Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
Music
Liam Rasmussen and Moa Erlandsen Eliminated From Idol After Second Live Final
Liam Rasmussen and Moa Erlandsen were the contestants eliminated in the second live final of “Idol” on Saturday.
TV & filmTop news
Critical PHP Flaws Put Millions of Websites at Risk, Prompting Government Sites to Shut Down
Millions of websites are at risk after a serious security flaw was discovered. Several countries, including Finland, Denmark and the Netherlands, shut down several government websites on Wednesday afternoon. “This is more serious than usual,” says Johan Ahlmark of the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI).
Swedish politics
My Persson and Elliot Baglivi Eliminated in Idol’s First Live Final
My Persson and Elliot Baglivi were eliminated from “Idol” in the first live final on Saturday. Theo Han Jönsson and Laban Berglin will advance in the competition.
TV & filmTop news
Idol Favorite Saga Uvemark Says She’s Taking Nothing for Granted as Live Shows Begin
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 & film
Long library queues for Anne Carson’s books after Nobel Prize win as publishers plan reprints
There are long lines at libraries to borrow books by this year's Nobel Prize winner, Anne Carson. The publishers are out of stock, but four titles will be reprinted at the end of October.
Entertainment
16 artists advance to Idol’s weekly finals this fall
The auditions are over, and it is now clear which 16 hopeful artists will advance to compete on “Idol” this fall.
TV & filmTop news
Stefan Holm apologizes after assaulting journalist, says he will seek professional help
Stefan Holm physically attacked journalist Emil Persson at the Gothenburg Book Fair. He is now apologizing and saying he will seek professional help.
Entertainment
Petter announces intimate seated tour next year with Carolina Wallin Pérez and Helmer Norrby
When Petter goes on tour next year, it will be in a more intimate format. He will be accompanied by musicians Carolina Wallin Pérez and Helmer Norrby.
Music
SD politician in Blekinge leaves party after X posts reviewed
An SD politician in Blekinge has requested to leave the party after posts on the platform X were reviewed, reports P4 Blekinge.
Sweden
David Ritschard announces spring 2027 Sweden tour, Mint Condition Tour kicks off in Stockholm
David Ritschard is embarking on a nationwide tour of Sweden in spring 2027, according to a press release.
Entertainment
Winnerbäck softens his melancholy on new album Längtan till våren
Lars Winnerbäck continues to portray the everyday trivialities of life with sharpness, but the usual dose of melancholy is mixed with brighter tones on the new album.
Music
Swedes spend the night in shelters as more test runs are planned
Soon, a group of teenagers, pensioners, a wheelchair-bound man and a five-month-old baby will spend twelve hours in one of Sweden's many shelters. Interest in seeing how we cope in a dire situation underground is growing.
Sweden
Färjestad crush Örebro 7-0 in SHL opener after first-period rout
Färjestad had a short workday against Örebro in the SHL opener. After the first period it was 4-0, and in the end it was a crushing 7-0 victory. “We’re falling apart,” Örebro coach Martin Filander said on TV4 Play.
Ice hockey
Five charged after fatal fight in Säffle last year
Five people are being charged after a murder in Säffle last year.
Crime
Marcus Johansson left the NHL after 16 years for family and security at Färjestad
He had his second-best season in the NHL and had several offers to stay in North America. Then Marcus Johansson chose to move home to Färjestad. It was the right time to do it now, he says.
Ice hockey
Benjamin Ingrosso returns with new songs inspired by turbulent love life
Benjamin Ingrosso hasn't released new music in almost two years. But now comes a double single - about the artist's turbulent love life.
Music
Melodifestivalen 2027 skips Norrland as tour heads no farther north than Karlstad
The 2027 Melodifestivalen tour will not go any farther north than Karlstad. It is now clear which cities will be visited.
Music
SHL guide: Star NHL returns, Foote scandal and sponsor protests
Two star signings from the NHL in Marcus Johansson, for Färjestad, and Calle Järnkrok, for Brynäs. But the summer has also been turbulent, with Färjestad's failed signing of Cal Foote and continued criticism of sponsor Red Bull. Here are the talking points ahead of the SHL season.
Ice hockey
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal assault in Karlstad
Two men in their 20s are being held on probable cause suspicion of murdering a man in his 50s in Karlstad.
Crime
Man in his 50s dies after assault in Karlstad
A man in his 50s has died from his injuries after a serious assault during the night, writes NWT.
Crime
