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Cyprus: Antigoni Reveals Plans for Her Eurovision Performance

January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a recent interview, Antigoni shared her excitement about representing her country in the contest and revealed what she hopes to bring to the stage this May. Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026, recently sat down for an interview with Andreas Anastasiou, head of the Cypriot delegation for Eurovision 2026. During their conversation, she opened up about her feelings and thoughts ahead of her participation in Eurovision 2026 — where she will perform for Cyprus in Vienna — and spoke about how she intends to represent her country on stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I Want This to Be a Performance – Not Just a Song” At the start of the interview, Antigoni recalled the moment she discovered she would represent Cyprus at Eurovision and the wave of emotions that overtook her. She explained that upon hearing the exciting news, she was so overwhelmed with joy that she even cried. Soon after, calls from family and friends poured in, expressing how proud and excited they were for her. Antigoni shared her...

Portugal: Songs for “Festival Da Canção 2026” to Be Revealed on January 22nd

January 8, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP has announced that the competing songs for "Festival Da Canção 2026" will be revealed on January 22nd at 12:30 CET. The winner will earn the right to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP announced on its Instagram page on Wednesday that the 16 songs competing in the traditional “Festival da Canção 2026” will be revealed in two weeks, on January 22nd at 12:30 CET. The long-running festival, which has undergone several name changes over the decades, has served as Portugal’s platform for selecting its Eurovision representative since the country joined the contest in 1964. However, this year it remains uncertain whether the winner will represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As previously reported, 13 contestants have declared that they will not take part in Eurovision if Israel remains in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 16 contestants are equally divided into two...

Croatia: songs for “Dora 2026” Revealed!

January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: The Croatian national broadcaster HRT revealed this morning the 24 entries that will compete in "Dora 2026". The singer and the song will be chosen on February The national broadcaster HRT revealed today (Thursday) the 24 songs that will compete for the chance to represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. All 24 songs will compete in a single show during February, with the exact date yet to be announced. The songs were first unveiled at 13:00 CET on Croatian radio and are now being released to the general public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen to the songs of "Dora 2026": 1. Alan Duras - "From Ashes to Flame" 2. Ananda - "Dora" 3. Cold Snap - "Mucho Macho" 4. Devin - "Over Me" 5. Ema Bubic - "Vrijeme Za Nas" 6. Fenksta - "Memento Mori" 7. Fran Uccellini - "Ako Bolje Bude Sutra" 8. Irma - "Ni Traga" 9. Ivan Sever - "Crying Eyes" 10. Jasmina Makota - "Higher" 11. Kandzia - "3 Ujutro" 12. Gabrijel Ivić - "Light Up" 13. Lana...

Ukraine: Wildcard Songs for “Vidbir 2026” Revealed!

January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine's national broadcaster Suspilne has unveiled the six full songs competing the wildcard round for the last spot in Vidbir 2026 Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, which leads the Vidbir 2026 national selection for Eurovision, has recently unveiled the full versions of the songs competing in the wildcard round for the tenth spot in Vidbir 2026. This is one of the most anticipated moments among fans, as it could determine the frontrunner to represent Ukraine at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. In addition, the Ukrainian public voting has officially opened to select the tenth finalist. The vote will remain open until January 10, 2026, and the chosen participant will be announced on January 15. Listen to the songs below! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The six songs competing for Vidbir 2026: KHAYAT - Hertzi Karyotype - DNA MON FIA - Do You Hear Me? ANSTAY - by the way Marta Adamchuk - Silvered Pines OKS -...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 27: Dorin Or Is the Twelfth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

January 7, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dorin Or is the twelfth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 9 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Nave Levi, Agam Hazan, and Shaked Solomon. Full recap of Episode 27. In 13 days, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 10 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 9 will continue. The production presents tonight the continuation of a new challenge that has not been done in previous seasons. Each contestant chose a hit song to perform alongside a live band. However, during the song, a signal appeared on the screen - after which they had to continue singing a-cappella, without the band’s backing. Keeping rhythm, staying in tune, and maintaining composure became crucial. The two contestants who received...

