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Earthquake at Eurovision: Watch the Dramatic Change of the Traditional Te Deum!

January 1, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); History in the making for Vienna: After more than a decade, the EBU bids farewell to the colorful opening cue and unveils the “new faces” of Eurovision broadcasts. What does the dramatic visual change look like and did the melody endure? Watch the change! The EBU opens the new year with a bang: this morning the new opening cue, which will henceforth accompany the opening and closing of Eurovision broadcasts, was revealed for the first time. The dramatic reveal, interwoven into the traditional New Year’s Concert broadcast, marks another significant step in preparations for Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. The move complements the updated logo and the competition’s distinctive stage, completing the branding overhaul ahead of the contest’s 70th anniversary. Watch the new Te Deum: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Enduring Classic: The Secret of Te Deum The festive opening cue and its legendary melody constitute the visual and auditory backbone of the EBU. The piece,...

Klavdia: “I Came to Eurovision 2025 Representing All of Greece, Not Only Myself”

January 1, 2026January 4, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klavdia, Greece’s Eurovision 2025 representative, discusses her sense of mission toward her country in the competition. In a interview, Klavdia, Greece’s representative for Eurovision 2025, describes her sense of mission toward her country in the Basel competition. She describes a sense of shock and pressure, and says she took her country’s representation in the contest seriously. Unlike her predecessor, she understood the weight on her shoulders and strived to take the contest slogan “United by Music” seriously. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All of Greece on Her Shoulders Klavdia has been one of Greece’s most honored representatives in recent years, finishing sixth, but at first she considered herself and "Ethnikos Telikos" as a platform: “I came to "Ethnikos Telikos" with the desire to become famous. I wasn’t sure I would win, and I prepared myself for the possibility that it wouldn’t happen”. When she won "Ethnikos Telikos", she entered a state of shock: “I sat in my room for...

Israel: The Grand Final of “HaKokhav HaBa” Will Air on January 20th!

January 1, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Time is ticking: the grand final of "HaKokhav HaBa", which will determine the identity of Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026, will take place on January 20th. The final will be held alongside a tense season of the Eurovision Song Contest. The date of the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa" for Eurovision 2026 has been revealed: Tuesday, January 20th, live on air. In the final, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be selected as part of the Eurovision Song Contest, winning a ticket to Vienna, Austria. Only four contestants will reach the final, and by the end of the evening, one of them will be announced as the official Israeli representative for Eurovision 2026 — decided through a combination of audience and judges’ votes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Battle for Vienna As Eurovision 2026 nears, the tension in the competition reaches its peak. In The final of "HaKokhav HaBa", the four finalists will perform first-round songs — one each — after which...

ESC Top 250 2025: Loreen Is the Big Winner!

December 31, 2025January 1, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As is tradition, this year too the international Eurovision countdown “ESC TOP 250” was held. For the third time in a row – Loreen remains at the top of the table. Which song of Loreen won? What position did they reach? All the details - Right here. What is the best Eurovision song of all time? Each year, toward the end of the calendar year, Eurovision fans around the world rank their favorite songs from all time in the Eurovision Song Contest for a countdown called “ESC Top 250”. The countdown is organized by the Belgian Eurovision site Songfestival.be in cooperation with the radio station EFR12Radio, which streams Eurovision songs online. The countdown began in 2007, and what has stood out over the years is the singer Loreen, the 2012 Eurovision winner, who since her victory has topped the chart every year with the song “Euphoria” with the exception of 2022, when another song won the countdown,...

Here Are the Winners of the 2025 Eurovision Fans Awards!

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last month, voting officially opened for the Eurovision Fans Awards for the 2025 season, and today the results are finally revealed! Which artists won in which categories? As 2025 draws to a close, all eyes are already turning toward Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. But before the new Eurovision season begins, the official Eurovision website wraps up the year with its traditional Fans Awards ceremony. This year, viewers at home voted across 11 different categories designed to honor Eurovision artists who competed in the most recent season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting for the Eurovision 2025 Fans Awards opened on Wednesday, November 12th and remained open until Sunday, November 16th, at 22:00 CET. Here are the official winners in each of the categories: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Fans Awards Winners Fashion Icon 2025: Shkodra Elektronike – Albania - 29% Erika Vikman – Finland - 42.4% Ziferblat – Ukraine Lucio Corsi – Italy Choreography King/Queen 2025: Kyle Alessandro – Norway - 30% Tommy Cash –...

