Israel: European Broadcasting Union Opposes New Law by the Israeli Government

Israel: European Broadcasting Union Opposes New Law by the Israeli Government

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an unusual move, the European Broadcasting Union responds to a bill from the Israeli government that threatens the independence of the Israeli national broadcaster, which could lead to Israel's removal from Eurovision competitions. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), responsible for the Eurovision Song Contest, has come out against a proposed law that threatens to place the budget of the Israeli national broadcaster, Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, under the budget of the State of Israel. This would effectively give the government the ability to intervene in and cut the budget, with cuts subject to government discontent. This is currently not possible, as the broadcaster is separate from the government and is not affected by changes it makes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a statement issued by the EBU, it was noted: "We are deeply concerned about the proposed legislation from the Israeli government that would allow them to change or cancel items in...
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Israel’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Eden Golan to Perform at Massive Hanukkah Show; “Next”

Israel’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Eden Golan to Perform at Massive Hanukkah Show; “Next”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Eurovision star and "The Next Star" winner, will perform at the "Next" show alongside top local artists. This unique event features a 360-degree stage and spectacular pyrotechnics, promising to amaze the audience. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024 who finished fifth in Malmö with the song "Hurricane", will make her first appearance before a large Israeli audience at the "Next" show. Eden, who gained international recognition for her successful performance, joins Israel's top artists including Osher Cohen, Eli Yatzpan, Dana International (Eurovision 1998 winner), Nasrin Kadri, Omer Adam, Idan Raichel, Ran Danker, Sarit Hadad, and more. This festive performance will take place during the upcoming Hanukkah and will serve as another springboard for Eden Golan's local career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Revolutionary 360-Degree Performance Experience "Next" is a revolutionary and exceptionally large-scale show where singers, dancers, stand-up comedians, and pyrotechnic artists perform on a 360-degree stage, creating an unprecedented musical...
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Israel: Eden Golan to Perform Alongside International Stars in the United States!

Israel: Eden Golan to Perform Alongside International Stars in the United States!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan will perform at an anti-antisemitism event in the United States, to be held in Washington D.C. Who are the big names from the global entertainment industry that will perform alongside her? The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an American pro-Israel lobby, is hosting its annual event honoring heroes who have taken a stand against antisemitism. This year's event will take place on November 18 in Washington, D.C. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, whose song has become one of the anthems of recent times in Israel, will perform at the event alongside big names such as Ben Stiller, Sia, and Scooter Braun, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra of the United States. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Star-Studded Lineup: Ben Stiller, Scooter Braun, and Sia The event will be hosted by Jewish actor and comedian Ben Stiller, who has expressed support for the families of hostages throughout the war and criticized the actions of...
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Serbia Extends Deadline for Eurovision 2025 National Selection Submissions

Serbia Extends Deadline for Eurovision 2025 National Selection Submissions

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serbian national broadcaster RTS has extended the deadline for song submissions for "Pesma za Evroviziju 2025", its selection competition for Eurovision 2025. Serbia's national broadcaster RTS has announced an extension to the submission deadline for their Eurovision 2025 national selection, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025". This news comes after Serbia confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Extended Submission Period RTS has extended the deadline for song submissions from November 1st to November 10th. The submission window originally opened in July when Serbia confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025. While RTS did not provide a specific reason for the extension, a similar extension occurred last year for "Pesma za Evroviziju 2024". Competition Structure and Dates "Pesma za Evroviziju '25" will consist of two semi-finals and a final: First Semi-Final: February 25, 2025 Second Semi-Final: February 27, 2025 Final: March 1, 2025 The competition will be held at RTS Studio...
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Spain’s Musical Journey and the Challenges of the Catalan Language at Eurovision

Spain’s Musical Journey and the Challenges of the Catalan Language at Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Catalan Language at Eurovision: A Journey of Experimentation and Challenges in the International Music Competition - From Spain's Victory Year, Through the Small Principality of Andorra, to New Opportunities at the Benidorm Fest. The Eurovision Song Contest is an excellent platform to showcase diverse cultures in many languages. Spain, during its more than sixty years of participation, has taken few risks in terms of language, using only Spanish in most of its songs. The only exceptions were the use of English in the song "Say Yay!" performed by Barei in Sweden in 2016 and the inclusion of some French with José Vélez in 1978 in his song "Bailemos un vals", but nothing beyond that. Over the years, there have been attempts to bring Catalan or Galician to Eurovision, but for various reasons, they have not succeeded. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Suppression of Catalan Culture in Spain Spain is not as homogeneous a country as commonly thought, and...
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Marcus & Martinus File Complaint Against Norwegian Newspaper for Nazi Comparison

