The reunion of t.A.T.u is here!

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Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova, best known as the duo t.A.T.u, seem to be making a dynamic comeback and it is said that their reunion is closer than ever! The duo had represented Russia at the 2003 Eurovision contest in Riga, Latvia with the song Ne Ver’, Ne Boisia which means “Don’t believe, don’t be afraid” and managed to take 3rd place! The duet was loved by the audience and continues to have fans to this day!

After their great success around the world, the two singers decided to split up and pursue solo careers in 2011. However, this venture of theirs doesn’t seem to have been a great success. So, the two will become a duo again, performing at various events singing many of his hits, making their fans very happy. It should be noted that as far as their earnings are concerned, it seems that as a duo they have more financial power!

For Yulia, things have not been so simple in recent years. The singer was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after a simple routine check-up and after a mistake during the surgery she almost lost her voice. Specifically, the artist said of her experience:

“After the operation I didn’t speak for a year: whispering, whistling, whistling, going to doctors until the first operation in Germany. Then surgeries in Japan, Korea. After Korea, I was able to start speaking normally, making sounds.”

We are looking forward to the band’s comeback! What do you think? Tell us in the comments!

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Poland: With Michał Szpak to Eurovision 2025?

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Even though TVP is yet to officially announce that it will compete in Eurovision 2025, local artists are still very interested in the prospect. Following the expressions of interest from JoJo Siwa and Justyna Steczkowska, Michał Szpak, a former Eurovision representative, is now added to the list.

Michał Szpak represented Poland in 2016 with “Color of Your Life“, finishing third in televoting and eighth overall. Michał is open to return to the Eurovision stage and may have plans to do so.

Michał’s plans for Eurovision

Michał Szpak recently appeared as a guest on the YouTube channel “Polecany z WWA”. It was there that he was asked if he could imagine performing at Eurovision again. Michał then confirmed that he is seriously considering it.

I’m in touch with a group of people, producers who created Loreen’s song “Tattoo”. They would really like me to participate again. We’ll see how it goes. I also have a plan in my head.

However, he seems skeptical about it:

I don’t know if it’s my priority right now, but I’m not saying no, because it was a truly extraordinary experience.

Michał Szpak’s popularity in Poland has grown significantly since his Eurovision appearance, and many of his fans hope to see him return.

This year, Luna was selected by a TVP committee to represent Poland with her song “Tower“. However, Luna did not manage to qualify to the Grand Final, finishing twelfth in the first semi-final.

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Nemo: “I Felt Very Alone” – The Israel Controversy and Lack of Support at Eurovision

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Nemo, this year’s Eurovision winner, stated that the contest’s organizers did not provide enough support to participants caught up in the controversy over Israel’s participation. In an interview with the BBC, the 25-year-old Swiss artist said they felt “very alone” during the competition and expressed hope that better support structures will be in place in the future. “I really hope they have things in place for the next year,” they said.

Ahead of Eurovision, there were calls for Israel to be banned due to military actions in Gaza, and protests took place in Malmö, Sweden, where the contest was hosted. Nemo and other artists were pressured to boycott the event, while Israel’s representative, Eden Golan, reportedly received death threats.

Nemo, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, described the backstage atmosphere as “quite tense,” with ongoing investigations by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). “They told us they would get back to us, but they haven’t yet. It’s a shame that the EBU takes so long, in my honest opinion,” they commented.

When asked if the organizers did enough to support the artists, Nemo responded, “No, I don’t think so. There were times I felt very alone, and it took a long time for them to get back to artists when they reached out.”

The EBU responded in a statement, acknowledging the artists’ experiences and promising changes, including a duty of care protocol for future participants.

Despite the controversy, Nemo emphasized the importance of Eurovision as a platform for cultural exchange. “At the core of this contest, I think it’s an exchange of different cultures and coming together. I really believe in that sentiment,” they said.

As the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision, Nemo’s victory was a significant moment for the LGBTQ community. “Only after Eurovision did I start to realize the scale of what this moment meant to so many people,” they noted, adding that the win gave hope to many queer people who felt seen and understood.

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Norway: Tom Hugo from KEiiNO, wouldn’t rule out a Eurovision-related role in NRK!

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Tom Hugo, one-third of the band KEiiNO, was a guest in “The Eurotrip Podcast”, and he was asked about the Eurovision Song Contest, as well as the participation of Norway, his country in it.

The Norwegian Delegation, is going through a phase of internal changes, since Stig Karlsen, stepped down from his role as Head of Delegation, after a long and successful time.

So naturally, Tom Hugo, was asked whether he would accept the role of Head of Delegation in Norway:

“Not at the moment, no. I still have a lot of things to do with KEiiNO, and I really like producing music and writing music. However, at one point if a new head of delegation isn’t performing or suddenly withdraws, you never know.” 

However, he continued by saying that he is not sure if he is the most suitable for this role:

“Stig Karlsen has had so many tasks. It’s not just about finding music, it’s a long to-do list. There’s a lot of tasks and obligations for a Head of Delegation in Norway that I would not be the right person for. I could definitely have something to say when it comes to music and direction, but there’s a lot of things that aren’t my field.” 

The case of Hugo taking the position of head of delegation would be a similar case to that of Christer Björkman, who represented Sweden in 1992 and then worked at Melodifestivalen, but also as head of Sweden’s delegation.

Tom Hugo is part of the band KEiiNO, who represented Norway in 2019 with the song “Spirit in the Sky” and ended up in sixth place, winning the televote. They have attempted to return to Eurovision in 2021 and 2024, finishing second in the Melodi Grand Prix both times.

