Slovenia: Eva Boto’s First Rehearsal
Deban: Eva Boto listened to the Wiwi Jury. She ditched the hats! Unfortunately, she went too far by stitching the bouquet of flowers to her flowing white robe. Her gown…
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Croatia: Nina Badric’s First Rehearsal
Deban: This rehearsal cracks me up! Nina’s dress is so distracting I spend the first two minutes trying to work out what the stage gimmick is going to be. Will…
Norway: Tooji’s First Rehearsal
Deban: Tooji listened to his critics, and revised his homework. His vocal delivery is much stronger. Instead of working through the motions and appearing ‘forced,’ he now sways with confidence.…
WATCH: Malta Stages Eurovision’s Biggest Dance Party
Question: How do you generate much-needed PR and add spice to a dated pop number? Answer: Go to the town square and choreograph your captive public.
F.Y.R. Macedonia: Kaliopi’s First Rehearsal
Deban: It’s no secret: I’m in love with Kaliopi and her song “Crno i belo.” This video interview is one of the reasons why. However, for the sake of our…
Serbia: Zeljko Joksimovic’s First Rehearsal
Deban: Zeljko sets the mood with “Nije Ljubav Stvar,” and by doing so, he inadvertently elevates the overall level of taste present in the second semi final. The instruments feature…
Switzerland: Sinplus’ First Rehearsal
Deban: Ok…the Swiss get it. No one is really putting their ‘ALL’ into this rehearsal, and that’s the way it should be. This is simply a sound and visual check…
Iceland: Greta Salome & Jonsi’s First Rehearsal
Deban: A good example of a song where the ‘Vision’ in Eurovision saves the day. The staging is dramatic and really does convey the mood of the song. Iceland is…
Albania: Rona Nishliu’s First Rehearsal
Deban: “Suus” melds folk, jazz, easy listening, world music and ballad forms in a magical way. And Rona Nishliu’s minimalist staging manages to encapsulate the aura and the emotions she…
London Eurovision Party: Anggun Interview (VIDEO)
The team at WiwiBloggs.Com cannot get enough of France’s Anggun. Wiwi had a chance to interview this Asian Sensation at Eurovision in Concert a few weeks ago. And then Deban…
West End Eurovision: London’s Theatre Stars Take On ESC Hits
If you’re headed to London’s West End Eurovision event on Thursday, bring your sunglasses. That’s because the sequins will be blinding, and London’s West End stars will be shining—and all…
Armenia Withdraws from Eurovision: Why Europe Should Be in Mourning
Armenia’s state broadcaster AMPT has announced that it is withdrawing from Eurovision 2012. The European Broadcasting Union made the announcement this morning via their web site eurovision.tv.
Melodifestivalen 2012: Why Sweden Should Choose Loreen
Sweden’s Melodifestivalen is a musical tour de force. Every year eliminated entries are of such high quality that they could easily crack the Top 10 of Eurovision. The 2012 contest…
Eurosong 2012: Why Jedward’s “Waterline” Deserves a Shot in Baku
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…
Why Girls Aloud Should Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012
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…