Eden Golan Performs “October Rain” at UN for October 7th Anniversary

Eden Golan Performs “October Rain” at UN for October 7th Anniversary

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision 2024 representative, performed "October Rain" at the UN memorial for the one-year anniversary of October 7th. The song was disqualified by the EBU before its new version, "Hurricane," was approved. Yesterday, as part of the memorial events marking one year since the October 7th massacre, Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, performed at the remembrance ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. She sang "October Rain," the song that was originally intended to represent Israel at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö but was disqualified by the European Broadcasting Union. As you may recall, this song formed the basis for "Hurricane," which was eventually approved by the EBU for the competition and with which Eden finished fifth for Israel in the last Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan: From Eurovision to UN - A Symbol of Israeli Resilience At the UN memorial ceremony, Eden paid tribute to...
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Call for Peace: Lebanese Singer Performs Israeli Eurovision 2024 Song in Arabic

Call for Peace: Lebanese Singer Performs Israeli Eurovision 2024 Song in Arabic

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A message of solidarity from Lebanon: Lebanese singer Carine Bassili performs "October Rain" in Arabic as a gesture of support, marking one year since the October 7th massacre in Israel. Lebanese singer Carine Bassili is making headlines. As the commemoration events for the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre approach, Bassili has decided to record Eden Golan's song, "October Rain," as a show of support for Israel. This song was previously disqualified by the European Broadcasting Union from participating in the Eurovision contest, citing it as too political. Carine is a Christian singer born and raised in Lebanon who moved to the United States a few years ago. In recent years, she has taken a clear stance in support of Israel, even at great personal cost. She has shared that she is no longer in contact with her mother, part of her family in Lebanon, and most of her friends. Bassili has been issued a lifetime ban...
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Israeli Eurovision 2018 Winner: “In One Moment, I Was Erased from Eurovision Mythology”

Israeli Eurovision 2018 Winner: “In One Moment, I Was Erased from Eurovision Mythology”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision winner, Netta Barzilai, reveals how her life has changed since October 7th, the hypocrisy from the Eurovision production, and the transition to creating music for the Israeli audience. Last Sunday, an interview with Israeli Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai aired on Roni Kuban's podcast "The Light at the End." The podcast is an original production of Beit Avi Chai. In the interview, the singer revealed why she was hurt by the Eurovision 2024 production, why she chose to create songs focusing on the Israeli audience, and the powerful experience of performing for evacuees from Kibbutz Be'eri, which lost a tenth of its residents to murder and had 31 members kidnapped. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netta Barzilai: Challenges as an Israeli Artist On October 7th, Netta was scheduled to perform in Yarkon Park alongside international star Bruno Mars. The show was canceled early that day with Hamas's attack. The singer halted her planned performances and...
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Eden Golan Releases New Single: “Older”

Eden Golan Releases New Single: “Older”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Following her impressive achievement at Eurovision 2024, Eden Golan releases a new song: "Older". Eden Golan, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2024, has released her latest single - "Older". The English-language track, was co-written and composed by Golan herself alongside Victoria ‘Ryann’ Zaro, Sarah Solovay, Ido Zmishlany & Stav Beger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Details and Production The music video for "Older" was directed by Ofir Peretz, who previously worked on Golan's Eurovision hit "Hurricane". Choreography for the new release was crafted by Avihai Haham, who collaborated with Eden during her Eurovision journey. Lyrical Themes and Inspiration Golan reveals that "Older" delves into the challenges and obstacles individuals face during their youth, particularly as children when they have little control over their circumstances. Despite their tender age, these difficulties play a crucial role in shaping each person's future.The song explores how such hardships can force children to mature prematurely, addressing the concept of growing up too...
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Israel: Eden Golan to Sing Rejected Eurovision Song at UN on October 7

Israel: Eden Golan to Sing Rejected Eurovision Song at UN on October 7

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, is set to perform at the UN headquarters during a memorial ceremony for the events of October 7th. She will sing "October Rain," which was disqualified by the EBU from Eurovision. What wasn’t suitable for Eurovision may find a fitting place at the United Nations. Eden Golan, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2024, is set to participate in a memorial ceremony marking one year since the October 7 massacre at the UN headquarters in New York City. Golan is expected to perform the song that stirred controversy in Europe and even jeopardized Israel's participation in the Eurovision contest, "October Rain". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Journey from Disqualification to International Stage For those who may not remember, "October Rain," written by Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon, along with producer Stav Beger (co-writer and producer of "Toy," the Eurovision 2018 winner), reached the final selection stage for Eurovision 2024....
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Bambie Thug Continues to Attack Israel: The Distorted Story