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MTV EMA 2024: Eurovision artists nominated in this year’s awards!

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The regional European MTV awards have a strong connection with Eurovision, as many artists emerge each year from the contest and introduce themselves into a wider audience. As a result, there could not be an MTV nominees list without the presence of Eurovision stars.

Eurovision nominees

Specifically, from the class of 2024, we have three artists nominated for their regional award categories:

  • Nemo: Best Swiss Artist
  • Angelina Mango: Best Italian Artist
  • Slimane: Best French Artist

Moreover, Noa Kirel, a multi MTV EMA winner, is once again nominated for Best Israeli Singer and Mahmood, who represented Italy in Eurovision 2019 and 2022, is also nominated for Best Italian SInger.

Last year’s edition of the MTV EMA Awards was ultimately cancelled due to the Israel-Hamas war for security reasons. This year, the Awards will take place in Manchester on November 10.

 

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Just a Lidl bit | Incredible Lidl Advertisement Inspired by Gina G

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Lidl pays tribute to Gina G’s timeless Eurovision hit with a new advertisement in England.

The ad features the song “Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit” from 1996, but it replaces the word “Little” with “Lidl.”

Gina G represented the United Kingdom at Eurovision 1996, finishing in 8th place. In the advertisement, the English singer and actress Martin McCutcheon performs the song.

Martin is known from the film “Love Actually” and has appeared in many TV shows. The ad promotes the Lidl app and hopes to achieve similar commercial success to Gina G, who topped the UK charts and reached number 12 in the United States.

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Cornald Maas and Stefania will host Eurovision in Concert 2025!

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Despite the current uncertainty regarding the Dutch participation in the contest, Eurovision in Concert will return in 2025 for its 15th edition. This event, which consistently hosts the vast majority of the participants each year, as well as numerous past Eurovision representatives, has become a staple and is rightfully considered the biggest pre-party event. Read more

Blind Channel: announce a break from the music scene after 4 years of presence!

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A few hours ago Blind Channel, Finland’s representatives in the 2021 competition, announced via an instagram post that they will go on break after the end of 2024. As they said themselves, they don’t know how long the break they’re going to take, but it’s definitely necessary for them after four years of a crazy run. So after 2024 and after a few last shows and gigs, the band will say goodbye to their fans for as long as it takes to find their footing and take stock of their progress and plan their next steps.

In addition, fans will also be able to enjoy a documentary featuring many of the band’s moments during those four years after their Eurovision participation.

Below you can see the post in which they announced the break:

 

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Let us remind you that Blind Channel participated in the competition in 2021 with the song “Dark Side” which became one of the audience’s favorites that year, taking 6th place with a total of 301 points!

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Nana Mouskouri: Officially Retires from Music – The Emotional Decision of the Legendary Singer

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Nana Mouskouri has announced her decision to officially retire from the music scene, as revealed in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel.

The iconic singer, who is about to celebrate her 90th birthday, mentioned that she plans to give a few more performances before stepping away from the stage for good. “I believe I have done enough,” she stated, expressing that she feels her artistic journey has come full circle.

She also emphasized that she does not wish to perform if she cannot meet the expectations of her audience. “I can’t pretend I’m young anymore, and I don’t want to make my audience suffer. I don’t have the right to get on stage if I can’t sing well, even if the audience applauds out of love,” she explained.

To mark her upcoming birthday, Mouskouri will be releasing a new album featuring some of her greatest hits, re-recorded with an orchestra. “When I listen to these recordings, I can’t hold back my tears,” the singer admitted, clearly moved.

A significant chapter in her career was her participation in the 1963 Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Luxembourg with the song “À force de prier.” While she did not win, her performance helped solidify her name on the international music scene.

It’s worth noting that in 2008, Nana Mouskouri gave a farewell concert in Athens, but by 2009, she returned to live performances, saying she couldn’t stay away from her audience. Now, however, she seems determined to bid a final goodbye to the stage.

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United Kingdom: Eurovision winner Martin Lee from Brotherhood of Man dies at age 77!

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The Eurovision community has some sad news to share. The 77-year-old British singer and member of Brotherhood of Man, Martin Lee, passed away on Sunday due to heart failure. With the song “Save All Your Kisses For Me” Brotherhood of Man, represented the United Kingdom in the 21st Eurovision Song Contest in 1976. The British group finished in first place with a total of 164 points.

Lee’s bandmates Lee Sheridan, Sandra Stevens and Nicky Stevens shared: 

Over the past 50 years the four of us have toured the world together in harmony and have so many happy memories, but now we are in total shock and cannot imagine a world without Martin Lee.

“Save All Your Kisses For Me” and Brotherhood of Man

The definite line-up of the British band was formed in 1973 and consisted of Martin Lee, Lee Sheridan, Sandra Stevens and Nicky Stevens. In the middle to late 1970s, this lineup of the group went on to have numerous international hits, such as “Figaro,” “Oh Boy (The Mood I’m In),” “Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby,” and “Save Your Kisses for Me.” With three number one singles and four top twenty albums, they may have experienced their greatest success in their home country of the UK. The group performed all over Europe, until 2020. They have put out 16 studio albums in total, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.

Their Eurovision winning song, “Save All Your Kisses For Me,” is among the best-selling Eurovision winners ever. Actually, the song became a global hit, peaking at number one on charts across several European nations and enjoying modest success in the US. Furthermore, “Save All Your Kisses For Me” is the most successful winner ever statistically speaking, based on the percentage of points it received up to the maximum amount possible.

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