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Eurovision 2027 By The Corner: IOC Lifts The Russian Suspention

July 8, 2026July 9, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); IOC has lifted the ban that prevented Russia from participating in the Olympic Games. Will we see Russia participating in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria? For the first time since 2022, the International Olympic Committee has lifted the restrictions imposed on Russia, which had prevented Russian athletes from competing under their national flag at the Olympic Games and dealt a significant blow to Russian sport. Russia had originally planned to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, but was forced to withdraw after numerous participating countries threatened to boycott the contest, leading to the suspension of Russia's membership in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Following the IOC's decision, many Eurovision fans have begun asking the same question: could the European Broadcasting Union also lift its suspension, restore Russia's membership, and allow the country to compete in Eurovision 2027? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green Firmly Denies Any Discussions Martin Green, the Eurovision Song Contest Director, made it clear...

MTVA Blackout Paves the Way for Hungary’s Return

July 7, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following Péter Magyar's election, Hungarian broadcaster MTVA apologized for past propaganda, sparking hopes for a Eurovision 2027 return. The political and social revolution led by Hungary's new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, is stepping up and directly reaching the public television network. The main channel of Hungarian state television, M1, displayed a black screen with continuous text confessing to the public that they had been lied to throughout the rule of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The dramatic blackout was executed shortly after Magyar's new government replaced the management of state television and radio. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Historic Screen Blackout In an official and extraordinary message that appeared on the darkened screens, it was written: "Public media cannot lie. We apologize, that for many years we did so anyway! Public media is now undergoing a transformation, so that in the future it will be independent and reliable. The news service is temporarily suspended. Stay with us!" Prime Minister Magyar...

Pop Star Rêve Reveals Eurovision 2027 Ambitions for Canada

July 7, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Canadian pop star Rêve reveals her dream to represent Canada at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, with two potential songs already prepared. The successful Canadian singer Rêve stated in an interview with a Polish news website that she would love to represent Canada in its debut appearance, which will take place at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. The singer even revealed that she already has two songs ready, which she believes have strong potential for the Eurovision stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about a potential Eurovision representation, the singer enthusiastically replied that it would be a dream come true for her: “I already have two songs that I think will be perfect (for Eurovision).” This is not the first time the singer has expressed a desire to represent Canada in the contest. A few days ago, following the announcement of Canada's historic first participation in Eurovision, Rêve uploaded a TikTok video featuring her new song "Devour" accompanied by the...

Eurovision Legend Ralph Siegel Placed in Induced Coma

July 7, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); German Eurovision composer Ralph Siegel has been placed in an induced coma in Munich following severe pneumonia. Deep concern fills the Eurovision world as the legendary German composer and producer, Ralph Siegel, has been placed in a medically induced coma at a Munich hospital after contracting severe pneumonia. The 80-year-old composer was transferred to the intensive care unit and was intubated and sedated following a severe deterioration in his medical condition. His daughter, Giulia Siegel, shared an update on Instagram: “The whole family is together and completely focused on our father. He is currently in an artificial coma, but is already able to breathe on his own. We look towards the coming days with optimism. We ask to avoid speculation and to respect only verified information. We will not provide further information or interviews at this stage. Thank you very much for your understanding and for protecting our privacy.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The deterioration of his health comes...

Eurovision 2027: Sofia Reveals Official Hosting Bid Plan for BNT

July 6, 2026July 7, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia unveils its official bidding plan to BNT for Eurovision 2027, detailing the Eurovision Village, Euroclub, and potential venue challenges. Last week, Sofia, which is considered the frontrunner to host Eurovision 2027, officially submitted its bid to the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) along with three other cities - Burgas, Varna, and Plovdiv. On Monday, the Bulgarian capital - which is favored to win because of its proposed arena, Arena 8888 - revealed further details regarding the locations of the Eurovision Village, the Euroclub, the Opening Ceremony, and the Turquoise Carpet event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia's Hosting Bid Revealed The area surrounding the National Palace of Culture (NDK) will serve as the Eurovision Village. The Eurovision Village will host daily live performances by a variety of artists, meet-and-greets with country representatives, live broadcasts of the shows, food and merchandise stalls, and more. The Eurovision Village serves as the central hub for Eurovision celebrations during the contest week, connecting fans...

