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Sweden: Scarlet Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2025

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Swedish media, the duo Scarlet is expected to compete in the Swedish Eurovision national selection for 2025. Melodifestivalen, the Swedish Eurovision national selection, is one of the most important events for local music lovers and Eurovision fans worldwide. Every year, rumors and leaks about the list of participants fill local and international media. According to recent reports in the Swedish press, the duo Scarlet, who starred in last year's competition, may return to compete in Melodifestivalen 2025, which will choose the country's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Scarlet: The Metal Duo Considering a Comeback Following their successful performance last year, several sources reported to the Swedish newspaper "Expressen" that the Scarlet duo is considering returning to the competition this year. An anonymous insider reported that "they've been interested (in returning) since last spring." The reports indicate that the duo has been discussing the idea of participating again in the competition since...

How History Was Made: The 1968 Eurovision Victory Gets a TV Adaptation

October 10, 2024October 21, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spanish TV platform Movistar Plus+ announces green light for new series "La Canción", Depicting Spain's 1968 Eurovision victory with the legendary "La La La". The song "La La La" was performed on the Eurovision stage by singer Massiel, securing Spain's first victory in the competition. However, the path to victory included significant drama. Initially, singer Joan Manuel Serrat was chosen to represent Spain with the song and intended to perform it in the Catalan language. Due to Serrat's insistence on singing in Catalan, the Spanish national broadcaster (TVE) decided to replace him at the last minute with singer Massiel. The song won first place in the competition, beating United Kingdom by a single point. Now, the story behind Spain's 1968 Eurovision victory is set to be featured in a new TV series. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rising Star Carolina Yuste to Portray Massiel Actress Carolina Yuste, 33, will portray the successful singer Massiel in the series. The Spanish actress gained...

Montenegro: Montesong 2025 National Final Contestants Unveiled

October 10, 2024February 9, 2025 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro's national broadcaster has officially announced the 16 participants who will compete in the Montenegrin Eurovision national selection. Among them is Montenegro's representative from Eurovision 2013! Montenegro's national broadcaster, RTCG, has announced the 16 contestants and song titles that will compete in "Montesong," the country's national selection for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The event is scheduled to take place on November 27, 2024, just over a month from now. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montesong 2024: Contestants and Songs The list of contestants and their songs includes: Anastasija Koprolčec - Kraj Bend "9" - Stop War Boban Rajović - Suze Dolce Hera - Repeat Đurđa - To Ljubav Je Glumci Bend - San Isak Šabanović - Ljeto, Ljeto, Ljeto Kejt - Obala Raja Luka Perazic & Rade Vukčević - Dva Srca Luka Radović - Kada Dođe Maj Milena Vučić - Škorpija Nemanja Petrović - Među Zvijezdama Neonoen - Clickbait Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli Tina Džankić - Nova Verica Čuljković...

Israel: HaKokhav Haba Set to Premiere for Eurovision 2025 in November

October 10, 2024November 3, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This morning, filming began for the new season of 'Hakochav Haba' (The Next Star), Israel's national selection show for Eurovision 2025. The show will air on Keshet 12 in November. The reality show "Hakokhav Haba" (The Next Star) for Eurovision 2025 kicked off today (Thursday) with the start of filming for its 11th season. This program will select Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, and expectations are high. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the show. The judging panel for this season includes Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hason, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi, bringing a wide and diverse range of experience that promises a fascinating and challenging competition, no less than the previous season. Filming began this morning with the audition stage, in front of a live audience at Neve Ilan Studios. The new season is expected to start airing in November, and we promise to continue providing you with...

Ukraine: Eurovision 2016 Winner Jamala Backs Tina Karol for a Possible Eurovision Comeback

October 10, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will Tina Karol represent Ukraine in Eurovision for a second time? According to Jamala, the 2016 Eurovision winner, Karol has high chances of winning Eurovision. Jamala herself refuses to compete in Eurovision again. Ukrainian singer Jamala, who won Eurovision 2016 with her song "1944," recently stated that she believes Tina Karol, who has previously participated in the competition, is the most deserving candidate to represent Ukraine in Eurovision. In her opinion, Karol has the highest chances of securing another prize and a fourth victory for Ukraine, and would represent the country with honor. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jamala's Support for Tina Karol's Eurovision Return Regarding Karol, Jamala said: "I think Karol should go. Why not? I think she would represent us very well. There have been cases where artists have returned multiple times." When asked if she herself ever intends to return to compete on the Eurovision stage, Jamala replied that she has no such intentions. She is in a...

Luxembourg: About 60 Artists Submitted Songs for Eurovision National Final!

