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France: Louane will represent the country in Basel!

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It is now official! The rumors that Louane would take over the French representation in Basel, which had been circulating for the past week, have now been confirmed. Louane will compete for France in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, according to a recent announcement from France Télévisions, while the aforementioned announcement took place during the broadcast of The Voice France.

 

The rumors indicating Louane’s potential participation

Following Louane’s recent decision to postpone all of her April and May 2025 concerts, there have been speculations that she may be selected by the French public broadcaster to represent France in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Many have interpreted her decision to cancel her entire tour during that time as an indication that she is getting ready for the big competition. This is in line with France’s recent strategy of choosing well-known and established performers for Eurovision, like Slimane (2024), La Zarra (2023), and Barbara Pravi (2021), in an attempt to boost the nation’s power in the competition.

Meanwhile, her new album is expected in the coming days and it is expected to include her Eurovision 2025 entry.

Who is Louane?

French singer and actress Anne Edwige Maria Peichert, better known by her stage name Louane, is twenty-eight years old. Since her debut on The Voice France in 2013, Louane has captured audiences with her distinct voice and touching performances. Her performance in the critically acclaimed movie “La Famille Bélier” later brought her fame as an actress, and she was honored with the César Award for Most Promising Actress. With hits like “Avenir” and “Si t’étais là,” her music career took off, and her albums sold platinum.

Louane’s participation is raising hopes for an outstanding performance in the 2025 contest since she has the artistic background and talent to represent France at Eurovision.

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source: leparisien

France Télévisions faces backlash over sexual harassment allegations against Slimane!

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France Télévisions is facing accusations and criticism over the selection of Slimane, as the country’s representative for Eurovision 2024 following the allegations of sexual harassment by the latter.

The chronicle

Past Monday a complain was filed on Slimane for sexually harassing one of the technicians on his tour in late 2023. Specifically, the events mentioned took place on December 17, 2023 at Saint-Etienne’s Zénith.

After Slimane’s performance that night, a technician claims that the singer “blocked him against a wall” and then “imposed an embrace” on him before strongly requesting they have sexual intercourse.

The technician allegedly returned to the tour bus after Slimane’s requests were turned down. The 35-year-old singer allegedly sent him “a multitude of messages and videos of a sexual, even pornographic nature” over the course of two and a half hours that night.

The following morning, the technician in question informed the production company and they decided to remove him from the tour along with another individual. Slimane’s tour was launched two weeks before these events took place and was not cancelled then.

Le Parisien gave publicity to the aforementioned event, having investigating the story since January. The victim was identified but did not wish to make it public until a few days ago.

Why did France Télévisions continued their collaboration with Slimane?

A month prior to the events, Slimane and his song “Mon Amour” were selected for Eurovision 2024. France Télévisions now faces questions about whether they knew about the incident and the singer’s inappropriate behavior, and if they did, why they kept working with him.

According to Le Parisien, the company that employed the technician in question notified France Télévisions of the incident by late December, and the broadcaster had been formally aware of it since early January.

On the other hand, a representative of France Télévisions claims that:

At the time, it was all about rumours, not proven facts. And our work does not depend on rumours.

Was France Télévisions afraid of a potential backlash?

The 2023 selection of La Zarra, whose inappropriate behavior sparked backlash in France, put France Télévisions in a weak spot and made them vulnerable to criticism. The singer herself let out a frustrated “middle finger” during the Liverpool voting sequence and after the public’s score for La Zarra’s entry was revealed.

France Télévisions may have wished to avoid making things public and drawing unfavorable attention out of fear of receiving additional criticism from the national media.

With sold-out dates on his upcoming tour, Slimane became a pan-European sensation after “Mon Amour” finished fourth overall and was unquestionably one of Europe’s favorites in Malmö.

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Source: Le Parisien

Junior Eurovision 2024: The music video of “Comme ci, comme ça” released!

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Back in September, France Télévisions announced that Titouan will represent France in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, with his entry “Comme Ci, Comme Ça“. While the French entry was released on the same day, just moments ago the music video of “Comme Ci, Comme Ça” was uploaded on the official Junior Eurovision’s YouTube channel.