Marcus & Martinus File Complaint Against Norwegian Newspaper for Nazi Comparison

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marcus & Martinus, who represented Sweden in Eurovision 2024, have filed a complaint with the Norwegian Press Complaints Commission following a degrading comparison to Norway's pro-Nazi Prime Minister from World War II. After previously discussing the hostile treatment they received from Norwegian media, Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus decided to file a complaint against the Norwegian newspaper "Dagbladet". This action comes after a writer for the newspaper compared them to Norway's Nazi leader from the World War II era, describing the duo's "betrayal" of Norway by representing Sweden in the Eurovision 2024 competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Offensive Comparison Draws Parallels to Wartime Traitor In a new turn of events, the duo decided to file a complaint with the Norwegian Press Complaints Commission against Dagbladet. On May 7, just before the start of Eurovision, journalist Ralf Loftstad published an opinion piece on 15 songs competing in the contest. In the article, Loftstad wrote a paragraph about Marcus & Martinus,...
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Junior Eurovision 2024: All Contestants and Songs Revealed!

Junior Eurovision 2024: All Contestants and Songs Revealed!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Junior Eurovision 2024: All 17 representatives and their songs for the upcoming contest in Madrid on November 16 have been revealed. Who will be the 22nd winner? Listen to all the songs. On November 16, the Junior Eurovision 2024 will take place in Madrid, Spain, under the slogan "Let's Bloom." All 17 countries participating in the 22nd Junior Eurovision have announced their young representatives and the songs they will compete with next month in Madrid. The winner will succeed France, the reigning champion of 2023, who won the competition for the second consecutive time. Spain will host the contest as the runner-up of Junior Eurovision 2023 held in Nice after France transferred the hosting rights. A Brief History and Current Landscape of Junior Eurovision Junior Eurovision is a similar version of the Eurovision Song Contest for children aged 9-14. The competition, which began in Copenhagen in 2003, has seen France and Georgia emerge as the record holders with 3...
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Klara Hammarström: Is the Singer Returning to Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 Selection?

Klara Hammarström: Is the Singer Returning to Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 Selection?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klara Hammarström, who has participated in the Swedish national finals three times in the past, is expected to return to the national competition this year. Various sources in Sweden suggest there is a good chance that singer Klara Hammarström will participate for the fourth time in Melodifestivalen 2025, which serves as Sweden's Eurovision national selection to choose the country's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. These reports describe her potential entry as "powerful" and portray the singer herself as a natural choice for the upcoming Eurovision selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klara Hammarström's Melodifestivalen Journey Klara Hammarström is no stranger to the Melodifestivalen competition. If she indeed competes in the upcoming contest, it will be her fourth participation in the popular Eurovision selection, following her appearances in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2020, she attempted to represent Sweden with the song "Nobody" but did not advance to the final. In 2021, she returned with "Beat of Broken Hearts" and,...
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San Marino: Eurovision 2025 National Final Postponed to February 23

San Marino: Eurovision 2025 National Final Postponed to February 23

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The San Marinese national broadcaster SMRTV announced that the final will be postponed by one day, and San Marino will choose its song for Eurovision 2025 on February 23. The dates for the semi-finals have been revealed. The San Marinese national broadcaster SMRTV has revealed updated dates for the "Una Voce per San Marino" Eurovision 2025 national finals, including a one-day postponement of the Grand Final. The Grand Final of "Una Voce per San Marino" was originally planned for February 22, but has now been rescheduled to February 23, 2025. It will take place at the Teatro Nuovo Dogana. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Complete Schedule of Una Voce per San Marino 2025 Here is the full list of dates for the San Marinese Eurovision selection shows: First Semi-Final: Monday, February 17 - two qualifiers advance Second Semi-Final: Tuesday, February 18 - two qualifiers advance Third Semi-Final: Wednesday, February 19 - two qualifiers advance Fourth Semi-Final: Thursday, February 20 - two...
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Bambie Thug & Alina Pash Collaborate on New Song: “Bad Witch”

Bambie Thug & Alina Pash Collaborate on New Song: “Bad Witch”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After their participation in Eurovision, Bambie Thug, Ireland's representative for Eurovision 2024, has released a duet with Alina Pash, who was supposed to represent Ukraine in 2022 but withdrew. After their impressive sixth-place finish at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Bambie Thug continues to build their musical career. Less than a month ago, on August 30th, Bambie released their first single since the competition – "Hex So Heavy". Today, their musical journey continues with a collaboration full of witchcraft. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alina Pash and Bambie Thug Join Forces in Witchy Musical Collaboration Last night, an extended version of the latest single by Ukrainian singer Alina Pash – "Bad Witch" – was released, featuring special guest singer, Bambie Thug. Alina Pash won the Ukrainian national selection for Eurovision 2022 but had to withdraw after being accused of document forgery. The original version of "Bad Witch" was released three weeks ago, which Alina Pash describes as her "personal feminist celebration". The song...
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