After the request for changes, the final version of Malta’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 has been released. The original title, Kant, was deemed offensive, so the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) mandated a change. The broadcaster TVM received the request with displeasure, even speaking out about censorship and discrimination, threatening legal action. […]
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The 37 participants at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 are now known. Georgia announced Mariam Shengelia as its representative this Friday. The singer will perform the song Freedom, which was an internal selection by the broadcaster GPB. Georgia was the last country to reveal its plans for the contest, which will take place in […]
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Erika Vikmann will represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 with the daring song Ich Komme. Apparently, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) raised some concerns about the performance, but did not request any changes. The artist told the newspaper Expressen: “It’s not just one thing, it’s everything: my clothes, what the song is […]
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Melody will represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025, and she will not be alone on stage in Basel. Spanish broadcaster RTVE announced that the singer will be accompanied by five dancers. One of them is Álex Bullón, who will also be the choreographer, having worked with renowned artists such as Camila Cabello, […]
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Cyprus’ song for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 was officially released this Tuesday on digital platforms. The Mediterranean country will be represented by Theo Evan, who performs Shh. The song was written by Dimitris Kontopoulos, Elke Tiel, Elsie Bay, Lasse Nymann, and Linda Dale. As a reminder, Elsie Bay has reached the final of […]
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The complete results of the Portuguese selection for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 have been revealed. NAPA won the Festival da Canção with the song Deslocado. In the first semi-final, the highest scorers were Margarida Campelo and Bluay, with 15 points in total from the jury and televote during the first round. The tie-breaker was decided by the highest score given […]
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Portugal will participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC) 2025… but will not be hosting the event. The second-place finish last year, achieved by Victoria Nicole behind Georgia, might have given some hope to Portuguese fans. As of mid-March, there is still no confirmation of the host country, and in 2024, France declined to […]
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The song representing Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 has officially been released. The host country will be represented by Zoë Më. The artist will perform Voyage, a song she co-wrote with Emily Middlemas and Tom Öhler. The lyrics are in French, a language Switzerland hasn’t used in the ESC since Gjon’s Tears’ […]
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It seems that there is already a solution for Malta to modify its song for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025, Kant. The performer is Miriana Conte. The word «Kant» in Maltese means «Singing», but its pronunciation, which closely resembles a serious English swear word («C**t»), led the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to demand changes […]
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Yuval Raphael will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 with the song New Day Will Rise. The singer was chosen through HaKokhav HaBa, the talent show she won earlier this year. Now, the internally selected song has been released. The lyrics are predominantly in English, but also include verses in French and […]
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