You can watch the music video of “Comme Ci, Comme Ça“, below:

“Comme Ci, Comme Ça” is composed by Malo, a talented young artist on the French music scene, and co-written with Marie Bastide. The song is an ode to tolerance and love, reminding us that our differences are our strengths.

How was Titouan selected?

France Télévisions chose its Junior Eurovision 2024 participant via an internal selection as usual. Both the song and the singer were selected internally.

Who is Titouan?

Titouan is fourteen years-old and is quite popular on social media, as his accounts count more than 100 thousand followers. A passionate drummer as well, Titouan quickly gained an audience on YouTube after he began uploading drum covers every week. He frequently had his guitarist father with him on them. Titouan has also performed on “The Voice Kids” and “Dream Team”.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  1. Italy – RAI
  2. Estonia – ERR
  3. Albania – RTSH
  4. Armenia – AMPTV
  5. Cyprus – RIK
  6. France – FT
  7. North Macedonia – MRT
  8. Poland – TVP
  9. Georgia – GPB
  10. Spain – RTVE
  11. Germany – ARD/NDR
  12. Netherlands – AVROTROS
  13. San Marino – RTV San Marino
  14. Ukraine – UA:PBC
  15. Portugal – RTP
  16. Ireland – RTÉ
  17. Malta – PBS

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

France with Titouan will perform sixth.

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Junior Eurovision 2024: Listen to the French entry!

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Just earlier today it was announced that Titouan will represent France in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, with his entry “Comme Ci, Comme Ça“. Just moments ago, the French entry was released on all streaming platforms.

You can listen to “Comme Ci. Comme Ça“, below:

“Comme Ci, Comme Ça” is composed by Malo, a talented young artist on the French music scene, and co-written with Marie Bastide. The song is an ode to tolerance and love, reminding us that our differences are our strengths.

Who is Titouan?

Titouan is fourteen years-old and is quite popular on social media, as his accounts count more than 100 thousand followers. A passionate drummer as well, Titouan quickly gained an audience on YouTube after he began uploading drum covers every week. He frequently had his guitarist father with him on them. Titouan has also performed on “The Voice Kids” and “Dream Team”.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

 Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Junior Eurovision 2024: Titouan will represent France in Madrid!

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With two months to go until the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, today it was France’s turn to reveal its Junior Eurovision 2024 representative. The “reign” of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is ready for its eighth participation in the children’s contest and just moments ago, France Télévisions announce that Titouan will represent the country in Madrid with the song “Comme Ci, Comme Ça”“.

 

How was Titouan selected?

France Télévisions chose its Junior Eurovision 2024 participant via an internal selection as usual. Both the song and the singer were selected internally.

Who is Titouan?

Titouan is fourteen years-old and is quite popular on social media, as his accounts count more than 100 thousand followers. A passionate drummer as well, Titouan quickly gained an audience on YouTube after he began uploading drum covers every week. He frequently had his guitarist father with him on them. Titouan has also performed on “The Voice Kids” and “Dream Team”.

Titouan’s song will be released later today.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

Source: junioreurovision.tv

France: Eurovision 2025 participation confirmed | All of the BIG 5 present!

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A few minutes ago, another country confirmed its participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, which is set to take place next year in Switzerland!

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France: Return to national final to select future representatives?

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After two consecutive years of internal selections, Alexandra Redde-Amiel, France’s head of delegation, states in an interview that a national selection process is likely to be used to select the country’s future Eurovision entries.

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France: The first televised live performance of “Mon Amour” by Slimane!

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During the New Year’s Eve special program, conducted by the French public television, Slimane gave the first televised live performance of his song “Mon Amour”.

