“Love Me Back” Lyrics — Can Bonomo (Eurovision 2012, Turkey) 1
Read the lyrics to “Love Me Back,” Can Bonomo’s Eurovision 2012 song for Turkey. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Eurovision News
Eurosong 2012: Why Jedward’s “Waterline” Deserves a Shot in Baku 7
Jedward’s phenomenal success have turned them into one of Ireland’s biggest musical exports. In their very short history, they’ve notched up multi-platinum sales, endorsed several products, broken social networking fan figures, and set up shop on major reality programmes from Celebrity Big Brother to Britain’s Got Talent. Why, then, are there still chuckles form naysayers [...]
Ukraine: Gaitana Under Attack From Right-Wing Extremists 1
Given that Ukraine consistently places in the Top 5 at Eurovision, you’d think critics would think twice before questioning the nation’s Eurovision candidate. Well apparently the ultra-conservative Svoboda (Freedom) Party didn’t get the message. Senior member Yuriy Syrotyuk has publicly blasted Gaitana-Lurdes Essami—the nation’s only Congolese-Ukrainian celebrity and its contestant for Eurovision 2012. Sadly, his [...]
The Wiwi Jury: Eurovision 2012 Reviews and Rankings (21 February) 3
Wiwi’s Jury—that’s Wiwi Bloggs, Vebooboo Nadella, Meows Kitty and Deban Aderemi—will listen to and review all 43 Eurovision entries prior to the first semi-final on May 22. Each member of the jury offers their thoughts on each entry, and then awards it a score out of 10. The four scores are then averaged for the [...]
The Wiwi Jury: Iceland’s Greta Salóme & Jónsi with “Mundu eftir mér” (Remember Me) 5
The Wiwi Jury—our in-house team of music unprofessionals—head north this morning to the enchanting island of Iceland. Will Greta Salóme & Jónsi leave us cold with their song “Mundu eftir mér” (Remember Me)? You’ll have to read our reviews to see! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Poll Standings: Who Will Win in Ireland and Austria? 0
Ireland and Austria select their 2012 Eurovision contestants on Friday, February 24. Wiwi’s readers have been casting their votes over the past several weeks. With just three days left to vote, here’s how things stand. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Eurosong Odds: Jedward and Donna McCaul Favorites to Win in Ireland 2
Ireland’s Eurosong 2012 contest takes place on Friday, February 24. The latest odds from Dublin-based betting site Paddy Power suggests that it’s a two-horse race between former Eurovision contestants Jedward (2011) and Donna McCaul (2005). John and Edward are currently the front-runners, with the odds of them singing “Waterline” in Baku at 1/4. Donna McCaul—who [...]
The Wiwi Jury: Latvia’s Anmary with “Beautiful Song” 14
Wiwi’s Jury—a panel of music unprofessionals—had the misfortune of listening to Latvia’s Eurovision 2012 entry “Beautiful Song” this morning. Brace yourself, Anmary! This isn’t gonna be pretty. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Latvia Chooses Anmary for Eurovision 2012. Bad Choice. 7
This just in: Latvia will be eliminated during the semi-finals of Eurovision 2012. That’s because this tiny nation made the BIG mistake of choosing Anmary with “Beautiful Song.” Anmary is real cute. Her song is not. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
“Why Am I Crying” Lyrics / Text — Molly Sanden (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden) 0
Read the lyrics and text to ‘Why Am I Crying’–Molly Sanden’s entry for Melodifestivalen 2012! She qualified from the third semi-final in Leksand on February 18. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
“Just a Little Bit” Lyrics / Text — Love Generation (Sweden, Melodifestivalen 2012) 0
Love Generation’s single “Just a Little Bit” finished sixth in tonight’s third Melodifestivalen semi-final in Leksand. Wiwi and Vebooboo are seriously depressed. They looked fabulous dressed as three zebras who escaped from the zoo. Anyway, we listened to the song in its entirety and can now share the lyrics with you. R.I.P.! Digg this post [...]
