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.
EntertainmentCountry 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.
EntertainmentThe police are warning about break-ins in deceased persons' homes, following several cases in southern Sweden recently.
SwedenIf you believe the audience, it will be the rockers in Scarlet who secure the first final ticket of the evening in Melodifestivalen. There are divided opinions about who will follow them. I want to win, I'm very competitive, says 17-year-old Arwin, who is one of the favorites.
EntertainmentA medley consisting of previous Swedish Melodifestival entries is inducted into Melodifestivalen's Hall of Fame at Saturday's semifinal in Jönköping.
EntertainmentThis weekend, the fifth and final qualifying round of Melodifestivalen will be decided. At the same time, two final spots are at stake for the artists in the final qualifying round. Here, we explain how the setup looks this year – and who can be expected to move on.
EntertainmentWith ghost makeup, chains, flying "gimp" veils and the duo's perhaps most melodic refrain so far, Scarlet is testing the boundaries in Melodifestivalen. I think Mello can handle the Scarlet level, says the vampire-made-up Thirsty.
EntertainmentKikki Danielsson says goodbye to the audience. This fall, the 72-year-old artist is going on the farewell tour "Now something big is happening".
EntertainmentThe meteorological spring is here. According to SMHI, last week spring temperatures – above zero degrees for seven days in a row – were measured at three coastal stations.
SwedenHalf 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.
EntertainmentHV71's crisis is getting deeper. Boos were heard in Jönköping when the SHL's bottom team suffered their sixth consecutive loss – 1–4 against Malmö.
SportsLeisure boats in distress caused the majority of sea rescue operations in Sweden last year, shows the Swedish Maritime Administration's summary of operations at sea and in the air. The number of deployments has stabilized after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the administration.
SwedenKlara Hammarström held up to the favorite pressure. Her "On and on and on" keeps Erik Segerstedt company in the final of Melodifestivalen. The qualifying spot was snatched by Kaliffa.
EntertainmentWithout 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.
EntertainmentAround Sweden's food stores, the refrigerated shelves are empty - there is a shortage of beef. But don't worry, the problem will soon be solved. We will catch up, says Isabel Moretti, CEO of the organization Svenskt kött.
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