#Eurovision

Andriy Danylko's journey from a shy Poltava schoolboy to a global show business star began in a modest family where his father died early, and his first stage experiences took place in school KVN.

Russian audiences heard the chorus of Verka Serduchka's «Dancing Lasha Tumbai» at Eurovision 2007 as «Russia Goodbye», triggering a political scandal. After 2022, Andriy Danylko replaced the absurd combination with the direct phrasing «Russia...».

From a Poltava train attendant to the Eurovision stage in Helsinki: how Andriy Danylko transformed the comedic persona Verka Serduchka into one of Ukraine's most recognizable stars over three decades.

Verka Serduchka grew out of Poltava KVN performances in 1989 and the persona of a train conductor, with her name assembled from real acquaintances of Andriy Danylko. By 2007, the character achieved second place at Eurovision.

Ukrainian rapper Alyona Alyona shared that the most frequent query about her on Google is her weight. The artist launched a series of candid posts about body image.

Singer Monokate, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision as part of Go_A, reported health issues and postponed her autumn concerts to March 2027.

The Madrid Metropolitan Orchestra and the Talía choir performed Ukrainian Eurovision hits, including Verka Serduchka's «Ziben», in symphonic format, sparking a burst of reactions on social media.

AVROTROS CEO Taco Zimmerman announced on 24 August that the Netherlands will not take part in 'Eurovision 2027' in Burgas, calling the contest a 'platform for disagreement' due to Israel's participation.

Olya Polyakova testified at the VSK and accused Eurovision organizers of discrimination due to rules introduced retroactively. The singer cited examples of a selective approach towards Jamala and Meladze, as well as her own contract termination with Russia in 2015. The artist is ready to take the case to court to regain her right to participate. 🎤⚖️🇺🇦