Did Germany save Israel from Eurovision ban?
According to report in Turkish media by anti-Israel reporter, Germany’s ARD threatened to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel was excluded.
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'The public has spoken': Scooter Braun defends Israeli Eurovision star
Music industry heavyweight Scooter Braun has launched a passionate defense of Israeli Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael, who faced accusations of vote manipulation despite winning the public vote and placing second overall in the 2025 competition.
Could Israel be banned from Eurovision?
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel’s exclusion, likens situation to Russia. Finland’s representative claims Yuval Raphael's success was “unfair”.
Spain appeals Eurovision vote after Israel secures 2nd place
Spanish broadcasters are crying foul over Israel's surprising success at Eurovision 2025, formally requesting that the competition's organizers examine its voting methodology after Yuval Raphael secured a second-place finish despite receiving lukewarm support from judges.
Against all odds: Yuval Raphael takes 2nd place in Eurovision 2025
The Israeli contestant surges from 15th to 2nd place with massive public support despite minimal jury points as viewers back home watched from shelters.
Over 350 artists sign open letter on Gaza 'passivity' at Cannes
The letter, which protests "indifference" in the industry to the harsh reality in Gaza, makes no reference to the Israeli hostages still held there.
Israel qualifies for Eurovision 2025 final
Despite boos, Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision final, concluding her semi-final performance with roars from the Basel audience.
Israel's Yuval Raphael stands strong amid protests ahead of Eurovision semi-final
Israel's Eurovision representative discusses protest tensions and final preparations in exclusive Israel Hayom interview.
Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible: Escaping unflattering viral photo
Cruise (62) found himself small and overshadowed – not by a villain or a dangerous stunt, but by one innocent photo proving that in Hollywood, there are things more dangerous than stunts without safety nets, such as an unflattering camera angle.
Will Celine Dion perform in Eurovision 2025?
Pre-recorded message at the dress rehearsal suggests absence despite Swiss broadcaster maintaining contact with the Canadian singer.