
Emma Gunnarsen Dreams of Melodi Grand Prix and Eurovision
Seventeen-year-old Emma Gunnarsen, sister of Marcus & Martinus, shares her dreams of participating in Melodi Grand Prix (MGP) and potentially Eurovision, revealing advice she received from her brothers.

Outgoing Eurovision Scout Defends Artist Against Hate Attacks
The departing Eurovision scout, Forcher, has publicly defended artist Cosmó against a wave of hate attacks, with ORF General Weißmann expressing concern over the 'disgusting and insulting' comments.

LRT Responds to Eurovision Controversy, Reserves Right to Remove Artists
Following comments by Raigardas Tautkus about Eurovision participants and claims of possible criminal activity against non-finalist Nøra Blu, Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT has responded by reserving the right to remove artists from the competition.

New FM4 Podcast 'Bussi Bla Bla' with ESC Winners JJ and Conchita Launched
A new FM4 podcast titled 'Bussi Bla Bla' featuring Eurovision Song Contest winners JJ and Conchita Wurst has been launched, focusing on 'hysterical' language studies.

Danish Singer Søren Torpegaard Lund Rises in Eurovision Betting Odds
Danish singer Søren Torpegaard Lund, with his song 'Før vi går hjem,' is rapidly gaining ground in betting predictions for the Eurovision winner, posing a strong challenge to Akylas.

Exhibition on Queer Culture at Eurovision Song Contest
The 'United by Queerness' exhibition at QWien in Austria explores the significant political milestones and queer culture within the Eurovision Song Contest, which is being held in Austria this year.

Lithuanian Eurovision Selection Faces Questions Over Voting Transparency
The final spot in the Lithuanian national Eurovision selection has been announced, but viewers are raising questions about the transparency of the voting process, particularly regarding a new 'wildcard' stage.

Adelina Varthakouri Criticizes Good Job Nicky's Eurovision Song Choice
Adelina Varthakouri stated that Good Job Nicky's song choice for the Eurovision national final was a mistake, despite praising his voice.
Lithuania Completes Eurovision Shortlist with Final Qualifying Show
The final qualifying show of EUROVIZIJA.LT has concluded, completing Lithuania's shortlist of participants who will compete for the chance to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Gemmini to Compete in Serbian Eurovision Selection
The sibling duo Nataša and Nemanja Erić, performing as Gemmini, will present their song “Metar sreće” in the Serbian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Swiss Eurovision Winner Nemo's Trophy Shattered in Protest of Israel
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo's glass trophy shattered shortly after being received in 2024, with the incident linked to a protest against Israel.

Croatian Group LELEK Shows Rehearsals vs. Live Performance
The Croatian female group LELEK, winners of Dora and new Eurovision representatives, shared a video on Instagram comparing their rehearsals to their live show.

Essyla to Represent Belgium at Eurovision
Singer Essyla, who rose to fame on 'The Voice,' will represent Belgium at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.

UK's Eurovision Entry Features Music with Cute Furry Creatures
The United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest will feature music created by Sam Battle, known as Look Mum No Computer, who builds electronic instruments from unusual items like Gameboys and toy animals.
Akylas to Represent Greece at Eurovision 2026
Artist Akylas and his song “Ferto” have been selected to represent Greece at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna after winning the national selection.

Eurovision Song Contest live tour 2026 postponed due to “unforeseen challenges”
Organisers said their "focus remains on delivering an incredible Eurovision Song Contest" later this year
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Culturejutarnji-listdanas1h ago2 sources Eurovision Faces 'Balkan Quarrel' Over 'Yugoslavia' Reference
Eurovision, intended as an entertainment spectacle, is once again casting long political shadows, with a German newspaper reporting on a potential 'Balkan quarrel' stemming from a 'Yugoslavia' reference during the selection process for the main competition in Vienna.

SKOJ Calls for Eurovision Boycott Over Israel's Participation
The League of Communist Youth of Yugoslavia (SKOJ) has called for a boycott of this year's Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation in the event.

Eurovision: 'Balkan Quarrel' Over 'Yugoslavia' Song?
The Eurovision Song Contest is increasingly marked by political controversies. A German newspaper questions whether new disputes will arise if Zejna's song 'Jugoslavija' qualifies for the competition in Vienna.

Serbia's 'Pesma za Evroviziju' Begins to Select Eurovision Representative
The 'Pesma za Evroviziju' festival has commenced, with its winner set to represent Serbia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The first semi-final is held tonight.

Lithuanian Eurovision selection final performance order revealed
The performance order for the 11 finalists of the Lithuanian Eurovision selection has been announced, ahead of the final on February 27th.

Eberhard Forcher Resigns as ORF's ESC Scout
Eberhard Forcher has stepped down from his role as the Austrian broadcaster ORF's scout for the Eurovision Song Contest, citing issues with the candidate selection process which he claims prevented more interesting acts from being considered.

