Maja Ivarsson

Swedish Rock Band The Sounds Replaces Singer Due to Visa Issues

Maja Ivarsson Announces 22-Stop Summer Tour Across Sweden

Borlänge Withdraws Alive Festival Funding Over Yasin Booking

Borlänge Municipality stops funding for this summer's Alive festival after the booking of the controversial rapper Yasin.

After the Technical Glitch - "Unfortunately, That's the Kind of Thing That Happens"

In large parts, it was a pain-free Melodifestival – but still, the broadcast was marred by some disturbances.

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. Crazy, unbelievable, huge! It's too big to comprehend, you don't understand anything. This is just completely bananas, says Kaj to TT.

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.

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. When Finns do something abroad that others like, then it must be good and we can be proud, says Axel Åhman.

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.

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. We should send a woman on International Women's Day, says Maja Ivarsson.

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.

Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"

Country pop and witch rock. Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet have moved on in the Melodifestivalen. Now they're facing tough opposition in the final, but the artists dare to dream about the European Championship.

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. Dolly Style and Meira Omar advanced from the final qualifying round.

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.

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.

They Miss the Final: "It Was Better Before"

Without 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.

Maja Ivarsson and John Lundvik to the final

Top 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.

Veterans against debutants in the Melodifestivalen

A 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.

Maja Ivarsson: "I Own My Own Story"

She has toured the world with The Sounds and spoken out about her drug abuse. Now Maja Ivarsson is entering Sweden's largest music competition without being afraid to lose her credibility. For me, there's nothing more punk than taking part seriously in the Melodifestivalen, she says.

Synth, Children's Choir and Bollywood in Melodifestivalen

Crowd-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.

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. I'm completely thrilled, it's a dream, says Victoria Silvstedt to TT.

They're eliminated from "Idol" – the jury is upset about the result

Despite acclaimed performances, it's over in "Idol" for Ella Ekholm and Lukas Söderholm. I'm incredibly proud of myself for saying yes. I've come so far, says Ella Ekholm after the elimination.

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen

Here are the program hosts for Melodifestivalen – Keyyo and Edvin Törnblom. Edvin Törnblom has long wanted the job. So I have rather waited for the question and wondered why it hasn't come earlier, he says and smiles.