Gaitana Photos | Eurovision Babe of the Day (Ukraine) 1
Gaitana—the only Afro-Ukrainian celebrity in her country—has just won the right to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2012 with her song “Be My Guest.” Wiwi laughed out loud earlier this afternoon when he was on Twitter and @EurovisionByJaz tweeted that “a pair of boobs” had won Ukraine’s national selection. As these photos show, Gaitana is a [...]
“Be My Guest” Lyrics / Text — Gaitana (Ukraine, Eurovision 2012) 2
Read the lyrics to Gaitana’s “Be My Guest”—Ukraine’s 2012 Eurovision contestant! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
France’s Anggun Cipta Performs “Live” At Ukraine’s National Selection 0
LOL. Anggun Cipta, France’s babe-a-licious Eurovision 2012 contestant, continues to lip-synch her way through Eurovision selection season. This afternoon the Indonesian-born beauty sang “Echo (You and I)” in Kyiv. Her beautifully re-mastered voice really stood out—and not just because the 21 acts that came before her were appalling! Her team is truly skilled at pressing [...]
Poll Results: The Mad Show Boys Should Win in Latvia 2
If Wiwi’s readers have their way, then the Mad Show Boys will win Eirodziesma 2012—Latvia’s national selection for Eurovision. Their song “Music Thief” has become a fan favorite for its witty lyrics that skewer pop music in general. If you read it, you’ll find references to more than a dozen other songs. It cracks us [...]
The Wiwi Jury: Norway’s Tooji with “Stay” 8
The Wiwi Jury—a panel of music unprofessionals—has deliberated, and we can now offer our review of Norway’s Eurovision 2012 entry “Stay.” Brace yourself Tooji! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Melodifestivalen 2012: Semi-final #3 Preview and Prediction 3
The time has come when we spend eight minutes listening to the sneak previews of Saturday’s Melodifestivalen songs, and then bitch about each of them. Below are our thoughts and predictions about the third semi-final in Leksand. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
“Standing Still” Lyrics — Roman Lob (Germany, Eurovision 2012) 0
Read the lyrics to “Standing Still”—Roman Lob’s Eurovision 2012 song for Germany. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Scandal in Belarus: Did Alena Lanskaya Cheat to Win EuroFest 2012? 1
Ever since Alena Lanskaya won the right to represent Belarus at Eurovision 2012 on February 14, Wiwi’s readers have been shouting “Scandal!” Eurovision fans from Belarus to Britain all seem shocked that she could have won the Belarusan selection with a terrible song that features child-like lyrics like “Finally all my dreams coming true/ This [...]
Spain: Why Do All of Pastora Soler’s Eurovision Songs Suck? 1
Like many other nations, Spain has already picked its singer but has not yet decided which song will make it across the Pyrenees and Alps to Baku. Pastora Soler, the well-known Spanish singer who bears a strange resemblance to England’s Princess Beatrice, will have the opportunity to sing a series of songs submitted by songwriters [...]
Unser Star für Baku: It’s Roman Lob vs. Ornella De Santis in the Final 0
Germany has narrowed its field of Eurovision 2012 hopefuls down to two finalists—Roman Lob and Ornella De Santis. They’ll battle it out in the national final on February 16. But based on the results of the first seven shows, do we already have a winner? Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet [...]
Tragedy in Belarus: Alyona Lanskaya Wins EuroFest 2012 13
Armed with an arsenal of bad lyrics, a tacky dress, and questionable intonation, Alyona Lanskaya has won the right to represent Belarus at Eurovision 2012. A nation should be in mourning. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
“All My Life” Lyrics — Alyona Lanskaya (Belarus, Eurovision 2012) 2
Read the lyrics and watch the video of “All My Life”—Alyona Lanskaya’s entry for Eurovision 2012. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Poll Prediction: Litesound Will Win Belarus’ EuroFest 2012 2
If Wiwi’s readers have it right, then Litesound will likely win tonight’s national selection in Belarus with their song “We Are the Heroes.” Litesound captured 48% of all votes in our poll, outpacing Victoria Aleshko (16%), Uzari (13%), Gunesh (12%), and Alena Lanskaya (10%). Their pop rock sound is a major departure from last year’s [...]