Latvian Singer Atvara Prepares Eurovision Marketing Plan for Europe
Eurovision experts give Latvian singer Atvara high chances of reaching the song contest finals. The TikTok star reveals her marketing and communication plan to capture European audience interest.

Nøra Blu Returns to Eurovision Selection Final After Public Vote
After a public vote to bring back one participant to the Eurovision selection final, it was announced on Monday that artist Nøra Blu secured the spot.

Youtuber Look Mum No Computer to Represent UK at Eurovision 2026
Youtuber Look Mum No Computer, known for creating and playing unusual electronic instruments, has been announced as the UK's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026.

Akylas Shares Emotional Tribute to His Mother
Akylas, who will represent his country at Eurovision, spoke with tenderness and emotion about his mother, whom he considers a hero and the main pillar of his life.

Cosmó, 19, to Represent Austria at Eurovision with 'Tanzschein'
Nineteen-year-old musician Cosmó, whose real name is Benjamin Gedeon, will represent Austria at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with his song 'Tanzschein', after winning the national selection.

Nøra Blu's Team Alleges Organized Criminal Activity Against Eurovision Artist
The team of Nøra Blu, an artist who participated in Eurovision, has issued a press release alleging possible organized criminal activity against her.

Eurovision Fans React to Atvara's Latvian Song Entry
As the Eurovision selection season progresses, fans are actively reviewing and discussing the chosen songs, with many sharing their opinions on Atvara's melancholic Latvian entry.

CultureBBCThe Guardiannme7d ago3 sources Electronic Artist Look Mum No Computer to Represent UK at Eurovision
Electronic artist Look Mum No Computer has been selected to represent the United Kingdom at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision 70th Anniversary Tour Canceled Amid Israel Dispute
The European Broadcasting Union announced the cancellation of the planned Eurovision 70th-anniversary tour due to an ongoing dispute involving Israel.

Sakis Rouvas Praises Akylas and Greece's Eurovision 2026 Entry
Sakis Rouvas expressed strong approval for Akylas's song 'Ferto', which will represent Greece at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, predicting a successful outcome for the entry.

Controversy Surrounds Eurovision Selection and Producer Raigardas Tautkus
The Lithuanian Eurovision selection process is sparking major discussions, with producer Raigardas Tautkus facing criticism for his remarks about the group SHWR and a fifth participant.

Pesma za Evroviziju Begins, Here's Who Performs in the First Semi-Final
The Pesma za Evroviziju festival begins, whose winner will represent Serbia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.

Israel announces title of 2026 Eurovision song contest entry: 'Michelle'
"Michelle" will be revealed in full for the first time in a festive broadcast on KAN 11 on March 5.

Criticism of Raigardas Tautkus' Eurovision Comments
Fausta Marija Leščiauskaitė criticized comments made by producer and artist Raigardas Tautkus following the Eurovision selections, sparking debate over contestant evaluations.

Adelina Varthakouri Criticizes Good Job Nicky's Eurovision Song Choice
Adelina Varthakouri commented on Good Job Nicky's participation in the National Final for Eurovision 2026, stating that the specific song choice was a mistake.

Controversy Over Eurovision Selection Voting and Raigardas Tautkus's Comments
Dissatisfaction arose after the fourth Eurovision selection semi-final due to voting irregularities and the chosen finalists, prompting various opinions, including shocking statements from Raigardas Tautkus.

Changes to Eurovision.LT Final Voting
Viewers for the 'Eurovizija.LT' (Lithuanian Eurovision selection) final will only be able to vote online, with SMS voting no longer available.

Student Group Offers Incentives for Eurovision Pre-selection Vote
A student faction at the Vienna University of Economics and Business campaigned for singer Cosmó in the Austrian Eurovision pre-selection, promising 500 free spritzers if he was chosen.

Finnish TV Premieres and Eurovision Selection
This article highlights seven new entertainment programs set to air this week in Finland and mentions the selection of Finland's Eurovision candidate through UMK.

UMK Favorites Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen Discuss Collaboration
UMK (Finland's Eurovision selection) frontrunners Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen share insights into their collaboration and personal growth, with Lampenius discussing overcoming fears of abandonment.

Danish Eurovision Song May Need Translation
Søren Torpegaard Lund, who has only written songs in Danish, faces the possibility of his song being translated for Eurovision, amidst signs that local languages are making a comeback in the competition.

Protest in Valletta Demands Eurovision Boycott Over Israeli Participation
Hundreds of protesters marched in Valletta, Malta, calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest due to the European Broadcasting Union's decision to allow Israel's participation.

Electronic Artist Look Mum No Computer to Represent UK at Eurovision
Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer, a self-proclaimed Eurovision fan, has been selected to represent the UK at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

Akylas to Represent Greece at Eurovision 2026
Akylas has won the national competition and will represent Greece in the Eurovision 2026 song contest in Vienna with his song 'Ferto'.