October 9, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The initial stage of Luxembourg's Eurovision selection has concluded, with around 60 contestants applying to represent the duchy, which returned to the competition last year after a 31-year absence. The Luxembourg national broadcaster, RTL, confirmed today that approximately 60 artists have submitted one or more songs for Luxembourg's Eurovision national selection, "Luxembourg Song Contest." This marks a decrease from last year when about 100 artists applied, resulting in a reduction of 40 contestants for the current year. RTL will invite selected artists from those who submitted their candidacy to auditions in front of an international panel of judges. These auditions will take place in November. Artists who successfully complete the audition stage will participate in Luxembourg's national selection, scheduled for January 25, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What You Need to Know About the Luxembourg Song Contest RTL confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest just a few days after the conclusion of the competition held in Malmö. The...

Eurovision 2025: The Chance for a Referendum Against Hosting Eurovision Events is Low

October 9, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The conservative UDF party is collecting signatures to force a referendum in Basel against Eurovision funding, but reports indicate low public interest in signing the petition. In July, it was reported that the Federal Democratic Union of Switzerland (EDU/UDF) announced its intention to demand referendums against the funding of Eurovision 2025 by municipalities or cantons comprising the local government in Switzerland. In September, we reported on the party's preparations to collect signatures to enable a national referendum. To force a referendum in Basel, the EDU/UDF needs to collect 2,000 signatures by the end of October. Now, according to reports, with about two weeks left until the deadline, it appears that signature collection is stagnating, and it's not at all certain they will reach the 2,000 signature goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conservative Values vs. Eurovision Content The EDU/UDF is one of the conservative parties in Switzerland. According to their platform, the party is "committed to traditional Christian values." After Basel...

Sweden: John Lundvik Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2025

October 9, 2024October 11, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); John Lundvik, who represented Sweden in Eurovision 2019, is expected to compete in the Swedish Eurovision selection for 2025. According to sources in Sweden, singer John Lundvik is likely to return to participate in the Swedish Eurovision selection, Melodifestivalen 2025, which will choose the country's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. If the information is indeed correct, this would mark Lundvik's fourth time participating in the Swedish Melodifeesttivalen as a singer and fifth time overall. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The report about Lundvik comes from the Swedish newspaper "Expressen," which in the past two weeks also reported that singer Klara Hammarström and Eurovision 2015 winner Måns Zelmerlöw are potential artists for the upcoming Melodifestivalen. Among other things, anonymous sources told that Måns has a song that is "nothing less than a hit" in his pocket, and to bring the song to the Melodifestivalen stage properly, he intends to collaborate with Fredrik Rydman, who was responsible for the...

MTV EMA 2024: Eurovision Contestants and National Finalists Among Nominees

October 9, 2024October 25, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Discover the Eurovision and national final contestants nominated for regional awards at the 2024 MTV EMA ceremony. Learn about these talented singers and their remarkable journeys in the article. Voting for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) has opened, revealing nominees in various categories. Among the contenders are several singers from recent Eurovision Song Contests and national selections. Let's explore these artists and their history with the awards. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Contestants in the Spotlight Switzerland's Nemo, the Eurovision 2024 winner, has earned their first nomination in the "Best Swiss Act" category. Nemo's victory with "The Code" marked Switzerland's third Eurovision win. Slimane, who represented France at Eurovision 2024 and finished fourth with "Mon Amour," receives his second consecutive nomination for "Best French Act. "The "Best Italian Act" category features two Eurovision representatives: Angelina Mango, Italy's Eurovision 2024 entry, who finished seventh. Mahmood, a two-time Eurovision contestant who placed second in 2019 with "Soldi" and sixth in...

Belgium: Potential Contestants for Eurovision National Selection Revealed

October 8, 2024February 9, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgian sources reveal contestants expected to participate in the Eurovision national selection, Eurosong 2025. The Belgian newspaper HLN has revealed the identities of four out of eight contestants expected to participate in the Belgian Eurovision national selection "Eurosong" for Eurovision 2025. The Flemish national broadcaster VRT, which manages the selection, has not confirmed the news, but this source has proven reliable in the past. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); VRT's Selection Process VRT announced the selection of the Belgian representative through the "Eurosong" format even before the Eurovision 2024 contest took place. After singer Mustii's failure to qualify for the Eurovision final, it was reported that the broadcaster began approaching various artists to participate in the selection. Eventually, a professional jury of more than thirty members chose eight artists to compete in the national final. Revealed Contestants Although VRT is trying to keep the identities of the participants secret at this stage, HLN unofficially revealed the names of five singers: Jelle Van...