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…
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Norway: NRK Changes Melodi Grand Prix Format
Melodi Grand Prix—Norway’s national selection for Eurovision—has been part of the country’s pop cultural fabric since 1960. It was the first chapter of many Eurovision success stories including 2009 winner…
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…
Loreen Pledges Support to Pussy Riot
The EBU claims that Eurovision is apolitical. But 2012 winner Loreen is using her fame in very political ways. Today she pledged her support to Russian civil rights activists “Pussy…
Red Carpet Showdown: Russia vs. U.K.
Ahead of the official Eurovision 2013 welcome ceremony, each of the singers worked the red carpet in Malmö. The team from WiwiBloggs.com were standing by the velvet rope and snapped…
WATCH: Emmelie de Forest Performs “Hunter and Prey”
When Emmelie de Forest debuted her new single “Hunter and Prey” on Denmark’s DR1 recently, I thought someone had released a monkey into the studio. You can read the lyrics…
WATCH: ByeAlex Releases “Nekemte”
Unlikely Eurovision star and one of the biggest surprises this year, ByeAlex, who brought Hungary to top 10 in Malmö with “Kedvesem”, released his new song and video today, entitled…
ESC 2013: Results Prove Running Order Mattered
Following the grand final of Eurovision 2013, I sat down to run the numbers expecting them to validate what I had found in previous years – that the running order…
Spain: Diana Navarro for 2014?
Diana Navarro has built a celebrated career in Spain with more than ten years of success across pop, opera, flamenco and jazz. Nowadays she’s touring Spain and America. Along with…
Watch: Loreen’s Video For “My Heart Is Refusing Me”
Eurovision 2012 winner Loreen has released a new video for her hit single “My Heart Is Refusing Me”. The simplistic yet eclectic ride keeps in tune with her previous releases:…
Bulgaria: Sofi Marinova Releases “Promyana V Plana”
Sofi Marinova narrowly missed a spot in the Eurovision final back in 2012 with her song “Love Unlimited”. But that hasn’t stopped her from dropping hot gypsy funk. Her new…
Greece Shuts ERT—And Fans Worry About the Future
Roughly two weeks ago the Greek government, currently facing a financial crisis, announced that it was shutting down its state broadcaster ERT. Immediately Eurovision fans began to worry about how…
In Memoriam: Estonia’s Silvi Vrait
Silvi Vrait, Estonia’s first participant in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest, has passed away following a two-month battle with a brain tumour. Vrait, who finished next-to-last at…
Poll: If Not Parken Arena, Then Where?
Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium—the glorious venue that hosted Eurovision way back in 2001—will not be welcoming us to Denmark in 2014. Boooooo.
WATCH: Eurovision in Thirty Seconds
After the grand final of Eurovision 2013, Team Wiwi didn’t go to sleep. We were at the club and then we had to get to the airport. But had we…
Pastora Soler’s new album out in September
Pastora Soler, the Spanish singer with more than ten years of celebrity under her belt, will release her forthcoming album “Conóceme” (“Meet me”) on September 10. The first single, called…
Serbia: Sara Jo Teams Up with Marko Mandic for “Ujutru”
Serbia’s Moje 3 decided to split after Eurovision so its members could pursue their solo careers—and Sara Jovanovic isn’t wasting any time. Going by the more pop-friendly name Sara Jo,…
What Eurovison Spokespersons Do Before Going Live
For the spokespeople presenting their country’s points at Eurovision there is a well-rehearsed script: say good evening Europe, congratulate the host on a beautiful show, and then present your points.…