The Wiwi Jury: Switzerland’s Sinplus With “Unbreakable” 4
Each week the Wiwi Jury—our team of music unprofessionals—reviews two to three Eurovision entries. Today we turn to Switzerland’s Sinplus. Check out our short takes below and then let us know what you think! Love, Wiwi Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Sabina Babayeva Will Represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2012 5
Sabina Babayeva has won Azerbaijan’s national selection. It’s rather appropriate that Sabina is representing the Land of Fire because she is seriously hot! Her legs flow like the oil from Azerbaijan’s oil fields, and she’s got bosoms that appear to have been sculpted by the nation’s best plastic surgeon. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook [...]
WATCH: David Lindgren Takes the Stage at Melodifestivalen 2012 0
Wiwi and Vebooboo were sitting in the front row (OK, row 20….) at the second Melodifestivalen semi-final in Gothenburg. Our favorite part of the night—besides the naming of the winners!—was watching each contestant work the runway that led from the Green Room to the stage. The crowd went cray cray (that’s really crazy, y’all) when [...]
David Lindgren and Ulrik Munther Advance to Melodifestivalen 2012 Final 0
We are half-way through the Melodifestivalen semi-finals, and while the quality is clearly sub-par compared to last year´s amazing field, tonight was fun and fab overall. Wiwi and I were in Göteborg for all the action—and we got down on it! Oh yes we did! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet [...]
“Soldiers” Lyrics / Texten — Ulrik Munther (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden) 2
Ulrik Munther—a 17-year old who resembles Peter Pan—has advanced to the final of Melodifestivalen 2012. You can read the lyrics to his song “Soldiers” below. Ulrik Munther – Soldiers: Låtens text Låtskrivare: Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, David Jackson, Ulrik Munther, Johan Åberg. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
“Shout It Out” Lyrics / Texten— David Lindgren (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden) 2
Read the lyrics to “Shout It Out.” David Lindgren will perform it in the finals of Melodifestivalen 2012 after advancing from the second semi-final in Gothenburg. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Norway: Tooji Wins Melodi Grand Prix With “Stay” 3
Wiwi’s readers correctly predicted that model-turned-pop-star Tooji would win Melodi Grand Prix 2012 with his song “Stay.” The latte-colored eye candy will now represent Norway at Eurovision 2012 in Baku! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
“Stay” lyrics — Tooji (Eurovision 2012, Norway) 1
Watch Tooji perform “Stay” at Melodi Grand Prix 2012 and read the lyrics now! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Poll: Who Should Win Ireland’s Eurosong 2012? Vote Now! 11
Ireland’s state broadcaster has released the five songs competing at Eurosong 2012, and it’s going to be a HOT contest. Jedward are back with “Waterline,” an upbeat song that sounds very Blink 182 and represents a maturation of their sound. They’re up against Maria McCool who serves up a fierce Celtic song that reminds us [...]
“Waterline” lyrics — Jedward (Eurosong 2012, Ireland) 4
Jedward have released their 2012 Eurovision entry “Waterline.” You can listen to the song and read the lyrics below. What do y’all think? Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Poll Results: Gréta Salóme and Jónsi the Favorites to Win in Iceland! 2
Iceland may be tiny, but its singers can belt it out like Eyjafjallajökull! (Hello Hera Bjork). Amid a deep talent pool at Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2012, Iceland’s national selection for Eurovision, Gréta Salóme and Jónsi have emerged as your favorites. They won Wiwi’s voters poll with 50% of all votes, followed by 2008 contestant Regína Ósk [...]
Israel’s Eurovision 2012 Contestant: It’s About ‘Time’! 2
It’s about time we heard from the Israelis! State broadcaster IBA has announced that an 11-member committee has internally selected the band Izabo to represent the country in Baku with the song ‘Time.’ Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Poll Results: Tooji Will Win Melodi Grand Prix 2012 with “Stay” 1
Wiwi asked who you guys wanted to see win Melodi Grand Prix 2012, and you answered “Tooji!” The “Stay” singer captured 30% of all votes, putting him well-ahead of voluptuous diva Reidun Saether and greasy rock group Plumbo. They both earned 13% of the vote. The team at WiwiBloggs.Com love Tooji’s energy, but we worry [...]
