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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Lilla Al-Fadji Brightened Up Long-Winded Semi-Final in Sundsvall

Matilda Källén reflects on the Melodifestivalen semi-final in Sundsvall, highlighting the standout performances and the overall feeling of the event.

Feb 28 • 21:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sanna Nielsen and Lilla Al-Fadji to the final in Melodifestivalen

Sanna Nielsen and Lilla Al-Fadji have advanced to the final of Melodifestivalen with their respective performances.

Feb 28 • 20:24 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Melodifestivalen's Next Round in Sundsvall

The fifth semifinal of Melodifestivalen 2026 took place in Sundsvall, showcasing a lively atmosphere and engaging performances.

Feb 28 • 14:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lilla Al-Fadji on the Melodifestivalen Contribution: 'A very, very anabolic song'

Lilla Al-Fadji is making his debut at the Melodifestivalen with the song 'Delulu,' encouraging Swedes to embrace their delusions.

Feb 28 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Here are the favorites in the last semifinal

Dagens Nyheter's Matilda Källén previews the final semifinal of Melodifestivalen, highlighting favorites and providing ratings for the Saturday night songs.

Feb 28 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sanna Nielsen is back: "So damn glad that Mello exists"

Sanna Nielsen returns to Melodifestivalen twelve years after her last win, despite previously stating she would not compete again, expressing excitement for her journey as she celebrates thirty years as an artist.

Feb 28 • 07:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Cimberly: "I have fought hard"

Cimberly expresses her disbelief and joy after advancing directly to the finals of Melodifestivalen, a prominent music competition in Sweden.

Feb 22 • 11:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Analysis: How Melodifestivalen's Fourth Semi-Final Went

Tali da Silva provides insights into the fourth semi-final of Melodifestivalen, highlighting both the standout performances and concerns over the event.

Feb 21 • 21:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Malmö's sludge seeped into the semi-finals – but nice with an unexpected finalist

The Melodifestivalen semi-final in Malmö was marked by expected results but also an unexpected finalist, Cimberly.

Feb 21 • 20:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Cimberly and Smash Into Pieces to the final in Mellon

Cimberly and Smash Into Pieces secure their spots in the final of Melodifestivalen's fourth semi-final in Malmö.

Feb 21 • 20:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Cimberly and Smash into Pieces make it to the final in Mellon

Cimberly and Smash Into Pieces have qualified for the finals of Melodifestivalen based on their performances in the fourth semifinal in Malmö.

Feb 21 • 20:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Timo Räisänen: 'There are a lot of things that break when I've lost'

Swedish artist Timo Räisänen reflects on his emotional struggles with losses in competitions and his upcoming participation in Melodifestivalen after a long wait to perform.

Feb 21 • 07:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Cimberly is the best – but the small-town rock boys are favorites in semi-final 4

Matilda Källén reviews the performances in the fourth semi-final of the Melodifestivalen, highlighting Cimberly's impressive pop disco hit and the strong competition from small-town rock bands.

Feb 21 • 07:01 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Skåne songwriter Anderz Wrethov behind several finalists in Melodifestivalen

Anderz Wrethov, a prominent songwriter, is competing with three potential entries in this year's Melodifestivalen after previously representing Sweden in Eurovision.

Feb 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Meira Omar on Mello in Malmö: "The song is a great declaration of love"

Meira Omar discusses her new song 'Dooset daram' in an interview, emphasizing its strong connection to her personal life and her previous participation in Melodifestivalen.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Analysis: Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 3

Saga Ludvigsson and Medina qualified directly for the final in the third semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2026, along with newcomer Eva Jumatate.

Feb 14 • 20:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: When Medina sings that everything will be alright, I want to believe them

In a recent review, Matilda Källén praises the uplifting presence of Medina’s performance during a somewhat disappointing Melodifestivalen event in Kristianstad.

Feb 14 • 20:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Medina and Saga Ludvigsson advance to the final in Melodifestivalen

Medina and Saga Ludvigsson have secured their places in the final of Melodifestivalen, with Medina's song "Viva L’Amour" and Ludvigsson's "Ain't Today" making the cut.

Feb 14 • 20:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Medina and Saga Ludvigsson to Final in Melodifestivalen

Predicted candidates Medina and Saga Ludvigsson have secured their spots in the final of Melodifestivalen's third semi-final.

Feb 14 • 20:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Rock and Revolution Favorites in the Third Semi-Final

In the latest round of Sweden's Melodifestivalen, Matilda Källén reviews entries including rock'n'roll and a poignant ballad, highlighting standout performances.

