Controversy in Italy. This Thursday, the Italian broadcaster RAI apparently revealed the results of the country’s televote in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024. The rules dictate that this is not allowed, but RAI 2’s broadcast showed, at the end of the show, the alleged voting percentages that each country received. […]
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Israel managed to qualify for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 this Thursday with the song Hurricane by Eden Golan, but even so, the participation is still under strong criticism. The country is in an armed conflict with Hamas and Palestine, following the attacks it suffered last October. This generates many criticisms from people […]
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Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 continues to make headlines. Now, more than 200 Portuguese artists are calling for the exclusion of that country from the competition. At this moment, Israeli participation is confirmed: the song Hurricane by Eden Golan was officially released this Sunday. However, the actions in the armed conflict […]
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After the controversies, Israel’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 was finally released. Eden Golan performs Hurricane. Up to this point, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) rejected two submissions by the Israeli broadcaster, Kan, due to the allegedly politicized nature of the lyrics – referring to Hamas’ attacks on October 7th. Hurricane is […]
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Doubts about Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 have been dispelled. After controversies regarding the lyrics of two proposed songs, Hurricane has been validated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The performer is Eden Golan. The organization announced in a statement quoted by the BBC: “The EBU can confirm that the official submission […]
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The song proposed by Israel for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 is set to be released on March 11. The performer, already known, is Eden Golan. Allegedly titled “October Rain,” the international press has reported that the song is under scrutiny by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) – which is assessing its eligibility, […]
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The doubts surrounding Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 continue, with new details emerging almost daily. This Thursday, the complete lyrics of the controversial song October Rain were revealed, while the country’s government appealed to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to accept it. The lyrics, circulated by the Eurovision Insider, reveal some […]
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The participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 remains in serious doubt. Eden Golan has already been chosen as the country’s representative, but the song may lead the Israeli public broadcaster to withdraw. According to the website Ynet.co.il, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is considering disqualifying the proposed song. Titled October Rain, it […]
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Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 continues to generate polemics, with one of the proposed songs now at the center of the controversy. Eden Golan will be the performer, following her victory in HaKokhav HaBa. According to Israel Hayom, the allegedly chosen song, October Rain, refers to the attacks carried out by […]
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Despite the controversy, Israel will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024, and this Tuesday Eden Golan was elected as the country’s representative. The talent show HaKokhav HaBa was the format for choosing the performer, starting to be broadcasted last November. The final was this Tuesday, with four contestants: Dor Shimon, Eden Golan, Mika […]
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