Who Will Decide Israel’s Future in Eurovision? Norwegian Statement Raises Questions

Who Will Decide Israel’s Future in Eurovision? Norwegian Statement Raises Questions

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s TV 2 questions voting on Israel’s Eurovision exclusion, raising uncertainty over participation and possible impact on final results Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 is considering whether to participate in the vote on Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision 2026, spokesperson Jan-Petter Dahl confirmed. The hesitation stems from the fact that the channel is an active EBU member but does not hold Eurovision broadcasting rights, which in Norway belong exclusively to the competing broadcaster NRK. “We will wait for the invitation before considering whether it is natural for us to participate,” said Dahl. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Will Participate in the Vote? The vote on Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision 2026 has been postponed to mid-November. Since the EBU has not yet sent an official invitation to any national broadcaster – only announcing it will take place in a “special online session” of the General Assembly – it remains unclear which broadcasters will vote, what majority will...
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Norway: Will Not Boycott Eurovision 2026 If Israel Is Allowed to Participate

Norway: Will Not Boycott Eurovision 2026 If Israel Is Allowed to Participate

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent days, three countries officially announced their withdrawal from the contest as long as Israel participates. Now, Norway declares it will not boycott Eurovision 2026 even if Israel takes part. In the past week, Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands officially declared that they will boycott Eurovision as long as Israel continues to participate. In addition to these three, Iceland and Spain have hinted at the possibility of withdrawing from the contest under the same conditions. Surprisingly, today (Friday), Norway, often perceived as anti-Israel, announced that it will not boycott Eurovision 2026 even if Israel remains in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As stated, Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands all issued official statements pledging their withdrawal so long as Israel competes during the ongoing war in Gaza. The rising trend of countries threatening to leave the contest over Israel’s participation has alarmed many fans, and with good reason. Within just days, three national broadcasters loudly opposed Israel’s presence, conditioning their own participation on Israel’s...
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Brave Journalist Reveals: “I Was Sexually Assaulted by a Eurovision Artist”

Brave Journalist Reveals: “I Was Sexually Assaulted by a Eurovision Artist”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Julia Morris, a BBC journalist, courageously exposes archival footage showing a Eurovision artist kissing and touching her against her will during an interview. The artist admits, "I was very drunk... maybe someone should have intervened." Julia Morris (BBC journalist) courageously revealed this week how a Eurovision artist harassed her on camera. At Eurovision 2005 in Kyiv, she interviewed the Norwegian band Wig Wam’s lead singer, Åge Sten (stage name Glam), sharing footage from that interview showing Sten straddling her on a couch, kissing her multiple times against her will, and touching intimate areas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid the ongoing legal battle between the Municipality of Sanremo and RAI, the Italian national broadcaster is already planning ahead: Which city could be the next to host the Sanremo Festival? The prestigious and long-standing Sanremo Festival, from which Italy’s Eurovision representatives are selected, may depart from its legendary city for the first time in 75 years due to a fierce dispute between RAI, the Italian...
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Duncan Laurence Breaks Record: “Arcade” Is Eurovision’s Most-Streamed Song

Duncan Laurence Breaks Record: “Arcade” Is Eurovision’s Most-Streamed Song

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With over 1.4 billion Spotify streams, "Arcade" leads Eurovision’s all-time charts - discover the the top songs dominating global Spotify and YouTube play counts. The song "Arcade" by Dutch artist Duncan Laurence, the Eurovision 2019 winner, has become the most-streamed song in Eurovision Song Contest history, exceeding 1.4 billion Spotify streams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From TV Event to Streaming Powerhouse: The Evolution of Eurovision Recent data confirm Eurovision’s transformation from a contest evaluated by juries and public voting into an international sensation measured by streams, views, Instagram Reels, and TikTok content. For nearly a decade, releasing a Eurovision song has been a full-scale digital marketing endeavor - Spotify plays, Instagram trends, and YouTube views now play a role as significant as the live performance itself. Duncan Laurence has set an almost unreachable standard for future contestants. Close behind is "Snap" by Armenian artist Rosa Linn, which has accumulated more than 1.2 billion Spotify streams - even though it finished only 20th in...
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Will Norway Escape the Bottom? National Broadcaster Opens Song Submissions for Melodi Grand Prix 2026!

