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Eurovision Entry Faces Backlash for Controversial Lyrics

3/14/2026

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Romania's Eurovision entry 'Choke Me' by Alexandra Capitanescu faces criticism for lyrics allegedly glamorizing sexual strangulation.
Clare McGlynn, a law professor, criticized the song for potential harm to young women's health, citing emerging medical evidence.
Capitanescu defends the lyrics as metaphors for emotional struggles.
Calls for disqualification or lyric changes echo Malta's prior title alteration.
Meanwhile, five countries plan to boycott the contest over Israel's participation.

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Romania's Eurovision entry 'Choke Me' by Alexandra Capitanescu faces criticism for lyrics allegedly glamorizing sexual strangulation.
Clare McGlynn, a law professor, criticized the song for potential harm to young women's health, citing emerging medical evidence.
Capitanescu defends the lyrics as metaphors for emotional struggles.
Calls for disqualification or lyric changes echo Malta's prior title alteration.
Meanwhile, five countries plan to boycott the contest over Israel's participation.