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Hungary: Joci Pápai presents pieces of his life’s puzzle with Kirakós
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 27, 2018
Hungarian singer Joci Pápai has revealed the music video for his latest single Kirakós, which translates as Puzzle. Joci Pápai

Germany: Barbara Schöneberger returns as host; ESC selection in preparation
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 25, 2018
Germany is one of the countries that’s already gearing up for Eurovision 2019. Beloved host Barbara Schöneberger is set to

The Netherlands: Glennis Grace shines in America’s Got Talent final and comments on possible Eurovision return
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 21, 2018
She may not have won the grand final of the 2018 edition of America’s Got Talent, but Glennis Grace looks

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2019 final on 9 March; first semi-finalist known
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 18, 2018
The hugely popular Swedish selection for Eurovision, Melodifestivalen, will have its final on 9 March 2019. Meanwhile, the first semi-final

The Netherlands: Anneke Grönloh (76) has passed away
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 17, 2018
A sad day as the Eurovision-family says farewell to one of its stars: Dutch artist Anneke Grönloh, who represented the

France: When Madame Monsieur met Mercy…
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 15, 2018
French duo Madame Monsieur recently met the inspiration for their Eurovision 2018 entry, the little migrant girl Mercy. Mercy by

The Netherlands: Anouk goes Dutch on new intense single and forthcoming album
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 13, 2018
Dutch rock and soul diva Anouk has unveiled the music video for her Dutch single Het is klaar, in anticipation

Sweden: Edward af Sillén appointed as Melodifestivalen 2019 consultant
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 6, 2018
Acclaimed Swedish screenwriter, stage director and Eurovision connoisseur Edward af Sillén will assist the Melodifestivalen 2019 creative team. Melodifestivalen is

The Netherlands: Ilse DeLange releases her long-awaited solo album
- By Roy Knoops
- . September 3, 2018
The eponymous solo album takes the Dutch singer back to her pop roots, with a dash of country. Ilse DeLange

Israel: It’s a baby boy for Harel Skaat!
- By Roy Knoops
- . August 30, 2018
Israeli popstar Harel Skaat and his partner have welcomed their child, a baby boy, into the world. Harel Skaat and

Serbia: No more ESC performance for Željko Joksimović?
- By Roy Knoops
- . August 30, 2018
Željko Joksimović may have put his interest in Eurovision on hold, focusing on other projects, including a movie about singer

Ukraine: MÉLOVIN unveils That’s Your Role
- By Roy Knoops
- . August 30, 2018
Ukraine’s Eurovision 2018 representative MÉLOVIN returns with the new single That’s your role. Young artist MÉLOVIN has presented the official

Israel: The Next Star to select Netta’s successor; extra formats presented
- By Roy Knoops
- . August 27, 2018
The popular talent show The Next Star will again search for Israel’s Eurovision participant. Moreover, several new shows will decide

Germany: Michael Schulte welcomes a healthy baby boy!
- By Roy Knoops
- . August 23, 2018
Congratulations to Germany’s Michael Schulte and his wife Katharina! The couple became the parents of a baby boy, Luis. The