The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary. That is a wonderful milestone. We at Eurovision Universe love diving into the history of the contest. That is why we are taking a closer look at the contests of the past 70 years. 2010 In 2010, the entire Eurovision Song
Road to Vienna: Azerbaijan We cannot wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Therefore, we take a closer look at one of the contestants each day. Today, we highlight Azerbaijan. JIVA: Azerbaijani versatility Pop Star JIVA, born Jamila Hashimova on 9 September 1982 in Moscow, is an Azerbaijani singer
It’s Tuesday, March 17, 2026, which means it’s time for another weekly Eurovision update! Over the past week, the final wave of song reveals for Eurovision 2026 generated plenty of buzz both on and off the stage. Four more countries unveiled their entries, completing the Vienna line-up. Meanwhile, controversies erupted
Just go, by JIVA A Heartbreaking Anthem About Lost Love The latest single from [the artist] is a heartbreak song that captures the raw emotions of lost love and personal growth. It tells the story of a relationship that once felt eternal but is revealed to be full of deception
📷 EBU/Alma Bengtsson About Quick Facts NameJamila Hashimova Born09 September 1982 Nationality🇦🇿 Azerbaijani National Selection2026 internal selection2011 Milli Seçim Turu In Eurovision2026 Vienna SongJust Go (2026) Biography JIVA (born Jamila Hashimova on 9 September 1982) is an Azerbaijani singer and songwriter. Her musical journey began in the early 2000s, and
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing unprecedented controversy over Israel’s participation in the 2026 edition. In recent days, several countries have announced boycott plans or issued threats tied to whether Israel is allowed to compete. Meanwhile, other countries reportedly vowed to withdraw if Israel is banned. Here we fact-check what’s
From wisdom teeth to red strobe lights, that is where it was about this afternoon. All the participants of the first semifinal have their second rehearsal. We have no liveblog from EBU, however we are expecting 30 seconds videos later today. We also have pictures. 🇵🇹 Portugal Following their first
📷 Taike de Wilde We have armours, red, halo’s and a DJ during the rehearsals. Today the second row of countries from the first semifinal have had their rehearsals. We tell you everything we know about the first 4, and update on the others will follow. EBU has decided to
It was a busy week in the Eurovision Universe again. So here is your weekly update. Three new songs can be added, but there is a lot more going on. The new songs are: Azerbaijan: Mamagama – “Run with U” Italy: Lucio Corsi – “Volevo essere un duro Iceland: Væb
Run with U Mamagama’s entry is released. Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 act, has officially released their entry “Run With U.” The song, co-written by Sefael Mishiyev, Bahruz Efendiyev, and Allahverdi Gumbetli, highlights the band’s signature alternative rock sound. The group blends rock, electronic, and indie elements, creating a fresh and modern