Feb 14 • 07:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ubbe in Korslagda is ready for Mello: 'I become obsessed with the rock'n'roll devil'

The rock band Korslagda, led by Stefan Sjur, is set to participate in Melodifestivalen, with Sjur discussing their journey and the alter ego Ubbe Näslund.

Feb 14 • 07:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Eva, 18, youngest competitor in Mello: "More nervous about the driver's license"

18-year-old Eva Jumatate recalls her childhood memories of attending Melodifestivalen and shares her excitement as a competitor in the upcoming 2026 event.

Feb 13 • 12:24 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Maria, 26, from Nyköping is behind the final entry in Latvia's 'Mello'

Maria Malmström, a 26-year-old from Nyköping, is one of the songwriters behind a favorite entry in Latvia's version of Melodifestivalen, Supernova.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mette-Marit became the target of mockery

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faced ridicule after a Swedish television host made jokes referencing her recent apology regarding her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 9 • 15:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Perhaps Felicia is the only true 'Mello baddie' of the competition

The article discusses Felicia's strong performance in the second round of Melodifestivalen and her potential to become a standout artist.

Feb 7 • 20:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Favorites Held – Brandsta Goes Directly to the Final

Brandsta City Släckers and Felicia advance directly to the final of Melodifestivalen with their performances, capturing the Swedish public's hearts.

Feb 7 • 20:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A surprising viewer in Sweden's Eurovison qualifiers: Jeffrey Epstein

A recently discovered video from Sweden's 1985 Melodifestivalen reveals Jeffrey Epstein in the audience during the event, prompting discussion about his connections to the entertainment industry.

Feb 7 • 17:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Brandsta City Släckers: 'It's like we've had two jobs'

Brandsta City Släckers is competing in the Melodifestivalen with their song 'Rakt in i elden', marking a resurgence in their career.

Feb 7 • 10:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: They have the best chances for the final in the second semi-final

Matilda Källén shares her favorites and rates the entries in the second semi-final of Melodifestivalen, highlighting various artists and their unique backgrounds.

Feb 7 • 07:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

She was Miss Filth - now Felicia competes as herself

Felicia Eriksson, previously known as Miss Filth, is competing in Melodifestivalen as her true self for the second time.

Feb 7 • 07:11 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Junior Lerin on the viral TikTok clip with just microphone sound: "I share that"

Junior Lerin expresses satisfaction with being featured in viral TikTok clips showcasing his song "Copacabana boy" without background music, emphasizing his joy in connecting with the Swedish audience.

Feb 6 • 12:03 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

The Mello artists on the spread of microphone sound: "It's stressful"

Artists from Melodifestivalen discuss the impact of their performances being shared on TikTok without background music, exposing their vocal performances and attracting mockery on social media.

Feb 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Is it so wrong to love Epstein's favorite book?

The article discusses public reactions to Jeffrey Epstein's affinity for 'Lolita,' the launch of a Melania Trump documentary, and frustrations concerning the voting process of the Melodifestivalen.

Feb 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Johan Croneman: What does SVT really do for us six million who hate Mello?

Johan Croneman critiques SVT's focus on Melodifestivalen and their neglect towards the majority of the population that does not watch it.

Feb 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Alex Schulman: Did Gina Dirawi have her nose operated on – or not?

Alex Schulman reflects on the nostalgia of watching Melodifestivalen and questions whether Gina Dirawi has had a nose job.

Feb 2 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Matilda Källén: Greczula can go all the way

In the first semifinal of Melodifestivalen held in Linköping, Matilda Källén discusses the standout performances, particularly highlighting Greczula's potential success and the oddity of Junior Lerins' number.

Jan 31 • 20:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

A-Teens and Greczula to the final in Melodifestivalen

The group A-Teens, with their song 'Iconic,' and Greczula, who received the most votes, advance to the final of Melodifestivalen, along with Jacqline who qualified with 'Woman.'

Jan 31 • 20:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

A-Teens back in Mello after reunion: 'Super proud'

The teen band A-Teens reunited as a featured act in Melodifestivalen 2024, 18 years after their split, competing with their song 'Iconic.'

Jan 31 • 17:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: They become the first finalists of Melodifestivalen

Melodifestivalen returns with its first semifinal in Linköping, where Matilda Källén shares predictions and ratings for the entries.

Jan 31 • 07:56 UTC

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