Weekend Wrap-Up: Your weekly news recap is here!

Another week passed in the Eurovision universe and we had quite some news these past seven days. In our weekly Weekend Wrap-Up, we are going to look back at all the headlines over the past seven days so you are always up to date with the latest news. So let’s get straight into this! Barbara Pravi to represent France at Eurovision 2021 Last Night, Eurovision France – C’est vous qui décidez! took place, and it was revealed that Barbara Pravi has won the French ticket to represent the country with the song 'Voilà' at Eurovision 2021. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/30/barbara-pravi-wins-eurovision-france-cest-vous-qui-decidez/ Eden Alene to sing 'Set Me Free' at Eurovision 2021 Israel's Eurovision National Final concluded last week, and it was revealed that Eden will be singing 'Set Me Free' for Israel at Eurovision 2021. The song managed to win a landslide, with the song receiving more than 70% of the vote. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/25/eden-alene-set-me-free-eurovision-2021/ Moldova confirms Natalia Gordienko for Eurovision 2021 After months of silence, TRM has finally confirmed that Natalia Gordienko will indeed represent Moldova at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster has also revealed when her song will be released. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/26/tmr-confirms-natalia-gordienko-to-represent-moldova-in-2021/ Daði Freyr to release Eurovision 2021 entry March 13 It was revealed that Daði Freyr's Eurovision 2021 entry will be released on March 13, with special programming to be released to coincide the release of the song! https://escxtra.com/2021/01/28/iceland-dadi-freyr-to-release-eurovision-2021-entry-march-13/ Two-song National Final for Blas Cantó With the news that Blas Cantó will select his Eurovision 2021 entry via a national final, TVE has revealed that the public will choose from two songs, and that his entry will be selected in February. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/28/blas-canto-national-final-february/ TIX and Stavangerkameratene plan language change for Melodi Grand Prix final Melodi Grand Prix finalists TIX and Stavangerkameratene have revealed their plans to change the language of their entries, ahead of the Norwegian final on February 20. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/28/tix-and-stavangerkameratene-plan-on-language-change-for-melodi-grand-prix-final/ Russia confirms participation for Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 As well as undertaking their preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest, some countries are looking further and into Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Russia is the next country to confirm that they will be present for the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/29/russia-junior-eurovision-2021-confirmation/ VICTORIA to release her debut EP “a little dramatic” in February Bulgaria's Eurovision 2021 representative VICTORIA has revealed that she is releasing her debut EP "a little dramatic" in February, which will feature her 2021 Eurovision entry. In addition VICTORIA has invited Eurovision fans to help with the song selection. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/29/victoria-a-little-dramatic-eurovision-2021/ Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2021 songs to be revealed in February 12 DR has revealed that the songs for this year's Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will be released in February 12. In addition to the reveal date of the songs, DR also confirmed that Martin Brygmann and Tina Müller will host the show. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/29/dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2021-songs-out-in-february-10-hosts-revealed/ Arcade now the most streamed Eurovision song on Spotify Nearly two years after winning the Eurovision Song Contest, Duncan Laurence's Eurovision entry is now the most streamed Eurovision song on Spotify. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/29/arcade-passes-soldi-as-the-most-streamed-eurovision-entry-on-spotify/ Jury who will select GO_A's Eurovision entry is revealed The jury that will help select GO_A's Eurovision 2021 entry has been revealed. Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala is among the members of the jury. https://escxtra.com/2021/01/29/jury-including-jamala-to-select-go_as-2021-entry/ The finalists for Pabandom iš Naujo! 2021 is revealed With Lithuania do to select their Eurovision 2021 entry next week, why not have a look at who will be joining last year's winner The Roop in the final! https://escxtra.com/2021/01/30/here-are-finalists-of-pabandom-is-naujo-2021/ In addition to the above, the 4th round of Eurovision Prediction is now open! Make your prediction, as to who you think will represent Lithuania at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. As well as that, we have interviewed some artists who will be participating in this year's Melodifestivalen. Why not watch our interviews and find out what they have to say: TussePaul ReyTess MerkelThe MamasAnton Ewald Follow our weekly updated “New Music Friday” playlist on Spotify to never miss a new release by your favorite Eurovision artists! 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