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Pierre Garnier May Represent France at Eurovision 2026

October 24, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); French media reports suggest that acclaimed pop artist Pierre Garnier is the leading candidate to represent France at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Could France once again choose an established pop star? France has not yet officially selected its representative for Eurovision 2026, but new rumors are spreading across the country.According to French journalist Fabien Lecoeuvre, who spoke on the TV show “Tout beau, tout neuf”, "Star Academy" winner Pierre Garnier is among the leading candidates to carry France’s flag at the upcoming contest, which will take place in May in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Garnier, who became a household name after winning the musical reality show, has achieved massive success with his hit single “Ceux qu’on était” (in English: "Who We Were"), which became France’s “Song of the Year” and garnered millions of streams. According to Lecoeuvre, Garnier is currently at the top of the shortlist being considered by the national broadcaster France Télévisions for...

Josephine and Giorgos Perris: Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 Finalists in Vienna

October 24, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus has reached the final stage of Eurovision 2026 selection. Two artists remain - Josephine and Giorgos Perris - one offering modern pop, the other a classical style. Discover the finalists. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced that its representative would be chosen by a professional committee. Last week, the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC unveiled the names of eight possible candidates. Shortly afterward, the Greek website Eurovisionfun reported that only two singers remained on the shortlist. Journalist Aris Kavatzidis, speaking on the Greek morning show “Bungiorno”, has now disclosed their identities. So, who are the two artists that might represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Final Two Candidates Revealed According to Kavatzidis, the two finalists vying to represent Cyprus at Eurovision are Josephine and Giorgos Perris—confirming an earlier report by Eurovisionfun that only two artists remain in contention. The proposals submitted by record labels reportedly do not include finalized songs but rather detailed production concepts—teams of composers, directors, and choreographers who would...

Luxembourg: 83 Songs Submitted for “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026”

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL confirmed that 83 songs were submitted for the “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026”, which will determine Luxembourg’s representative at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The national broadcaster RTL has confirmed today (Friday), that 83 songs, representing 58 artists, were submitted for “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026”. Last year, around 60 artists applied, marking a decline of two participants compared to the previous year - continuing a downward trend seen since 2024. Out of thr 83 songs, the list of official contestants who will compete for the ticket to Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be revealed next Thursday, October 30th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Should We Know About the Luxembourg Song Contest? The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 on June 10th, 2025, and only two days ago (Wednesday) announced that it would not support Israel’s disqualification from the upcoming contest. Registration for the national selection opened on July 4th and...

San Marino: The Entry’s Choice for Eurovision 2026 Postponed to March 7th

October 24, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster, SMRTV announced details for "San Marino Song Contest". The final, originally set for March 1st, will now take place on March 7th. San Marino's national broadcaster, SMRTV, has announced that preparations for the “San Marino Song Contest” are in advanced stages. Earlier this month, it was reported that the national final would take place on March 1st, but the broadcaster has now moved the date to March 7th. The semi-finals will be held on March 3rd and 4th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino Revives Its Successful Format Following the great success of last year’s new format for the “San Marino Song Contest”, the structure will be retained for 2026. The competition will again consist of two semi-finals and a grand final. San Marino, notably, reached the Eurovision Grand Final for the first time since 2021. The “San Marino Song Contest” will be led by Roberto Sergio, the broadcaster’s CEO. The highlight of the selection...

Austria Reinforces Its Support for Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

October 24, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid a ceasefire and threats of boycotts, Ronald Weissman, CEO of ORF, reiterates its support for Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. The CEO of Austria’s national broadcaster, Ronald Weissmann, stated in an interview that “this is a time for diplomacy – both behind the scenes and in the open”. Weissmann, who in recent months emphasized Austria’s national broadcaster ORF support for Israel’s participation in the contest, addressed the threats of withdrawal by several countries should Israel be included: “I expect many nations to take part in the year Eurovision celebrates its 70th anniversary”. He added: “The financial risk is highly manageable. If one or two countries decide not to participate, it’s entirely something we can deal with”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Weissmann’s statements confirm that ORF is likely to maintain its support for Israel despite any potential boycott calls within Eurovision. This position is particularly significant ahead of the upcoming EBU General Assembly in early...

