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Music producer and singer Stig Rästa claims that the real winner of this year's Estonian Song Festival would have been different if not for one jury member's influence.

Despite not participating in this year's Eurovision, Tommy Cash continues to capture attention with hints linked to the competition.

The directors behind Akylas' Eurovision entry 'Ferto' discuss the creative process that transformed the song into a visually captivating piece.

The legacy of the iconic song is being revived in the sequel 'Dhurandhar 2' featuring Ranveer Singh.

Anne Veski commended 10-year-old Mai Ringo's performance on Kanal 2's new entertainment show 'Song vs. Dance', highlighting the high caliber of participants.

The oldest known recording of whale song has been discovered, potentially aiding research into changes in whale behavior due to human impact on the oceans.

The favorite contestant of the Estonian show "Song vs. Dance," a ten-year-old named Mai, has been identified by judge Kohver, who emphasizes her strong performance despite concerns about the impact on her studies.

The uirapuru bird, known for its elusive nature and beautiful song, can only be observed singing for a short period each year in the Amazon rainforest, particularly during its mating season.

The Latgale Cultural Award 'Boņuks' was awarded to dismissed director Diāna Zirniņa and the Latgale Song Festival in Daugavpils, recognizing significant contributions to Latgale culture.

The Portuguese group 'Bandidos do Cante' is set to represent Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest, showcasing a blend of traditional Alentejo music and modern pop.

Ollie reflects on finishing third in this year's Eesti Laul and acknowledges he feels a mix of emotions, including a sense of loss for not winning.

Olivia Dean won four major awards at the 2026 British Music Awards held in Manchester, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.

Blackpink's Rosé won the 'International Song of the Year' award at the Brit Awards for her collaboration with Bruno Mars on the song 'Apartment', marking the first K-pop win at this prestigious awards ceremony.

Rosalía won the International Artist of the Year award at the BRIT Awards and performed her song 'Berghain' with Björk in an inspiring live event in Manchester.

Olivia Dean achieved remarkable success at the 2026 Brit Awards, winning four prestigious awards including artist of the year and song of the year for her duet with Sam Fender.

Actor Gerhard Wittmann discusses the challenges of portraying Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter at this year's Nockherberg event.

Iltalehti presents a quiz testing knowledge on this year's UMK artists ahead of the final for Finland's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Thirteen-year-old Anna Frida from Fredericia won this year's MGP with her song 'Ligeglad, Ligeglad', which expresses the importance of self-acceptance.

The final of Estonia's Song Festival this year featured a surprising performance by rapper Nublu alongside four previously unknown women, igniting curiosity about their identities.

The winning song of Dora 2026, representing Croatia at the 70th Eurovision in Vienna, has sparked discussions about audience versus jury decision-making in music competitions.

Patty Pravo returns to the Sanremo Festival for the eleventh time, showcasing her latest song 'Opera' and reflecting on her long career.

Foreign Eurovision fans express strong support for Estonian contestant Ollie and his song 'Slave' ahead of the Eesti Laul finals.

The article discusses the upcoming Eesti Laul competition and expresses disappointment over the lack of strong contenders for representing Estonia at Eurovision this year.

Don Henley, co-founder and vocalist of the Eagles, hinted at the band's potential farewell to music during an interview, suggesting 2026 may be their final year in the spotlight.

Albania recently hosted the final of the 64th 'Festivali i Kenges', where Alis won with his song 'Nan', while Bulgaria held its national selection for Eurovision.

Musician Deividas Bastys reflects on his challenging past year while introducing a new song, emphasizing the importance of creativity and collaboration.

Musicians will analyze this year's Estonian Song Contest entries on Klassikaraadio and Raadio 2 this Sunday.

Podcast hosts Riku Huttunen and Annika Granholm candidly discuss their participation in a 'masturbation challenge' set to the song 'Liekinhetin' by Linda Lampeni and Pete Parkkonen, which is featured in this year's New Music Competition.

Hari Mata Hari, a significant figure in the regional music scene, is celebrating 40 years of his career with a concert tour in Croatia titled 'Concerts of Love', while also announcing a new song and an album release by year's end.

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny made history by topping the Apple Music chart in China with his song just days after winning the Grammy for Album of the Year.

Siw Malmkvist received accolades at the QX gala in Stockholm, expressing her astonishment and gratitude during her acceptance speech, while Zara Larsson was absent despite winning the award for 'Song of the Year.'

The Grammy Awards celebrated the most influential figures in the music industry at the 68th edition held at the Crypto.com Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by comedian Noah Trevor.

The song 'If You Don't Know What Happened', which marked the Croatian handball team's journey to a silver medal at last year's World Championship and a bronze medal this year at the European Championship, has over 23 million views on YouTube.

Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year with 'Wildflower', making Eilish the first artist to win this category three times, as she also expressed her political stance against ICE during her acceptance speech.

Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammy Awards to criticize U.S. leadership and its immigration policies after winning Song of the Year for 'Wildflower.'

Billie Eilish achieved a significant victory at the Grammy Awards, winning the prestigious Song of the Year award for her hit 'Wildflower'.

Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, using his acceptance speech to protest against ICE and dedicate the award to migrants, while Billie Eilish also spoke out against immigration policies after winning song of the year.

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny won the Grammy for Album of the Year for his collection 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos,' marking the first time a Spanish-language album received this honor, while Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for 'Wildflower.'

Billie Eilish criticized ICE violence and the current climate under Trump during her Grammy acceptance speech for Best Song of the Year.

Dinamo officially confirmed the transfer of 23-year-old Paul Tabinas to their team, who is now preparing under coach Mario Kovačević after leaving Vukovar.

Singer Chrysiida Gkougouti publicly released the song she withdrew from the Greek final of Eurovision 2026 after initially submitting it earlier this year.

French President Emmanuel Macron humorously referred to his red and swollen right eye during a New Year's speech to armed forces, linking it to the song 'Eye of the Tiger' associated with the famous boxer Rocky.

The Serbian folk singer Snežana Đurišić's performance of the controversial song 'Vidovdan' at a New Year's dinner in Zagreb sparked significant backlash and resulted in a police complaint by a councilor.

Following the announcement of the songs competing in this year's Dori, Croatia's Eurovision selection, early favorites have emerged, led by the band Lelek and their song 'Andromeda.'

A rap song that went viral on TikTok became an involuntary dramatic soundtrack during a New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, which claimed the life of DJ Mateo Lesguer.

The heartbreaking pain of parents and the memories of friends are marked by a song by Achille Lauro that accompanied the coffin of Achille Barosi, one of the young victims of the New Year tragedy in Crans-Montana.

The 28 finalists competing to represent Greece in this year's Eurovision Song Contest are set to be unveiled during the special broadcast 'Sing for Greece – Greek Final 2026.'

Actress Bojana Gregorić Vejzović celebrated the New Year 2026 in Thailand, experiencing a festive atmosphere distinct from that of most Croatians.

The band Elemental welcomes the New Year with a resolution to be more authentic and vulnerable, releasing their new single 'I will be fine' on January 2, which addresses inner pressures and self-encouragement amidst instability.

The article discusses the enduring popularity of Christmas music, particularly focusing on Mariah Carey and her iconic song that marks the beginning of the holiday season each year.