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Måns Zelmerlöw Cancels Åre Concert Citing Family Situation

On Thursday, Måns Zelmerlöw was supposed to perform in Åre. Now he is canceling the concert with reference to his "current family situation", which several media outlets are reporting on.

Måns Zelmerlöw Cancels Åre Concert Citing Family Situation

Zelmerlöw hits back at criticism: Narrow-minded

It became a disappointing second place for favorite-tipped Måns Zelmerlöw in the Melodifestivalen, and the disappointment did not wait to make itself known. .

Zelmerlöw hits back at criticism: Narrow-minded

After Criticism: Celebrities Defend Kaj

After several Melodifestival participants criticized Kaj's win, a number of Swedish celebrities are now stepping forward and defending the Finnish sauna brothers. .

After Criticism: Celebrities Defend Kaj

The Finland-Swedish Sauna Brothers Kaj: Unbelievable Win

Kaj has been a public favorite, but the odds of beating Måns Zelmerlöw were still high. Now "Bara bada bastu" took home the final battle – and Kaj becomes Sweden's representative in the European Championship in Basel.

The Finland-Swedish Sauna Brothers Kaj: Unbelievable Win

Måns or Kaj - who will win Melodifestivalen?

The gaming companies believe in a win for Måns Zelmerlöw – while the audience at the dress rehearsal on Friday wants to see Kaj as the winner of Melodifestivalen. Tonight, it will be decided who we will send to the European Championship in Basel.

Måns or Kaj - who will win Melodifestivalen?

Melodifestivalen has made us big in Finland

The comedy group Kaj has sailed up as Melodifestival favorites. It has also meant a breakthrough – in their home country.

Melodifestivalen has made us big in Finland

They win the final – according to Spotify's figures

If listening on Spotify decided the final, Kaj would stand as the winner of Melodifestivalen. Måns Zelmerlöw's song "Revolution", which is the big favorite, is in fifth place.

They win the final – according to Spotify's figures

Men are favorites – despite female dominance

For the first time since 2009, there are more female than male finalists in Melodifestivalen. Despite this, three men are tipped as favourites.

Men are favorites – despite female dominance

Måns Zelmerlöw Faces Tough Competition in Melodifestivalen Final

Måns Zelmerlöw is the favorite to win this weekend's final in Melodifestivalen – despite the fact that newcomers Kaj have sailed up as major challengers. It increases the pressure enormously, says Måns Zelmerlöw.

Måns Zelmerlöw Faces Tough Competition in Melodifestivalen Final

Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"

Country pop and witch rock. Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet have moved on in the Melodifestivalen.

Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"

Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet to the Final

Country star Saga Ludvigsson shocked in Melodifestivalen's fifth and final qualifying round in Jönköping – and was shocked when she snatched the evening's first final ticket. Even heavily tipped horror rock duo Scarlet made it to the final.

Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet to the Final

Can Zelmerlöw do a Loreen and win everything again?

Måns Zelmerlöw won the fourth qualifying round in Malmö, but has already won the entire Melodifestivalen, if you believe the betting companies. Now critics – and even Zelmerlöw himself – are wondering if yet another perfectionist number from Sweden can get the roof to lift in the European Championship.

Can Zelmerlöw do a Loreen and win everything again?

Have We Heard the Winning Song in Melodifestivalen?

Half the starting field for the final of Melodifestivalen has crystallized. But so far, there is no clear favorite – the betting companies believe most in Måns Zelmerlöw's as yet unknown song.

Have We Heard the Winning Song in Melodifestivalen?

Hammarström and Segerstedt straight to the final

Klara Hammarström held up to the favorite pressure. Her "On and on and on" keeps Erik Segerstedt company in the final of Melodifestivalen.

Hammarström and Segerstedt straight to the final

Melodifestivalen honors the victims tonight

The Melodifestivalen will pay attention to the mass shooting in Örebro. But SVT makes no changes to the broadcast.

Melodifestivalen honors the victims tonight

Tough Competition in Melodifestivalen - Gothenburg

The gaming companies and the genre public believe in Klara Hammarström and Kaliffa. But many of the contestants agree that it's hard to predict who will make it to the final tonight.

Tough Competition in Melodifestivalen - Gothenburg

I'm Already in the Final in My Head

He has made a success with Hoffmaestro and his own huge hit "Helt seriöst". Kaliffa is making his debut in Melodifestivalen seriously – and wants to spread positive energy at the same time.

I'm Already in the Final in My Head

Hammarström's wardrobe malfunction: "Near naked shock"

Suddenly, the silver breastplate came loose. It made Klara Hammarström interrupt in the middle of the song during rehearsals for Melodifestivalen.

Hammarström's wardrobe malfunction: "Near naked shock"

From Fantasy to Saxophone in the Second Round

Dark fantasy-hit, dance band saxophone and Takida-country. The audience is waiting for this in the second semi-final of Melodifestivalen in Gothenburg.

From Fantasy to Saxophone in the Second Round

Silvstedt to bring star glamour to Melodifestivalen

Måns Zelmerlöw is making a comeback, "Love is blind"-Meira is debuting and Victoria Silvstedt will be participating too. In Melodifestivalen next year.

Silvstedt to bring star glamour to Melodifestivalen

This week's film and series – Gyllenhaal in a Ford role

Jake Gyllenhaal surfaces in a classic Harrison Ford role and on screen Adam Lundgren is chased by Nazis at sea. Here are this week's films and series.

This week's film and series – Gyllenhaal in a Ford role