A Sparkling Boost: Germany Enlists Ruslana as a Judge for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”

December 31, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR pulls out the heavy artillery for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: Ruslana, Eurovision 2004 winner, will serve as a judge in "Das Deutsche Finale 2026" and help choose Germany’s next entry. Germany achieved remarkable success in 2025 with the song “Baller” (in English: “Shooter”) performed by Abor & Tynna, which became a hit and ranked fifth in Spotify streams. The country has no plans to ease off the gas. The German national broadcaster, SWR, announced this morning a dazzling new addition to the jury panel that will select Germany’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: none other than Ruslana. The Ukrainian star, who brought her country its first-ever victory in 2004 with “Wild Dances”, is joining the international jury of Germany’s national selection contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Searching for the Voice to Conquer Europe The choice of Ruslana is no coincidence. In recent years, Germany has been looking for songs with individuality, charisma,...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 23: Portrait Band Are the Eighth Contestants Eliminated From the Show

December 30, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portrait Band are the eighth contestants to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 13 contestants remain in the race, including Dorin Or, Alona Erez, Eitan Aharon, and Noam Bettan. Full recap of Episode 23. 13 contestants remain at this stage in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026". with the grand winner set to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The next stage is the “Surprise Duet” — a challenge in which each contestant from the team performs a duet with a famous singer whose identity they don’t know in advance. The celebrity singer surprises the contestant during the performance itself. Five contestants took the stage to perform their duets, with the contestant receiving the lowest score being eliminated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dorin Or Dorin Or chose to sing the song “Ahava Asura” (originally by Zehava Ben). There’s no need to introduce Dorin’s distinctive voice; once again, she brings something special, intriguing, and...

Portugal: Majority Rejects Boycotting Eurovision 2026

December 30, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite debates and boycott calls following Israel’s participation, a new poll shows that 46% of the Portuguese public support the decision of RTP to take part in Eurovision 2026. The Portuguese research company "Pitagórica" has published the results of a wide-ranging public poll addressing a question currently occupying much of Europe: whether to participate as usual in the contest or boycott the event due to Israel’s participation. Today (Tuesday), the results were revealed: 46% of Portuguese respondents support the decision of the Portuguese national broadcaster RTP to take part in Eurovision 2026. This figure comes amid growing public debate in Portugal surrounding Israel’s participation in the upcoming contest, set to take place in May in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Supports and Who Opposes? According to the poll, 46% of respondents support the decision of the Portuguese national broadcaster to participate normally in Eurovision. By contrast, 38% oppose Portugal’s participation. Of these, 28% believe the country should...

Bulgaria: National Final Artists for Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

December 30, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT revealed the 15 artists who will participate in the national selection, through which the artist who will represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. After a three-year absence from the contest, Bulgaria has officially announced that it will finally return to Eurovision 2026. In Bulgaria’s national selection, popular artists will take part who, unlike in most national finals, will not compete with original songs but with one of their previous hits. The selection will be spread across two shows. On the first night, January 24th, fifteen popular artists who received an invitation from the national broadcaster to participate and compete for the opportunity to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 will be assessed by a five-member jury and by the public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria's National Selection: Full contestant lineup Fiki – A Bulgarian singer of Turkish descent who is popular in Bulgaria, and the son of well-known Bulgarian singer Toni Storaro,...

France: Eurovision Star Fanny Biascamano Passes Away Tragically

December 30, 2025January 12, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); French singer Fanny Biascamano, who represented France at Eurovision 1997, has died at the age of 46. Screenshot: YouTube Fanny Biascamano, France’s representative at Eurovision 1997 with the song “Sentiments songes” (in English: “Dreamlike Feelings”), passed away last Saturday. Born in 1979 in the city of Sète, she rose to fame at just 12 years old after performing “L’Homme à la moto” on local television, a cover of Edith Piaf’s classic that went on to sell one million copies in her version. In 1991 she released her debut album, and in 1997, at only 18, she represented France at Eurovision and finished in seventh place with her entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Circumstances of Her Untimely Death Biascamano died at the age of 46 after a battle with cancer. Following Eurovision, she continued performing across France and later embarked on an international tour dedicated to the songs of Edith Piaf. Alongside her musical career, Biascamano also published three books, two of them cookbooks...