Tal Dahan, Author at EuroMix

Eurovision Star Sergey Lazarev Reacts to Lionel Messi Resemblance

July 18, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision star Sergey Lazarev shares his thoughts on the striking viral comparisons to football legend Lionel Messi ahead of the final. Who said there is no connection between the Eurovision Song Contest and the World Cup? Recently, the internet has been buzzing over the striking resemblance between Eurovision star Sergey Lazarev and none other than football legend Lionel Messi. What does the singer think about this amusing comparison? For several years, Lazarev, who represented Russia at Eurovision 2016 and 2019, has been hearing physical comparisons to the Argentine football icon. The resemblance returned to the headlines as Argentina qualified for the World Cup final, making it the perfect time to see what the artist thinks of the comparison. In conversations with Russian media outlets, the singer humorously admitted that he also occasionally notices shared features. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finding The Perfect Angle Speaking with the sports website Mash on Sport (Mash на спорте), Lazarev explained that the resemblance is...

Two Long-Absent Nations Rule Out a Eurovision 2027 Return

July 11, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BHRT and RTVA have officially confirmed that Bosnia & Herzegovina and Andorra will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria. Preparations for the Eurovision 2027 song contest are already gathering momentum, and alongside the formulation of the list of countries that will take the stage, less fortunate news for fans of the competition is also arriving. While many national broadcasters are rushing to express interest in participating in the contest, two nations that have been absent from the competition for a long time have officially confirmed that they will continue to be absent from the Eurovision stage next year as well - Bosnia & Herzegovina and Andorra. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bosnia & Herzegovina Will Be Absent from Eurovision 2027 The Bosnian national broadcaster, BHRT, has officially confirmed that Bosnia & Herzegovina will not participate in Eurovision 2027. With this decision, the Balkan country joins the list of nations that have confirmed their absence from the...

Pop Star Rêve Reveals Eurovision 2027 Ambitions for Canada

July 7, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Canadian pop star Rêve reveals her dream to represent Canada at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, with two potential songs already prepared. The successful Canadian singer Rêve stated in an interview with a Polish news website that she would love to represent Canada in its debut appearance, which will take place at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. The singer even revealed that she already has two songs ready, which she believes have strong potential for the Eurovision stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about a potential Eurovision representation, the singer enthusiastically replied that it would be a dream come true for her: “I already have two songs that I think will be perfect (for Eurovision).” This is not the first time the singer has expressed a desire to represent Canada in the contest. A few days ago, following the announcement of Canada's historic first participation in Eurovision, Rêve uploaded a TikTok video featuring her new song "Devour" accompanied by the...

Eurovision 2027: Sofia Reveals Official Hosting Bid Plan for BNT

July 6, 2026July 7, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia unveils its official bidding plan to BNT for Eurovision 2027, detailing the Eurovision Village, Euroclub, and potential venue challenges. Last week, Sofia, which is considered the frontrunner to host Eurovision 2027, officially submitted its bid to the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) along with three other cities - Burgas, Varna, and Plovdiv. On Monday, the Bulgarian capital - which is favored to win because of its proposed arena, Arena 8888 - revealed further details regarding the locations of the Eurovision Village, the Euroclub, the Opening Ceremony, and the Turquoise Carpet event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia's Hosting Bid Revealed The area surrounding the National Palace of Culture (NDK) will serve as the Eurovision Village. The Eurovision Village will host daily live performances by a variety of artists, meet-and-greets with country representatives, live broadcasts of the shows, food and merchandise stalls, and more. The Eurovision Village serves as the central hub for Eurovision celebrations during the contest week, connecting fans...

