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Eurovision fans will once again be able to take part in a dedicated Eurovision-themed cruise when the Eurovision Cruise 2027 sets sail between Helsinki and Stockholm next August. Organised by OGAE Finland in cooperation with Tallink Silja , the two-night cruise will take place aboard the Silja Symphony , departing from Helsinki on 19 August 2027 and returning to the Finnish capital on 21 August .  The main evening of the cruise will be Friday, 20 August , when Eurovision-themed activities are planned throughout the day and night. The programme is expected to include Eurovision music, a Eurovision show, Eurovision karaoke, live artists and a disco lasting until 6 a.m. The main Eurovision party venue will be the ship's Starlight nightclub , where Eurovision fans from Finland and around the world will gather to celebrate the contest while sailing across the Baltic Sea.  The Silja Symphony also features a 143-metre-long indoor Promenade , surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops ...

Eurovision 2027 is already having a major impact on accommodation prices in Burgas, with some apartments reportedly being listed for as much as €4,000 per night. According to a report by Euronews Romania, accommodation in the Bulgarian host city is selling out rapidly ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Burgas in May 2027. Around 96% of accommodation units in Burgas are reportedly already booked or unavailable for the Eurovision period on booking platforms, with the huge demand pushing prices to record levels. Some apartments are being offered for up to €4,000 for a single night .  Tourism experts expect tens of thousands of international visitors to travel to Bulgaria for the contest. One tourism consultant quoted by Euronews described the expected prices as those of a “mini-holiday” , rather than typical off-season rates, as fans from across Europe and beyond are expected to descend on the Black Sea city.  However, Eurovision fans who cannot find ...

Romania’s Eurovision 2026 representative Alexandra Căpitănescu made an emotional return to The Voice of Romania , the show that launched her career, to support a talented 17-year-old contestant. Luca Mastacan, a 17-year-old student from Bârlad, impressed all four coaches during the blind auditions with his powerful interpretation of the Romanian classic “Cine iubește și lasă”. All four chairs turned for the young singer. But Luca’s appearance had a special connection to Alexandra. The young singer had previously posted a cover of Alexandra’s Eurovision 2026 entry “Choke Me” online. Alexandra noticed his performance, commented on it and shared it with her followers. The two later stayed in touch, and Alexandra encouraged Luca to overcome his nerves and audition for The Voice of Romania . During the show, Alexandra joined Luca on stage for a special piano version of “Choke Me” , creating an emotional moment before the coaches made their pitches. Luca later revealed that Alexandra had enc...

With Oscar-nominated actress Maria Bakalova reportedly being considered as a potential host for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, attention is now turning to another important question: Who could join her on the Eurovision stage? According to Bulgarian media reports, several well-known Bulgarian names are being considered as potential male co-hosts. While BNT and the EBU have not officially confirmed any hosting choices , these are some of the names currently being mentioned. Julian Kostov Actor, producer and television personality Julian Kostov is one of the names reportedly in the running. With international acting experience and strong English skills, Kostov could bring an internationally oriented presence to the Eurovision stage. Beyond his acting career, Kostov is the founder of JupiterLights Media and co-founder of Five Oceans alongside Academy Award-nominee Maria Bakalova, with multiple award-winning projects as a producer and director, including Triumph, Bulgaria's official subm...

SF Studios is looking for actors with authentic 1980s looks for La det swinge , an upcoming film about Norwegian Eurovision winners Bobbysocks. The new Norwegian-Swedish production, directed by Per-Olav Sørensen, will take audiences back to the Eurovision era of the 1980s and the story surrounding Bobbysocks’ historic victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 in Gothenburg . To recreate the period authentically, the production is now looking for actors who naturally fit the 1980s aesthetic . For male actors, the casting team is looking for looks including long hair, moustaches, natural-looking beards and mullet or comb-over hairstyles . Female actors with curly or permed hair, bangs, short hair, updos, pageboy hairstyles and preferably bleached highlights are also wanted. The production is specifically avoiding modern appearances such as tattoos, fillers, hair extensions, unnatural hair colours and modern fade or machine-cut hairstyles. Men with short hair and women with long hair m...

Swedish Eurovision icon Carola Häggkvist has opened up about her life, career, faith and relationships in her first autobiography, Jag är Carola ( I Am Carola ). Released on September 8, coinciding with Carola’s 60th birthday, the 576-page book was written together with author Desirée Stattin Drakenberg and published by Bokförlaget Forum. The autobiography covers Carola’s journey from her childhood in Norsborg and her breakthrough with “Främling” in Melodifestivalen 1983 to her international Eurovision success with “Fångad av en stormvind” , which won the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden in 1991. However, according to a review published by Dagens Nyheter , the book is about much more than Carola’s career. Her Christian faith is one of its central themes, with many of the events in her life viewed through her relationship with God. One of the most important moments described in the book dates back to 1981, when Carola was around 15 years old. After her confirmation, a priest reporte...

A fresh controversy has erupted across the Eurovision fandom. The crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket has opened a market for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest (jESC) 2026, reigniting a fierce debate over child welfare and the ethical limits of online speculation. Long tradition as a platform for young talent centered on friendship and music, Junior Eurovision is now at the center of backlash after Polymarket launched a market titled "Junior Eurovision Winner 2026" , leading many fans to argue that the platform has crossed a serious line. Betting Starts Before Songs Are Even Released According to the current odds on Polymarket, Ukraine leads with 24%, followed by North Macedonia at 20.3%, France at 19.3%, and Poland at 16%. The most absurd aspect? Hardly any songs for the contest have even been released yet. Fans are calling the financial speculation around unreleased tracks performed by minors completely bizarre and out of touch. "Betting on Kids Is Disgusting...