It’s Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and time for another weekly update! There’s no single headline dominating Eurovision news this week, but plenty of notable stories. National selection season is in full swing across Europe, with updates from Cyprus, Portugal, Iceland, Croatia, and Malta. Meanwhile, outside the selections, a new film
About Quick Facts NameEfrén Eugene Benita Born31 January 1951 Nationality🇪🇪 Estonian National Selection2001 Eurolaul In Eurovision2001 Copenhagen SongEverybody (2001) Biography Dave Benton (born Efrén Eugene Benita on January 31, 1951) is an Aruban-born Estonian pop singer. He is best known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 with the
About Quick Facts NameTanel Padar Born27 October 1980 Nationality🇪🇪 Estonian National SelectionEurolaul 2001 In Eurovision2001 Copenhagen SongEverybody (2001) Biography Tanel Padar is an Estonian singer and songwriter, born on 27 October 1980 in Uhtna, Estonia. He is best known internationally for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001. Padar’s music
Who wins Melodifestivalen? That’s the question tonight. Måns Zelmerlöw is the hot favourite, however, KAJ is also a serious contender. A total of twelve songs will compete to represent Sweden. Location is the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. The show starts at 20:00 CET and you can watch it here. Here
Melodifestivalen continues tonight with a fourth heat. The show starts at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here. The all famous Swedish national selection will have 5 heats and a final. Two songs out of each heat will go to the final, one to a ‘final qual’ competition. Here
About Quick Facts MembersElisabeth AndreassenHanne Krogh Founded1983 Nationality🇳🇴 Norwegian National SelectionNorsk Melodi Grand Prix 1985Norsk Melodi Grand Prix 2025 In Eurovision1985 Gothenburg SongLa det swinge (1985) Biography Bobbysocks is a Norwegian pop duo formed in 1983, consisting of Norwegian singer Hanne Krogh and Swedish-Norwegian vocalist Elisabeth Andreassen. The duo gained
About Quick Facts MembersIndrek SoomSergei MorgunLauri PihlapKaido Põldma Founded1997 Nationality🇪🇪 Estonian National SelectionEesti Laul 2012Eurolaul 2007 In Eurovision2001 Copenhagen SongEverybody (2021) Biography 2XL (later known as Soul Militia) formed in Estonia in 1997. The group was founded by Sergei Morgun (stage name Semy) and Indrek Soom (Ince), who began as
About Quick Facts NameHelena Paparizou Born31 January 1982 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish🇬🇷 Greek National SelectionMelodifestivalen 2014Eurovision Party 2005Ellinikós Telikós 2001 In Eurovision2005 Kyiv2001 Copenhagen SongMy Number one (2005)Die For You (Antique, 2001) Biography Helena Paparizou is a Greek singer best known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2005. She was born in
About Quick Facts MembersMr. Lordi (Tomi Putaansuu)Amen (Jussi Sydänmaa)OX (Samer el Nahhal)Awa (Leena Peisa)Kita (Sampsa Astala) Founded1992 Nationality🇫🇮 Finnish National SelectionEuroviisut 2006 In Eurovision2006 Athens SongHard Rock Hallelujah (2006) Biography Lordi is a Finnish hard rock and heavy metal band that became internationally known after winning the Eurovision Song Contest