Eurovision 2011 Profile: Ireland’s Jedward with “Lipstick”
John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes — the Irish twins better known as Jedward — understand the power of self-obsession. It’s a state…
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Google Prediction: Will Lena Edge out Jedward to Win Eurovision 2011? (Update #1)
One day after Google launched its Eurovision 2011 Predictor Tool, Germany’s Lena has jumped into the lead.
Jedward Interview (Part 2): The Twins on Johnny Logan, Their Hair, and More
In part one of our interview, the boys sounded off on their Eurovision stage show and what they think about Slovakia’s TWiiNS. In part two, they let loose about Germany’s…
Jedward Interview (Part 1): The Twins on Eurovision 2011 and More!
When talking to twins, an interview tends to run twice as long. When talking to Jedward, who speak in paragraphs rather than sentences, it runs longer still. So, in order…
Ireland’s Jedward Attack Britain’s Blue in Tabloid Interview
Eurovision is still a month away, but the claws are already coming out. In a recent interview with British tabloid The Sun, Ireland’s Jedward verbally bitch-slapped Britain’s Blue.
Exclusive: Wiwi Meets Jedward (VIDEO and PHOTOS)
At Eurovision 2011, there’s nothing better than seeing double. That’s because Ireland is fielding identical twins John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes—the blond-quiffed…
Ell & Nikki Lead Eurovision 2011 Contestants In YouTube Views
Predicting the winner of Eurovision is an imperfect science. But every year we create fan polls and consult the bookies’ ratings hoping to come closer to knowing the winner. As…
Ireland’s Jedward Release Official ‘Lipstick’ Video
What do you guys think? Do the funky graphics complement their quirky style? Is this going to convince all of Europe to vote Ireland in 2011?
Jedward vs. Johnny Logan: Whose Eurovision Song Do You Prefer?
By now you’ve all watched the video of bitter old Johnny Logan putting down Ireland’s Jedward. (If you haven’t, he basically says Ireland should be embarrassed that it’s sending the…
WATCH: Johnny Logan Hates on Jedward and RTÉ
Two-time Eurovision winner Johnny Logan has hurled criticism at Irish state broadcaster RTÉ, saying they have become “the masters of their own destruction” and destroyed their credibility at Eurovision by…
Eurovision Death Match: Ireland’s Jedward vs. Slovakia’s TWiiNS
Are you seeing double? First Ireland decides that it’s sending identical twins John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes (aka Jedward) to Eurovision 2011.…
Ireland: Jedward Wins Eurosong 2011 with “Lipstick”
If you believed the hype and the bookies, then Ireland’s Eurosong 2011 was a foregone conclusion. Former X-Factor stars Jedward would don garish outfits, sing a song of dubious quality, and…
Bookies: Jedward the Favorite to Win Ireland Eurosong 2011
On the eve of Ireland’s Eurosong 2011 contest, RTE Radio 1 debuted the full version of each of this year’s finalists. Based on that—and, we imagine, a dose of insider…
Ireland Eurosong 2011: Shortlist Leaked
An insider with connections to the RTE, Ireland’s national broadcaster, has revealed the five contestants who will compete in Eurosong 2011, Ireland’s national selection contest. Their songs have not yet…
Irish Drag Queen’s Tribute to 1993 Eurovision Winner Niamh Kavanagh
Wiwi can’t stop watching Sheila Fits-Patrick’s video tribute to 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh. Fits-Patrick, a well-known drag queen in Ireland and the winner of Miss Alternative Ireland 2010, spoofs…
“In Your Eyes” Remix — Niamh Kavanagh (Eurovision 2010, Ireland)
Niamh Kavanagh won Eurovision in 1993 and this year she’s back with another inspiring ballad. Wiwi loves him some slow song, but it’s time to mix it up! Wiwi’s friends…
“It’s For You” Lyrics — Niamh Kavanagh (Ireland, Eurovision 2010)
“It’s For You” Lyrics — Niamh Kavanagh (Ireland, Eurovision 2010)
Italian Version of Ireland’s 2009 Eurovision Entry ‘Et Cetera’
Ireland’s Eurovision organizers spent 182,000 euros this past year selecting and supporting Sinaed Mulvey & Black Daisy with their song Et Cetera. And while the rocker chicks didn’t deliver a…