Eurovision 2026: Antigoni and Sal Da Vinci Announce New Duet

July 6, 2026 by Nicole Postelnik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 stars Antigoni and Sal Da Vinci collaborate on a bilingual version of the hit Italian entry Per sempre sì. After leaving fans wanting more, the Cypriot Eurovision 2026 representative, Antigoni, reveals a surprising new collaboration with the Italian representative Sal Da Vinci. She announced a refreshing new version of the Italian entry from this year's Eurovision Song Contest, “Per sempre sì” (in English: "Forever Yes"), which will be performed in both Italian and Greek. When is it expected to be released? All the details are in the article. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ From the Louis Night Show to a Global Collaboration It all started when Antigoni performed her Eurovision entry "JALLA" (in English: "More") on the local Cypriot evening program, Louis night show. During the performance, she decided to seize the opportunity and reveal the new musical project to the surprised audience, which is set to be released this coming Thursday, July 9th. This follows the song's...

Exclusive: Kaleen Explains Why Czechia Was Denied a Re-Run at Eurovision

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 Stage Director Kaleen reveals in an exclusive interview to EuroMix why Czechia was denied a re-run following their camera incident during the Grand Final. The Eurovision Song Contest is known as a meticulous and heavily invested television production, but even there, in the moment of truth in front of tens of millions of viewers, technical glitches can happen. One of the memorable incidents from the recent competition belongs to the delegation of Czechia, which experienced an unfortunate camera glitch during its performance in the Grand Final. Now, in an exclusive interview with EuroMix, the contest's stage director and Austrian star Kaleen (who also represented Austria in Eurovision 2024 with the song "We Will Rave") explains why the delegation did not receive approval for a re-run, and what this emergency drama looks like through the lenses of the production. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎EuroMixNews‎‏ (@‏‎euromix.en‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Happened in the Czech Performance? The...

Kaleen Reveals Her Intense Eurovision 2026 Backstage Role

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 Senior Stage Director Kaleen explains her exact role managing stand-ins and 35 delegations alongside Marvin Dietmann and Edward Hall. Austrian star Kaleen returned to the Eurovision stage this year, stepping away from the spotlight to take on a critical, high-pressure role as Senior Stage Director and Assistant Head of Contest for Eurovision 2026. In an exclusive interview with EuroMix, Kaleen clarifies her exact responsibilities managing the stand-in rehearsals, elaborates on the intensive behind-the-scenes work with all 35 delegations, provides a glimpse into navigating a massive international production alongside her fiancé and Head of Contest Marvin Dietmann, and breaks down the complex logistical drama surrounding massive stage props like the diamond used by Noam Bettan. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎EuroMixNews‎‏ (@‏‎euromix.en‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kaleen - Who Are You? Kaleen, whose full name is Marie-Sophie Kreissl, 31, is a singer, dancer, and choreographer. Fans remember her well as Austria's representative at Eurovision 2024 with the...

Eurovision Winner Dara shatters all-time records with “Bangaranga”

July 5, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner Dara breaks the all-time Spotify streaming record for a Bulgarian artist, surpassing Azis with her winning entry “Bangaranga” Just two months have passed since the historic and sweeping victory of Bulgaria on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, and the achievements continue to pile up even after the contest. Over the past weekend, the song achieved an unprecedented milestone when "Bangaranga", performed by the country's representative and contest winner, Dara, officially became the most-streamed song of all time by a Bulgarian artist on the streaming platform Spotify. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The massive hit has accumulated 42.373 million streams to date, thereby surpassing and dethroning the previous titleholder, the renowned local pop-folk singer Azis, whose successful song "Sen Trope" now stands in second place with 42.227 million streams. Bulgaria's New Streaming Queen The phenomenal success of Dara does not stop at the cumulative stream count of her Eurovision song. The singer has firmly established her status as the...

Akylas Responds to Leleka Over Eurovision Cover Controversy

July 4, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek Eurovision 2026 star Akylas responded to Ukrainian singer Leleka following her criticism of his recent t.A.T.u cover performance in Athens. The Greek representative for Eurovision 2026, Akylas, has responded for the first time on Instagram to the criticism directed at him by the Ukrainian representative, Leleka. This follows his performance of the song "All The Things She Said" by the Russian duo t.A.T.u, who represented Russia at Eurovision 2003 and, according to Leleka, publicly support the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The singer clarified that his choice to perform the track stemmed solely from a personal connection to it, emphasizing that he did not intend to convey a political message or express support for Russia, and he apologized to Leleka and anyone hurt by his performance. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Never a Political Intention": Akylas Responds to Accusations In response to the harsh claims made by Leleka, who stated that “it broke her heart to...