Melodifestivalen 2012: Second Semi-Final Preview and Prediction 0
Last week we watched in awe as Loreen blasted away her competition with her stuck-in-a-straight-jacket moves. This week, Wiwi and Vebooboo are in Gothenburg in person to witness what appears to be another relatively weak semi-final. The one-minute previews have been released, and here’s what Vebooboo thinks! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with [...]
Poll Results: Nika Will Win Hungary’s Eurovision Selection with “This Love” 1
According to our poll, Nika—a.k.a. Mónika Veres—has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to win “A Dal,” Hungary’s national selection for Eurovision 2012. The “This Love” singer earned a staggering 71% of all votes in our poll, which kicked off on February 5. Her powerful voice has shades of Maja Keuc, though she has a much [...]
The Wiwi Jury: Malta’s Kurt Calleja with “This is the Night” 15
The Wiwi Jury—a panel of music unprofessionals—will be passing judgment on all of the Eurovision 2012 contestants in the coming weeks. Is this the night for Malta’s Kurt Calleja? Here’s what Wiwi Bloggs, Vebooboo Nadella, Meows Kitty and Deban Aderemi think. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Soluna Samay Interview: Meet Denmark’s Eurovision 2012 Contestant 7
On January 21 Soluna Samay won Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012, and the right to represent Denmark at Eurovision. Born in Guatemala, Soluna didn’t move to Denmark until 2000, when she was ten years old. That was the same year Denmark’s Olsen Brothers won Eurovision. “I saw these guys win for Denmark and I couldn’t [...]
Poll: Who Should Win Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2012? 5
The final of Melodi Grand Prix, Norway’s national selection for Eurovision 2012, takes place on Saturday, February 11. Who do you think has what it takes to get Norway back into the final in Baku? (We’re still crying for Stella Mwangi. Sigh). You can listen to all of the finalists below, and then cast your [...]
PHOTOS: Baku’s Crystall Hall Arena 1
The streets of oil-rich Azerbaijan aren’t lined with gold, but they are lined with glass. And much of it stems from Baku’s Crystal Hall Arena—the dazziling, 25,000-seat stadium that will host Eurovision 2012. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Melodifestivalen 2012: Results of ‘Tredje Chansen,’ Semi-Final #1 0
The web voting results from the first semi of SVT’s Third Chance contest (for previous Melodifestivalen entries that did not make the final) have been revealed. We aren’t all that surprised. Velvet’s The Queen, an amazing song which definitely should have made it to Globen back in 2009, and Pain of Salvation’s “Road Salt” (2010) [...]
Does Loreen’s ‘Euphoria’ Remind You Of Dunja’s ‘Euforija’? 16
Loreen’s Melodifestivalen entry ‘Euphoria‘ had all of Sweden dancing on February 4, 2012. Interestingly, Dunja Ilic—a Serbian singer—had all of the Balkans dancing to ‘Euforija’ one year earlier. We’re not suggesting that Loreen’s songwriters copied from Dunja’s, and we’re certainly not leveling accusations of plagiarism. But it is very interesting that, beyond a title, the [...]
Poll: Who Is Your Favorite to Represent Hungary at Eurovision 2012? Vote Now! 1
The final of A Dal, Hungary’s national selection contest, takes place on February 11. The Hungarians are looking out for a hero who can take them to their second consecutive final at Eurovision. Who do you think stands the best shot of repeating Kati Wolf‘s success? Listen to all of the contestants below and then [...]
WATCH: Kurt Calleja Reacts to Winning Malta’s National Selection 6
Twenty-two year old Kurt Calleja won Malta’s national selection for Eurovision 2012 last night, surviving a three-hour concert and a neck-and-neck race with Claudia Faniello. For the “This Is the Night” singer, it really was his night—and he could barely contain his emotions afterwards. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about [...]
