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Sweden: Listen to the Full Songs from the First Heat of Melodifestivalen 2026

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The six songs competing in the first heat of Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s Eurovision national selection, were revealed. The contest will begin tomorrow evening This Saturday (tomorrow) marks the beginning of the first heat of Sweden’s Eurovision national selection – Melodifestivalen 2026, in the city of Linköping. As part of the selection process, 30 songs will compete in five heats, one semi-final (“Second Chance”), and a final where Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Heat Contestants and Songs: Greczula – “Half Of Me“ Jacqline – “Woman“ Noll2 – “Berusade Ord“ Junior Lerin – “Copacabana Boy“ Indra – “Beautiful Lie“ A-Teens – “Iconic“ Click on the song's title in order to listen! Familiar Names From The First Heat: Greczula, full name Kristofer Niklas Greczula, is a well-known and respected singer in Sweden who placed third in Melodifestivalen 2025 with the song “Believe Me”. In 2017, he began working as a soloist, and in 2022, he released his first album, “Live and Let Live.” That...

Drama in Greece: Calls for Artists’ Revolt Against Israel in “Sing for Greece 2026”!

January 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A storm in Greece: An anti-Israel organization issues a harsh letter urging participants of “Sing for Greece 2026”, to boycott and refuse representing Greece in protest of Israel’s participation. The controversy surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision refuses to end. On Thursday evening, it was revealed that the Greek branch of the international BDS movement, known for promoting cultural and economic boycotts of Israel, sent a dramatic letter harshly criticizing Israel, the EBU, and the Greek national broadcaster, ERT. The letter calls on the 28 participants of “Sing for Greece” to boycott Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria and withdraw from the competition. The group urges participants to decline representing Greece if they win the pre-selection, citing accusations of “genocide” and war crimes by Israel in Gaza. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Eurovision Is Not Above Politics” The letter strongly condemns the EBU for allowing Israel to remain in the competition despite alleged violations of international law, comparing the situation to the...

Nemo and the Nazi Supporters: The Shocking Connection of the Mettler Family Revealed

January 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The dark history of the Mettler family is revealed: a great-grandfather nicknamed “Hitler-Mettler”, Nazi party donations, and an SS officer uncle - all resurfacing after Nemo returned the Eurovision trophy in protest over alleged genocide. Nemo, the winner of Eurovision 2024, made global headlines last month after taking a dramatic step - returning the winning trophy to the contest organizers. The reason: a protest against Israel’s participation, which Nemo accused of committing “genocide”. Nemo, who often speaks about “values”, "inclusivity", and “respect for all people”, chose to exclude Israeli performers from his message of unity. However, an explosive investigation published this Wednesday reveals that while Nemo preaches morality to the Jewish state, his own family history hides dark skeletons - ones dressed in SS uniforms and Nazi insignia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Hitler-Mettler”: The Great-Grandfather Who Idolized the Führer Born as Nemo Mettler, the artist comes from a well-known, wealthy family from St. Gallen, Switzerland. A report by Christoph Mörgeli in...

Israel: About 200 songs Submitted for Eurovision 2026

January 29, 2026 by Aviad BergerNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel’s national broadcaster KAN officially announced that about 200 songs were submitted to the committee selecting the Israeli entry for Eurovision 2026. The chosen song will be revealed in a special broadcast during March The Israeli national broadcaster KAN announced today (Thursday) that about 200 songs were submitted to the committee responsible for selecting Israel’s entry for Eurovision 2026. The committee, currently meeting for an initial screening, will choose in the coming days the song to be performed by Noam Bettan in the first semi-final. The song will be premiered in a special celebratory broadcast on Channel 11 in March. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How many songs were submitted in past years? This marks a record-high number of submissions in recent years. In 2025, only about 50 songs were submitted, and in 2024, the year following the outbreak of the war, about 30 songs were received. How many songs were submitted in past years? 130 songs...

The Eurovision Live Tour Kicks Off: These Are the Artists Taking Part

January 29, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU has unveiled the lineup of former Eurovision artists joining the upcoming summer Eurovision Live Tour across ten major European cities. The EBU has just revealed the list of past Eurovision contestants who will perform in the Eurovision Live Tour, launching on June 15th — about a month after Eurovision 2026 takes place in Vienna, Austria. The tour will last roughly two and a half weeks, ending on July 2nd. Ten additional participants from the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final will later join the tour. The concerts will take place in ten major cities across Europe. Beloved past contestants will perform their Eurovision hits as well as fresh cover versions of iconic contest songs from previous years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Are the Artists Performing? The following former Eurovision artists will join this year’s Live Tour: Alessandra Mele – Represented Norway at Eurovision 2023, finishing fifth with the song “Queen of Kings”. Guy Sebastian – Represented Australia in its debut at...

