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Sabina Babayeva—the stunning 26-year old singer representing Azerbaijan at ESC 2012—has unveiled her Eurovision entry “When the Music Dies. Konstantin Hudov, Sabina’s communications manager, described the song this way in…

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Sabina Babayeva Will Represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012February 12, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

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…

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PHOTOS: Baku’s Crystal Hall Arena

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…

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Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Museum: What Would You Put Inside?

Posted on January 31, 2012February 1, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

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…

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Azerbaijan: Faqan Safarov Wins Fourth Heat of Milli Secim Turu

Faqan Safarov has won the fourth heat of Milli Secim Turu—Azerbaijan’s endless national selection contest.

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Eurovision Remix: Ell & Nikki’s “Running Scared”

Posted on December 23, 2011December 23, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Wiwi has been getting nostalgic about last year’s Eurovision winners Ell & Nikki. So I dug up two HOT remixes that set their winning song “Running Scared” to a clubby…

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Is Azerbaijan Evicting Baku Residents Ahead of Eurovision 2012?

Posted on December 17, 2011December 17, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

The Azeri government is sinking millions of dollars into Baku’s Crystal Hall, the 25,000-seat arena that will host Eurovision 2012. For local residents, however, the personal costs may be even…

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Azerbaijan: Maryam Karimova Howls Her Way Into the Semi-Finals

Armed with hairspray and flanked by leather-clad back-up dancers, Maryam Karimova booked a spot in the semi-finals of Azerbaijan’s national selection contest on Friday.

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Nigar Jamal’s Got a “Crush on You” (VIDEO)

Posted on December 2, 2011December 2, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Nigar Jamal—the sexier half of Ell & Nikki—has just dropped a hot new video for her single “Crush on You.” It showcases Nikki as you’ve never seen her: thrusting, sweating,…

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Azerbaijan: Orhan Kerimli Advances to First Semi-Final

Posted on December 2, 2011December 2, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

Milli Seçim Turu, Azerbaijan’s national selection for Eurovision 2012, is in full swing. You know what that means: a whole new season of bad Eurovision covers!

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Eurovision 2012: Foundations Set for Baku Crystal Hall

Posted on October 15, 2011January 8, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

It may look like a pile of concrete and sand for the time being. But within eight months the construction zone above will transform into Baku’s Crystal Hall—the multi-million dollar…

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The Afrikaans Cover of Ell & Nikki’s “Running Scared”

Posted on September 18, 2011November 27, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

South African pop stars David Fourie and Monique have released “My hart het klaar besluit,” the first official cover of “Running Scared,” the winning entry from the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Ell & Nikki Master Lip-Syncing In Belarus and Poland

Posted on July 24, 2011November 27, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Since winning Eurovision 2011, Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki have already landed on a German stamp and become the faces of an Azeri mobile phone operator. Now they’re touring Europe and…

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As Azerbaijan Prepares to Host Eurovision 2012, Armenians Worry About Safety

Posted on July 23, 2011November 27, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Azeri officials have said they will ensure the safety of the Armenian contestants at Eurovision 2012 in Baku. But given the tumultuous history of the feuding Caucasus neighbors, will that…

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Ell & Nikki Go Corporate

Ell & Nikki didn’t grow up in a western capitalist economy, but the ESC 2011 winners sure have learned how to profit from their success. The duo has recently signed…

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Azerbaijan’s Ambassador: We Will Welcome Gays to Eurovision 2012

On Monday the Times of London published an article about the concerns gay Eurovision fans have over visiting Baku in 2012. This morning, in a letter to the editor published…

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Eurovision 2011 Aritsts Top iTunes Charts with Jedward and Ell & Nikki Leading the Way

It’s been nearly 48 hours since the Eurovision finale, and Eurovision artists are already climbing the iTunes charts. Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki appear on the most Top 10 lists (seven…

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Ell & Nikki’s Encore: The View from Inside the Esprit Arena (VIDEO)

As the confetti fell and fans waved their massive flags, Ell & Nikki took to the stage for an encore performance of “Running Scared.” It was obvious for at least…

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Azerbaijan: Sabina Babayeva Presents “When the Music Dies”

Sabina Babayeva Will Represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2012

PHOTOS: Baku’s Crystal Hall Arena

Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Museum: What Would You Put Inside?

Azerbaijan: Faqan Safarov Wins Fourth Heat of Milli Secim Turu

Eurovision Remix: Ell & Nikki’s “Running Scared”

Is Azerbaijan Evicting Baku Residents Ahead of Eurovision 2012?

Azerbaijan: Maryam Karimova Howls Her Way Into the Semi-Finals

Nigar Jamal’s Got a “Crush on You” (VIDEO)

Azerbaijan: Orhan Kerimli Advances to First Semi-Final

Eurovision 2012: Foundations Set for Baku Crystal Hall

The Afrikaans Cover of Ell & Nikki’s “Running Scared”

Ell & Nikki Master Lip-Syncing In Belarus and Poland

As Azerbaijan Prepares to Host Eurovision 2012, Armenians Worry About Safety

Ell & Nikki Go Corporate

Azerbaijan’s Ambassador: We Will Welcome Gays to Eurovision 2012

Eurovision 2011 Aritsts Top iTunes Charts with Jedward and Ell & Nikki Leading the Way

Ell & Nikki’s Encore: The View from Inside the Esprit Arena (VIDEO)

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