News Archives - Page 80 of 270

Cyprus at Eurovision 2026: “JALLA” to Be Revealed on February 8th

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has announced that Antigoni’s Eurovision 2026 entry will be titled “JALLA”. The song and official video will premiere on February 8th as Cyprus prepares for Vienna. Just moments ago, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, in a joint statement with Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, announced that the song representing the country will be titled “JALLA” and will be officially revealed next Sunday, February 8, at 21:00 local time (CET). The song and its official video will both premiere during the evening news broadcast on the Cypriot television channel RIK1. Subsequently, at 22:00 (CET), “JALLA” will be made available across all major music platforms and on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. In addition, Antigoni will perform the song live as a guest act during the second semi-final of "Sing For Greece 2026", scheduled for February 13. During this event, Greece’s own Eurovision representative will be chosen. Unlike in previous years, when Cyprus tended to be among the last to...

Serbia: Songs for “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026” Revealed

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serbian national broadcaster has unveiled the 24 songs competing in “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”. The winning entry will represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Serbian national broadcaster, RTS, has published the 24 songs that will compete in the local Eurovision national selection, “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”, competing for the right to represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. All songs are available for listening on the competition’s official YouTube channel. The national final will take place on February 28. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Serbia Will Select Its Eurovision 2026 Entry As in previous years, the national selection will feature two semi-finals, scheduled for February 24th and February 26th. Each semi-final will include 12 competing artists, with seven acts from each show qualifying for the grand final, which will be held on February 28th. The winner of the national selection will be determined through a combined voting system consisting...

Drama Continues: DARA Considers Withdrawing from Eurovision 2026 After Backlash in Bulgaria

February 2, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA, Bulgaria’s Eurovision 2026 representative, considers withdrawal after backlash and declining motivation, with a final decision expected within hours. It was reported this morning that DARA, Bulgaria’s representative for Eurovision 2026, has announced that she may withdraw from the competition. In an interview, the singer revealed that a wave of negative reactions and a lack of trust in her abilities have significantly reduced her motivation to participate, clarifying that a final decision will be made by the end of the day. This marks a dramatic development that could reshape the Eurovision 2026 landscape, coming just days after DARA’s official selection in ״Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026״. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Crisis Immediately After Selection DARA, who was chosen to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026, addressed the social media backlash directly today (Monday). According to her, the harsh criticism directed at her went beyond legitimate musical debate and turned into personal attacks. “The most hurtful thing is the...

BNT Responds to Voting Allegations in ״Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026״

February 2, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster addresses rumors and explains the voting process in the local Eurovision national final, following online allegations of vote manipulation after the results were announced. On Saturday, DARA was announced as Bulgaria’s representative for Eurovision 2026. Shortly after the announcement, various allegations began circulating on social media regarding alleged manipulation of the public vote. Users shared images and tables containing unofficial voting data, alongside claims that the selected representative had not been chosen fairly and that the voting results did not reflect viewers’ actual preferences. These publications sparked public controversy and led to widespread speculation about how the voting process in the ״Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026״ was conducted. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In response to the allegations, the Bulgarian national broadcaster, BNT, issued an official statement yesterday (Sunday), emphasizing that information circulating on social media should not be considered credible. The national broadcaster clarified that the claims constitute fake news, and...

Eurovision 2026: Antigoni’s Song Expected to Be Revealed in Early February

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The anticipation is nearly over: Antigoni’s song, representing Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, is expected to be released in early February, ahead of her live performance at "Sing For Greece 2026". Today (Sunday), it was reported that the song and official video by Antigoni - Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026 - will most likely be unveiled in the first week of February. Furthermore, the artist is expected to perform the song live as a guest act on February 13 during the second semi-final of Greece’s national selection, Sing For Greece 2026, through which the country’s entry for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria will be chosen. In recent years, Cyprus has been among the last countries to reveal its Eurovision entry, but this year’s timetable points to a significantly earlier release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni’s Music Video To Premiere Soon According to the Greek Eurovision news outlet Eurovisionfun, Cyprus’s official music video for Eurovision 2026 is scheduled to premiere in the first week...

