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Japan Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Eurovision: the grand final line-up
Hazel Brugger, left, and Sandra Studer are hosting the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals The 26 countries taking part in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest grand final, are now known, with 20 now having qualified from this week's semifinals. Ten countries went through from Tuesday's first semi-final, while five were eliminated following votes cast by viewers. The final line-up was completed after Thursday's second semifinal, when 10 countries progressed and six were knocked out. The so-called "Big Five" -- Eurovision's main financial backers France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom -- have guaranteed spots in the final, alongside hosts Switzerland. Here are the 26 countries, their acts and their songs competing for Eurovision glory on Saturday at the St. Jakobshalle arena in the Swiss city of Basel: -- Albania: Shkodra Elektronike, "Zjerm" -- Armenia: Parg, "Survivor" -- Austria: JJ, "Wasted Love" -- Estonia: Tommy Cash, "Espresso Macchiato" -- Denmark: Sissal, "Hallucination" -- Finland: Erika Vikman, "Ich Komme" -- France: Louane, "Maman" -- Germany: Abor & Tynna, "Baller" -- Greece: Klavdia, "Asteromata" -- Iceland: Vaeb, "Roa" -- Israel: Yuval Raphael, "New Day Will Rise" -- Italy: Lucio Corsi, "Volevo Essere Un Duro" -- Latvia: Tautumeitas, "Bur Man Laimi" -- Lithuania: Katarsis, "Tavo akys" -- Luxembourg: Laura Thorn, "La Poupee Monte Le Son" -- Malta: Miriana Conte, "Serving" -- Netherlands: Claude, "C'est la Vie" -- Norway: Kyle Alessandro, "Lighter" -- Poland: Justyna Steczkowska, "Gaja" -- Portugal: Napa, "Deslocado" -- San Marino: Gabry Ponte, "Tutta l'Italia" -- Spain: Melody, "Esa Diva" -- Sweden: KAJ, "Bara Bada Bastu" -- Switzerland: Zoe Me, "Voyage" -- Ukraine: Ziferblat, "Bird of Pray" -- United Kingdom: Remember Monday, "What the Hell Just Happened?" © 2025 AFP
France 24
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Eurovision: the grand final line-up
Ten countries went through from Tuesday's first semi-final, while five were eliminated following votes cast by viewers. The final line-up was completed after Thursday's second semi-final, when 10 countries progressed and six were knocked out. The so-called "Big Five" -- Eurovision's main financial backers France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom -- have guaranteed spots in the final, alongside hosts Switzerland. Here are the 26 countries, their acts and their songs competing for Eurovision glory on Saturday at the St. Jakobshalle arena in the Swiss city of Basel: -- Albania: Shkodra Elektronike, "Zjerm" -- Armenia: Parg, "Survivor" -- Austria: JJ, "Wasted Love" -- Estonia: Tommy Cash, "Espresso Macchiato" -- Denmark: Sissal, "Hallucination" -- Finland: Erika Vikman, "Ich Komme" -- France: Louane, "Maman" -- Germany: Abor & Tynna, "Baller" -- Greece: Klavdia, "Asteromata" -- Iceland: Vaeb, "Roa" -- Israel: Yuval Raphael, "New Day Will Rise" -- Italy: Lucio Corsi, "Volevo Essere Un Duro" -- Latvia: Tautumeitas, "Bur Man Laimi" -- Lithuania: Katarsis, "Tavo akys" -- Luxembourg: Laura Thorn, "La Poupee Monte Le Son" -- Malta: Miriana Conte, "Serving" -- Netherlands: Claude, "C'est la Vie" -- Norway: Kyle Alessandro, "Lighter" -- Poland: Justyna Steczkowska, "Gaja" -- Portugal: Napa, "Deslocado" -- San Marino: Gabry Ponte, "Tutta l'Italia" -- Spain: Melody, "Esa Diva" -- Sweden: KAJ, "Bara Bada Bastu" -- Switzerland: Zoe Me, "Voyage" -- Ukraine: Ziferblat, "Bird of Pray" © 2025 AFP
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Straight to the final' cry Eurovision viewers as they're pulses left racing after Armenia's ‘smoking hot' performance