Exclusive: Kaleen Explains Why Czechia Was Denied a Re-Run at Eurovision

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 Stage Director Kaleen reveals in an exclusive interview to EuroMix why Czechia was denied a re-run following their camera incident during the Grand Final. The Eurovision Song Contest is known as a meticulous and heavily invested television production, but even there, in the moment of truth in front of tens of millions of viewers, technical glitches can happen. One of the memorable incidents from the recent competition belongs to the delegation of Czechia, which experienced an unfortunate camera glitch during its performance in the Grand Final. Now, in an exclusive interview with EuroMix, the contest's stage director and Austrian star Kaleen (who also represented Austria in Eurovision 2024 with the song "We Will Rave") explains why the delegation did not receive approval for a re-run, and what this emergency drama looks like through the lenses of the production. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎EuroMixNews‎‏ (@‏‎euromix.en‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Happened in the Czech Performance? The...

Reports: EBU Approves Major Eurovision 2027 Televoting Reforms

June 27, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, the EBU approved televoting reforms for Eurovision 2027 at the Prague General Assembly to "curb geopolitical voting trends". The rules of the game are changing. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) General Assembly, which concluded yesterday (Friday) in Prague, brought dramatic news that is poised to fundamentally alter how public voting impacts the scoreboard. According to reports by the Greek Eurovision outlet, Eurovisionfun, the union approved a comprehensive reform package for the televoting system ahead of Eurovision 2027, with the goal of reducing "political voting". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Behind the reported discussions lies a remarkable phenomenon in the competition's history. In recent years, exceptionally dedicated fanbases and public voting campaigns have demonstrated unprecedented strength on the scoreboard. While this overwhelming show of public support highlights the undeniable passion of the viewers, who have successfully maximized their voting power within the official rules, it has also caused some strategic headaches for several European national broadcasters and...

Novak Djokovic and DARA Go Viral In a Surprising Collaboration

June 17, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the tennis court to Eurovision glory: Tennis legend Novak Djokovic and his daughter go viral dancing to DARA's winning hit "Bangaranga". Is the world smaller than originally thought? The latest Eurovision winner, DARA, continues to ride the massive wave of success following her victory with "Bangaranga", but her latest encounter was something she could never have anticipated. During a routine dinner, the singer crossed paths entirely by chance with one of the most famous athletes on the globe - tennis legend Novak Djokovic - creating an iconic moment that has taken the internet by storm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Dara Met Tara The surprising meeting between the two champions did not stop at a polite handshake or a standard selfie. Djokovic, along with his daughter Tara, decided to embrace the energetic atmosphere of the evening and joined DARA for a spontaneous and amusing dance routine to the winning Eurovision track. DARA published the dance on her social...

4 Dresses, 3 Events: Eurovision Star Louane’s Spectacular Wedding

June 13, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025 star Louane married Florian Rossi in a spectacular three-part wedding celebration across southern France. Here are the details about the romantic wedding of the season. One year after conquering Europe on the Eurovision stage last year, French pop star Louane achieves an equally exciting milestone - this time in her personal life. The talented singer and her partner of recent years, musician Florian Rossi - better known in the music scene by his stage name P3GASE - officially tied the knot in a dreamy, emotion-filled weekend that looked as if it was taken straight out of a romantic movie. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Love Festival: A Three-Part Wedding in Southern France Unlike couples who book a venue for just one evening, the former French representative decided to host a love festival spanning several days, divided into three different parts across the spectacular landscapes of southern France. The celebrations began with an intimate and moving civil ceremony in...

Sweden Summer Hits: Eurovision Icons Take Over Popular Shows

June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Felicia to Carola, find out which Eurovision and Melodifestivalen icons are taking over Sweden’s massive summer music shows. Sweden stands as one of the most successful countries in the Eurovision Song Contest, and diving into the nation's television programs makes it entirely clear why. The nation celebrates the event all year round, and artists from Eurovision and the Swedish national selection, Melodifestivalen, receive far more than 15 minutes of fame. During the summer, popular sing-along television shows take place across Sweden, where participating artists perform their hits and covers of other well-known songs weekly, while also involving the audience in the singing. A notable number of artists with connections to Europe's largest music competition are integrated into these programs. Netta, the winner of Eurovision 2018 with the song "Toy", participated in one of the shows following her victory, as did the Italian band Måneskin, who won Eurovision 2021 with the song "Zitti e buoni" (in English: "Shut...

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

June 1, 2026 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...