The Revolution That Bloomed with a Song: How Eurovision Influenced a Dramatic Change in Portugal

The Revolution That Bloomed with a Song: How Eurovision Influenced a Dramatic Change in Portugal

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It might sound like the beginning of a joke, but the answer is surprising. Second article in a special series: How has Eurovision influenced dramatic political events? Nice to meet you, I'm Tal. As a student of communications and political science, the connection between politics and the Eurovision Song Contest has always intrigued me. And I know what you're thinking – politics? Haven't we had enough of it after Eurovision 2024? But wait, this is going to be much more entertaining than it sounds! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After understanding how Eurovision intervened in the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro, let's jump to Portugal! The 70s there were like a historical TV episode, and Eurovision – well, let's say it got a guest role it never even dreamed of. Portugal Under Dictatorship In 1974, Portugal was one of the last remaining dictatorships in Europe. In those days, under the influence of António Salazar (who had already passed away, but his...
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MTV EMA 2024: Eurovision Contestants and National Finalists Among Nominees

MTV EMA 2024: Eurovision Contestants and National Finalists Among Nominees

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Discover the Eurovision and national final contestants nominated for regional awards at the 2024 MTV EMA ceremony. Learn about these talented singers and their remarkable journeys in the article. Voting for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) has opened, revealing nominees in various categories. Among the contenders are several singers from recent Eurovision Song Contests and national selections. Let's explore these artists and their history with the awards. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Contestants in the Spotlight Switzerland's Nemo, the Eurovision 2024 winner, has earned their first nomination in the "Best Swiss Act" category. Nemo's victory with "The Code" marked Switzerland's third Eurovision win. Slimane, who represented France at Eurovision 2024 and finished fourth with "Mon Amour," receives his second consecutive nomination for "Best French Act. "The "Best Italian Act" category features two Eurovision representatives: Angelina Mango, Italy's Eurovision 2024 entry, who finished seventh. Mahmood, a two-time Eurovision contestant who placed second in 2019 with "Soldi" and sixth in...
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Iolanda Reveals the Truth? “I Don’t Like Boys” – Eurovision Portugal Representative’s Declaration Stirs the Internet

Iolanda Reveals the Truth? “I Don’t Like Boys” – Eurovision Portugal Representative’s Declaration Stirs the Internet

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portugal's representative for Eurovision 2024 announced her sexual orientation and generated significant interest due to the song she chose to convey the message. Iolanda, Portugal's representative for Eurovision 2024, surprised her fans with what appears to be a personal and emotional revelation of her sexual orientation. The announcement came through a TikTok video where she shared with her followers that she is a lesbian. This touching message was accompanied by Billie Eilish's song "Guess," creating a more personal and meaningful connection to her declaration, as Eilish herself identifies as bisexual. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); @iolandamusic_charlie likes boys but i don’t 💋 ♬ Guess featuring Billie Eilish - Charli xcx & Billie Eilish The Portuguese entertainment website, infocul.pt, claims that Iolanda chose to emphasize a specific part of Eilish's song, which says: "Charlie loves boys, but she knows I would make her." This choice of words is not coincidental – they express the feeling of a gap between familiar social attraction...
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Portugal: Song Submissions Open for National Finals

Portugal: Song Submissions Open for National Finals

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTP confirms that the representative will once again be chosen through the traditional Eurovision pre-selection 'Festival da Canção,' with the song submission window open until October 15. After the Portuguese national broadcaster, RTP, expressed its desire to participate in Eurovision 2025, which will be held in Switzerland, the song submission window is now open for artists wishing to participate in the local Eurovision pre-selection "Festival da Canção." The submission window will remain open until Tuesday, October 15.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Any citizen or resident of Portugal, whether living inside or outside the country, can submit a song for the festival until October 15. The festival will include 20 songs, with 14 songwriters invited by RTP with six additional songs selected through an open submission process. As every year, the selection process will consist of two semi-finals and a final, with six participants advancing from each semi-final to the final. Twelve songs will compete in the grand final...
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