Bambie Thug Continues to Attack Israel: The Distorted Story

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Less than a day after the operation attributed to Israel in Lebanon, Bambie Thug, as usual, posted a hate-filled story against Israel, portraying it as supporting the terrorist organization Hezbollah. What does this delusional story say? The witch from Ireland doesn’t rest: Bambie Thug, Ireland’s representative at Eurovision 2024, posted a hate-filled story against Israel on their Instagram account Wednesday morning. In it, Israel is depicted as the occupying and evil country, while Hezbollah terrorists are portrayed as poor Lebanese opposing occupation. The story responds to an operation attributed to Israel in Lebanon, which Israel has not yet claimed responsibility for, where thousands of Hezbollah terrorists were injured due to the explosion of their handheld pagers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Misrepresentation of Facts In the story shared by Bambie Thug from the Instagram account "LandPalestine," it states: “Israel conducted a cyberattack using advanced technology to target handheld pager systems used by resistance members in Beirut’s southern suburbs, leading to dozens...
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Eurovision: Swedish Citizens Honor Eden Golan with Special Award

Eurovision: Swedish Citizens Honor Eden Golan with Special Award

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Israel's representative, receives "Swedish People's Eurovision Award" after facing hostility at Eurovision 2024. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, has been awarded the "Swedish People's Eurovision Award" through a crowdfunding initiative by Swedish citizens. This comes in response to the challenging atmosphere surrounding Israel's participation in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was one of the most challenging editions in the competition's history, particularly regarding Israel's participation. Competing artists and various media outlets spoke out against Israel's particiaption and Eden Golan specifically, with incidents occurring in the "Bubble" and numerous protests taking place. While the Swedish public awarded Israel 12 points, the jury did not give Israel any points. In response, two Swedish citizens, Dan Katz and Daniel Schatz, initiated a fundraising campaign that raised approximately 215,000 Swedish kronor (about 19,000 euro) from Swedish citizens to present Eden Golan with the "Swedish People's Eurovision Award." The...
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Tradition is Tradition: This Will Be the Host City According to Netta Barzilai!

Tradition is Tradition: This Will Be the Host City According to Netta Barzilai!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For the sixth time, Netta Barzilai, Eurovision 2018 winner, tries her luck in predicting the host city of Eurovision 2025. Will she ever succeed? Tomorrow at 11:00 AM CET, all attention in Europe will be focused on Switzerland as they, along with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), announce the host city for Eurovision 2025. Numerous fans have attempted to predict the outcome of this bid, including singer Netta Barzilai, the 2018 Eurovision champion. This guessing game has become a recent tradition, and Eurovision fans often chuckle at how, time and again, the singer guesses the host city but consistently misses the mark. So, which city has Netta placed her bets on this time? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Netta, Geneva is set to host the contest next year! Earlier today, the singer posted a video on her TikTok account, saying: "Tradition is tradition, congratulations Switzerland, next year in Geneva." Since posting the...
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Turkey’s Eurovision Winner: “I’m Ashamed of Israel’s Participation in Eurovision”

Turkey’s Eurovision Winner: “I’m Ashamed of Israel’s Participation in Eurovision”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sertab Erener, Turkey's Eurovision 2003 winner, was filmed in behind-the-scenes videos of Eurovision 2024, in which she reacts harshly to Israel's participation in the competition. More than three months after the Eurovision 2024 finale, a new controversy has emerged involving Sertab Erener, Turkey's 2003 Eurovision champion. Erener, known for her winning performance of "Everyway That I Can," made a guest appearance at the 2024 contest. In recent days, backstage footage from Eurovision 2024 shows Erener expressing disapproval of Israel's participation. In the videos, she allegedly reacts negatively to the Israeli song and suggests that Israel shouldn't be part of the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first video that has been circulating online in recent days was recorded during the second semi-final of Eurovision 2024, where Sertab performed alongside past winners Elena Paparizou and Charlotte Perelli. In the video, Sertab is seen preparing for her performance backstage and reacting dismissively to the context of Eden Golan's song after...
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The Croatian representative backs down? “I condemn the actions of the Israeli government.”

The Croatian representative backs down? “I condemn the actions of the Israeli government.”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After facing criticism, Baby Lasagna, Croatia's Eurovision 2024 representative, has responded to his harsh critique of the Irish singer's behavior, stating: "I pray for the Palestinians." Recently, a new controversy erupted after many people were exposed to an interview Baby Lasagna gave for the podcast "Podcast Inkubator," where he criticized the Irish representative, Bambie Thug, for their conduct during the contest and their treatment of the Israeli delegation, which he claimed "was not a nuisance at all." As a result, Baby Lasagna received numerous hateful messages from fans who labeled him a "genocide supporter." Additionally, pro-Palestinian Eurovision contestants collectively unfollowed him on Instagram. Following the controversy, Baby Lasagna responded on his Instagram account with a statement regarding the issue. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the interview went viral on social media, he received both positive feedback and a flood of harsh criticism. Eurovision fans and his supporters reached out to him after he portrayed the Israeli delegation positively, calling...
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