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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 =...

Czechia’s First Rehearsal: Adonxs Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Adonxs took the stage for his first rehearsal with the song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland Czechia was the fourth country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Czech singer Adonxs is the fourth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”. Adonxs will perform as song number 12 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Adonxs, representing Czechia this year, stands out with a distinctive look that fuses fashion and commanding stage presence. He wears wide silver pants, a white shirt resembling a sleeveless top with sleeves, and white gloves-a unique combination that highlights his personal style. The entire outfit exudes modern elegance and emphasizes Adonxs’ charisma and vocal ability, while maintaining a clean, refined line that allows him...

Denmark’s First Rehearsal: Sissal Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Denmark in Eurovision 2025: Singer Sissal took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Hallucination”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Denmark was the third country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Danish singer Sissal is the third contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Hallucination”. Sissal will perform as song number 11 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. In March, Sissal captured the spotlight by winning the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. Her performance featured a green, glittering leotard, two contemporary dancers, and a dramatic wind machine. Following her win, Sissal promised an updated performance for Basel, which she has since delivered. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Denmark's performance Stage Design and Visual Effects The centerpiece of the stage is a transparent curtain, suspended from...

Georgia’s First Rehearsal: Mariam Shengelia Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Mariam Shengelia took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Freedom”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Georgia was the second country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Georgian singer Mariam Shengelia is the second contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Freedom”. Mariam will perform as song number 10 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Next in line to rehearse is Georgia’s Mariam Shengelia, who’s bringing her grand orchestral ballad Freedom to life. The song blends both Georgian and English lyrics, and you can definitely pick up on some 1960s vibes in the arrangement. We’re eager to see how it translates on the Eurovision stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Georgia's performance A striking stage prop is featured...

Malta’s First Rehearsal: Miriana Conte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta in Eurovision 2025: Singer Miriana Conte took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Serving”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Malta was the first country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Maltese singer Miriana Conte is the first contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Serving”. Miriana will perform as song number 9 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Miriana has undergone a significant transformation in her appearance between the national selection and her new performance. In the national final, she appeared on stage in a long dress, which quickly changed into a black lace bodysuit, with dramatic pink and black makeup, accompanied by dancers in matching suits. In contrast, in the new performance, she begins inside a giant structure of sparkling red lips holding a spinning...

Just After Rehearsals: The Unexpected Tragedy Shaking Ukraine’s Eurovision 2025 Delegation!

May 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: Just as everything seemed ready for the contest, a shocking event shakes the entire Ukrainian delegation. What really happened to Ukraine’s team after their rehearsal in Basel? Hrystyna Starikova, the backing vocalist for Ukraine’s representatives, the band Ziferblat, whose bird-like voice is an integral part of their song, experienced a heartbreaking moment amid preparations for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Starikova, who is accompanying the band at this year’s contest, arrived in Switzerland with the Ukrainian delegation ahead of rehearsals for Europe’s biggest musical event-but was forced to confront devastating news from home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Russian Bombing Destroys Family Home As delegations from across Europe continued to arrive in Basel for rehearsals, Starikova shared on her Instagram page, with deep sadness, that her family’s home in the city of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, was completely destroyed following a Russian bombing. Alongside her post, she uploaded harrowing images showing the remains of the building, blackened and...

Spectacular Comeback: Jerry Heil to Perform at Eurovision 2025!

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: Jerry Heil, renowned Eurovision star has been chosen as a special guest performer for the contest in Basel, Switzerland! The excitement for Eurovision 2025 is reaching its peak, as today it was revealed that Jerry Heil, who captivated all of Europe last year, will participate as a special guest performer at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. At this stage, it has not yet been announced at which of the three live Eurovision shows Jerry Heil will appear. However, anticipation is already evident on social media and within the international fan community. As a reminder, the singer was selected this year as the spokesperson for the Ukrainian jury’s points in the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎SRG SSR‎‏ (@‏‎srg.ssr‎‏)‎‏ From Semi-Final to Center Stage: The Return of Jerry Heil Jerry Heil, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 alongside alyona alyona, will perform this year as a...

Lithuania’s first Rehearsal: Katarsis Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 5, 2025 by Maayan Eli Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, Katarsis, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tavo akyss." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Katasis, Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, are the last act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Tavo akyss". Theo will perform as song number 8 in the secound semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Katarsis maintains the spirit of their act from the Lithuanian selection, with a performance that will be very similar but adapted for the larger stage and also a variety of effects. The band members wear blue costumes, and the screens display a bleak landscape. The exploding house and flying rocks that appeared on the screens during the song’s climax in the pre-selection also appear on the Eurovision stage, but in a bigger and more impressive way. This time, the effect will include the LED floor and add to the overall atmosphere. The camera angles remain similar in terms of the...

Greece’s First Rehearsal: Klavdia Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 5, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Klavdia held her first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Asteromáta”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Klavdia, Greece's representative, is the seventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song “Asteromáta“. Klavdia will perform as song number 7 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Klavdia, who appeared in Ethnikos Telikos wearing a cream outfit with a fitted shirt and flared pants alongside five dancers, completely transforms her appearance for the Eurovision stage. Here, she dons a long, form-fitting dress adorned with tiny gemstones. Under shifting lights, the dress appears either black or a very deep blue-creating a far more dramatic and glamorous look compared to the simple, bright outfit from Ethnikos Telikos. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Illusion of water: On stage, Klavdia opens the song standing on a pier, moving towards a rock that symbolizes the turbulent journey every person undertakes on the way to...

Austria’s First Rehearsal: JJ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s Eurovision 2025 representative, JJ, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Wasted Love.” Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. The Austrian singer JJ is the sixth artist of the day to rehearse on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Wasted Love.” He will perform as song number 6 in the second semi-final on May 15. This year’s contest features 37 countries. Up next is Austria’s JJ, real name Johannes Pietsch from Vienna. He’s taken a break from his role as a countertenor at the Vienna State Opera to bring Wasted Love to the Eurovision stage. Like many others this year, the song was selected internally, so until now, all we had was the official video’s eerie forest atmosphere as a clue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria at Eurovision 2025: More Details About the Rehearsal Performance The...