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Irish Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Eurovision fans only just recognising Cyprus entry Theo Evan from huge TV show
The Eurovision Song Contest is set to light up the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, as the first acts battle it out for a spot in Saturday's grand finale. The first show will see countries like Iceland, Poland, Ukraine, Norway and Croatia showcasing their talent. Cyprus' own Theo Evan is also set to grace the stage with his track 'Shh'. The 27 year old Greek Cypriot singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor, born Evangelos Theodorou, is more commonly known by his stage name. His early years were spent honing his craft in various theatre productions and talent shows. After finishing school, he made the move to the US to study music and performance, before dropping his debut single The Wall in 2021. Eagle-eyed viewers might have spotted him in one of HBO's biggest teen dramas, Euphoria, where he appeared as an extra. He featured in episode seven of season two, aptly titled The Theater and Its Double. Theo holds the honour of being the first Cypriot to represent Cyprus since 2017, as the country has often been represented by acts of different nationalities. The songwriter revealed his tune for Eurovision is steeped in ancient Greek mythos, taking a page from the tale of Narcissus—a handsome boy desired by many but smitten only with himself, leading to his tragic demise and rebirth as the namesake flower. Speaking about his Eurovision idol, he shared: "Since Eurovision is in Switzerland, I have to say Céline Dion." "She proved that Eurovision can launch global superstars, and her voice and passion have inspired me endlessly." Drawing creative zest from a roster of stars like Stromae, Michael Jackson, The Fray, Drake, Billie Eilish, and Coldplay, his track 'Shh' springs from the collaborative genius of Dimitris Kontopoulos, Elsie Bay, Linda Dale, Elke Tiel, and Lasse Nymann. Notably, Dimitris emerges as one of Eurovision's most accomplished writers, boasting songs in eight contests and securing four top-three spots. Gear up for the Eurovision spectacle with the first semi-final hitting screens on BBC One at 8pm, May 13. For viewers tuning in from beyond the UK, they can watch via the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Arab News
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Elyanna features in new, extended ‘Arcane' track
DUBAI: Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna has once again joined forces with British rock giants Coldplay to release a new version of 'Ma Meilleure Ennemie,' originally performed by Belgian artist Stromae and French singer Pomme. The reimagined track is the standout addition to the extended soundtrack for Season Two of 'Arcane,' the hit Netflix animated series based on the League of Legends universe. Released over the weekend via Riot Games and Virgin Music Group, the extended soundtrack features a star-studded lineup, including Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, King Princess, and D4vd. But it is 'Ma Meilleure Ennemie' — French for 'My Best Enemy' — that has emerged as a breakout anthem, racking up more than 335 million streams on Spotify to date. It now ranks as the second most-streamed song in the history of 'Arcane,' behind only JID and Imagine Dragons' chart-topping hit Enemy from Season One. A post shared by Arcane (@arcaneshow) 'The incredible response our players had to 'Ma Meilleure Ennemie' inspired us to create a new version to celebrate the release of 'Arcane' Season Two's extended original soundtrack,' said Maria Egan, global head of music at Riot Games. 'Coldplay and Stromae have wanted to collaborate for a long time, and this felt like the perfect opportunity. Chris Martin's English verse adds a whole new layer to an already iconic track.' In a statement, Coldplay added: 'We love Stromae and Pomme and the beautiful song they wrote for Ekko and Powder. It's an honor to contribute to this new version and to the 'Arcane' and League of Legends universe.' Meanwhile, Elyanna has been normalizing Arabic lyrics in the Western world throughout her career, taking inspiration from artists including Lana Del Ray and Beyonce, as well as Middle Eastern legend Fayrouz. The Los Angeles-based singer's music is a mix of Arabic and Western beats, which she attributes to her multicultural upbringing. Last month, Elyanna performed live with British band Coldplay during their four-show run in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The music sensation has previously hinted at upcoming projects this year, stating: 'The sunrise and the rebirth of the 'Woledto' project is just (the) start for the next chapter of 2025. Arabic is the music of the soul and the sun. Grateful for all the talented people that believed in this project and helped with the vision to come to life this tour (sic).'
