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Will Michelle Hunziker Host Eurovision 2025 in Basel?

September 21, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It would be an immense honor": Swiss TV host Michelle Hunziker declares her willingness to host the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. Michelle Hunziker, a prominent European television host, beauty entrepreneur, and media personality, has recently expressed her willingness to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. Well-known for her work across Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, Hunziker revealed her aspirations during a visit to her native Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As part of Switzerland Tourism's fall campaign, Hunziker visited Zurich where she shared her enthusiasm for potentially hosting Eurovision. In an interview with Swiss news site Blick.ch, she stated, "I would accept the role of hosting Eurovision in Basel without hesitation." Hunziker boasts extensive experience in hosting television shows and major events. Hosting Eurovision, considered Europe's largest television event with approximately 150 million viewers annually, could mark a significant milestone in her career. She added, "Of course, I would...

Iceland Opens Submission Window for Eurovision 2025 National Final

September 21, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has opened submissions for "Söngvakeppnin 2025," the national selection for Eurovision 2025. The winner will represent Iceland in Basel, Switzerland. Iceland's national broadcaster, RÚV, has officially opened submissions for "Söngvakeppnin 2025," the country's Eurovision Song Contest national finals. This announcement comes just days after Iceland confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025, following a period of uncertainty. The submission window for Söngvakeppnin 2025 opened on September 20, 2024, and will remain open until October 13, 2024. While the full format details are yet to be revealed, RÚV has already announced that 10 songs will compete in the national final, scheduled for February 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Key Details and Potential Changes Participants in the loacal competition must hold Icelandic citizenship to be eligible. The winner will be determined through a combination of jury and public voting. Additionally, RÚV has hinted at potential changes to the format of the selection process. The broadcaster acknowledges that Söngvakeppnin has faced...

Croatia Opens Submission Window for Eurovision 2025 National Final

September 20, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster, HRT, has opened registration for the Croatian Eurovision national final, "Dora 2025," whose winner will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Croatia has officially launched the submission process for its national Eurovision selection, "Dora 2025." Following the country's confirmation of participation in May, shortly after the Eurovision final in Malmö, Croatian national broadcaster HRT has announced the rules and timeline for their selection process. The submission window opened today, September 20, and will remain open until November 15. Aspiring artists and songwriters have nearly two months to prepare their entries for this prestigious competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Key Details of the Selection Process: The full format of the Croatian national final will be revealed no later than the 20th of January 2025. The national final is scheduled to take place in February 2025 and will be broadcast live. The winner of "Dora 2025" will be determined through a combination of...

Secret Garden: New Album from the Unique Eurovision 1995 Winners!

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Secret Garden, the musical duo from Norway that won Eurovision 1995 with one of the contest's most unique entries, is releasing a new album - "Songs In The Circle Of Time". What touching stories lie behind these songs? Listen and find out. Secret Garden, the Norwegian-Irish duo that captivated audiences with their Eurovision 1995 victory, is back with a new album titled "Songs In The Circle Of Time." This release marks nearly 30 years since their historic win with the hauntingly beautiful "Nocturne," a song that holds the record for the fewest lyrics in a Eurovision-winning entry. The song's ethereal quality and innovative approach challenged conventional notions of what a Eurovision song could be. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The New Album: A Personal Journey The new album features 13 tracks, with only two containing lyrics. The rest are purely instrumental, staying true to Secret Garden's signature style. Two standout tracks have been released ahead of the full album: Renaissance: A...

How the New Season of “Emily in Paris” Connects to the Eurovision Song Contest?

September 20, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new season of the romantic drama "Emily in Paris" has recently aired, providing the answer to the intriguing question - will we finally get the much-discussed Eurovision scene? After much anticipation and numerous trailers, the new season of the popular series "Emily in Paris" has finally premiered on Netflix. The fourth season is divided into two parts, with the second part initially expected to feature a highly anticipated Eurovision scene. However, plans changed, and the storyline took an unexpected turn. Spoiler alert! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Did Mindy Chen Really Go to Eurovision? The Eurovision saga in the show began at the end of the third season when Benoît, played by Kevin Dias, submitted a song he wrote for the competition. Mindy, portrayed by Ashley Park, was selected to represent France in Eurovision by internal selection. Early in the fourth season, scenes depicted discussions about the competition, including a meeting with the French...

