Ireland: Nicole Scherzinger to Cover Zoe Alexis’ “Fire”?
It’s mid August, which can mean only one thing – the juggernaut which is the X Factor will be returning to UK and Irish television screens very shortly. As always…
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Padraig Muldoon
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A Week in Tweets: Ryan Dolan
Welcome to the first edition of “A Week in Tweets”. The premise is simple. Each week we will follow a random Eurovision star on Twitter and then compile a list…
Ireland: Johnny Logan Raps His Way to Chart Success
What’s another year? Or 26? For that’s the length of time Johnny Logan has had to wait for his first post Eurovision hit in Ireland. The drought finally ended at…
Aurela Vs Emmy: Whose New Song is Better?
Back at Eurovision 2011 Aurela Gaçe and Emmy were two very different artists. One was a rock chick with a pair of lungs which even Florence Welch would be jealous…
United Kingdom: Josh Dubovie is Gone, Long Live Josh James
So does anyone remember Josh Dubovie? Yes? No? Maybe? For those of you who have forgotten, or perhaps, if you’re British, repressed the memory, Josh represented the UK in 2010.…
Italy: New Music from Nina Zilli
It may officially be autumn but there’s no need to say “arrivederci” to those summer vibes just yet. Instead close your eyes and let yourself be transported to the sunny…
Ukraine: Listen to Mika Newton’s Latest Track
Poor Mika Newton, sometimes I can’t help but feel sorry for her. Why? Well, for a start, despite having a very unusual name she is still only the world’s second…
United Kingdom: Jade Ewen did “Splash!” for the Cash
Don’t you love it when Eurovision stars ditch all the PR waffle and just say what’s on their minds! Well, that’s precisely what Jade Ewen did when she spoke to…
Ireland: “We’re Always Going to be Jedward!”
Last Friday the Irish Independent published an article claiming that in a bid to be seen as more mature artists, Jedward were undergoing a name change. Apparently, they were only…
Uncovered: 10 More Eurovision Covers
Late last month I compiled a list of what I considered to be the most fantastically random Eurovision covers/samples/remixes ever. Since then I’ve realised that to limit the list to…
Ireland: Jedward Are No More
Yes, you’ve read right. After almost 4 years it’s time to say goodbye to Jedward. But don’t panic just yet. The duo are not splitting up, they are simply re-branding.…
Ukraine: Gaitana Participates in United Nations Campaign
There must be something in the air folks, cos the stars of Eurovision all seem to be feeling mighty charitable. Fresh on the heels of Doctor Gianluca’s public support of…
Ireland: Riverdance Sets New World Record
It may be fast approaching it’s 20th birthday but Riverdance is still going strong judging by the numbers which turned out in Dublin on Sunday (21 July) to set a…
Denmark: Soluna Samay Releases New Single
So what do you get if you mix the “Heys” of The Lumineers and Of Monsters And Men with Nicola Roberts‘ and Madonna‘s fondness for spelling along with a dollop…
Ireland: Johnny Logan and Brian Kennedy Set For “The Hit”
It’s that time of year again – silly season – when the powers that be in telly land go off on holidays and leave the viewers with a diet of…
Ireland: Songwriter Shay Healy on Winning Eurovision
Everyone knows that Emmelie de Forest won this year’s Eurovision with “Only Teardrops”. But how many of you can honestly name the person responsible for writing the song? I know…
Which Eurovision Stars Did Carly Rae Jepsen Work With?
As you all know Team Wiwi does its best to deliver you the latest news about your favourite Eurovision artists. But we’re all human and sometimes the odd song or…
Ireland: Was Ryan Dolan Worth €207,754?
Do you remember all the speculation and accusations as to what countries were and weren’t spending on their respective bids to win the Eurovision? Are you still wondering how much…