Will Norway Escape the Bottom? National Broadcaster Opens Song Submissions for Melodi Grand Prix 2026!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway in Eurovision: The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK, which confirmed last night its participation in Eurovision 2026, has officially opened the song submission window for its national selection, Melodi Grand Prix. Norway has confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, set to take place in Austria. The national broadcaster announced the opening of the submission window for Melodi Grand Prix 2026—the national selection that will determine Norway’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Austria. Submissions are open from today until September 1, 2025, with an emphasis on originality, quality, and uniqueness—qualities that could captivate audiences across Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The decision to open submissions earlier than usual, along with statements from Tarjei Strøm, the musical director of MGP, highlight a shift in strategy: Norway is aiming not just to participate, but to win Eurovision this year. stressed that the goal is to find a unique song that will be remembered and become a hit that people...
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Norway Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

Norway Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway in Eurovision 2026: The Norwegian national broadcaster confirms Norway will compete in Austria, choosing its representative via “Melodi Grand Prix,” the country’s Eurovision national selection. The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK has officially confirmed: Norway will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, to be held in Austria. As is customary, the country’s representative and song will be chosen through the traditional “Melodi Grand Prix” festival, expected to take place in early 2026. With this announcement, Norway joins the list of countries that have already secured their place at Europe’s biggest musical event.‏ Norway is the 16th country to express interest in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Denmark, Greece, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland, Malta, Luxembourg, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A High-Quality Norwegian Selection - But What About Moral Responsibility? Since its inception in 1960, “Melodi Grand Prix” has been considered one of Europe’s most high-quality Eurovision national...
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Norway’s Second Rehearsal: Kyle Alessandro Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Norway’s Second Rehearsal: Kyle Alessandro Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Kyle Alessandro, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Lighter". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Kyle Alessandro, Norway's representative, is the eighth act to have his second rehearsal today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Lighter". Kyle will perform as song number 8 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In the video, Kyle appears during the quieter part of the performance. A dim blue light washes over him, and on stage, beams can be seen behind him, held at angles. As the song intensifies, the stage bursts into flames, and next to Kyle is another dancer, performing flips across the stage. ‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Design The giant LED screens display graphics of mountains in a post-apocalyptic atmosphere, connecting to the prominent mountain motif featured this year in the contest. One of the most notable upgrades is a mobile lighting system installed on the ceiling of the stage,...
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Drama at Eurovision 2025: Why Did Kyle Alessandro Undergo Emergency Surgery After His First Rehearsal in Basel?

Drama at Eurovision 2025: Why Did Kyle Alessandro Undergo Emergency Surgery After His First Rehearsal in Basel?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway at Eurovision 2025: An extraordinary incident shook Kyle Alessandro. What caused the backstage turmoil, and why was the singer rushed into urgent surgery? Kyle Alessandro, Norway's representative, is the first act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Lighter". Kyle will perform as song number 8 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Kyle Alessandro was forced to undergo emergency surgery immediately after his first rehearsal on the Eurovision stage in Basel. This unexpected health event put the entire team into emergency mode. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Severe Pain and Wisdom Teeth Complications Today, Kyle held his first rehearsal with the Norwegian delegation on the Eurovision stage. However, behind the scenes, the situation was far from ideal. The head of the Norwegian delegation, Mads Tørklep, described the difficulties that began early in the morning: "He could barely open his mouth this morning and had to take strong painkillers just to get through the rehearsal". Immediately after...
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Norway’s First Rehearsal: Kyle Alessandro Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Norway’s First Rehearsal: Kyle Alessandro Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Kyle Alessandro, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Lighter". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Kyle Alessandro, Norway's representative, is the first act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Lighter". Kyle will perform as song number 8 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Kyle appears wearing a striking armor costume, which sparked discussions due to its resemblance to the outfit of Armenia’s representative Parg, but he chose to keep the armor and renew it with his own version. Regarding the dancer lineup, this time there are three dancers instead of four as in the MGP, and one of them performs an impressive breakdance at the end of the performance. The show is accompanied by fire pyrotechnics similar to those in the MGP performance.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Design The giant LED screens display...
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Watch: The Performances from “Eurovision In Concert 2025” in Amsterdam

Watch: The Performances from “Eurovision In Concert 2025” in Amsterdam

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision party, "Eurovision in Concert 2025," took place last night in Amsterdam,The Netherlands. Who performed live for the first time? Watch the performances of the selected representatives for Eurovision 2025! Last night marked the 16th edition of the Eurovision party "Eurovision in Concert" at the AFAS Live arena, where 30 participants from Eurovision 2025, set to take place next month in Basel, Switzerland, performed. The event was hosted by Dutch television presenter Cornald Maas, who has been actively involved in the Dutch delegation in recent years and previously served as a Eurovision commentator. Maas presented the show alongside Stefania Liberakakis, Greece's representative at Eurovision 2020 (cancelled due Covid-19), then continued representing Greece at Eurovision 2021, and represented the Netherlands at Junior Eurovision 2016 as part of Kisses. The party held yesterday in Amsterdam was first launched in 2009 and has since become the largest Eurovision-related concert held annually before the main event. Many representatives choose to perform...
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