Saga Uvemark is the clear favorite as “Idol” on TV4 enters its live-show phase on Saturday. “I’m very happy and grateful. But I’m not taking anything for granted,” she says.
TV & filmOscar Zia and Björn Kjellman will host Melodifestivalen next year. We will really try to deliver something warm and wonderful to the viewers, Oscar Zia tells TT.
MusicSkellefteå's Elin Henriksson won sprint gold at the U23 World Championships in Lillehammer, taking the final ahead of Norwegians Minna Kjærås Moland and Helene Erkheim Haugen.
SportsLinnea Henriksson and the Uppsala choir Sönerna won the final of "The Choir - Together Against Cancer" on TV4.
TV & filmWhen life comes to a standstill, love can sometimes feel like an uncomfortable sweater. On her fifth album, "Du & jag & mera tid," Linnea Henriksson delves deep into a stagnant relationship.
MusicGina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold will be the presenters of Melodifestivalen, SVT announced in a press release.
MusicThis year's winter hosts on Sveriges Radio include a lawyer, an artist, a professor and a priest. First up is former Minister of Justice Thomas Bodström.
EntertainmentEMD and Loa Falkman are among the guests at "Bingolotto's babysitting night" the day before Christmas Eve.
EntertainmentThe owners have contributed about half of the additional ten billion that steel manufacturer Stegra needs, according to CEO Henrik Henriksson. He hopes to get the rest from lenders. It will take about another six months, he says.
Business”The Choir Battle” makes a comeback on TV4. The host is Eric Saade and six famous Swedes – including Joakim Lundell, John Lundvik and Klara Hammarström – compete with their own choir to take home the win.
TV & filmWhen Stim this year distributes four million kronor in scholarships, Sarah Klang is one of the recipients.
EntertainmentThe form was on the rise and she aimed to "sprint well". But nothing more came of it in the Tokyo World Championship – Julia Henriksson was eliminated on 100 meters. I had hoped for a faster time, she says after 11.49.
SportsFull stands and a couple of Swedish Finnkamp records despite a chilly Stockholm stadium. But several of the Swedish athletics stars had a hard time lifting during the second day of the Finnkamp. It's not possible to just blame the cold when I'm the one who's supposed to perform, says high jumper Engla Nilsson.
SportsAfter a few tough weeks since Kenth Olsson's death, Julia Henriksson runs for the athletics profile in the Finnkampen in Stockholm. Kenth was so much more than a coach. He was like an extra family member, says the 25-year-old.
SportsBoth profit and net interest income fall. But major bank Swedbank – one of the largest in the Swedish mortgage market – is performing better than expected. In these uncertain times, Swedbank stands strong, says CEO Jens Henriksson at a telephone conference with journalists.
BusinessWithout SVT's rule change, they would have had a chance to reach the final. But now Albin Johnsén's and Pa Modou Badjie's journey in Melodifestivalen ends abruptly. It's clear that we are disappointed. Had they kept the old rules, we would have advanced, says Pa Modou Badjie.
MusicTop favourite John Lundvik is clear for the final – for the fourth time – with his "Voice of the silent". Even competition debutant Maja Ivarsson's rocky “Kamikaze life” went home with the viewers.
EntertainmentA former program host, a former winner, a reality TV participant, and a "Bert" actor. It's veterans versus debutants when Melodifestivalen kicks off in Luleå.
MusicCrowd-pleasing football choruses, The Sounds-synth blips and Bollywood dance to nonsense lyrics. This is what the audience can expect in the first qualifying round of Melodifestivalen in Luleå.
MusicMåns Zelmerlöw is making a comeback, "Love is blind"-Meira is debuting and Victoria Silvstedt will be participating too. In Melodifestivalen next year. I'm completely thrilled, it's a dream, says Victoria Silvstedt to TT.
MusicNew broadcast day, partially new jury – and no audition programs on weekdays. Much is new in "Idol" which this year celebrates 20 years on TV4. This is a big change, but the content is the same, says the host Pär Lernström.
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