Eleni Foureira Hints At Eurovision Comeback: “It’s definitely possible”

Eleni Foureira Hints At Eurovision Comeback: “It’s definitely possible”

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eleni Foureira hints at a future Eurovision return for Greece under the right conditions, while sharing her thoughts on Eurovision 2026 winner DARA. Time and time again, Eleni Foureira, who represented Cyprus at Eurovision 2018 with the hit song "Fuego", is asked the question that has occupied Eurovision fans worldwide for years: will we ever see her return to the biggest stage in the world? Now, in a new interview, she provides answers and sparks hope among fans. The popular singer, who remains one of the most beloved figures in the contest's history, did not hide the fact that representing Greece is a goal she has wanted to achieve for many years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with neolaia.gr, Foureira addressed the possibility of a future Eurovision participation, potentially representing Greece, and did not rule out the idea entirely. However, she emphasized that such a decision depends on several factors, most importantly finding the right song: "I...
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‘Superstar’ Won’t Give Up: Boy George is Planning A Eurovision Comeback

‘Superstar’ Won’t Give Up: Boy George is Planning A Eurovision Comeback

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); British star Boy George, who surprised the fans by representing San Marino at Eurovision 2026, has shared his intentions to write a song for the competition in the future - while criticizing the contest's rules. One of the highlights leading up to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna was the mega-star Boy George, who decided to compete in the contest and represent San Marino, alongside singer Senhit with the song "Superstar". The song failed to qualify for the Grand Final, and now the singer shares his feelings about the competition and his future plans in a new interview. ‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "How’s that a competition?" In an interview with Chris Moyles on Radio X, Boy George shared that the competition is “not an even playing field”, referring to the big financial contributors - Italy, the UK, France, and Germany (the "Big 4", formerly the "Big 5" before Spain's withdrawal from the competition) who automatically qualify for the final: “I will say...
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Ukraine’s Leléka Opens Up: “I have no place to live”

Ukraine’s Leléka Opens Up: “I have no place to live”

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian Eurovision representative Viktoria Leléka opens her heart in a deeply personal interview. The singer speaks candidly about her second divorce, her housing instability, and why she cannot return to her childhood home. Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Viktoria Leléka - known to fans simply as Leléka - has opened up about a severe personal crisis. In a raw and emotional interview, the singer revealed that she is currently going through a divorce from her second husband. According to Leléka, the painful breakdown of her marriage coincided exactly with the launch of Vidbir, Ukraine's national selection for Eurovision. While she officially moved to Berlin for her studies, she does not own any property or have a permanent home there. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I don't understand where I'm supposed to live" For six months during her Eurovision preparations, Leléka lived in Kyiv in a small apartment belonging to a close friend, who kindly let her...
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Opinion: Why Switzerland’s “Alice” Deserves a Spot In The Grand Final

Opinion: Why Switzerland’s “Alice” Deserves a Spot In The Grand Final

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More than just a song: Switzerland's Eurovision 2026 song, "Alice" by Veronica Fusaro, teaches us an incredible lesson about representation, regardless of the deep message behind it. This is exactly why the song deserves to advance to the Grand Final In a year filled with high-energy pop bangers and explosive pyrotechnics, Eurovision 2026 offers a rare moment where time seems to stand still. Veronica Fusaro, representing Switzerland, takes the stage with "Alice" - and it’s far more than just a ballad. It is a haunting, multi-layered narrative that demands to be heard in the Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Heartbreaking Message: The Violence of "Affection" Behind the hypnotic 6/8 waltz rhythm and the intensifying guitar riffs lies a chilling story. "Alice" is a character whose personal boundaries are slowly eroded under the guise of care. The song tells the story of a woman whose boundaries are crossed so quietly that it almost sounds like affection. Alice herself...
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Eurovision 2026: Big Four to Draw Grand Final Half Positions Tonight

Eurovision 2026: Big Four to Draw Grand Final Half Positions Tonight

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following tonight’s first semi-final, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom will draw their Grand Final positions, potentially utilizing the "Producer’s Choice" category to determine their placement for May 16th. Photo: EBU Tonight, immediately following the conclusion of the first semi-final, four of the nations with guaranteed spots in the Grand Final - France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom - will discover which half of the show they will perform in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); These nations, known as the "Big 4," qualify automatically for the Grand Final due to their significant financial contributions to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). This evening, May 12th, they will draw their approximate positions for the Grand Final taking place this coming Saturday, May 16th. The host nation, Austria, already drew its specific slot as song number 25 during a heads-of-delegation meeting in March. Each country will draw one of three options: First Half: Performing in slots 1-13. Second Half: Performing in slots...
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Eurovision 2026: Join Us for Coverage of the Ninth Rehearsal Day

