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Denmark, the little nation that punches way above its weight at Eurovision, has revealed the ten finalists who will compete at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012. Scheduled for January 21…

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United Kingdom

Why Girls Aloud Should Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012February 6, 2012
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byDeban Aderemi

As Eurovision 2012 approaches, fans in the United Kingdom are already groaning over the thought of another last-place finish—and the uncertainty of this year’s selection process. Last year marked a…

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Malta

Malta at Eurovision 2012: Is Kaya’s “First Time” the Song to Beat?

If voters logging on to the ESC Flash Malta fan site have it right, then Kaya is the artist to beat at Malta’s national selection contest.

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Malta
Polls

Poll: Who Should Represent Malta at Eurovision 2012?

Posted on January 2, 2012November 6, 2019
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Malta chooses its 2012 Eurovision contestant on February 3 and 4. But you don’t have to be on the sunny island to let the contestants know what you think. Listen…

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Eurovision News

When Is Eurovision 2012? See the Final and Semi-Final Schedule Now!

Posted on January 1, 2012December 15, 2016
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byWilliam Lee Adams

The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will take place between May 22 and May 26, 2011. The event will be held inside the 16,000-seat Crystal Hall Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.…

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Poll: Who Should Represent Belarus at Eurovision 2012?

Posted on December 31, 2011January 1, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Belarus has narrowed its pool of Eurovision contestants from 15 to five, and voters will decide who is headed to Baku during the January 28 finale. But you don’t have…

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Greece

WATCH: Helena Paparizou’s New Video for “Mr. Perfect”

Posted on December 31, 2011January 3, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

Helena Paparizou—the Greek Goddess who won Eurovision 2005—just dropped her new video for “Mr. Perfect.” Its lyrics make it clear that Helena has some pretty high standards when it comes…

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Sweden

“Mirakel” Lyrics — Björn Ranelid Feat. Sara Li (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden)

Posted on December 30, 2011March 3, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the lyrics to “Mirakel” performed by Björn Ranelid Feat. Sara Li. They advanced to the Melodifestivalen 2012 final via the third semi-final in Leksand.

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Sweden

“Why Start A Fire” Lyrics — Lisa Miskovsky (Melodifestivalen 20120, Sweden)

Posted on December 30, 2011March 3, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the lyrics and text to “Why Start A Fire” by Lisa Miskovsky. She will perform it in the finals of Melodifestivalen 2012 after advancing from the fourth semi-final in…

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Sweden

“Jag Reser Mig Igen” Lyrics / Text — Thorsten Flink & Revolutionsorkestern (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden)

Posted on December 30, 2011February 19, 2016
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the lyrics to “Jag Reser Mig Igen” by Thorsten Flink & Revolutionsorkestern—a finalist at Melodifestivalen 2012. The group advanced from the andra chansen round.

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Sweden

“Baby Girl” Lyrics — Top Cats (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden)

Posted on December 30, 2011March 3, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the text to “Baby Girl” by Top Cats—a finalist at Melodifestivalen 2012. The song qualified from the andra chansen round.

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“Suus” Lyrics / Translation — Rona Nishliu (Albania, ESC 2012)

Posted on December 29, 2011March 21, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Rona Nishliu won the 50th annual Festivali i Kenges — the Albanian national selection contest for Eurovision 2012. She’ll be singing “Suus,” which means “Personal.” Check it out and read…

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Ireland

Ireland: Sharon Condon Drops out of Eurosong and Slags Off Eurovision

Note to Ireland’s potential Eurosong contestants: Don’t broadcast your decisions on Twitter until you’ve had plenty of time to mull them over.

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Turkey

Kirac Will NOT Represent Turkey At Eurovision 2012

Posted on December 29, 2011January 4, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Rumors have been swirling for days that rock singer Kiraç will fly Turkey’s flag at Eurovision this May. Those rumors reached fever pitch this morning after Erol Köse—the former president…

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Separated at Birth: Spain’s Pastora Soler and England’s Princess Beatrice

Posted on December 25, 2011October 20, 2013
byWilliam Lee Adams

Spain’s 2012 Eurovision contestant Pastora Soler is known for her flamenco music and castanets. Britain’s Princess Beatrice is known for wearing a flying spaghetti monster on her head at the…

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Denmark’s A Friend in London Wish You A Merry Christmas with “Gorgeous”

Posted on December 25, 2011October 21, 2013
byWilliam Lee Adams

Denmark’s 2011 Eurovision contestants A Friend in London want to wish you a merry Christmas. So they’re letting all y’all download their new single “Gorgeous” for free on their official…

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Spain

Spain: Will Pastora Soler Sing “Yo no te pido la luna” at Eurovision 2012?

Posted on December 24, 2011January 31, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

On Dec. 23 Spain’s TVE held a press conference in Madrid to introduce the press to Pastora Soler, Spain’s contestant for Eurovision 2012. Best known for her flamenco-influenced songs, Soler…

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Azerbaijan

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 News

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012: Running Order and Finalists Revealed

Why Girls Aloud Should Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012

Malta at Eurovision 2012: Is Kaya’s “First Time” the Song to Beat?

Poll: Who Should Represent Malta at Eurovision 2012?

When Is Eurovision 2012? See the Final and Semi-Final Schedule Now!

Poll: Who Should Represent Belarus at Eurovision 2012?

WATCH: Helena Paparizou’s New Video for “Mr. Perfect”

“Mirakel” Lyrics — Björn Ranelid Feat. Sara Li (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden)

“Why Start A Fire” Lyrics — Lisa Miskovsky (Melodifestivalen 20120, Sweden)

“Jag Reser Mig Igen” Lyrics / Text — Thorsten Flink & Revolutionsorkestern (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden)

“Baby Girl” Lyrics — Top Cats (Melodifestivalen 2012, Sweden)

“Suus” Lyrics / Translation — Rona Nishliu (Albania, ESC 2012)

Ireland: Sharon Condon Drops out of Eurosong and Slags Off Eurovision

Kirac Will NOT Represent Turkey At Eurovision 2012

Separated at Birth: Spain’s Pastora Soler and England’s Princess Beatrice

Denmark’s A Friend in London Wish You A Merry Christmas with “Gorgeous”

Spain: Will Pastora Soler Sing “Yo no te pido la luna” at Eurovision 2012?

Azerbaijan: Faqan Safarov Wins Fourth Heat of Milli Secim Turu

Ukraine confirms Eurovision 2025 participation — and “new surprises” for Basel

The Netherlands: Eurovision commentator Cornald Maas wants the country to compete in Basel in 2025

Poll: Who should win the OGAE Song Contest 2024?

Czechia breaks with ESCZ national selection for Eurovision 2025

New music this week: Songs from Barbara Pravi, Guy Sebastian, Laura Tesoro and more

Eurovision photographer won’t appeal Joost Klein case citing her mental health and desire to move on

Theo Evan is Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 singer

New music this week: Songs from Bambie Thug, Baby Lasagna, Victoria De Angelis and more

Happy New Year! What are your wishes for Eurovision 2025 in Basel…and before?

Basel confirmed as Eurovision 2025 host city — with grand final on May 17

New music this week: Songs from alyona alyona, Duncan Laurence, TVORCHI and more

Melodifestivalen 2025 songs will be released the Friday before each semi-final

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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