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Yuval Raphael, Take Note: Which Famous Eurovision Artists Called for Israel’s Removal from Eurovision 2025?

May 6, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A huge controversy in Basel: over 70 former Eurovision participants demand Israel’s disqualification from Eurovision 2025. Who signed the letter, and what’s behind this wave of criticism toward Israel? The Eurovision world is once again in turmoil – and not for the reasons you might expect. Seventy-two former contestants have signed a public letter calling to exclude Israel and its national broadcaster from this year’s competition, where Yuval Raphael is set to represent Israel and is preparing for her first rehearsal on the Eurovision stage later today. This initiative, first reported by British outlet "The Independent", has sparked mixed reactions, with growing criticism: should artists really turn Europe’s biggest musical event into a platform for political activism? The letter, addressed to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), accuses the organization of whitewashing Israel’s actions in Gaza – a repeated and highly contested claim that seems, to many, driven more by political motives than genuine concern for Eurovision’s founding principles. (adsbygoogle =...

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

May 6, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Adonxs took the stage for his first rehearsal with the song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland Czechia was the fourth country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Czech singer Adonxs is the fourth 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 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Adonxs, representing Czechia this year, stands out with a distinctive look that fuses fashion and commanding stage presence. He wears wide silver pants, a white shirt resembling a sleeveless top with sleeves, and white gloves-a unique combination that highlights his personal style. The entire outfit exudes modern elegance and emphasizes Adonxs’ charisma and vocal ability, while maintaining a clean, refined line that allows him...

Denmark’s First Rehearsal: Sissal Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Denmark in Eurovision 2025: Singer Sissal took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Hallucination”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Denmark was the third country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Danish singer Sissal is the third contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Hallucination”. Sissal will perform as song number 11 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. In March, Sissal captured the spotlight by winning the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. Her performance featured a green, glittering leotard, two contemporary dancers, and a dramatic wind machine. Following her win, Sissal promised an updated performance for Basel, which she has since delivered. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Denmark's performance Stage Design and Visual Effects The centerpiece of the stage is a transparent curtain, suspended from...

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

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Mariam Shengelia took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Freedom”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Georgia was the second country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Georgian singer Mariam Shengelia is the second 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 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Next in line to rehearse is Georgia’s Mariam Shengelia, who’s bringing her grand orchestral ballad Freedom to life. The song blends both Georgian and English lyrics, and you can definitely pick up on some 1960s vibes in the arrangement. We’re eager to see how it translates on the Eurovision stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Georgia's performance A striking stage prop is featured...

Malta’s First Rehearsal: Miriana Conte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta in Eurovision 2025: Singer Miriana Conte took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Serving”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Malta was the first country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Maltese singer Miriana Conte is the first contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Serving”. Miriana will perform as song number 9 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Miriana has undergone a significant transformation in her appearance between the national selection and her new performance. In the national final, she appeared on stage in a long dress, which quickly changed into a black lace bodysuit, with dramatic pink and black makeup, accompanied by dancers in matching suits. In contrast, in the new performance, she begins inside a giant structure of sparkling red lips holding a spinning...

How Celine Dion Won Eurovision 1988 for Switzerland and Became a Legend?

May 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One performance, one result, and a career that soared: Celine Dion achieved the impossible at Eurovision 1988 - winning for a nation that wasn’t her own. How did it happen, Why Switzerland chose a Canadian singer, and what led to the dramatic final? She was young, almost unknown, Canadian by birth, and had no connection to Switzerland - yet in just three minutes on the stage in Dublin, Ireland, she changed her life forever. Celine Dion, only 20 years old, stood on the stage at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest and sang a heartfelt love song. At the end of an especially close competition, she delivered Switzerland its second-ever victory in the contest - and entered the pages of history. This is the story of one of the most dramatic and unforgettable wins in Eurovision history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Searching for Identity: Switzerland’s Unconventional Choice Switzerland was not a country that had stood out...