“This Is the Night” lyrics — Kurt Calleja (Malta, Eurovision 2012) 1
Listen to Kurt Calleja’s “This is the Night”—Malta’s Eurovision 2012 song. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
France: Anggun Interview and Performance at Malta’s National Final 3
France’s Anggun was a special guest at Malta’s national final on February 4. She performed her Eurovision song “Echo (You and I).” Wiwi loved it, and hopes she lip-synchs as well at Eurovision! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
“Mystery” lyrics — Dead by April (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden) 0
Read the lyrics to Dead by April’s “Mystery,” a finalist at Melodifestivalen 2012. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
‘Euphoria’ lyrics — Loreen (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden) 3
Read to the lyrics of Loreen’s ‘Euphoria,’ a finalist at Melodifestivalen 2012! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Loreen and Dead by April Advance from the First Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 5
It wasn’t a surprise when Loreen advanced from the first Melodifestivalen 2012 semi-final. But it was definitely a shock when pop rock band Dead by April made the cut. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Melodifestivalen Live Blog: Join Wiwi from 19:00 GMT/20:00CET 10
Wiwi’s live blog of the first Melodifestivalen 2012 semi-final will begin at 20:00 CET. See y’all soon! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
National Selections 2012: Watch Live Streams from 19:55 CET Tonight! 1
National finals and semi-finals take place tonight in Sweden (Melodifestivalen), Norway (Melodi Grand Prix), Malta, Hungary and Lithuania. Here’s where to watch live web streams as the people of Europe move one step closer to choosing contestants for Eurovision 2012! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Malta’s National Selection: Results of the Semi-Final 0
The first stage of Malta’s two-part national final took place last night, and 24 semi-finalists were narrowed to 16 finalists. They’ll perform live this evening for the opportunity to represent Malta in Baku. The running order has been partially determined: Lawrence Gray will perform first, and Francesca Borg will perform last. The remaining contestants have [...]
Ireland: RTE Reveals Finalists for Eurosong 2012 0
RTÉ, the Irish state broadcaster, has announced the five acts who will compete to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2012. They are Maria McCool, Donna MacCaul, Una Gibney & David Shannon, Andrew Mann, and Jedward. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Melodifestivalen 2012: First Semi-Final Preview and Prediction 2
The time has finally come. In less than 48 hours, the first eight Melodifestivalen contestants will take to the stage in their tightest pants, kicking off the most intense national selection process for Eurovision 2012! In honor of that, SVT has released a one-minute sneak preview of each of this Saturday’s songs. The WiwiBloggs.Com team [...]
Poll: Kaya or Lawrence Gray Will Win Malta’s National Selection 3
If Wiwi’s readers have it right, then Kaya, Lawrence Gray and Annalise Ellul are the favorites to win Malta’s national selection for Eurovision 2012. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
QX’s Melodifestivalen 2012 Special: Download it Now! 2
QX, a leading gay magazine in Sweden, has released its annual Melodifestivalen special. It includes super-glossy photos of Afro-dite (watching TV), Charlotte Perrelli (wearing leather hot pants) and Danny Saucedo (lifting weights). And there’s an added bonus: interviews with each of the contestants! Charlotte describes her song “The Girl” as “clubby, energetic and positive,” while [...]
Pastora Soler Photos | Eurovision Babe of the Day (Spain, 2012) 2
RTVE, Spain’s state broadcaster, has announced that it will choose Pastora Soler’s Eurovision 2012 song during a national final broadcast on March 3. Ahead of that, Wiwi has pulled together some photos to inspire the composers and songwriters competing to write her song. Good luck—and enjoy the view! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share [...]
Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Museum: What Would You Put Inside? 2
Azerbaijan is taking its hosting duties for Eurovision 2012 very seriously. As such, they’ve decided to open a museum dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest. Here’s what Wiwi would put on display… Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Eurovision Betting Hasn’t Started—Play Foxy Bingo While You Wait! 2
Hey you guys! I know all of you love placing bets—and winning money—during Eurovision betting season. The wait for betting markets to open in March can be a real bummer though. Fortunately, Wiwi and the team at WiwiBloggs.com have found a cool way to pass the time. It’s called Foxy Bingo. It’s seriously fun—and potentially [...]
