nokia Arena in the city of Tampere. This will be the third consecutive year that Nokia Arena hosts UMK. Additional details will be provided at a later date. Finland is the second country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2026; the Netherlands, in fact, already announced their participation back in April. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); UMK’s Growing Popularity and Finland’s Recent Eurovision Success In recent years, the Finnish national selection has enjoyed great popularity and has brought Finland significant...
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Is Celine Dion Already in Basel Ahead of a Eurovision 2025 Performance?

Is Celine Dion Already in Basel Ahead of a Eurovision 2025 Performance?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will Celine Dion Return to Eurovision? Rumors Among Journalists Suggest She’s Already in Basel! All the Latest Details on Céline Dion at Eurovision 2025 Is Celine Dion set for a historic comeback to captivate millions of viewers during the live broadcast of Eurovision 2025? During the first semi-final, a two-minute video featuring Dion was aired, followed by performances from Marina Satti, Iolanda, Jerry Heil, and Silvester Belt from 2024, with her winning song, “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.” Recent rumors suggest that Celine Dion is already present in Basel and is preparing to appear and perform at the grand final! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Switzerland Will Always Be in My Heart” – Celine Dion’s Emotional Message The message broadcast during the semi-final, which was reportedly pre-recorded, included a heartfelt and direct statement from Celine Dion herself: “There is nothing I want more than to be with you tonight in Basel. Switzerland will always be in my heart. It is a country that believed...
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On a Collision Course: Belgium Boycotts Yuval Raphael’s Participation in Eurovision!

On a Collision Course: Belgium Boycotts Yuval Raphael’s Participation in Eurovision!

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: The workers’ union of the Belgian television network is demanding to stop the annual Eurovision broadcast in Belgium as long as Israel participates in the contest. Protest Against Israel: The socialist union of employees of the Belgian television network, together with Oxfam Belgium, are calling to halt the broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest as long as Israel is participating. The announcement was published today (Thursday) and joins a series of protest actions that took place earlier this week. The union also criticizes the new regulations of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which they claim restrict any criticism from broadcasting bodies or delegations participating in the contest and lead to sanctions against them. The Belgian broadcaster responded: “We will not respond to further questions. Our position is clear,” referring to previous statements made on Israel’s participation in the contest and the stance presented there. As a reminder, before the broadcast of the first semi-final...
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Serbia’s Second Rehearsal: Princ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Serbia’s Second Rehearsal: Princ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Princ took the stage for his second rehearsal with the song “Mila”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland. Serbian singer Princ is the sixth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Mila”. Princ will perform as song number 15 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. In the video released from rehearsal, Princ is seen in one of the song’s climactic moments, accompanied by four dancers dressed in black. He himself is wearing a red suit. The lighting and screens alternate between red with touches of blue and flashes of white. Princ is dragged across the stage by his dancers, while the LED floor matches the color of his suit. Afterwards, he slowly rises on the front stage as his dancers bend down and continue dancing crouched around him. Princ...
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Czechia’s Second Rehearsal: Adonxs Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Czechia’s Second Rehearsal: Adonxs Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Adonxs took the stage for his second rehearsal with the song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland. Czech singer Adonxs is the third contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”. Adonxs will perform as song number 12 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. In the video released from the rehearsal, this part of the performance focuses solely on Adonis, as he sings and looks into the camera. He starts with the microphone on a stand that has something resembling a shiny black flower. Then he takes the microphone and walks as the camera circles around him. The LED floor is completely white, creating a very bright atmosphere. There are white lighting fixtures. On the screen behind him, there is a dark, cloudy graphic...
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Finland’s Second Rehearsal: Erika Vikman Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Finland’s Second Rehearsal: Erika Vikman Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland in Eurovision 2025: Singer Erika Vikman took the stage for her second rehearsal with the song “Ich Komme”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Finnish singer Erika Vikman is the seventh contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Ich Komme”. Erika Vikman will perform as song number 16 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. In the released video, Erika’s performance has not changed much from the Finnish national final, UMK. Erika is dressed in an updated version of her outfit from the national selection-a black latex and leather bodysuit with high black boots that reach mid-thigh. During the performance, there is a lot of smoke on stage, which is colored by the stage lights. The LED floor remains white and creates a runway between the stages, and Erika walks on it with determined steps....
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Georgia’s Second Rehearsal: Mariam Shengelia Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Georgia’s Second Rehearsal: Mariam Shengelia Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Mariam Shengelia took the stage for her second rehearsal with the song “Freedom”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Georgian singer Mariam Shengelia is the first contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Freedom”. Mariam will perform as song number 10 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. In the video released from the performance, Mariam is dressed in her second outfit. As previously noted, at the beginning of the song she appears in a silver dress, and then she apparently removes it during the performance, revealing an outfit that includes red sequin pants and a nude-colored tank top with red sequin stripes. The graphics in the clip shift from snowy white mountains to a moving red circle that grows and shrinks, duplicating itself. There are flashes of blue and red...
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Greece’s Second Rehearsal: Klavdia Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Greece’s Second Rehearsal: Klavdia Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Klavdia held her second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Asteromáta”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Klavdia, Greece's representative, was the seventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song “Asteromáta“. Klavdia will perform as song number 7 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. In the video released from the performance, Claudia stands on a high rock at the center of the stage. The colors and graphics are constantly changing. At the beginning of the video, in blue tones, there is a figure behind her that looks like a Greek statue from the classical period, half realistic and half outlined in blue, and around her white birds fly, leaving behind blue and white trails that create a vortex. When she reaches the chorus, there is a transition to red laser beams that turn the graphics into a dark black-and-white landscape of an ocean and an island...
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Austria’s Second Rehearsal: JJ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Austria’s Second Rehearsal: JJ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s Eurovision 2025 representative, JJ, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Wasted Love”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. The Austrian singer JJ was the sixth artist of the day to rehearse on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Wasted Love”. He will perform as song number 6 in the second semi-final on May 15th. This year’s contest features 37 countries. Up next is Austria’s JJ, real name Johannes Pietsch from Vienna. He’s taken a break from his role as a countertenor at the Vienna State Opera to bring Wasted Love to the Eurovision stage. Like many others this year, the song was selected internally, so until now, all we had was the official video’s eerie forest atmosphere as a clue. In the video released from the performance, which is entirely filmed in black and white, JJ sits wrapped up, hugging a white cloth. The camera closes in on him and...
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