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Songs to Be Revealed on January 15th

January 7, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine's national broadcaster Suspilne unveils the names of the competing songs for "Vidbir 2026", which will officially be released on January 15th at 18:00 CET. After revealing yesterday that the final will take place on February 7th, Ukraine’s national broadcaster Suspline announced today (Wednesday) through a post on its Instagram page that the ten songs competing in the Ukrainian national final "Vidbir 2026" will be unveiled next week, on January 15th, at 18:00 CET. The broadcaster also revealed the names of the competing songs. At the end of "Vidbir 2026", Ukraine’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen to compete in Vienna, Austria. Ten contestants will take part in the selection, scheduled for about a month from now. The winner of "Vidbir 2026" will be determined by a combined score of public votes (50%) and jury votes (50%) and will go on to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As noted, of the 15 initial candidates, nine songs...

“I Do Not Support Genocide”: “Selecția Națională” Contender Faces Possible Disqualification

January 7, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova: A political statement by a leading Moldovan "Selecția Națională" contender jeopardizes his continued participation, raising complex questions about freedom of expression and Eurovision’s strict neutrality rules. An unusual controversy is shaking Moldova’s "Selecţia Naţională", after contestant Satoshi, competing with his song "Viva, Moldova!", published a political statement on his Instagram account. The post was directly linked to his song and his intention to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The move places Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM and the EBU before a complex dilemma concerning the boundaries of freedom of expression on one of the world’s most-watched cultural stages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a post that gained wide circulation, Satoshi published an explicit political statement, directly connecting his personal views to his song and to the Eurovision stage itself. Among other things, he wrote: “I do not support genocide…. If someone has something to say, to manifest I don’t see a more suitable and wider platform to say...

Portugal: RTP’s chair reveals “enormous pressure” over Israel boycott

January 7, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portugal’s RTP faces intense political and public pressure over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, yet backs EBU reforms and confirms its place in Vienna The preparations for Eurovision 2026 are in full swing, and voices from Lisbon’s corridors are revealing the scale of the battle unfolding across Europe over Israel’s participation in the contest. Nicolau Santos, chair of the board of directors of Portugal’s national broadcaster (RTP), dropped a political bombshell this week during a hearing of the Portuguese Parliament’s Committee on Culture, Communication, Youth and Sport, openly acknowledging the severe pressure the broadcaster has faced in recent months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gaza concert sparks controversy The heated parliamentary debate did not begin with Eurovision. Santos spoke in response to a pointed question from representatives of the right-wing party Chega, who challenged the broadcaster’s neutrality after its decision to air the concert “Juntos por Gaza” (“Together for Gaza”). To demonstrate that the broadcaster faces criticism and pressure from...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 26: Eitan Aharon Is the Eleventh Contestant Eliminated From the Show

January 6, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eitan Aharon is the eleventh contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 10 contestants remain in the race, including Noam Bettan, Gal De Paz, and Alona Erez. Full recap of Episode 26. In exactly two weeks, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 11 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 10 will continue. This evening, the production introduced a brand-new challenge never before seen in previous seasons. Each contestant chose a hit song to perform alongside a live band. However, during the song, a signal appeared on the screen - after which they had to continue singing a-cappella, without the band’s backing. Keeping rhythm, staying in tune, and maintaining composure became crucial. The two contestants who received the lowest scores of...

Bambie Thug Says She Would Perform in Russia While Boycotting Israel

January 6, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 controversy intensifies after Bambie Thug states in a live broadcast she would perform in Russia, while continuing to publicly boycott Israel’s participation in the contest. Recently, Irish singer Bambie Thug sparked widespread backlash and reignited debate across Europe after remarks that many perceived as highlighting contradictions within parts of the progressive cultural sphere. Ireland’s Eurovision 2024 representative stated during a live broadcast on the social media platform “TikTok” that she would be willing to perform in Russia while continuing to boycott Israel. The statement, delivered live and recorded by viewers, draws a sharp contrast: a sustained public boycott of Israel, a democratic country and full member of the EBU, alongside cultural openness toward a country excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest following its military invasion of Ukraine. This was a direct, unequivocal public declaration without clarification or subsequent correction that intensifies the ongoing controversy surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision and the singer’s stance toward it. (adsbygoogle =...