Eurovision 2025: Full Rehearsal Schedule Published!

May 3, 2025May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU, in collaboration with the Swiss national broadcaster producing Eurovision 2025 in Basel, has released the complete rehearsal schedule for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest! Another year has passed, and Eurovision 2025 is just around the corner. Today (Saturday), May 3rd, the first rehearsals kicked off at the host venue for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, "St. Jakobshalle". To mark the occasion, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), together with the producing Swiss national broadcaster (SRG SSR), has published the full rehearsal schedule. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Rehearsal Round: Dates and Times (CET) Saturday, May 3rd – First Rehearsal Day Semi-Final 1: Songs 1-7 in running order 10:30–11:00: Iceland – First rehearsal 11:10–11:40: Poland – First rehearsal 11:50–12:20: Slovenia – First rehearsal 12:30–13:00: Estonia – First rehearsal == 13:00–14:10: Lunch break == 14:10–14:40: Ukraine – First rehearsal 14:50–15:20: Sweden – First rehearsal 15:30–16:00: Portugal – First rehearsal Sunday, May 4th – Second Rehearsal Day Semi-Final 1: Songs 8-15 in running order 10:30–11:00: Norway – First rehearsal 11:10–11:40: Belgium – First rehearsal 11:50–12:20: Azerbaijan – First rehearsal 12:30–13:00: San Marino...

Graffiti Protests Against Israel at Eurovision 2025 in Basel: Police Stay Out

May 3, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “If Russia – then also Israel”: Full details on the provocative graffiti shaking Basel ahead of Eurovision 2025. Have the protesters crossed the line in their efforts to target Israel? As the first rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 began in the city of Basel, Switzerland, graffiti started to appear across the main streets, sparking major controversy. These chalk drawings openly call for a boycott of the contest, directing harsh criticism at Israel’s participation. How did the police respond, and who is behind these graffiti messages? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Call for a Boycott: "Boycott Eurovision" On Basel’s main street, Freie Strasse, a clear message was displayed: “Boycott Eurovision”. Johanniterbrücke, one of the city’s main bridges, was also marked with a particularly harsh statement: “No art for apartheid. Stand with Palestine”. These messages undoubtedly express a strong political stance. The graffiti refers, among other things, to the policies of the Israeli government. This has long been a central topic in international public...

Poland’s First Rehearsal: Justyna Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by Maayan Eli Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland Eurovision 2025: Singer Justyna Steczkowska took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “GAJA”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Poland was the second country to hold rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 with an intriguing performance. Polish singer Justyna Steczkowska is the second contestant to rehearse on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “GAJA”. Justyna will perform as song number 2 in the first semi-final, which will take place on May 13 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries, including Israel with Yuval Raphael. The performance closely resembles the version presented at the Polish national selection, but this time it has been adapted for a much larger stage. Justyna descends from the ceiling using two ropes. She wears a tight black suit, similar to the one she wore in the national selection, but without the shoulder fringes. Her look is reminiscent of Catwoman from Batman. She is joined on stage by four...

Returns to Eurovision 2025? Celine Dion Reveals a Clue That Sets the Internet Ablaze!

May 2, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Celine Dion is stirring up the internet: the famous singer unveils a bold hint that sends expectations soaring. Is this the ultimate proof that she is returning to the Eurovision stage? Is it possible that we will see Celine Dion on the Eurovision 2025 stage after all? The answer remains unclear, but there are signs suggesting that the story is far from over. The renowned singer caused a sensation online after posting a particularly surprising post on her Instagram account. The Canadian-French singer, who won Eurovision 1988 and has since become one of the world’s biggest stars, uploaded a series of nostalgic photos from her Eurovision days—leaving fans shocked and full of hope. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Sudden Post That Sparked a Storm In the post, which appeared “out of nowhere” and without any prior warning, Celine Dion shared four photos capturing moments from the Eurovision 1988 contest held in Dublin, Ireland, as well...