!DelaDap Eliminated from Austria’s National Selection for Eurovision 0
Officials with ORF, the Austrian state broadcaster, have announced the disqualification of !DelaDap and their entry “Crazy Swing” from the Austrian national selection for Eurovision 2012. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
ÉCOUTEZ: Anggun Unveils “Echo (You and I)” 4
France’s Anggun has finally unveiled her Eurovision 2012 song “Echo (You and I).” You can listen to it below, and see Wiwi’s sad attempt at transcribing the lyrics. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Eurovision 2012 Poll Standings: Your Picks for Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Latvia and Malta 3
National selection season is well under way, and you guys have cast hundreds of votes in our various polls to determine who should compete at Eurovision 2012. All of these polls close on the eve of the respective country’s national final, so there’s still time to let us know what you think! Let’s quickly review [...]
France: Anggun to Debut “Echo (You & I)” on January 29 0
The ridiculously good-looking Anggun has mesmerized us with her aesthetic appeal. But will she still be standing pretty after she presents her Eurovision song “Echo (You and I)” this Sunday? Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
“La La Love” Lyrics — Ivi Adamou (Eurovision 2012, Cyprus) 1
“La La Love” lyrics — Ivi Adamou Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Should Laurence Gray Represent Malta at Eurovision 2012? 5
Maltese Eurovision fans are among the most spirited and passionate at every ESC. So you know it’s going to be HOT inside the arena on the night of Malta’s national selection contest. For the past month Wiwi’s readers have been voting for their favorite contestant. We thought we’d give you guys an update ahead of [...]
Eurovision 2012 Logo and Slogan: “Light Your Fire!” 1
If the Baku 2012 slogan holds true, then we have a lot to look forward to this May. The Azeri delegation came out at last night’s over-the-top ceremony promising to “Light Your Fire” at Eurovision 2012. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Eurovision 2012: Semi-Final Allocations Revealed 2
This afternoon in a live draw—similar to the ones at the World Cup but with a lot more glitz and gay men—Eurovision officials allocated countries to the Eurovision 2012 semi-finals. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Poll: Ivi Adamou Should Sing “La La Love” at Eurovision 2012 0
UPDATE: On January 25 a professional jury and the public agreed with Wiwi’s voters: Ivi will sing “La La Love” at Eurovision 2012. Ivi Adamou has gone from sixth-place finisher on Greek X-Factor to Cypriot cover girl to 2012 Eurovision contestant. Tonight Cyprus decides which of the three songs she’ll be singing in Baku. You [...]
Melodifestivalen 2012 Trailer: We Translate All the Nasty for You! 0
We may still be two weeks away from the first semi-final in Växjö, but things are already heating up in frosty Sweden. That’s because SVT has released a sneak preview of this year’s Melodifestivalen…and it is HOT! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Is Ruslana’s Wild Dances the Most Covered Eurovision Song Ever? 2
January 23 marks Chinese and Vietnamese New Year. As such, Wiwi was on YouTube searching for videos—my procrastination knows no limits—and he came across a video of an amateur Vietnamese pop group getting down to Ruslana’s winning Eurovision song “Wild Dances.” This totally made him chuckle. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers [...]
Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2012: Regína Ósk and Simbi og Hrútspungarnir Advance to the Final 1
The second semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins, Iceland’s national selection contest, has come to an end. Two contestants with a whole lot of accents above their names advanced. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Soluna Samay Will Represent Denmark at Eurovision 2012 with “Should’ve Known Better” 4
Soluna Samay has won Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012. She’ll be singing “Should’ve Known Better” in Baku. You can watch the video and read the lyrics below. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Melodi Grand Prix 2012: Results of Semi-Final #1 1
Reidun Sæther, the Carburetors, and Nora Foss Al-Jabri have advanced from the first Melodi Grand Prix semi-final in Ørland. They’ll compete in the February 11 final against six other acts who advance from the semis on January 28 and February 4. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
WATCH: The Making of Mika Newton’s New Video “Don’t Dumb Me Down” 1
Y’all remember Mika Newton—the blond bombshell who placed fourth at Eurovision 2011 by having a sand lady in the background? Well she’s about to drop a hot new video for her single “Don’t Dumb Me Down,” and her team have released a behind-the-scenes video for all y’all to enjoy. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook [...]
