Eurovision
Cimberly og Smash Into Pieces rykker op til Melodifestivalen-finale
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I Melodifestivalens fjerde semifinale i Malmö Arena gik debutanten Cimberly med 'Eternity' og rockbandet Smash Into Pieces med 'Hollow' direkte videre til finalen. Meira Omar sikrede sig kvalifikationspladsen med 'Dooset Daram'. De øvrige kunstnere blev elimineret.
Romania's entry for Eurovision 2026, 'Choke Me' by Alexandra Căpitănescu, has drawn criticism from anti-sexual violence campaigners for appearing to glamorise sexual strangulation. The song repeats the phrase 'choke me' 30 times and has prompted online calls for its disqualification or modification. While some view the lyrics as metaphorical, experts highlight health risks associated with the practice.
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Pre-favorite Felicia claimed victory in Melodifestivalen 2026 despite a persistent cold and high fever. She won with the entry 'My system' scoring 161 points, ahead of Greczula and Medina. Felicia expressed surprise at the win and described the feeling as unreal.
Eleven entrants in Portugal's Festival da Canção have refused to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 if selected, protesting Israel's participation amid allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. The artists' joint statement highlights inconsistencies in the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) policies compared to Russia's exclusion. Portugal's broadcaster RTP vows to proceed with the selection process and contest entry.
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Den Europæiske Rundfunkunion (EBU) har besluttet, at Israel må deltage i Eurovision Song Contest 2026 efter at medlemslandene har stemt for nye regler. Flere nationer, herunder Nederlandene, Spanien, Irland og Slovenien, har annonceret, at de boykotter arrangementet i Wien. Sverige stemte for reglerne og planlægger at deltage, forudsat tilstrækkelig deltagelse.