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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Eurovision 2011: The Second Semi-Final in Seven Minutes
After sitting through the first semi-final, which lasted more than two hours, Wiwi and Vebooboo realize have sore rears. That made us realize that many of y’all will struggle to…
Poll: Jedward Will Win the Second Semi-Final at Eurovision 2011
Since March 30, Wiwi’s readers have cast a total of 1,380 votes to determine who will win the second semi-final at Eurovision 2011. Although Eric Saade dominated this poll for…
Eurovision 2011 Profile: Norway’s Stella Mwangi with “Haba Haba”
For folks living outside of Norway, the country conjures up images of well-to-do white people eating smoked fish and living large off state oil funds. But amid the sea of…
Eurovision 2011 Profile: Sweden’s Eric Saade with “Popular”
On a stage where contestants sweat ambition, it’s only fitting that someone would rock up singing a song called “Popular.” Eric Saade, Sweden’s offering at Eurovision 2011, uses his three…
Poll: Armenia’s Emmy Will Win the First Semi-Final at Eurovision 2011
Since March 28, Wiwi’s readers have cast 2,223 votes to determine who will win the first semi-final at Eurovision 2011. If they have it right, then Emmy’s Armenia will seduce…
United Kingdom: Blue’s First Rehearsal at Eurovision 2011
Wiwi and Vebooboo had high hopes for Britain this year. We loved the nudey photos, and didn’t think their song “I Can” was half bad either. But after watching Blue’s…
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.
PHOTOS: Dana International Reveals Jean Paul Gaultier Dress
Dana International has unveiled the first of two Eurovision gowns designed for her by Jean Paul Gaultier. A quick glance reveals that the inspiration was “hideous sea monster.”
Hungary: Kati Wolf’s Emotional Second Rehearsal
It takes sacrifice to win Eurovision, and Kati Wolf is really feeling it. In her second rehearsal video below, she’s on the verge of tears as she describes how she…
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…
Eurovision 2011 Profile: Armenia’s Emmy with “Boom Boom”
Last year Armenia’s Eurovision entry centered its stage act around a 100-lb. replica of an apricot stone. So it wasn’t exactly surprising when, during today’s first dress rehearsal in Düsseldorf,…
Who Will Win Eurovision 2011? (Update #4, May 6)
**SEE THE LATEST UPDATE NOW** Since April 27, Wiwi’s readers have cast another 1,164 votes to determine who will win Eurovision 2011. That brings the total number of votes to…
“Taken By A Stranger” Remix: Lena Is Ready for the Club
Lena Meyer-Landrut won over European audiences with her carefree performance of “Satellite” in 2010. Since then she’s mixed things up a bit. Gone is the amateur performer and in her…
Malta: Glen Vella’s Second Rehearsal
If you bottled up Glen Vella’s energy, it could probably power the LED screen for the duration of the first semi-final. This bouncy singer can’t stop moving, and his energy…
Georgia: Eldrine’s Second Rehearsal
Sophio Toroshelidze, the lead singer of Eldrine, starts this video by telling us she needs to smile more. That can’t be a good sign. If you don’t like your song…
San Marino: Senit’s Second Rehearsal
Back in 2008, during its only other appearance at Eurovision, San Marino finished last in the semi-final. Wiwi worries history might repeat itself.
WATCH: Alexey Vorobyov Before He Became a Eurovision Favorite
The press can’t get enough of Russian hottie Alexey Vorobyov, and it’s clear that the eurovision.tv film crew loves watching him flip his wavy hair back and forth. Alexey has…