Ofek Jerassi, Author at EuroMix

Drama in France: Slimane Accused of Sexual Harassment

October 29, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); France’s representative for Eurovision 2024, Slimane, is now making headlines in France following a sexual harassment accusation by a production worker during his recent tour. Slimane, who achieved a fourth-place finish at Eurovision with his hit song "Mon Amour", recently reached platinum status in France. Along with his new album release, he’s also a nominee for the prestigious NRJ award. However, the spotlight on his success is now dimmed by severe allegations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A production worker from Slimane's latest tour filed a complaint yesterday, accusing Slimane of sexual harassment. The incidents reportedly occurred on December 17-18, 2023, in Saint-Étienne, France, following the first leg of Slimane's Cupidon tour. After the performance, the team hosted a backstage party to celebrate the milestone. According to the complaint, Slimane approached the production worker, "embraced him forcefully", and expressed a desire for an intimate relationship. The worker responded that he was not interested, emphasizing that he was married and heterosexual, but...

Israel: Surprising Contestants of “HaKokhav HaBa” Who Made It to the Auditions!

October 29, 2024November 3, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In November, the program "HaKokhav HaBa" will air, in which Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. Several intriguing artists are expected to compete in the show in an attempt to represent Israel at the upcoming Eurovision. The reality show "HaKochav HaBa 2025" has kicked off with the start of filming its 11th season. Through this program, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025 will be selected, and expectations are high. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the season. The judging panel for this season includes Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi, who bring a wealth of diverse experience, ensuring a captivating and challenging competition just as in the previous season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moran Aharoni Moran Aharoni is a singer-songwriter who participated in the fourth season of the television program "Kochav Nolad." After about 14 years, she took part in...

Eurovision 2023 Host Reveals: The Brits “Lost Their Faith” in the Contest

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alesha Dixon, singer and co-host of Eurovision 2023, shares her experience of hosting the iconic event and reveals the sentiments of the British public towards the contest in recent years. Eurovision 2023 is considered highly successful and iconic for various reasons. It was the year when Israeli superstar Noa Kirel represented her country, when Loreen made a historic comeback and won for the second time, placing Sweden tied with Ireland for most Eurovision wins. The contest also featured numerous hits and other memorable moments that made it particularly unforgettable. Alesha Dixon, singer and co-host of Eurovision 2023, shares her experience of hosting the iconic event and reveals the sentiments of the British public towards the competition in recent years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alesha Dixon, an actress, singer, and judge on the popular TV show "Britain's Got Talent," co-hosted the event alongside Hannah Waddingham (known for her role in "Game of Thrones"), Graham Norton (a TV presenter with...

North Macedonia Will Not Participate in Eurovision 2025

October 26, 2024October 30, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); North Macedonia has confirmed its absence from Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. This decision follows the country's withdrawal from the competition in 2023 due to economic difficulties. North Macedonia will miss Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, likely due to financial challenges and unseccessful results in previous years. This marks the third consecutive year the Balkan nation will be absent from the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); North Macedonia's national broadcaster, MRT, has released its budget agenda for 2025, leaving Eurovision without funding for another year. This means the country will not participate for the third year in a row. The country's last Eurovision appearance was in 2022, when singer Andrea represented North Macedonia, finishing 11th in the semi-final. Subsequently, ahead of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, UK, the Macedonian broadcaster announced that due to economic reasons, the country would not participate in Eurovision for the first time since 2003. In the previous year, MRT allocated 1.5...

The Netherlands: Who Will Represent the Country at Eurovision 2025?

October 25, 2024October 26, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Joost Klein's withdrawal from the race, many Dutch artists have begun to express interest in representing the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025. Who are they? And which of them are connected to the Eurovision world? In a dramatic announcement a few days ago, Dutch television network AVROTROS declared that after much deliberation and discussion, it was decided that the Netherlands will participate in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Initially, even before the announcement, the television network offered last year's representative, Joost Klein, to return and represent the Netherlands again this year, as he was disqualified just hours before the Eurovision 2024 final in Malmö. Joost declined the network's offer, paving the way for other artists to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision. So, who are the artists rumored to be sending a song to Eurovision? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bodine Monet Bodine Monet, a Dutch singer known for participating in The Voice...