Eurovision 2026: Join Us for Coverage of the Ninth Rehearsal Day

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Today, rehearsals for Eurovision 2026 continue with two dress rehearsals ahead of tomorrow’s first semi-final, broadcast live from Vienna. We’ll provide updates throughout the day as new information arrives. Preparations for Eurovision 2026 are in full swing. Yesterday, the official opening ceremony took place, and after a day’s break, rehearsals have resumed at the contest’s venue. This evening, the first two dress rehearsals for the first semi-final will be held, ahead of tomorrow’s live broadcast from Vienna, Austria at 21:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first dress rehearsal is scheduled for today at 15:30 and will run until 18:30. The second dress rehearsal (Jury Show) will take place at 21:00 and conclude at 23:45. During these rehearsals, all 15 countries participating in tomorrow’s first semi-final will perform in order, with Moldova opening the show and Serbia closing it. The EuroMix team is currently stationed inside the Media Center in Vienna and will provide continuous updates on each dress rehearsal as it happens. Ninth Day of Rehearsals:...
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Tamara Živković In An Interview: “I Don’t Have Time to Think About the Odds”

Tamara Živković In An Interview: “I Don’t Have Time to Think About the Odds”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro's Tamara Živković discusses in an interview for EuroMix about her Eurovision 2026 rehearsals, her stance on betting odds, and fulfilling a lifelong dream on the big stage. Tamara Živković, the Montenegrin representative for Eurovision 2026, has completed her first two rehearsals on the Eurovision stage. Set to perform as song number 8 in the first semi-final, the singer shared her thoughts on the intense preparation process and the surreal experience of finally reaching the contest. Watch the full interview here: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Reflecting on her initial time on stage, Tamara Živković noted the progression between her sessions: “It has been amazing; we were so excited to step on that stage finally. Me and my girls were like, ‘Okay, now it’s our time.’ The first rehearsal , it’s not easy; it was hard to think about all the things. On the second one, it was better because we already caught up with the things we needed to...
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Exclusive: Why Finland Can Play Live at Eurovision While Others Can’t

Exclusive: Why Finland Can Play Live at Eurovision While Others Can’t

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Backstage Drama: While Switzerland and Luxembourg settle for playback, Finland play a live violin on stage. We reached out to the EBU for explenation, and the answer we received changes everything we knew about the contest rules. A storm is brewing in the Eurovision world. Since 1999, we have grown accustomed to the fact that every instrument seen on stage is a mere "prop." Guitars are unplugged, drums are silenced, and everything is pre-recorded. However, this year, something on the Eurovision stage looked and sounded different - and it all started with the Finnish delegation. After wondering why countries like Switzerland (with the electric guitar) or Luxembourg (with the violin) are using playback while Finland was permitted a live violin capture, we contacted the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for answers. The official response we received reveals a surprising new reality. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Exceptional Approval: Finland Allowed, Switzerland and Luxembourg Denied Back in March, the Finnish delegation submitted...
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Eurovision 2026 Day 7: Second Semi-Final’s Second Rehearsals Begin

Eurovision 2026 Day 7: Second Semi-Final’s Second Rehearsals Begin

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ten second-semi-finalists of Eurovision 2026 begin their second rehearsals today in Vienna, as their first video footage is released.  The seventh day of rehearsals for Eurovision 2026 kicks off on the magnificent stage in Vienna, Austria. After all artists completed their first round of rehearsals, the second round continues today with ten countries from the second semi-final. Each delegation will be granted 25 critical minutes of intense work, during which the artists will polish the staging, lighting, and camera angles that will determine their fate in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rehearsal Schedule for May 8th Today, ten countries from the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will take the stage for their second rehearsals: 10:30 CEST - Bulgaria: DARA- "Bangaranga" 11:05 CEST - Azerbaijan: JIVA - "Just Go" 11:40 CEST - Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – "Choke Me" 12:20 CEST - Luxembourg: Eva Marija - "Mother Nature" 12:55 CEST - Czechia: Daniel Žižka – "Crossroads" 13:30 CEST - Armenia:...
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Beyond Europe: Surprising Countries Traveling to Eurovision in Vienna

Beyond Europe: Surprising Countries Traveling to Eurovision in Vienna

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); EBU and ORF reveal 95,000 tickets sold for Eurovision 2026 to fans from 75 countries, including the non-European countries, and surprising ones.  Vienna is busily preparing for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest! In less than two weeks, the famous "Te Deum" melody will resonate within the Wiener Stadthalle, and today (Wednesday), the EBU and the Austrian national broadcaster ORF released the official ticket sales data. The conclusion is clear: Eurovision is becoming a more powerful global phenomenon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Numbers Behind the Celebration According to the data, 95,000 tickets were sold for the nine shows (Jury rehearsals, Family shows, Semi-finals, and the Grand Final). While the host country, Austria, holds 58% of the tickets, a surprisingly high figure comes from the international arena: 42% of the audience in the arena will travel from outside Austria. The top 10 countries that purchased the most tickets are: Austria Germany United Kingdom ...
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