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France’s First Rehearsal: Louane Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); France in Eurovision 2025: Singer Louane took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “maman”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The French singer Louane were the eleventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "maman". They will perform in the second semi-final on May 15th between song number 10 (Geogria) and song number 11 (Denmark), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. Louane is a major figure in the French music scene who rose to fame a decade ago on "The Voice" thanks to her powerful voice and moving ballads. Her song tells the story of a life’s journey - a girl becoming a woman, a daughter becoming a mother. In the official video, the narrative moves between past and present as Louane looks into her childhood home and sees her younger self, but the staging in Basel takes a different, equally powerful...

Germany’s First Rehearsal: Abor & Tynna Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany in Eurovision 2025: Siblings Abor & Tynna took the stage for their first rehearsal with the song “Baller”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The German siblings Abor & Tynna were the tenth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "Baller". They will perform in the second semi-final on May 15th between song number 14 (Israel) and song number 15 (Serbia), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. Abor and Tynna from Germany are the third pair of siblings performing together this year, following Iceland and Ireland. They come from a family of musicians in Vienna, so here we have Austrians representing Germany in Switzerland-proof that Eurovision truly crosses borders, especially when it comes to the German language. This is also the first time since 2007 that Germany is sending a song in German, and it’s already a big hit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest...

Eurovision 2024 Winner Nemo Reveals: Top Five Personal Favorites for Eurovision 2025 – Who’s Leading?

May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nemo Mettler shares their top five favorite songs from Eurovision 2025, revealing surprising choices from the 2024 winner’s perspective. After making history by winning Eurovision last year with the song "The Code" and bringing the contest back to Switzerland for the first time in 36 years, Nemo Mettler once again takes center stage - this time not as a contestant but as an unofficial commentator offering insight into their personal surprising favorites for Eurovision 2025. In a special post on social media, Nemo shared the five songs that, in their opinion, captivated them this year and deserve the grand prize. The list they revealed showcases an interesting mix of musical styles, languages, and stage productions, reflecting the musical diversity of the Swiss artist who recently released another new single. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nemo’s Favorites: The Top Five Choices As mentioned, Nemo did not settle for a general statement but clearly presented their five favorite songs...

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

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland Eurovision 2025: Singer Justyna Steczkowska took the stage for her second 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 13th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries, including Israel with Yuval Raphael. The rehearsal video features the section after the second chorus. Justyna energetically dances on stage with her violin, surrounded by blue and red lights, creating a strong mythical atmosphere. The focus then shifts to the dancers, who draw out the moment, followed by a striking image of Justyna suspended from the ceiling by two ropes, with the dragon image behind her, delivering her scream with impressive precision. (adsbygoogle...

“Not to Become a Political Player”: How Did Norway Respond to Calls to Ban Israel from Eurovision 2025?

May 6, 2025May 7, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Our job is to present reality": Another sharp demand to boycott Israel at Eurovision, this time from Norway. Will the Norwegian national broadcaster finally break its silence? The storm surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2025 refuses to subside. Just a few hours ago, we published an exclusive report in Hebrew about a letter from Eurovision artists opposing Israel’s inclusion - and now Norway takes center stage. Growing calls within the country are pressuring the Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, to take a firm stand and demand Israel’s removal from the contest, amid the war in Gaza and accusations of human rights violations. But it turns out that reality is more complicated than the campaign initiators might have anticipated. While the public uproar continues to gain traction, the Norwegian national broadcaster has already made a quiet yet resolute decision—one that surprises many involved. What really happened behind the scenes? How did the Norwegian broadcaster respond, and what strong message is...

Finland’s First Rehearsal: Erika Vikman Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Maayan Eli Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland in Eurovision 2025: Singer Erika Vikman took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Ich Komme”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Finland was the eighth and final country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Finnish singer Erika Vikman is the eighth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Ich Komme”. Erika Vikman will perform as song number 16 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. The performance closely resembles what was seen in the Finnish national final, UMK, but on a larger and more intense scale. Erika Vikman begins on a gold circular stage, echoing the visual style of her music video. After the first verse and chorus, she grabs her microphone and quickly walks to the front stage with the frame. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle...

Serbia’s First Rehearsal: Princ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Princ took the stage for his first rehearsal with the song “Mila”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Serbia was the seventh country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Serbian singer Princ is the seventh contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Mila”. Princ will perform as song number 15 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. For this year’s performance, Princ has completely revamped his staging from the national selection. Gone are the moon prop, spinning dancer, and leather outfits. Instead, he starts center stage, singing the opening lines in shadow, as three male dancers in black join him for a contemporary routine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Serbia's performance: He wears a sharp red suit, and at one...

Israel’s First Rehearsal: Yuval Raphael Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel in Eurovision 2025: Singer Yuval Raphael took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “New Day Will Rise”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Israel was the sixth country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Israeli singer Yuval Raphael is the sixth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “New Day Will Rise”. Yuval Raphael will perform as song number 14 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Taking to the stage next is Yuval Raphael from Israel with her powerful ballad New Day Will Rise, blending English, French, and Hebrew lyrics. Yuval, 24, hails from Ra’anana near Tel Aviv but also spent part of her childhood in Geneva, making her quite familiar with Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Israel's performance Yuval...

Luxembourg’s First Rehearsal: Laura Thorn Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg in Eurovision 2025: Singer Laura Thorn took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “La Poupée Monte Le Son”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Luxembourg was the fifth country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Luxembourgish singer Laura Thorn is the fifth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “La Poupée Monte Le Son”. Laura Thorn will perform as song number 13 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. The song, performed in French, La Poupée Monte Le Son ("The Doll Turns Up the Sound"), is an upbeat and lively track that pays tribute to and continues the style of "Poupée de cire, poupée de son," the legendary song that won Eurovision for Luxembourg, performed by France Gall exactly sixty years ago, in 1965. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

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 =...