Chanel: “I Don’t Support Israel’s Participation in Eurovision”

October 24, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hypocrisy hits new notes: Chanel, who performed in Israel alongside Noa Kirel two years ago, breaks her silence with harsh remarks about Israel’s Eurovision 2025 participation — sparking outrage online. The Spanish singer Chanel, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2022 and secured third place, surprised many when asked about Israel’s participation in the contest — admitting she does not support it. The moment occurred during an interview in which the reporter directly questioned Israel’s involvement in Eurovision. Her answer instantly went viral, reigniting the debate about the intersection between pop culture and political tensions on the international stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Was Said and Who Asked? During a press event, Chanel was approached by a Spanish journalist from "No Somos Nadie", a media outlet known for provocative questions designed to spark headlines and controversy. She stopped for a few questions about her career but appeared uneasy, expressing hesitation toward some of them. Inevitably, she was asked what she thought...

Greece Prepares for Eurovision 2026: How Many Songs Have Been Submitted So Far?

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece is deep in preparations for Eurovision 2026, with dozens of entries submitted to "Ethnikos Telikos". Find out how many songs are in — and what it means? Has the pace of song submissions to "Ethnikos Telikos" slowed down? So far, around 70 songs have been submitted to the Greek national broadcaster ERT, with the final deadline for submission set for November 2nd, 2025, at 22:59 CET. While many more entries are expected in the remaining days, it seems unlikely that the total will exceed last year’s 187 submissions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Meaning Behind the Song Submissions Submitting songs is a crucial phase in the process of selecting both the Greek representative and the song for Eurovision. While in Israel the representative is chosen through "HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision", and the chosen artist later receives a separate song, the Greek method takes a different approach. In Greece, the songs themselves compete for a...

After Eurovision 2024 Success: Baby Lasagna Hints at Return to Dora 2026

October 23, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After finishing second at Eurovision 2024 and topping the public vote, Baby Lasagna sparked excitement across Europe by posting a cryptic message hinting at a possible comeback to Dora 2026 Although no artist has yet been confirmed for Eurovision 2026, rumors are already spreading in Croatia about a major Eurovision star who might try his luck again in the national selection, Dora. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Post That Caused a Stir Baby Lasagna, who finished second at Eurovision 2024 and won the public vote with his song “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”, posted on Instagram the message “Dora 2026?!?!?!?” – Instantly sending his fans into a frenzy over his possible return. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Baby Lasagna (@the_baby_lasagna_) The Televote Winner Became a Continental Sensation Baby Lasagna, the stage name of Marko Purišić, led the betting odds for Eurovision 2024 ever since winning Dora. His catchy rock song, inspired by the move from the countryside to the big...

Luxembourg Government Rejects Boycott of Israel in Eurovision 2026

October 22, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg’s parliament confirms the government opposes boycotting Israel from Eurovision 2026, emphasizing cultural unity and separating politics from music ahead of EBU discussions. The Luxembourg national broadcaster RTL revealed on Wednesday that a member of Luxembourg’s parliament raised a formal inquiry regarding Israel’s participation in the upcoming contest. According to RTL, the parliamentary session concluded unequivocally that the Luxembourg government does not support boycotting Israel from Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Could this be a small hint of the tone that will prevail at the decisive assembly concerning Israel’s future in the contest, or merely brief solace for Eurovision fans united behind the Israeli flag? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Parliamentary Discussion: Luxembourg’s Stance Ben Polidori, a member of the Social Democratic Party, submitted an official parliamentary inquiry asking whether Luxembourg would support boycotting Israel at Eurovision, arguing that Israel might use the contest for "cultural whitewashing" — employing culture to normalize its image. In response, three ministers — Xavier Bettel, Stephen Till, and Gilles...

German National Broadcaster Ends Collaboration with Stefan Raab Ahead of Eurovision 2026

October 22, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After just one year, Germany’s national broadcaster ARD announced it will not continue its partnership with Stefan Raab for the Eurovision 2026 national final - but left the door open for future cooperation. Germany’s national broadcaster ARD has officially announced that it will not renew its collaboration with producer and musician Stefan Raab, who co-produced "Chefsache 2025" for Eurovision alongside RTL last year.The decision follows a year that was considered a television success but did not achieve the main goal - winning Eurovision 2025 held in Basel. ARD’s Program Director Christine Strobl explained the reasoning in an interview: “We entered into this partnership because we wanted to win. Now, a year later, to say: ‘Okay, it didn’t work out, we’ll just keep going anyway,’ doesn’t feel right”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SWR Takes Over the German Selection Responsibility for choosing Germany’s representative for Eurovision 2026 has now been transferred to SWR, one of ARD’s regional broadcasters.At...