Eurovision 2026: The Hosts Have Been Revealed!

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s national broadcaster ORF has officially announced that Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, taking place in Vienna, Austria, this May. The hosts of Eurovision 2026 were revealed earlier today (Thursday). Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will lead the celebration of the contest’s 70th edition, to be held on May 12, 14, and 16 in Vienna, Austria. Both are seasoned television personalities with extensive experience in entertainment. The announcement was made live on Ö3’s morning show and was followed by an official press conference in Vienna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ ORF’s vision for Eurovision 2026 ÖRF’s Head of Programs Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz said: "Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski are two motivated, exciting and extraordinary personalities who will guide us through the spectacular shows of the Eurovision Song Contest. Our goal is to thrill an international audience from all over the world with a sensational TV experience. We developed a concept...

Sweden: Listen to Snippets from the First Heat of Melodifestivalen 2026

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, has revealed snippets of the six songs competing in the first heat of Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s Eurovision national selection, starting this Saturday This Saturday marks the beginning of the first heat of Sweden’s Eurovision national selection – Melodifestivalen 2026, in the city of Linköping. As part of the selection process, 30 songs will compete in five heats, one semi-final (“Second Chance”), and a final where Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Heat Contestants Greczula - "Half Of Me" Jacqline - "Woman" Noll2 - "Berusade Ord" Junior Lerin - "Copacabana Boy" Indra - "Beautiful Lie" A-Teens - "Iconic" Familiar Names From The First Heat: Greczula, full name Kristofer Niklas Greczula, is a well-known and respected singer in Sweden who placed third in Melodifestivalen 2025 with the song “Believe Me”. In 2017, he began working as a soloist, and in 2022, he released his first album, “Live and Let Live.” That...

Drama in Luxembourg: Eva Marija Accused of Copying Her Song

January 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Storm in Luxembourg: Eva Marija has been accused of plagiarism. Luxembourg’s national broadcaster now drops a bombshell with a surprising statement. Is it truly a case of copying? Last Saturday, Eva Marija was chosen to represent Luxembourg at the upcoming Eurovision 2026 with her song “Mother Nature”. Shortly after her victory, social media erupted with demands to disqualify the entry, claiming it plagiarized Birdy’s 2016 hit “Keeping Your Head Up”. Senior figures in Luxembourg could not remain indifferent. The national broadcaster RTL today confirmed that the matter is under official review in cooperation with several organizations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We Take the Matter Seriously” In a statement to the Luxembourgish newspaper Luxemburger Wort, the national broadcaster confirmed that the possibility of copyright infringement is indeed being examined. Jeff Spielmann, head of Luxembourg’s Eurovision communications, told the paper: “We, the Eurovision team, take discussions about possible copyright violations seriously and aim to address them transparently. To that end, we are holding talks with several organizations,...

Date Set for Eurovision Hosts Reveal After a Wave of Speculation

January 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After months of speculation, Austria sets a dramatic date for the official reveal of the Eurovision 2026 hosts, raising tension and excitement ahead of the announcement. It was recently announced that tomorrow, January 29th, the hosts of Eurovision 2026 will be officially revealed. The announcement will be broadcast live on Ö3’s morning show, followed by a formal press conference in Vienna. At this stage, the official names of the hosts have not been released, but Victoria Swarovski is mentioned as the leading candidate - alongside another host whose identity remains secret and is described as a surprise. Swarovski, 32, from Tyrol, has signed a contract with RTL and currently hosts the popular show "Let’s Dance". The identity of the male host, which has not yet been revealed, continues to spark speculation after names such as Paul Pizzera, Philipp Hochmair, and Michael Niavarani have circulated in Austrian media since last summer. However, the man who will co-host alongside Victoria is described as an award-winning actor, author, and presenter...

Slovenia: Artists Bypass the Boycott on Israel and Head to Eurovision

January 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprising move: Slovenian artists circumvent the boycott on Israel and shake up Eurovision 2026, competing under other European flags. Recently, it was revealed that several Slovenian artists chose to ignore the boycott imposed by the Slovenian national broadcaster on Eurovision 2026. They plan to participate in the contest - but under the flags of other European countries. The move has triggered public uproar in Slovenia and sends a clear message: despite political attempts to silence them, music is stronger than political boycotts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenian Boycott and Withdrawal from Eurovision Slovenia announced its withdrawal from the competition scheduled to take place in Vienna as part of the boycott against Israel’s participation. The Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO claimed the decision followed public pressure, but several Slovenian artists opposed the move imposed upon them and found creative ways to reach the European stage. Eva Marija Represents Slovenia Through Luxembourg The first sign of the boycott’s collapse came last weekend from...