In Memoriam: Austrian Eurovision Contestant Lynne Kieran Dies
Lynne Kieran, one-thrid of the Rounder Girls, has passed away at age 53. Authorities have not yet established the cause of death. The Rounder Girls began singing together in 1993…
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Poll: Who Should Sing for Switzerland at Eurovision 2014?
For weeks our readers have been moaning that Switzerland has gotten it seriously wrong with its national selection for Eurovision 2014. SRF, the German-language broadcaster, gave us 159 choices for…
WATCH: Lylloo Calls on Jessy Matador for Echo
Summer is long gone, we’ve pulled out our winter coats and we’re still freezing. In an effort to turn up the heat we’re turning back time to October and listening…
Switzerland Names Six Finalists for Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow 2014
Earlier today 18 semi-finalists gathered in Zurich to be vetted by a panel of Swiss music professionals. After listening to all of the aspiring Eurovision contestants, the panel decided that…
Poll Results: Gosia Tops Your Picks for Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow
Tomorrow a panel of judges in Switzerland will listen to the 18 artists still in the running for the finals of Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow 2014, the Swiss national selection. Nine…
Eurovision 2014: It’s Destan, Joanna or Twin Twin for France!
Ooo la la! France 3 has announced that Destan, Joanna Lagrave or Twin Twin will represent France at Eurovision 2014! The three artists will battle it out on January 26.
#JoinUs: DR Shares a Glimpse of the Eurovision 2014 Graphics and Art
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend—and apparently they are for the folks at Denmark’s state broadcaster DR, as well. Today Jan Lagermand Lundme, DR’s Head of Show, offered a glimpse…
Poll: Who Should Make the Final of Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow?
SRF, Switzerland’s German-language broadcaster, recenty announced the nine finalists battling for its three places in Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow, the Swiss national selection. They’ll each perform live in front of a professional…
Tears for Bulgaria: BNT Will Not Compete at Eurovision 2014
Bulgaria’s state broadcaster BNT has announced that it will not field at contestant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. Perhaps officials are still paying off the bill from 2010, when…
Serbia Withdraws from Eurovision 2014 Citing Financial Problems
It’s a sad day in Belgarde—and all across Eurovision Nation. That’s because RTS, Serbia’s state broadcaster, has announced that it will not participate in Eurovision 2014.
WATCH: Lukijan Ivanovic Covers Loreen on X Factor Adria
We love a good Eurovision cover–and so do the contestants on the X Factor. You’ve seen a Ukrainian give Loreen a go, and also a Romanian. Now it’s time for…
The Rumour Was True: It’s Sergej Cetkovic for Montenegro!
Days after the Eurovision 2013 finale in Malmö, rumours began swirling in Montenegro that Sergej Cetkovic would compete at Eurovision 2014. Cetkovic added fuel to the fire when he gave…
WATCH: Valentina Monetta Talks Eurovision 2014, Jazz and More!
La storia di Valentina Monetta did not end when she released an album of the same name last July. Since then San Marino’s Eurovision veteran has, among other things, performed…
Valentina Monetta Interview: Send Us Your Questions!
On November 16—that’s tomorrow, y’all—the team from wiwibloggs.com will re-unite with the beautiful Valentina Monetta in London. We’re going to ask her about her plans for Eurovision 2014 and get…
ABBA’s Agnetha Faltskog Sings Live in London
Last night Agnetha Faltskog, one-fourth of the legendary group ABBA, performed in her first high-profile gig in 25 years when she took to the stage in London for the Children…
LISTEN: Should The United Kingdom of Rock Sing at Eurovision?
Matt Fielder, a Eurovision fan in Leatherhead, England, is fed up with Britain’s recent history at the contest. But rather than complaining to himself or ranting in a blog post…
France: Natasha St-Pier To Host National Selection on January 26
Oo la la! After slowly falling down the Eurovision table in recent years, France Television is upping its game and will stage a national selection contest for Eurovision 2014. Natasha…
Derek Liontis: Meet the Greek Who Wants to Sing for Switzerland
Switzerland’s Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow doesn’t take place until February 1, but the Swiss national selection has already been keeping us busy. We’ve already met or discussed the Brit, Cypriot and Pole attempting…