Eurovision Song Contest
The Jerusalem Post
2024-05-09
Not many Israeli performers can understand the pressure and glare
Not many Israeli performers can understand the pressure and glare being hoisted upon them at the Eurovision Song Contest. This year, Israel’s representative, , has the additional burden of being the focus of protests and boycott calls over the Gaza war.One performer who has been there had some prescient advice for the 20-year-old Golan, who perform...
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2024-05-08
The last singer to represent Russia at the Eurovision Song
The last singer to represent Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest before it was banned, now herself ostracized at home, hopes that a new track released on the eve of this year's final will give others the strength to speak their truth. Russian-Tajik singer-songwriter Manizha said "Candlelight" was partly a response to having her concerts canceled ...
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2024-05-08
Israeli comedian Guy Hochman found himself at the center of
Israeli comedian Guy Hochman found himself at the center of a controversial incident in Malmo, Sweden, where he was detained by local police for waving an Israeli flag at the Eurovision Song Contest. Hochman, known for his comedic content on social media, had arrived in Malmo to support the Israeli entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, Eden Golan, ...
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2024-05-08
At the Eurovision Song Contest, Swedish guest singer Erik Saada
At the Eurovision Song Contest, Swedish guest singer Erik Saada caused controversy by appearing on stage with a kaffiyeh tied to his left hand during the first semi-final performance. The incident, which occurred during the live broadcast in Malmö, Sweden, has drawn criticism from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for violating the non-politic...
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2024-05-02
In anticipation of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo,
In anticipation of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Israel's National Security Council has raised the travel alert level for the city, citing concerns over potential security threats. In an unprecedented measure, the IDF Home Front Command will issue guidelines to Israelis in Malmö through its mobile app, typically reserved f...
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2024-04-30
"The antisemitic messages are everywhere now in , whether on
"The antisemitic messages are everywhere now in , whether on posters or in the press," said Yair Elsner, a resident of the city. "The anti-Israel propaganda is highly visible on the streets, anti-Israeli stickers and decals are everywhere." However, he added that while there's nothing untrue about Israeli media reports about the antisemitism in th...
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2024-04-30
Israel's delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest embarked on their
Israel's delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest embarked on their journey to Malmö, Sweden, aboard a special El Al flight on Tuesday morning. Led by representative Eden Golan, the delegation's departure marks the culmination of months of preparation and hard work in anticipation of the prestigious music competition. The special El Al flight, de...
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The Jerusalem Post
2024-04-25
Israeli Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai, famous for her song "Toy,"
Israeli Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai, famous for her song "Toy," unveiled a new, slimmed-down look after following a secret diet for several months. This week, she revealed her new physique, the result of and intense exercise. Barzilai never felt self-conscious about her weight. On the contrary, she often wore outfits that highlighted her curv...
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The Jerusalem Post
2024-04-24
Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song
Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 million people worldwide, but visitors face heightened security amid planned and a new geo-political backdrop since Sweden joined NATO. The contest, the world's biggest of its kind, takes place in Malmo from May 7-11 and is expected to draw 100,000 visitors to Sweden's...
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2024-04-18
As preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest intensify, Israel's representative,
As preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest intensify, Israel's representative, Eden Golan, received a directive from Shin Bet officials, urging her to remain confined to her hotel room during her stay in Malmo, Sweden, next month. According to reports from Israel media, Golan and her team held discussions with representatives from Shin Bet ahe...
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2024-04-16
After a long period in which the Israeli Eurovision song
After a long period in which the Israeli Eurovision song "" was in ninth place in the betting charts for winning Eurovision, the song rose to eighth place on Sunday. There is a possibility that this increase on the betting tables was due to the outpouring of sympathy Israel received after it was attacked by Iranian missiles and drones late on Satur...
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2024-04-11
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organizer of the 2024
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organizer of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, issued an unusual statement ahead of the annual music contest that will take place in Sweden's Malmo in May. The announcement addresses the backlash surrounding Israel's participation in this year's competition despite some calling for boycott amid the war in ...
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2024-03-22
Israelis celebrated on Wednesday when the country’s opponents in this
Israelis celebrated on Wednesday when the country’s opponents in this summer’s at the Paris Games were confirmed. Israel will face Paraguay, Mali and an Asian qualifier that is yet to be confirmed. Arab nations , with which Israel has diplomatic ties, but with whom sporting ties have been strained over the decades, are also participating. There is...
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2024-03-17
The Rio Cinema, a popular venue in London, has decided
The Rio Cinema, a popular venue in London, has decided to cancel its screening party for next month's Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's participation in the competition. Variety magazine describes the canceled event as the city's "biggest screening party" for Eurovision. This post can't be displayed because social networks cookies ha...
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2024-03-17
London's biggest screening party for the finals has been canceled,
London's biggest screening party for the finals has been canceled, the venue Rio Cinema and organizer Eurovision Party London have said. "Following discussion with the organizers of Eurovision Party London, we have collectively decided not to screen the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest this year while Israel remains in the competition," ...
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The Jerusalem Post
2024-03-07
Two Belgian ministers have called for Israel's exclusion from the
Two Belgian ministers have called for Israel's exclusion from the while the Gaza war is ongoing as a punitive measure for the toll on Palestinian civilians. Controversy over the conflict has hit various cultural events, with organizer The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) resisting calls from some artists and activists for Israel to be dropped fro...
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2024-03-07
Two Belgian ministers have urged for Israel's removal from the
Two Belgian ministers have urged for Israel's removal from the Eurovision Song Contest as long as the war in Gaza persists, citing concerns over the impact on Palestinian civilians. Belgian Culture Minister Benedicte Linard and Flemish counterpart Benjamin Dalle have joined the growing chorus of voices advocating for Israel's exclusion from Europe'...
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2024-03-02
(JTA) — Just three weeks after the singer was chosen
(JTA) — Just three weeks after the singer was chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision, her participation in the music competition is in jeopardy because of the song she wants to sing. The European Broadcasting Union, which runs the competition, declined to accept the first song Israel submitted to the contest because of a ban on political messag...
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2024-02-16
Spoiler alert: Israel is not going to win this year’s
Spoiler alert: Israel is not going to win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. It doesn’t matter how Eden Golan performs, what song she sings, and what message she delivers to the multi-million-viewer audience around the world. She is simply out of tune with international sentiment by the very fact that – and proud of it. The musical event sings i...
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