Joost Klein is not allowed to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. After almost a day full of speculation and rumors, the organization of the event has decided today. Broadcaster AVROTROS has stated that it completely disagrees with the measure. They call disqualification ‘disproportionate’. Klein is said to have made a threatening gesture towards a … Read more
Eurovision songfestival How much booing was really heard in Sweden during Israel’s Eden Golan’s performance at the Eurovision Song Contest? And what does that mean for her chances? There were boos in the audience in Malmö during the performance of the Israeli Eden Golan on Thursday evening, but the viewers at home did not notice … Read more
Joost Klein rehearsed for the first time on the Eurovision stage in Malmö, Sweden. The artist from Britsum performs a striking act with a blue bird on stage. The press was not welcome at this first rehearsal. The organization of the festival has released some photos. It shows that Klein is assisted on stage by … Read more
ANPJoost Klein leaves today for Malmö, Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest NOS Nieuws•maandag, 09:16 Joost Klein is on his way to Malmö, Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest. This morning the European Popesinger spoke to the press before boarding the plane to Sweden. “I’m definitely looking forward to it,” Klein replied matter-of-factly. “I’m especially … Read more
Hannover – Vicky Leandros (71), who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1972 with the song Après toi, tripped and fell off the stage during her performance in Hannover, Germany. The Greek-German singer suffered nothing from it and quickly stood up. Vicky Leandros will remember Friday evening’s performance in Hannover for a long time. During … Read more
By our entertainment editors Mar 6, 2024 at 5:36 PM Update: 20 minutes ago Joost Klein has indeed set a Spotify record with his Eurovision Song Contest song European Pope. The song is the most streamed song in the Netherlands in one day. Previously, the streaming platform could not confirm that it was a record. … Read more
By our entertainment editors Mar 03, 2024 at 2:40 PM Update: 16 minutes ago Israel will change the lyrics of its song for the Eurovision Song Contest in May. According to critics, the song refers October Rain clearly to October 7, the day Hamas attacked Israel. Israel’s Eurovision participation has been criticized for some time. … Read more
By our entertainment editors Mar 2, 2024 at 3:19 PM Update: an hour ago Joost Klein’s Eurovision Song Contest entry European Pope has already been streamed 1.2 million times in the Netherlands via Spotify within one day. The artist may have set a new record with this. The song was presented on Thursday around 5 … Read more
By our entertainment editors Mar 01, 2024 at 8:14 AM Update: 2 hours ago Radio DJs Domien Verschuuren, Tim Klijn and Jamie Reuter are very pleased with the Eurovision Song Contest song European Pope by Joost Klein. “It’s a very catchy tune and it really sticks in your head.” Joost presented his song on Thursday … Read more
Jan 30, 2024 at 7:31 PM Update: an hour ago Joost will perform in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest this year. The Dutch participant will take the stage on Thursday, May 9, in the second half of the show. The Netherlands will meet Austria, Norway and Estonia, among others, in the second … Read more