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Kaj seen as a fresh breeze abroad

A crazy Finland-Swedish contribution about bathing in a sauna – would it have shocked the Eurovision audience? Not according to international experts. People will think "finally Sweden is doing something different", says Aitor Bermejo Arteagabeitia.
Kaj seen as a fresh breeze abroad

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

Zelmerlöw: "Pernilla is still my arch-nemesis"

New masks, new panel members but old rivalries – the fifth season of "Masked Singer" is approaching. Pernilla Wahlgren is still my arch-nemesis, says Måns Zelmerlöw.
Zelmerlöw: "Pernilla is still my arch-nemesis"

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?

Hasse Andersson Praised by Melodifestivalen

Hasse "Kvinnaböske” Andersson gets a place in Melodifestivalen's Hall of Fame. This is announced by the presenter Kristina "Keyyo" Petrushina before an interlude where the popular artist will perform "Guld och gröna skogar" in Malmö.
Hasse Andersson Praised by Melodifestivalen

Favorites held on – Zelmerlöw and KAJ to the final

Måns Zelmerlöw and the Finnish-Swedish humor group KAJ have secured each a place in the Melodifestivalen final. I'm so relieved, says Zelmerlöw to TT.
Favorites held on – Zelmerlöw and KAJ to the final

Björnzone Hints at New Music

Måns Zelmerlöw believes that Björnzone will release more music – maybe already this summer. We haven't given up in any case, he says in an interview with Lilla Aktuellt on SVT.
Björnzone Hints at New Music

The Veteran Wants to Win: "Don't Know How it Feels"

Måns Zelmerlöw and KAJ have secured each a final spot – at least if you believe the Melodifestivalen club's audience survey. However, there is greater uncertainty surrounding who will take third place.
The Veteran Wants to Win: "Don't Know How it Feels"

Zelmerlöw denies "political" Trump criticism

It's been ten years since Måns Zelmerlöw won Eurovision. Now he's back with a song that he initially wrote about the climate crisis, but which has come to include all the "bad things that happen in the world".
Zelmerlöw denies "political" Trump criticism

"The Group of Death" is ready for Melodifestivalen

It reeks of victory ahead of the fourth round of Melodifestivalen in Malmö. Here, Måns Zelmerlöw is competing as an artist and Loreen as a songwriter.
"The Group of Death" is ready for Melodifestivalen

"Lady's Darling" interval act in Melodifestivalen

It's been ten years since "Gold and green forests" swept Sweden off its feet. On Saturday, Hasse "Kvinnaböske" Andersson will perform the song again in Melodifestivalen.
"Lady's Darling" interval act in Melodifestivalen

So Sounds the Melodifestival Entries in Malmö

Måns Zelmerlöw doesn't surprise, KAJ mixes humor with music when they sing about taking a sauna bath and Amena conveys a message about kindness. This is what the contributions sound like in the third semifinal of Melodifestivalen.
So Sounds the Melodifestival Entries in Malmö

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?

She's Last Out in "Let's Dance"

Ciara Zelmerlöw is ready for "Let's dance" on TV4 this spring - and thus the last participant is presented. .
She's Last Out in "Let's Dance"

Rickard Olsson competes in "Let's Dance"

How dancing is Rickard Olsson? It will be decided in this year's "Let's dance", where it is now clear that the program leader will participate and compete, writes Expressen. .
Rickard Olsson competes in "Let's Dance"

"Couch Critics" Trigger Keyyo and Törnblom

Edvin Törnblom and Keyyo have the same vision – they want to lead a Melodifestivalen for everyone. We have a broad frame of reference despite our age and can get very Mello-nostalgic.
"Couch Critics" Trigger Keyyo and Törnblom

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Royal starlight, expected prize rain over Armand Duplantis and a new "Svennis" tribute. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala.
Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Carina Berg joins "The Masked Singer"

Now it's clear who will replace Nour El Refai and Felix Herngren in "Masked Singer". It will be Carina Berg and Behrouz Badreh who take a place in the panel.
Carina Berg joins "The Masked Singer"

They turn Zelmerlöw's "Heroes" into an "electric flash"

When Smash Into Pieces makes their own interpretation of Måns Zelmerlöw's winning song "Heroes", it becomes like "an electric flash". At least according to the band members themselves.
They turn Zelmerlöw's "Heroes" into an "electric flash"

Herngren and El Refai Leave "Masked Singer"

Felix Herngren and Nour El Refai are leaving "Masked Singer" after four seasons. .
Herngren and El Refai Leave "Masked Singer"
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