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James K. Puchowski
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#NRKmgp: Norwegian media reacts to Melodi Grand Prix entries
“… a song comparable to a terrible hangover”
Discuss: Was it right to boo Russia during the first semi-final?
The Tolmachevy Sisters advanced—and the audience booed
Editorial: Calling for calm in the midst of hysteria
I often find much pleasure in reading the comments and reactions of our readers whenever anything happens – and recently we have been most definitely hit by a wave of…
Could the UK survive the semi-finals? Scottish independence threatens Big 5 status
Most Brits take for granted the UK’s right to go straight to the final at the Eurovision Song Contest. But this privillege could be removed should the Scottish Government’s plan…
Editorial: The Many Decades of Fabulous at Eurovision
The typical reception to the annual spectacle that is Eurovision varies from country to country. In the United Kingdom, the media usually focuses on the flamboyant and beglittered entries –…
Country Profile: Poland at Eurovision
Despite all its effort, ol’ Poland has remained inactive and has decided to take a break from the beglittered spectacle that is the Eurovision Song Contest. For me that’s annoying:…
Editorial: Why the UK should send a non-English entry
If you’re interested in European culture, one of the principal reasons to watch Eurovision is to listen to music that is sung in a language dissimilar to the one you speak.
Editorial: Is There Any Hope for Microstates at Eurovision?
Do you remember it? I do. Monaco. 2006. Severine Ferrer… Eugh…
Greeks Lambaste Germany’s Cascada on Twitter
You could call it a Cascadastrophe. This week gmx.de reported on the noticeable bullying that Greek Twitter users have directed towards Germany’s Cascada, the euro-dance act which finished in 21st position at Eurovision. And…