Israel: Eden Golan to Sing Rejected Eurovision Song at UN on October 7

September 19, 2024October 25, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, is set to perform at the UN headquarters during a memorial ceremony for the events of October 7th. She will sing "October Rain," which was disqualified by the EBU from Eurovision. What wasn’t suitable for Eurovision may find a fitting place at the United Nations. Eden Golan, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2024, is set to participate in a memorial ceremony marking one year since the October 7 massacre at the UN headquarters in New York City. Golan is expected to perform the song that stirred controversy in Europe and even jeopardized Israel's participation in the Eurovision contest, "October Rain". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Journey from Disqualification to International Stage For those who may not remember, "October Rain," written by Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon, along with producer Stav Beger (co-writer and producer of "Toy," the Eurovision 2018 winner), reached the final selection stage for Eurovision 2024....

Bambie Thug Continues to Attack Israel: The Distorted Story

September 19, 2024October 25, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Less than a day after the operation attributed to Israel in Lebanon, Bambie Thug, as usual, posted a hate-filled story against Israel, portraying it as supporting the terrorist organization Hezbollah. What does this delusional story say? The witch from Ireland doesn’t rest: Bambie Thug, Ireland’s representative at Eurovision 2024, posted a hate-filled story against Israel on their Instagram account Wednesday morning. In it, Israel is depicted as the occupying and evil country, while Hezbollah terrorists are portrayed as poor Lebanese opposing occupation. The story responds to an operation attributed to Israel in Lebanon, which Israel has not yet claimed responsibility for, where thousands of Hezbollah terrorists were injured due to the explosion of their handheld pagers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Misrepresentation of Facts In the story shared by Bambie Thug from the Instagram account "LandPalestine," it states: “Israel conducted a cyberattack using advanced technology to target handheld pager systems used by resistance members in Beirut’s southern suburbs, leading to dozens...

North Macedonia to Broadcast Eurovision 2025: A Comeback in the Making?

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The North Macedonian national broadcaster (MRT) has published its broadcasting plans for 2025, which include Eurovision 2025 and Junior Eurovision 2025. Does this predict a return to Eurovision? It's not certain. North Macedonia's national broadcaster, MRT, has unveiled its programming schedule for 2025, which includes plans to air both Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, and Junior Eurovision 2025. Although the country withdrew from the main Eurovision contest after Eurovision 2022, it continued to broadcast the competition and even continues to participate specifically in Junior Eurovision. While broadcasting plans do not guarantee participation, this development suggests that North Macedonia has not abandoned the idea of returning to Eurovision in the future. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Current Status of Participation As of now, North Macedonia has neither confirmed nor denied its participation in Eurovision 2025. The registration deadline passed on September 15, and at this stage, it is unknown whether the Balkan country has registered for the next Eurovision. An official list...

Greece: Open National Final for Eurovision 2025 After 22 Years

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially announced that for the first time in 22 years, Greece will hold an open national final for Eurovision. ERT, the Greek national broadcaster, held an official unveiling ceremony today announcing the organization of an open national final in Greece for the first time in 22 years. The song submission window will be open to any artist wishing to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ERT's Decision-Making Process After extensive discussions regarding Greece's participation in Eurovision 2025, ERT has reached a final decision. Following the end of Konstantinos Zoulas' term as president of Greek national broadcaster on September 16th, Katerina Kaskanioti took over, and the official announcement ceremony took place at the Athens Conservatory. For 22 years, Greece selected its representatives through internal selection or closed national finals. The last open national final held in Greece was in 2003. The growing interest from...

Eurovision Under Threat? Basel Prepares for Referendum Against Public Funding

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After reports of a referendum on public funding for hosting Eurovision in Basel, a conservative party in Switzerland has started collecting signatures. Is Eurovision in Basel in danger? In July, it was reported that the Federal Democratic Union of Switzerland (EDU/UDF) announced it would demand referendums against funding Eurovision 2025 by municipalities or cantons comprising local government in Switzerland. Now, after Basel was officially declared the host city, the party has begun preparing for a referendum and is in the process of collecting signatures to force a referendum in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Requirements for the Referendum To compel Basel to hold a referendum, the Federal Democratic Union party must gather 2,000 signatures by the end of October. They claim there are increasing cases of antisemitism, therefore, they want to prevent the use of public funds to finance the competition. About a week ago, Basel approved the budget for the upcoming Eurovision, amounting...