EUROVISION viewers believe Armenia are going "straight to the final" after their steamy performance. The 3 Parg from Armenia performed his song Survivor during the second semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland Credit: AP:Associated Press 3 Parg impressed viewers with his shirtless performance Credit: Reuters 3 Viewers were all left gushing over the 'smoking hot' singer Credit: AP:Associated Press 16 different acts representing their countries took to the stage to perform against each other in a bid to reach the grand final on Saturday, May 17. Tonight Armenia was fifth in line tonight with their entry Survivor which was sung by Armenian singer and songwriter Parg. And the 31-year-old certainly knew how to make an impression. read more on eurovision Parg showed off his tattooed body and abs as he came out on stage topless wearing black leather baggy trousers, black boots and fingerless leather gloves. He gave it his all tonight as the stage lit up with flames and he had everyone talking about his passionate performance and "easy on the eye" look. One viewer tweeted: "I hope Armenia gets through to the final. Catchy, a decent beat and you can't deny easy on the eye." Most read in News TV A second fan said: "What a performance the Armenian representative put in. Another one who goes shirtless, copies Imagine Dragons, and gives a 10/10 performance. He's straight to the final." Another added: "Now ARMENIA. If this doesn't QUALIFY why bother watching the Grand Finals. Not just because he is smoking hot but both staging and the song is INTENSE AND CLEAN. The vocal improvement. Hello? Just qualify." Watch moment Eurovision singer sparks concern as he looks dazed and unwell after intense backlash to song Amy said: "Armenia - Where is he running to? Me hopefully - he needs a good bath!" Javi remarked: "Armenia is 100% qualifying. That was insane." Norwegian native EMMY The singer donned a silver metallic look with a dramatic hood and matching thigh high shiny boots. Emmy rose above the stage on an impressive LED platform while she belted out the tune. Dancers dressed in similar metallic trousers busted a move to the music, while Emmy's older brother, Erlend stood playing the piano at the front. Erlend sported a super fun looking with a sequin suit and funky star-shaped glasses.
France 24
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Eurovision: the 16 acts in second semifinal
Saturday's showpiece event takes place at the St Jakobshalle in the Swiss city of Basel. Ten countries have already qualified from Tuesday's first semifinal. The so-called "Big Five" -- Eurovision's main financial backers Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain -- have a guaranteed spot in the 26-country final, alongside hosts Switzerland. Here are the 16 acts contesting Thursday's second semifinal: -- Armenia: Parg, "Survivor" -- Australia: Go-Jo, "Milkshake Man" -- Austria: JJ, "Wasted Love" -- Czech Republic: Adonxs, "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" -- Denmark: Sissal, "Hallucination" -- Finland: Erika Vikman, "Ich Komme" -- Georgia: Mariam Shengelia, "Freedom" -- Greece: Klavdia, "Asteromata" -- Ireland: Emmy, "Laika Party" -- Israel: Yuval Raphael, "New Day Will Rise" -- Latvia: Tautumeitas, "Bur Man Laimi" -- Lithuania: Katarsis, "Tavo akys" -- Luxembourg: Laura Thorn, "La Poupee Monte Le Son" -- Malta: Miriana Conte, "Serving" -- Montenegro: Nina Zizic, "Dobrodosli" -- Serbia: Princ, "Mila" The 10 acts qualified from Tuesday's first semifinal: -- Albania: Shkodra Elektronike, "Zjerm" -- Estonia: Tommy Cash, "Espresso Macchiato" -- Iceland: Vaeb, "Roa" -- Netherlands: Claude, "C'est la Vie" -- Norway: Kyle Alessandro, "Lighter" -- Poland: Justyna Steczkowska, "Gaja" -- Portugal: Napa, "Deslocado" -- San Marino: Gabry Ponte, "Tutta l'Italia" -- Sweden: KAJ, "Bara Bada Bastu" -- Ukraine: Ziferblat, "Bird of Pray" Azerbaijan, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus and Slovenia were eliminated. © 2025 AFP
