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Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How To Watch Eurovision 2025 Grand Final in US—Start Time, Song List
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will culminate with its Grand Final on Saturday, bringing together 37 countries for an evening of high-energy performances, glitzy staging and international pop flair. This year's edition features the United Kingdom's entry, Remember Monday, a country-pop trio aiming to turn around the U.K.'s recent poor showings with their track "What The Hell Just Happened." The group, composed of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, previously appeared on The Voice and have backgrounds in West End productions including Phantom of the Opera and Six: The Musical. Finalists were determined this week during two semifinals. Automatic entries include the so-called "Big Five" nations—France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the U.K.—as well as the defending champion's country. Klavdia from Greece performs the song "Asteromata" during the second semifinal of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, on May 15, 2025. Klavdia from Greece performs the song "Asteromata" during the second semifinal of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, on May 15, 2025. Martin Meissner/AP Photo What Time Is The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final? The Grand Final will begin at 3 p.m. ET and noon PT on Saturday in the United States. The Contestants and the Songs From the first semifinal, these countries qualified: Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm Sweden: KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu Ukraine: Ziferblat – Bird of Pray Ziferblat – Bird of Pray Portugal: NAPA – Deslocado Second semifinal qualifiers: Greece: Klavdia – Asteromáta Klavdia – Asteromáta Israel: Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise Finland: Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME Austria: JJ – Wasted Love Six countries—the Big Five and host nation Switzerland—qualified automatically for the Grand Final. The Big Five: France: Louane – Maman Louane – Maman Germany: Abor & Tynna – Baller Abor & Tynna – Baller Italy: Lucio Corsi – Volevo essere un duro Lucio Corsi – Volevo essere un duro Spain: Melody – Esa diva Melody – Esa diva United Kingdom: Remember Monday – What the Hell Just Happened? Switzerland's Zoë Më will perform "Voyage" in the Grand Final as the host country's 2025 entry, while 2024 winner Nemo, who triumphed with "The Code," is scheduled to return as a guest performer. Women in traditional dresses prepare to dance in a park during a family meeting with Ukrainians and Eurovision band Ziferblat in Basel, Switzerland. Women in traditional dresses prepare to dance in a park during a family meeting with Ukrainians and Eurovision band Ziferblat in Basel, Switzerland. Martin Meissner/AP Photo Where Is This Year's Eurovision Song Contest? The contest is in Basel, Switzerland at the St. Jakobshalle arena. It marks the third time the country has hosted Eurovision and aligns with this year's theme, "Welcome Home," commemorating the first-ever contest held in Switzerland in 1956. How To Watch Eurovision Song Contest In the United States, viewers can stream the Grand Final live on Peacock. The show is also available on the Eurovision Song Contest's official YouTube channel, depending on regional access. Controversies And Politics More than 70 past contestants, including the U.K.'s Mae Muller, have signed an open letter calling for Israel's exclusion from the contest. They argue the Israeli broadcaster KAN is complicit in war crimes amid Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The European Broadcasting Union has maintained that Eurovision is a non-political event and declined to ban the country. Yuval Raphael, Israel's contestant, who survived the Nova music festival massacre in 2023, told the BBC she was "expecting to be booed" during her performance amid the Gaza conflict. Can I Vote From The U.S.? Eurovision voting combines jury scores with public votes. Each participating country awards two sets of scores—one from a panel of music experts and another from fans, who vote by phone, SMS or the Eurovision app. Viewers cannot vote for their own country, and a special "rest of the world" vote is included for non-participating nations like the U.S.
Wales Online
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Greece's harrowing Eurovision lyrics explained as song 'addresses separation'
Greece's harrowing Eurovision lyrics explained as song 'addresses separation' Greece is amongst the countries competing in the second Eurovision semi-final, with Klavdia performing the song Asteromata, which translates to 'Starry-eyed' Asteromata is performed by Klavdia (Image: EUROVISION ) The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest is about to commence, with Greece among the contenders vying for a spot in Saturday's grand finale. Before the 2025 competition, Greece had graced the Eurovision stage 44 times since its first appearance in 1974. Greece has claimed victory once in the contest's history, with Helena Paparizou's performance of 'My Number One' in 2005. This year, Klavdia, who reached the final of The Voice of Greece under the mentorship of Eurovision champion Paparizou, will represent the nation. Klavdia shares 'personal connection' to song Klavdia has already made waves in the music industry with platinum-selling hits like 'Haramata' and 'Vasanizomai', earning her the Best Newcomer title at the Super Music Awards in Cyprus in 2023. At just 22, she has shared the stage with some big names in the industry. Article continues below Her Eurovision entry, 'Asteromata', which translates to 'Starry-eyed', features poignant lyrics such as: "My sweet mother, do not weep. Though they dress you in mourning black, This faded, weary body of mine. No flame can ever crack, The swallows born of fire's embrace." The song is characterised as "an ethnic ballad that addresses separation in every possible form." The song's description further reads: "From what we love, from our childhood, from a place we left behind... It's open to interpretation but, in its essence, it shares a message of hope and resilience." While she didn't pen the lyrics herself, she found it easy to connect with the song on a personal level, affectionately referring to it as "her little baby". Speaking to Eurovision, she revealed: "The lyrics were ready since last year. They were in some drawer just sitting and waiting to be used. Klavdia representing Greece attends the Turquoise Carpet of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony "I did the melody in some parts. In the verses, to be exact. And I totally feel like this song is my little baby." She described the process as organic, saying: "I literally went with the flow. I read the lyrics and the melody came by, it was very natural. In fact, all about this song was natural and we were all on the same page." Article continues below She also shared that she has received numerous messages from fans who were moved by the song. The lyrics continue: "My sweet mother, do not weep. My life's a vessel, drifting free. Forever searching for its home. The wind, its sail at sea." This isn't her first attempt to represent Greece at Eurovision; she tried in 2023 but wasn't successful. "Back then the process was different. We didn't have a national selection contest," she explained. The second Eurovision semi-final will be broadcast on BBC One on May 15 at 8pm. Viewers outside the UK can watch it on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
See - Sada Elbalad
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
'Asteromata': Greece's entry with Klavdia for Eurovision 2025
Rana Atef Klavdia, with the song "Asteromata", will represent Greece in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, from May 13 to May 17, 2025. With a cinematic aesthetic and elements from the Greek tradition, 'Asteromata' is visually presented through a music video that conveys the song's lyrics and the emotions it evokes. You can watch it here: Through painterly frames filmed in Kozani and at the iconic Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, the video highlights the Greek countryside and the sea, encapsulating the song's essence. It is a song with a Greek essence, speaking about separation in all forms—leaving from what we love, from our childhood, from a place we leave behind, from an embrace we have lost. It is a song that unites people and cultures, drawing strength from the deep roots of Greek traditional music. 'Asteromata' was composed by Arcade and Klavdia, while the lyrics were written by Arcade. Greece will perform 7th in the Second Semi-Final on May 15, 2025, aiming to qualify for the Grand Final, which is decided exclusively by the public vote. The audience from the following 16 countries participating in the Second Semi-Final have the right to vote: Austria, Lithuania, Armenia, Montenegro, Greece, Ireland, Australia, Latvia, Czech Republic, Israel, Malta, Finland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Georgia, and Serbia. Furthemore Additionally, in the Second Semi-Final, the audience from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom -three of the so-called "Big 5" countries who are already in the Grand Final- can also vote. Finally, viewers from non-participating countries ("Rest of the World") also have the right to vote. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
