Eurovision
Cimberly and Smash Into Pieces advance to Melodifestivalen final
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In Melodifestivalen's fourth semi-final at Malmö Arena, debutant Cimberly with 'Eternity' and rock band Smash Into Pieces with 'Hollow' advanced directly to the final. Meira Omar secured the qualifying spot with 'Dooset Daram'. The other artists were eliminated.
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.
Onze candidats au Festival da Canção du Portugal ont refusé de représenter le pays à l'Eurovision 2026 s'ils sont sélectionnés, protestant contre la participation d'Israël au milieu d'allégations de violations des droits humains à Gaza. La déclaration commune des artistes met en lumière les incohérences dans les politiques de l'Union européenne de radio-télévision (EBU) par rapport à l'exclusion de la Russie. Le diffuseur public portugais RTP s'engage à poursuivre le processus de sélection et l'inscription au concours.
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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has decided that Israel can participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after member countries voted in favor of new rules. Several nations, including the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia, have announced they will boycott the event in Vienna. Sweden voted for the rules and plans to participate, provided there is sufficient turnout.