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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden under fire: Swedish representatives, the band KAJ, are at the center of a musical storm shaking Europe. Will the song leading the betting odds be disqualified just before Eurovision 2025? A dramatic storm is shaking the Eurovision world just before the start of rehearsal week: the song leading the betting odds for the upcoming contest in Basel, the Swedish band – KAJ – is at the heart of a musical controversy that could change the face of the competition. Serious allegations have been raised against the Swedish group, accusing them of musical plagiarism, and this controversy could end Sweden’s journey before the competition even begins. All the dramatic details are in the rest of the article! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Allegations of Plagiarism: Surprising Similarity Between Sweden and India The accusations raised in recent days focus on the opening melody of the Swedish song, which, according to listeners and musicians across Europe, is suspiciously similar to the chorus of the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, KAJ, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Bara Bada Bastu". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. KAJ, Sweden's representatives, were the sixth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Bara Bada Bastu." KAJ will perform as song number 6 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In a video posted on the official Eurovision Instagram page, the band members can be seen sitting in a sauna-like setup on stage (similar to the one used in Melodifestivalen), with three dancers behind them instead of four. The dancers are covered in towels and wearing bucket hats. To our surprise, despite the allowance of pre-recorded backing vocals, all three dancers are equipped with headset microphones and are singing live alongside the band. Surrounding the group and the dancers are spruce trees, with a campfire burning in front of them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Details About Sweden's Performance: KAJ,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, KAJ, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Bara Bada Bastu". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. KAJ, Sweden's representatives, are the sixth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Bara Bada Bastu". Kaj will perform as song number 6 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. KAJ, who sing about the Swedish sauna experience, have implemented the changes promised during their Melodifestivalen stage direction. However, in a traditional fashion, the overall staging remains quite similar-the band takes the stage in their iconic green suits, and the sauna set has been slightly altered from the national final version to allow for easier assembly and disassembly. Additionally, three dancers now accompany the band on stage, ensuring that the total number of people does not exceed the permitted limit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year, the full-width and full-height LED screen at the back of the stage allows...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish national broadcaster has revealed that it is fully prepared to host Eurovision 2026, should the band KAJ, representing Sweden in Basel, win the contest! As a reminder, the group is currently the bookmakers’ favorite to win. All the details are in this article. Sweden, represented this year by KAJ, with their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (In English: "Just Take a Sauna"), is currently ranked first in the odds to win Eurovision 2025. The Swedish national broadcaster is wasting no time and has declared that Sweden will be ready to host Eurovision 2026 in the event of a victory.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SVT’s Commitment to Hosting Eurovision 2026 Anton Glanzelius, Head of Content at the Swedish national broadcaster SVT, stated: “Will it be a big task for us to deal with it again in such a short time? Yes. Are we going to make it? The answer is yes.” He explained that accommodating the contest would likely mean...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As preparations continue for the band KAJ, which will represent Sweden at Eurovision 2025, the Swedish national broadcaster has revealed the commentators for Eurovision 2025—and one of them is Petra Mede, who has hosted Eurovision three times! Amid the preparations of KAJ, Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2025 with the song “Bara Bada Bastu,” the Swedish national broadcaster has announced that Edward af Sillen and Petra Mede will be the commentators for the Swedish broadcast of the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});  Af Sillen, a seasoned Eurovision commentator, has provided commentary every year since 2009 and will handle the semi-finals solo this year. For the first time ever, Petra Mede, who hosted Eurovision in 2013, 2016, and 2024, will join him in the commentary booth for the Grand Final This marks the first time Petra Mede will serve as a commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, after her extensive experience as a host: "It’s the first time I’ve had the honor...