Latvia: First “Supernova 2026” Semi-Final Results

January 31, 2026February 4, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Five songs have advanced to the final of “Supernova 2026”, which will take place on February 14th. "Supernova 2026" officially kicked off today, featuring 12 artists competing for five spots in the final. The first semi-final was held at the Riga Film Studio in Latvia’s capital, Riga, and was hosted by Ketija Šēnberga, Lauris Reiniks, and Māra Sleja. At the end of the evening, five songs successfully advanced to the final round. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Semi-Final Qualifiers: Tikasha Sakama – “#010126 Coda“ Elpo – “Blakus“ Emilija – “All We Ever Had“ Kautkaili – “Te Un Tagad“ De Mantra – “Let Them“ Click on the song title to listen! Among the competitors there is one familiar name, Emilija, who Competed in 2025 with the song "Heartbeat", finishing second. Supernova 2026 Dates: First Semi-Final – Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Second Semi-Final – Saturday, February 7th, 2026. Grand Final – Saturday, February 14th, 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia at Eurovision 2025 “Bur Man Laimi” (in English: “Song for Happiness”)...

Lithuania: Second “Eurovizija.LT 2026” Heat Results

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The second heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026” has concluded: two acts advanced directly to the Grand Final, with a third artist earning a spot in the online “Wildcard” round. The second heat of “Eurovizija.LT” kicked off today. Eight artists competed for two spots in the Grand Final, with a third act earning a chance to join the online “Wild Card” round later in the season. The results were determined by a combined vote of the public (50%) and the jury (50%). The heat was recorded at the LRT studios in Vilnius and hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas and Eglė Kernagytė. From now on, the heats will take place weekly, every Saturday, until the final. Lithuania’s act and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen in the Grand Final, scheduled for Friday, February 27th, at the “Twinsbet Arena” in Vilnius,Lithuania. The qualifiers for the Grand Final are Vilnius Voices and Atikin. The act advancing to the "Wildcard" round is Grete. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Second Heat...

Surprise: Bulgaria Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2027!

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria’s national broadcaster BNT confirms participation in Eurovision 2027 - just moments before the representative for Eurovision 2026 has even been selected! Bulgaria becomes the first country to confirm participation. Just a few moments before a representative for Eurovision 2026 has been selected, Bulgaria has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027! During the final of "Natsionalna Selektsiya", the country officially announced not only its participation but also the continuation of its national selection process for another year. Bulgaria is the first country to confirm participation in Eurovision 2027. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian Selection Process for 2027 During the final of "Natsionalna Selektsiya" - before the 2026 representative was even chosen - the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT took a bold step and invited Ivo Dimchev to take part in next year’s "Natsionalna Selektsiya". In doing so, Bulgaria officially confirmed both its participation in Eurovision 2027 and the continuation of its selection show next year. Bulgaria’s Eurovision Journey Bulgaria joined the Eurovision...

DARA to Represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026

January 31, 2026February 2, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA has been selected to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 after winning ״Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026״ Her competing song will be chosen during a final show on February 28th. DARA has been chosen to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th and 16th. The song will be selected during the third and final stage of the Bulgarian selection process on February 28th. On that night, DARA will perform three songs, with the winning entry determined by a combined vote of 50% jury and 50% public televoting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process DARA was selected through "Natsionalna Selektsija", consisting of three televised shows. The second show concluded on Saturday, during which the Eurovision representative was chosen. In the third and final show, scheduled for February 28th, the song that will represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will be selected. DARA - Who Are You? DARA, whose...

Sweden: Greczula and A*Teens Qualified to Melodifestivalen Final

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first heat of Sweden’s Eurovision national selection “Melodifestivalen 2026” has ended with two acts qualifying directly to the final and one proceeding to the Second Chance round Screenshot: SVT Europe’s largest and most beloved Eurovision national selection, Melodifestivalen 2026, kicked off tonight with its first heat! The event took place at the Saab Arena in Linköping, where six songs competed. The two songs receiving the most votes advanced directly to the grand final, scheduled for March 7 in Stockholm. The third-place song progressed to a “Second Chance” round at the end of the fifth heat on February 28, a week before the final, for another opportunity to reach the grand final. The winner of the final will represent Sweden in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Results of the First Heat The first act to qualify directly to the final is Greczula with his song “Half Of Me“. A-Teens joined him with the song “Iconic“....