The French representative in Eurovision Song Contest 2024, performed his song during “La soirée du 31 de Paris” just below the Arc de Triomphe.

https://youtu.be/9pNPhNJL7aQ

Slimane Nebchi is 34 years old and is of algerian origin. He won The Voice of France in 2016 and ever since his career has exploded. His four studio albums have all reached the first place in the french charts and he has also charted in other countries’ charts. He was a coach in the Voice of Belgium. He has also participated in musicals and some films as an actor, while he is also a philanthropist.

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Junior Eurovision 2023: The Grand Final takes place tonigh in Nice!

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The big day for all Junior Eurovision fans has arrived. This afternoon, the Grand Final of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which celebrates its 21st edition will take place!

Live from Nice, France at 16:00 pm CET, 16 countries will battle it out for the coveted first place and victory in Junior Eurovision 2023.

From Palais Nikaïa right in the center of the French city, presenters Olivier Minne and Laury Thilleman will welcome us to the 21st edition of the children’s music festival.

Running Order

France, represented by Zoé Clauzure, will perform 12th in Sunday’s grand final. The show will be opened by Sandra Valero from the Spain, while Sep & Jasmijn from the Netherlands will perform her song last.

  1. 🇪🇸 Spain: Sandra Valero – “LOVIU”
  2. 🇲🇹 Malta: Yulan – “Stronger”
  3. 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Anastasia Dymyd – “Kvitka”
  4. 🇮🇪 Ireland: Jessica McKean – “Aisling”
  5. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Stand Uniqu3 – “Back to Life”
  6. 🇲🇰 North Macedonia: Tamara Grujeska – “Kaži Mi, Kaži Mi Koj”
  7. 🇪🇪 Estonia: Arhanna – “Hoiame Kokku”
  8. 🇦🇲 Armenia: Yan Girls – “Do It My Way”
  9. 🇵🇱 Poland: Maja Krzyzewska – “I Just Need A Friend”
  10. 🇬🇪 Georgia: Anastasia & Ranina – “Over The Sky”
  11. 🇵🇹 Portugal: Julia Machado – “Where I Belong”
  12. 🇫🇷 France: Zoé Clauzure – “Cœur”
  13. 🇦🇱 Albania: Viola Gjyzeli – “Bota Ime”
  14. 🇮🇹 Italy: Melissa & Ranya – “Un Mondo Giusto”
  15. 🇩🇪 Germany: Fia – “Ohne Worte”
  16. 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Sep & Jasmijn – “Holding On To You”

https://youtu.be/VXq-V3KBcN0?si=bLAAG-bbUqdX6O4Q

Voting

Online voting will determine 100% of the public vote as voting by phone or SMS is not possible. As it was until now in Eurovision, the public decides by 50% on the results, with the remaining 50% coming from the votes of each country’s juries. The JESC 2023 Jury will include three music industry professionals and two children aged 10 to 15 years.

The vote for Junior Eurovision 2023 is divided into two phases:

 -Phase 1: voting begins at 8 pm today (CET time) in Friday. This round of voting will remain open throughout Saturday, closing at 15:59 on Sunday, shortly before the show begins.
–Phase 2 :takes place during the live broadcast. The window will open after the appearance of the last country, Ukraine. The second phase will last about 15 minutes.

You can watch the Grand final of Junior Eurovision 2023 through the official YouTube channel of the competition:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOf_y8Tz6uw

Which country do you think will succeed France and win the 20th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest?

Junior Eurovision: Ticket sale starts today!

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Exactly one month from now, the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Nice, France. After Lissandro’s win with “Oh Maman!” in Yerevan, France Télévisions is hosting the contest in Palais Nikaïa.

Excluding Ireland, 15 out of 16 competing songs are already out and the public televisions decided to commence the ticket selling for the contest.

The tickets for the Grand Final, started selling today at 12:00 CET, directly from the website of Palais Nikaïa, and they cost 15€ seated and 20€ standing (including taxes)

The official website of the contest, strongly suggests that you only buy tickets from the authorised seller.

The 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Nice, France, on the 26th of November, following Lissandro’s win last year in Yerevan.

What do you think of the Armenian entry for Junior Eurovision 2023? Write us in the comments below!

Source: junioreurovision.tv

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