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KAJ, Sweden's Eurovision 2025 representatives and current favorites to win, have disclosed adjustments to their performance as they transition from Melodifestivalen to the Eurovision stage. Full details in the article. Sweden is known for maintaining consistent performances between its national selection, Melodifestivalen, and the Eurovision stage. However, KAJ, Sweden's representatives for Eurovision 2025 with their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (In English: "Just Take a Sauna"), have announced several changes for their performance in Basel, Switzerland. These include reducing the number of dancers and reconstructing the sauna featured in their staging.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Adjustments to Meet Eurovision Rules Jakob Norrgård, a member of KAJ, revealed details during an interview on Yle’s Swedish-language video podcast Torille. He explained that the band will perform on the Eurovision stage with three dancers instead of four, as only six participants are allowed on stage per song at Eurovision. Since the band itself has three members, their backstage backing vocalist will also not be able to...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden at Eurovision 2025: The winners of Melodifestivalen 2025, the band KAJ, are currently leading the betting odds for Eurovision 2025. They have an impressive musical career, but does it justify all the hype? Get to know the betting favorite! The Swedish national selection, Melodifestivalen 2025, ended with a massive twist as the band KAJ, with their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (in English: "Just Sauna"), was announced as the grand winner of one of Europe’s most beloved music competitions. The victory, dramatic in its own right, quickly turned into a true cultural earthquake - not just in Sweden, but also in Finland, the homeland of the band members. The band KAJ - comprising Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård - are three childhood friends who speak Swedish and hail from Finland, a minority group that makes up about 5% of the population. They grew up in the small town of Vörå (in Finnish: Vöyri), an area with...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the heights of Eurovision to a public scandal: Måns Zelmerlöw, the winner of Eurovision 2015, breaks his silence in the face of severe accusations from his ex-wife! All the details in the article. The Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw, who won Eurovision 2015 with the song "Heroes", is currently at the center of a spiraling storm and a turbulent personal story. Recently, Måns competed in Sweden's Melodifestivalen with his new song "Revolution", which garnered significant attention and was considered a favorite to win based on betting odds and predictions. Many expected him not only to win Melodifestivalen but also to lead Sweden to victory in Eurovision 2025. However, the result shocked everyone: Måns lost. Now, not only has he lost the chance to return to Europe's grand stage—he is also losing his marriage and facing serious allegations that are shaking social media and traditional media alike. The current controversy revolves around the highly publicized divorce between Måns and British actress...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From one downfall to another: Måns Zelmerlöw, the Eurovision 2015 winner who also competed in this year’s Swedish national selection and lost unexpectedly, now faces serious allegations from his ex-wife! Måns Zelmerlöw, who won Eurovision 2015 with his iconic song "Heroes," recently competed in Sweden's Melodifestivalen with his new track "Revolution." Despite being the favorite to win, he suffered a surprising defeat and reacted bitterly. Now, he finds himself embroiled in an even more personal crisis, as his ex-wife, British actress Ciara Janson, has leveled severe accusations against him.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Janson took to Instagram to share a scathing post accusing Måns of drug addiction, emotional and physical abuse, and "endless" infidelity. According to her, she filed for divorce in the UK to protect both their privacy but now feels compelled to speak out. In her words: "I stayed quiet and protected my ex-husband for too long." In her post, Janson urged others in similar situations to seek help: "I...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden at Eurovision 2025: The Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, has released the full voting breakdown for Melodifestivalen 2025. How was Sweden’s representative really chosen? Discover the dramatic results! Melodifestivalen 2025 concluded with a dramatic twist as KAJ emerged as the grand winner with their song "Bara Bada Bastu". One of Europe's most beloved music competitions delivered an intense battle, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final moment. This year, the results were more unpredictable than ever, as the gap between public votes and international jury decisions sparked significant debate. Behind the numbers lies a complex picture—while the public voted one way, the international jury had a different perspective, and the age-based voting breakdown revealed surprising generational divides. Read on for an in-depth analysis of the final results! Listen to the Swedish song for Eurovision 2025:   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting Results: Did the Public Truly Support KAJ? The grand final took place at Friends Arena in...