As the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 approaches, here’s a roundup of the latest news and developments:
Renowned Spanish singer Mónica Naranjo has expressed strong support for Melody, Spain’s representative at Eurovision 2025. Melody secured her spot by winning the Benidorm Fest 2025 with her song “Esa Diva.” Naranjo praised Melody’s experience and resilience, stating she is the ideal candidate to represent Spain on the international stage.
Fans can now listen to the 37 songs competing in this year’s contest, offering a diverse range of styles from pop and folk to electro-house and emotive ballads. Themes explored include empowerment, resilience, nostalgia, and love. Notable favorites among fans and bookmakers include entries from Austria, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Irish chef and RTE personality Donal Skehan addressed the controversy surrounding his dispute with 90s pop star Samantha Mumba during this year’s Eurovision selection event, Eurosong. Skehan, along with other panelists, faced backlash from Mumba, who criticized their qualifications after she lost the chance to represent Ireland. Skehan responded humorously by embracing the “bozo” label and sharing aubergine recipes with Eurovision-themed music on Instagram.
During the recent Head of Delegation meeting on March 17, 2025, Switzerland, the host nation, randomly drew the 19th position in the running order for the Grand Final. This slot is often considered advantageous, as performances later in the show tend to remain fresh in viewers’ minds
The UK has announced Remember Monday, a country-pop trio consisting of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, as its representatives. Known for their appearance on “The Voice” in 2019, they will perform the upbeat song “What the Hell Just Happened?” at the contest.
Icelandic electronic duo Væb, set to perform “Róa” at Eurovision 2025, has been accused of plagiarizing the Israeli song “Hatunat HaShana.” Despite the allegations, the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV concluded that “Róa” does not exhibit sufficient similarity to constitute plagiarism, allowing the entry to proceed.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has prohibited Miriana Conte, Malta’s representative, from pronouncing the title of her song “Kant” during the festival due to its similarity to an English expletive. Despite her disappointment, Miriana has assured fans she will proceed with her performance, and the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) is evaluating how to respond before the March 10 deadline.
As the contest dates draw near, fans eagerly anticipate the performances and outcomes of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.
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