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Italy: No Political Songs For Sanremo This Year

November 29, 2024December 1, 2024 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The host of the Italian Eurovision national final, Carlo Conti, reveals: 20 artists have already been chosen for the Sanremo Festival 2025, and this year controversial topics will remain outside. The host of the Italian Eurovision national final, Carlo Conti, revealed new details about the songs that will participate in the Sanremo Festival 2025 during a podcast he was interviewed for. Among the new details, Conti revealed that 20 artists have already been chosen to participate for certain in the upcoming festival and the lyrics of the songs will not include controversial topics such as immigration or war. Conti has already mentioned in the past that the number of artists participating in the Sanremo Festival will increase from the original plan and will include over 24 artists. Today, Conti declares that over 24 artists will take part in the festival this year and that he already knows about 20 artists who will participate for certain. We remind you...

Italy: Sanremo Host Reveals Dramatic Changes for the Upcoming Competition!

November 21, 2024December 2, 2024 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italian Eurovision preselection host, Carlo Conti, reveals: the number of artists and songs at Sanremo 2025 will increase for the first time since 2017! During his speech at the Milan Music Week event this morning, host and artistic director Carlo Conti disclosed that the number of songs and artists competing at the Sanremo 2025 Festival will exceed the original plan. “We initially planned for 24 songs, but we’ll increase that number,” said Conti. “We can’t reach 40 songs, though, as that would require producing a post-festival. We simply can’t cross that line.” The festival will take place from February 11 to 15, with the winner earning the chance to represent Italy at Eurovision 2025. If the winner declines to participate in Eurovision, the national broadcaster RAI will select another competitor from the festival. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Increased Participation and Anticipated Announcements Rumors of an expanded roster had surfaced weeks ago, with further hints in an interview Conti gave...

Three Eurovision Stars Win 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards!

November 11, 2024November 21, 2024 by Ido Kizel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noa Kirel, Nemo, and Annalisa won MTV EMA awards in 2024, alongside other big names in the music world! Slimane, France's Eurovision 2024 representative facing legal charges, did not win an award. Last night, the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) 2024 ceremony took place in Manchester, England, where several prominent Eurovision stars from recent years were nominated. Three artists associated with Eurovision won awards in their respective categories: Noa Kirel, Israel's representative and third-place winner at Eurovision 2023, won in the "Best Israeli Act" category; Nemo, Switzerland's representative and Eurovision 2024 winner, won in the "Best Swiss Act" category; and Annalisa, third-place winner at the San Remo Festival 2024 and winner of the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2024, won in the "Best Italian Act" category. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Success at MTV EMAs Noa Kirel, who represented Israel with the song "Unicorn" at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, won the award in the "Best Israeli Act" category, beating nominees such as...

NRJ Music Awards: Eurovision Stars Nominated for Prestigious Prizes

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The NRJ Music Awards ceremony featured performances by Eurovision stars and international artists, but all eyes were on France's Eurovision 2024 representative, Slimane, amid serious allegations recently published against him. The NRJ Music Awards, one of the most important ceremonies in the French music industry, took place last night in Cannes, France, accompanied by an exceptionally high level of curiosity this year. The annual event was particularly dramatic, not only due to the award announcements but also because of the presence of a certain Eurovision artist currently at the center of a storm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slimane's Emotional Victory Amid Controversy France's representative for Eurovision 2024, Slimane, nominated for two awards at the ceremony, became the focus of attention following a sexual harassment complaint filed by one of his former employees. Until the last moment, it was unclear if he would attend, but last Thursday he was spotted in Cannes, accompanied by singer Vitaa. Ultimately, he appeared on stage and delivered...

Italy: Contestants for Sanremo 2025 to Be Revealed on December 2

November 1, 2024November 2, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Italian national broadcaster RAI announced today that it will reveal the participants in the Italian Eurovision national final "Festival di Sanremo 2025" on December 2nd. RAI, the Italian national broadcaster, announced today that the list of contestants for the 75th edition of the Italian Eurovision national final "Festival di Sanremo 2025" will be revealed on December 2nd by the artistic director and festival host, Carlo Conti. The festival will take place from February 11-15, featuring 24 artists competing for the opportunity to represent Italy at Eurovision 2025. If the winner declines to represent Italy in the competition, RAI will select its Eurovision representative from among the Sanremo contestants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potential Returning Eurovision Stars at Sanremo 2025 While the official list of Sanremo participants has not yet been released, recent leaks suggest that several former Italian Eurovision representatives are expected to return to the festival. These include: Francesco Gabbani (Italy, Eurovision 2017) Achille Lauro (San Marino,...

