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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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Eurovision 2011: Voters Choose Cheese Over Politics By Crowning Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki

In the run-up to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, celebrity contestants dominated the headlines and the bookies’ odds tables. Britain’s boy band Blue — who have sold 13 million records…

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Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki Perform at Eurovision Afterparty (VIDEO)

Posted on May 15, 2011December 3, 2022
byWilliam Lee Adams

In case you didn’t get it the first time, Ell & Nikki love you guys, and think you’re fantastic. That’s the message they gave fans at the Eurovision 2011 afterparty…

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Congratulations to Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki

Wiwi and Vebooboo have stumbled out of the Esprit Arena following a night full of fantastic acts and big surprises. We bow our heads to Azerbaijan, but mourn for Ireland…

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Poll: Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki or Britain’s Blue Will Win Eurovision 2011

Since March 16 Wiwi’s readers have cast a total of 7,100 votes in our poll to determine who will win Eurovision 2011. The final results have been calculated, and we…

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Eurovision 2011: First Semi-Final Recap

It’s late in Dusseldorf, but Wiwi and Vebooboo are working hard to report how things went down in Semi-Final 1.

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Google Prediction: Jedward’s Lead Grows, Denmark and Estonia Climbing (Update #2)

Lena’s lead in the Google prediction poll seems to have been short-lived as Jedward have retaken the lead—and extended it.

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First Semi-Final Odds: Azerbaijan or Hungary to Win, Russia Pushing Forward

The first ten acts competing in the first semi-final rehearsed this morning. That means bookies and oddsmakers will be busy re-calibrating their predictions for Eurovision 2011. As such, Wiwi…

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Who Will Win Eurovision 2011? (Update #3, April 27)

Posted on April 26, 2011December 25, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Another week, and another country takes the lead in our poll to determine who will win Eurovision 2011.

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Eurovision 2011 Profile: Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki with “Running Scared”

Posted on April 15, 2011December 3, 2022
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Under the influence of alcohol, you might mispronounce Azerbaijan as aspiration. You wouldn’t be far off the mark. A fiery patriotism makes doing well at the Eurovision Song Contest a…

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Posted on February 11, 2011December 3, 2022
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Azerbaijan staged its national final this evening and the jury was clearly feeling greedy. Rather than choosing just one singer, they’ve gone for two. Eldar Gasimov will perform a duet…

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Azerbaijan

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)

Eurovision 2011: Voters Choose Cheese Over Politics By Crowning Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki

Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki Perform at Eurovision Afterparty (VIDEO)

Congratulations to Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki

Poll: Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki or Britain’s Blue Will Win Eurovision 2011

Eurovision 2011: First Semi-Final Recap

Google Prediction: Jedward’s Lead Grows, Denmark and Estonia Climbing (Update #2)

First Semi-Final Odds: Azerbaijan or Hungary to Win, Russia Pushing Forward

Who Will Win Eurovision 2011? (Update #3, April 27)

Eurovision 2011 Profile: Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki with “Running Scared”

Eldar & Nigar Release Official Video of “Running Scared”

Bookies: Azerbaijan, Hungary, or Norway to Win the First Semi-Final at Eurovision 2011

Ell & Nikki Lead Eurovision 2011 Contestants In YouTube Views

Azerbaijan Chooses Nigar & Eldar for Eurovision 2011

Israel: Next Star set to return as Eurovision 2024 national final

Can’t tame her: Zara Larsson “would love” to be part of Eurovision 2024 interval act

Netherlands: Mia Nicolai announces first solo concert and asks people “to leave Eurovision behind them”

New music this week: Songs from ALIKA, Salvador Sobral, Tamta and more

“I don’t feel up for the gamble” – Sophie Ellis-Bextor shoots down rumours about Eurovision 2024 participation for the UK

Junior Eurovision 2023 rule change: All vocals will have to be performed live with no pre-recorded backing

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Marco Mengoni, Loïc Nottet, Eldar and more

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Reiley, Sam Ryder, Elena Tsagrinou and more

Going, going, gone: BBC puts Eurovision 2023 props and costumes up for auction

Spain: New direction for Benidorm Fest 2024…as Eva Mora removed as HoD

Queens and Kings of Pop: Loreen, Käärijä and Alessandra lead the Eurovision 2023 chart takeover

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Eleni Foureira, Bilal Hassani, Dami Im and more

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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