Diva Fever Tweet Suggests They Might Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012 3
Diva Fever only finished 13th on Britain’s X-Factor. But if their recent tweet has an ounce of truth in it, they may be representing the U.K. at Eurovision 2012. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Watch Dansk Melodi Grand Prix and Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2012 4
Saturday night is gonna be hot in northern Europe, y’all! Tonight Denmark will select its 2012 Eurovision contestant during its live Dansk Melodi Grand Prix broadcast, and Norway will stage the first semi-final of its Melodi Grand Prix 2012 selection contest. Here’s who and how to watch. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with [...]
Poll: Who Should Win Bulgaria’s National Selection for Eurovision 2012? Vote Now! 2
Based on the semi-final results, Dessislava (DESS) has emerged as the favorite to win Bulgaria’s national selection on February 29. Do you think she lives up to the hype, or should Sofia choose somebody else? Listen to all the contestants here, and then vote in our poll! Love, Wiwi Digg this post Recommend on [...]
Moldova at Eurovision 2012: Nelly Ciobanu Battles Olia Tira and Epic Sax Guy 0
Just when you thought Epic Sax Guy had thrusted his way off stage for good, Olia Tira & the Sunstroke Project submit a song to the Moldovan National Final. The group, which represented Moldova at Eurovision in 2010 with their naughty pleasure “Run Away,” have submitted an equally non-sensical song called “Superman.” The lyrics make [...]
Armenia and Romania Among 43 Countries Competing at Eurovision 2012 1
The European Broadcasting Union today announced that 43 countries will be flying their flags at Eurovision 2012 in Baku. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Will Desislava or Sofi Marinova Represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2012? 1
Last Saturday Bulgaria chose the 12 finalists for its national final, which is to be held on February 29th. A combination of jury and SMS votes determined the outcome of the semi-finals. Desislava—singing “Love is Alive—has emerged as the favorite. The song won both the jury and SMS vote, while Roma diva’s “Love Unlimited” placed [...]
Sweden: Voters Choose the Top 10 Melodifestivalen Songs of All-Time 5
SVT, Sweden’s national broadcaster, recently asked more than 400 die-hard Melodifestivalen fans to rank the competition’s best songs of all time. It ain’t no surprise that Sanna Nielsen placed first: Lady was robbed of her chance to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2008. That’s when hot tranny mess of a “Hero” Charlotte Perrelli won because of the [...]
Eirodziesma 2012: Which Finalist Should Represent Latvia at Eurovision? Vote Now! 3
Latvia’s two semi-finals for Eirodzesma, its national selection contest, are now complete. You can watch all of the finalists below and also vote in our poll. Wiwi gives 12 points to the Mad Show Boys for their witty song “Music Theif.” But what do you think? Is Anmary’s “Beautiful Song” actually beautiful? Can Andris Abelite really change [...]
Poll: Who Should Win Austria’s National Selection for Eurovision 2012? Vote Now! 4
On Tuesday, during ORF’s “Song Contest Party,” eight of Austria’s Eurovision finalists had a chance to perform their songs. The contestants also had the chance to mingle: we’re dying to know what German-language rap group Trackshittaz talked about with our favorite bearded lady Conchita Wurst. Anyway, listen to their entries below and then let us [...]
Conchita Wurst Interview: Austria’s Drag Queen Talks Celine Dion and Eurovision 15
Drag artist Conchita Wurst—born Tom Neuwirth—has emerged as a favorite to win Austria’s national selection for Eurovision 2012. She recently spoke with Wiwi via e-mail about gender and her Eurovision entry “That’s What I Am.” Here are the highlights of our conversation. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Sweden: SVT Announces Melodifestivalen 2012 Running Order 1
Officials at SVT have released the full running order for Melodifestivalen. The fourth semi-final looks most appetizing. Former Eurovision winner (and Donatella Versace look-a-like) Charlotte Perrelli opens up with a number called “The Girl.” (Is she talking about herself?) And muscle-bound blond boy toy Danny Saucedo closes the semi with “Amazing.” Oh yes it is! [...]
