Editorial: How should Eurovision voting be structured?
As the EBU continues to investigate the 2013 Eurovision voting scandal, it’s time to rethink the voting system at Eurovision. How do you measure the best act at Eurovision? How should…
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Ireland: Songwriter Shay Healy on Winning Eurovision
Everyone knows that Emmelie de Forest won this year’s Eurovision with “Only Teardrops”. But how many of you can honestly name the person responsible for writing the song? I know…
Spain: Is the Head of Delegation the Problem?
In recent years the Spanish Eurovision script has read as follows: Spain does poorly, the nation is disappointed with its results, and the media criticizes the singers. But, in a…
Krista Siegfrids to Perform on Big Brother UK
British Eurovision fans and “Ding Dongers” need to tune into Big Brother’s Bit On the Side on Channel 5 at 12:55 on Sunday. That’s because Finland’s Krista Siegfrids will perform her Eurovision…
Report: Jedward Want Some Female Loving
Attention Europe: Jedward are not gay or asexual. That might as well be the subhead of a recent Irish Mirror article which details the boys’ “needs” as they move from…
Gina G. Headed to Stockholm Pride
If the organizers behind Stockholm Pride release an official soundtrack, they could call it “Eurovision’s Greatest Hits.” That’s because the UK’s 1996 entrant Gina G. has joined a growing list…
BBC Snubbed Hurts for Engelbert
Of the many mistakes the BBC has made at Eurovision, surely this revelation counts as one of the more painful. Hurts—the popular English snytho-pop duo who have sold more than…
Eurovision Chief on Voting Scandal: “Of Course I’m Pissed!”
The EBU and Eurovision chief Jan Ola Sand have been seriously shaken by the allegations of cheating and vote buying at Eurovision and are ramping up their investigation, according to…
Valentina Monetta Headed to Stockholm Pride
Valentina Monetta, the greatest jazz singer ever to come out of San Marino, has officially declared her love for the gays. The “Crisalide” singer will perform her Eurovision song at…
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…
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…