Category: Italy

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The nominees for the MTV American VMA Awards have been revealed, and Eurovision fans have reason to celebrate: Damiano David, lead singer of Maneskin, is nominated for two major awards! The nominees for the MTV American VMA Awards have been announced, and Eurovision fans can take pride: Damiano David, lead singer of Maneskin, is nominated in two important categories. This is a major milestone for a Eurovision winner, especially in a ceremony closely linked to the American music industry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Nominations: MTV Push Performance and Best Long Form Video Categories David is nominated in the MTV Push Best New Performance category thanks to his appearance with "Next Summer". The MTV Push program is designed to promote emerging musicians. David faces competition from breakthrough artists such as Shaboozey and Gigi Perez. He is also nominated for Best Long Form Video thanks to the clip for his song "Funny Little Stories". This time,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Angelina Mango plans a return at Sanremo 2026, amid uncertainty over the festival’s location. Will she represent Italy at Eurovision again? Angelina Mango, who represented Italy at Eurovision 2024 with the song "La Noia" (in English: "The Boredom") and finished in seventh place, is reportedly planning a comeback to Italy’s main music stage - the Sanremo Festival. According to Italian media, Mango is currently working on new material, aiming to secure a spot in the official participant list for Sanremo 2026 - and perhaps to represent Italy at Eurovision again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Angelina Mango’s Journey: From Reality TV to Eurovision Mango first rose to national recognition in Italy after placing second on the reality show "Amici 22" ("Friends 22"). She built on this success by winning Sanremo 2024, earning the right to represent Italy at Eurovision, where she achieved a respectable seventh place in the Grand Final. Notably, this...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid the ongoing legal battle between the Municipality of Sanremo and RAI, the Italian national broadcaster is already planning ahead: Which city could be the next to host the Sanremo Festival? The prestigious and long-standing Sanremo Festival, from which Italy’s Eurovision representatives are selected, may depart from its legendary city for the first time in 75 years due to a fierce dispute between RAI, the Italian national broadcaster, and the Municipality of Sanremo. According to recent reports, the parties are embroiled in a public legal and financial battle that remains unresolved, and several potential host cities have already been identified, including Turin, which hosted Eurovision 2022 and is considered the favorite by the national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cultural Impact and the Future of “The Italian Eurovision” The future of the Sanremo Festival - the iconic competition that not only chooses Italy’s Eurovision acts but also sets the national musical agenda -...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Sanremo Festival, from which Italy’s Eurovision representatives are chosen, may leave its historic city in 2026 due to a dispute between the national broadcaster and the city administration. Is the Sanremo Festival, Italy’s most iconic music competition and the foundation for selecting Italy’s representative to Eurovision, about to relocate to another city? The conflict between the national broadcaster RAI and the Sanremo city council has escalated to a boiling point — and it is possible that in 2026, the festival will no longer take place at the legendary Ariston Theatre. About a month ago, we reported that the festival’s relocation could happen starting in 2027, but recent reports indicate this might occur even before the upcoming Eurovision. If no solution is found by August 1st, RAI will move the festival to alternative cities under consideration, including Milan, Turin, and Naples. This represents a significant upheaval in the Italian cultural scene — and a strategic change that may...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Damiano David, lead singer of the Eurovision 2021- winning band Måneskin, unveils an emotional solo album, launches a world tour, and addresses the burning question: will Måneskin reunite soon? Damiano David, the frontman of Eurovision 2021 winning band, Måneskin, launched his debut solo album, "Funny Little Fears", about two months ago. The release has sparked international buzz and renewed questions about the possibility of a Måneskin reunion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Power Behind the Solo: A Touching, Musical Transformation The Italian singer’s debut blends pop-rock styles with high-quality production, working alongside prominent artists and producers such as Labrinth. Of the album’s five singles, tracks like "Born With a Broken Heart", which topped charts worldwide, and "Next Summer", performed on the American talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live", showcase a softer, more authentic, and vulnerable side of the artist, distinct from the rock persona that captivated Eurovision in 2021. Breakthrough Experience – Letting Go of Fears and Broad Influences The album explores themes...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two Eurovision 2025 songs have entered Italy’s Global Impact List, highlighting their international influence. Which former Eurovision participant leads the chart? Two songs have joined the Global Impact List, the leading ranking in the Italian music industry assessing the global success and cultural impact of songs. Published annually in Italy, this list reflects the local artists and tracks that have made a significant international mark, measured by streaming numbers and cultural resonance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The inclusion of two tracks from Eurovision 2025 - "Volevo essere un duro" (in English: "I Wanted to Be Tough") performed by Lucio Corsi, representing Italy, and "Tutta l'Italia" (in English: "All of Italy") by Gabry Ponte, representing San Marino - reflects Italy's cultural strength and position as a European music powerhouse. Both songs participated in the Sanremo Festival, with Corsi’s track as a main competitor and Ponte’s song serving as the festival’s theme before competing in and ultimately winning San Marino's...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A revolution in Italian music: The Sanremo Festival is expected to take place outside its historic city for the first time in 2027, due to a financial dispute with the local municipality. The Italian national broadcaster, Rai, is considering moving the Sanremo Festival to a new location starting in 2027 - for the first time in over 70 years. According to reports from Italy, options under consideration include Sorrento, Viareggio, Rimini, and other coastal regions. This move comes in the wake of a rift with the Sanremo municipality, which is demanding stricter financial terms following a court ruling in Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Rift Shaking Europe’s Oldest Festival Relations between the Italian national broadcaster and the Sanremo municipality have reached an impasse - and this time, it could end in separation. Italian media reports indicate that the city is demanding a significant increase in payment for hosting the festival, as well as a share of the broadcaster’s...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Angelina Mango, Italy’s Eurovision 2024 representative, shares a deeply personal post about her breakdown, pressures, and recovery journey, sparking a storm in Italy and the Eurovision community. Angelina Mango, Italy’s Eurovision 2024 representative and Sanremo Festival winner, has published an especially personal and revealing post that left her fans stunned: “Really? It’s definitely not all roses.” The post, her first after a prolonged silence, has reignited the question of the personal cost that young stars pay for meteoric success and has stirred up a storm in Italy and the Eurovision world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Musical Ambition Turns into a Psychological Burden Mango’s post, published on social media, is not just a complaint - it is a genuine cry for help. It exposes the less glamorous side of the Sanremo and Eurovision worlds: relentless pressure, loss of privacy, endless comparisons, and impossible expectations. At the very peak of her professional success, Mango was forced to cancel all her performances due...