Ivi Adamou Photos | Cover Girl Edition (Cyprus, Eurovision 2012) 1
Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou hasn’t won Eurovision yet, but she’s already a media darling in the Eastern Mediterranean. The 18-year old beauty has appeared on the cover of at least 14 magazines in Cyprus and Greece. These glamour shots are enough to convince Wiwi that Ivi will be a strong candidate in this year’s hunt [...]
Eurovision Death Match: Donna McCaul vs. Jedward 26
Ever since Wiwi suggested that Jedward would devour Donna McCaul at Ireland’s Eurosong contest, he’s been receiving hate mail from Donna’s fans. They point out that Jedward only narrowly defeated last year’s runner-up Nikki Kavanagh (her song “Falling” was awesome). And they suggest that Donna’a haters need to listen to her karaoke cover of Adele’s [...]
Nationaal Songfestival 2012: The Netherlands Reveals Its Six Finalists 5
Earlier today Dutch broadcaster TROS revealed the six acts who will compete to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2012. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Cyprus: Which Song Should Ivi Adamou Sing at Eurovision 2012? Vote Now! 2
Ivi Adamou has the looks and the voice to get Cyprus back into the Eurovision final. Now she just needs a song. Following an extensive call for entries, Sony Music Greece selected three songs for the upcoming national final, and shot promotional videos for each of them. The fancy videos won’t be presented until January [...]
Ireland: Can Donna McCaul Beat Jedward at Eurosong 2012? 10
Lesbian and former Eurovision contestant Donna McCaul has announced that she will attempt to slay Jedward at Eurosong 2012, the Irish national selection. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012: Running Order and Finalists Revealed 0
Denmark, the little nation that punches way above its weight at Eurovision, has revealed the ten finalists who will compete at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012. Scheduled for January 21 in Aalborg, the contest will be judged by an international jury made up of music industry experts from Azerbaijan, Germany, Norway and Russia—the last four [...]
Why Girls Aloud Should Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012 9
As Eurovision 2012 approaches, fans in the United Kingdom are already groaning over the thought of another last-place finish—and the uncertainty of this year’s selection process. Last year marked a major shift in how Britain chooses its contestant. The BBC selected boy band Blue in the most undemocratic way. No nominees, no finalists, no televised [...]
Malta at Eurovision 2012: Is Kaya’s “First Time” the Song to Beat? 6
If voters logging on to the ESC Flash Malta fan site have it right, then Kaya is the artist to beat at Malta’s national selection contest. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Poll: Who Should Represent Malta at Eurovision 2012? 4
Malta chooses its 2012 Eurovision contestant on February 3 and 4. But you don’t have to be on the sunny island to let the contestants know what you think. Listen to all 24 finalists here and then vote for your favorite in our poll below! Wiwi already voted for Fabrizio Faniello, but you don’t have [...]
Anggun Photos | Eurovision Babe of the Day (France, 2012) 6
France’s 2012 Eurovision contestant Anggun is best known for her album “Snow on the Sahara.” Take these hot photos of Anggun to the desert and all that snow is gonna melt, baby! She will no doubt be a top contender in Wiwi’s 2012 search for Eurovision’s Next Top Model, which kicks off in March once [...]
When Is Eurovision 2012? See the Final and Semi-Final Schedule Now! 0
The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will take place between May 22 and May 26, 2011. The event will be held inside the 16,000-seat Crystal Hall Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here is the complete schedule: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Evgeni Plushenko, Dima Bilan’s Eurovision Sidekick, Returns to the Ice 0
Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko—he who danced effeminately in circles on a tiny ice pad during Dima Bilan’s ‘Believe’ at Eurovision 2008—is back! The 29 year-old revived his figure skating career after a two-year absence by winning the Russian nationals in Saransk last week. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet [...]