Ireland: Will There Be Changes to the Eurovision National Selection Format?

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After criticism from many who demanded moving the Eurovision national selection from the stage of "The Late Late Show" to a larger and more appropriate stage, the head of the Irish delegation to Eurovision discusses the obstacles and explains why this hasn't happened yet. Following the confirmation by Michael Kealy, head of the Irish delegation to Eurovision, that Ireland's national selection for Eurovision 2025 will again take place as part of "The Late Late Show", significant criticism was heard from contest enthusiasts and former Eurovision contestants regarding the decision. "The Late Late Show" has broadcast the national selection for the past three years, as well as from 2006-2007 and 2009 to 2015. Now, Kealy addresses the claims and clarifies his desire to separate the selection from the talk show, discussing the obstacles and explaining why this hasn't happened yet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sound Issues and Performance Limitations Highlighted by Past Contestants Erica-Cody, who competed last year in the...

Serbia: Eurovision Representative to be Chosen on March 1st

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After confirming its participation in Eurovision 2025, Serbian national broadcaster RTS reveals new details about their national selection "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025". In July, Serbian national broadcaster RTS announced that Serbia would participate in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, and opened the submission window for its national selection, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025". Now, new details about the selection process have been revealed, including the date for choosing the representative for Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with Serbian media, the producer of the national selection, Olivera Kovačević, reveals that the final of "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025" will take place on March 1st. The event will include two semi-finals, with the winner representing Serbia at Eurovision 2025. Additionally, the selection will feature between 26 and 36 songs, with the names of the participants to be announced in December. Kovačević believes that Eurovision is an event with a rich tradition and history, and she aims to promote the...

Estonia: 175 Songs Submitted for Eurovision National Selection

October 22, 2024November 2, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonian national broadcaster ERR has announced that 175 songs have been submitted for "Eesti Laul 2025," the national selection process to choose Estonia's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Following ERR's confirmation of Estonia's participation in Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, and the use of the "Eesti Laul 2025" format for selecting their entry, the broadcaster has now revealed the number of submissions received. While this figure is lower than the 215 songs submitted for the 2024 selection, it still represents a significant interest in the competition. ERR disclosed that among the submitted songs, 110 are in Estonian, while 65 are in foreign languages (including English, French, German, and Italian). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process and International Aspirations A panel of over 35 judges will select 15 of the 16 songs that will advance to the Estonian national final. The additional song will be chosen by the public through online voting. The 15...

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2025 Ticket Sales to Open on November 6

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As rumors swirl about the participants of Melodifestivalen 2025, the Swedish national broadcaster announces that ticket sales for the Eurovision national finals will commence on November 6th. Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden's Eurovision Song Contest national selection, is set to choose the country's representative and song in the grand finale scheduled for March 8th in Stockholm. Last year, Marcus & Martinus were selected to represent Sweden, the host country of Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. Despite facing criticism from their home country Norway, they achieved a respectable ninth place finish. Following a tumultuous season and amid numerous rumors about Melodifestivalen contestants, Swedish national broadcaster SVT will open ticket sales for the renowned Eurovision pre-selection on Wednesday, November 6th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Event Structure and Ticket Availability Ticket sales for all Melodifestivalen shows will open on Ticketmaster.se in two weeks, on November 6th. This is the largest Eurovision national selection organized by any participating country, and once again, it will span several host cities and massive...

Germany: Changes are Expected in Eurovision Selection Process

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland, but has yet to announce a selection process. Recent developments suggest a shift in the country's approach to choosing its representative. The German national broadcaster ARD has announced Germany's participation in Eurovision 2025 but has left the selection process unclear. It has now been revealed that changes are coming, at least in terms of the production company involved. German media reports that after three consecutive years of producing the German national selection, "Bildergarten Entertainment" will not be part of the production this year. Karsten Roeder, CEO of the company, stated, "Bildergarten is not in talks with the German national broadcaster this year." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Bildergarten Entertainment" has been producing Germany's national selection since 2022, making changes and adaptations to its format in collaboration with the German national broadcaster NDR. The selection show has undergone several name changes: 2022: "Germany 12 Points" 2023:...