Italy: Måneskin’s Lead Singer Launches Solo Career, and the Singer Who Canceled Her Tour

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 by Maayan Mayer Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following a series of rumors about the breakup of Eurovision 2021 winners Måneskin, lead singer Damiano David made his solo debut on a popular late-night show. Also, what happened to Angelina Mango? Following a wave of rumors flooding the internet about the possible split of Eurovision 2021 winners rock band Måneskin, and their members' potential solo careers, the band's lead singer Damiano David, made his solo debut on global television last Wednesday. David appeared as a guest on the popular American late-night show "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon, where he also performed his new single "Silverlines". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Måneskin, the band featuring Damiano David, brought Italy its third Eurovision victory and subsequently took the world by storm, amassing millions of streams and fans worldwide. Recently, there have been signs that the band members might be exploring individual paths. Damiano removed the band's name "Måneskin" from his Instagram bio, and announced what appears to might be...

The Mental Strain at Eurovision: Singers Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes Mental Challenges

October 26, 2024February 26, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid expected changes backstage at Eurovision 2025 and the Eurovision 2024 events in Malmö, past contestants share their experiences of mental challenges during the competition. The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, will be remembered not only for its dramatic moments, political controversies, and widespread statements from artists but also as a competition that changed how we, the fans, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) view the contestants and the immense mental pressure they face. Following the dramatic disqualification of Dutch representative Joost Klein after an incident with a production photographer and his subsequent refusal to return for Eurovision 2025, despite an offer from the Dutch national broadcaster, various past Eurovision contestants have shared their experiences about the intense pressure of participating in Eurovision and how mental health plays a crucial role in their well-being during the competition. So, are the expected changes for Eurovision 2025 indeed appropriate? It seems that the EBU has taken a step...

Italy: Eurovision 2018 Representative Criticizes Sanremo Festival

October 24, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fabrizio Moro, who finished fifth in Eurovision 2018, harshly criticizes the Sanremo Festival, through which Italy's representative for Eurovision 2025 is expected to be chosen this year. Fabrizio Moro, who represented Italy at Eurovision 2018 in Lisbon alongside Ermal Meta and finished fifth with the song "Non mi avete fatto niente," shares his criticism and thoughts regarding the Sanremo Festival 2025 in an interview ahead of the concert he will participate in, "Per la pace" (translated: "Life Against War"). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Criticism of the Sanremo Festival The Sanremo Festival 2025, set to take place this coming February, is expected to choose Italy's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Fabrizio was selected in the same way with his duo partner Ermal Meta when they won the Sanremo Festival 2018 and were sent to Portugal to represent Italy, where they finished fifth. Now, six years later, he expresses sharp criticism of the Sanremo Festival, particularly during its...

Eurovision 2025: Which artists do we want to see compete? Part 4

October 21, 2024 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Special: Who are the potential artists to compete in Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland? Who are the artists we would like to see in the next competition? Malta, Italy, San Marino & Iceland. The Eurovision 2025 season is approaching, and with it the main question: which artists will we see representing their country in the competition? In our series of articles, we will introduce you to several well-known artists from each country, whom we believe are worthy of representing their country and whom we would like to see on the Eurovision stage in Switzerland. Each article will focus on four different countries and several artists from each country, so through these articles you can get to know many new artists, and perhaps we will even see some of them in future competitions! So who are the artists that could bring the best result for Malta, Italy, San Marino & Iceland? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who should represent Malta? The Maltese Broadcaster,...

NRJ Music Awards: Eurovision Stars Nominated for Prestigious Prizes

October 21, 2024October 26, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nominees for the prestigious French radio station NRJ's Music Awards have been announced. Among the big names are four Eurovision stars nominated in three different categories. The NRJ Music Awards ceremony, hosted by the French radio station NRJ, stands as one of the most significant events in both the French and international music industries. Global superstars such as Justin Bieber and Harry Styles have already claimed NRJ Music Awards. The winners are determined through an electronic system where public voting accounts for 75% of the total score, while a jury from NRJ and TF1 contributes the remaining 25%. While based in France, NRJ broadcasts in numerous countries including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Lebanon, Mauritius, Morocco, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Stars Shine Among NRJ Music Awards Nominees Four Eurovision stars from recent and past years have secured nominations: Slimane, who represented France at Eurovision 2024 and finished fourth with "Mon Amour", is nominated for "Francophone Male Artist of the Year" . Slimane won this category last year. ...