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Oddsmakers: Israel, Azerbaijan and Denmark Are Favorites to Win Eurovision

Posted on March 18, 2010November 5, 2019
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byWilliam Lee Adams

British bookies William Hill have released their first set of Eurovision odds and have named Israel’s Harel Skaat the favorite to take home the Eurovision crown in Oslo. Harel’s song,…

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Which Scandinavian Entry is Your Favorite? Vote Now!

Posted on March 18, 2010March 6, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

Â From Sweden’s ABBA to Finland’s Lordi to Norway’s Alexander Rybak, the Scandinavians know what it takes to win Eurovision. This year they’re fielding an impressive roster of candidates. Denmark…

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Albania Reveals Final Version of Song, Changes Hair (Again)

Albania’s Juliana Pasha has revealed the third and final version of her Eurovision dance anthem It’s All About You. The latest iteration has revamped the instrumentation and now puts Pasha’s…

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Ukraine

In Bold Move, Ukraine Strips Baritone Crooner Vasyl Lazarovich of his Eurovision Title

Posted on March 17, 2010November 16, 2017
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byWilliam Lee Adams

The Orange Revolution that gripped Ukraine in 2004 pales in comparison to the upheaval unfolding this evening in Kyiv. For reasons still undisclosed, NTU—Ukraine’s public broadcaster—has stripped Vasyl Lazarovich of…

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Germany

Lena Meyer-Landrut Interview on German TV

The video is in German, so Wiwi can’t understand it. But it seems like Lena *totally* freaked out after winning the German selection contest. If any of y’all Germans want…

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Israel
Polls

Voters: Harel Skaat Should Sing ‘Milim’ (Words) at Eurovision

Posted on March 14, 2010November 5, 2019
byWilliam Lee Adams

Harel Skaat, perhaps the sexiest Israeli ever to perform at Eurovision, will sing four songs to the nation this evening and voters will decide which one has what it takes…

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Albania

Albanian Entry Translates Song Into English–and It Works!

It’s already been an eventful year for Juliana Pasha, Albania’s representative for Eurovision 2010. Following her victory in December, bloggers suggested that her song Nuk Mundem Pa Ty sounded a…

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Ukraine

In Creepy Video, Ukraine’s Vasyl Lazarovich Sends His Love to “All Women”

Vasyl Lazarovich must think he’s a cassanova. Why else would he sing the saccharine ballad I Love You? Its overly sentimental-maudlin-mawkish lyrics include such doozies as: “You, so beautiful to…

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Israel
Polls

Which Song Should Harel Skaat Sing at Eurovision? Vote Now!

On March 15, Israelis will decide which song boyish heartthrob Harel Skaat will sing at Eurovision. Those of you who aren’t lucky enough to vote in the actual selection contest…

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Belgium

Does Belgium’s Tom Dice Sound Like Tracy Chapman?

Close your eyes. Listen to these videos. Then try to guess who is who. It’s tough! Tom Dice singing his Eurovision entry Me and My Guitar: Tracy Chapman singing Talkin’…

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Romania

Romania’s Live Performance vs. the Promo Video

When Wiwi posted the official preview video of Romania’s Paula Seling and Ovi singing their entry “Playing with Fire,” you guys had some pretty strong reactions. A number of y’all…

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Olia Tira: Moldova’s Lady Gaga

Moldova’s Sun Stroke Project with Olia Tira stormed to victory at Moldova’s national final on Saturday night. It’s early, but Wiwi already has a feeling that this band is going…

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Belgium vs. Cyprus: Which Man-on-Guitar Will Do Better at Eurovision? Vote Now!

Posted on March 1, 2010May 17, 2010
byWilliam Lee Adams

Belgium and Cyprus are both looking for a hero: Cyprus hasn’t qualified for the Eurovision final since 2005, and Belgium hasn’t made it past the semi-finals since 2004. This year…

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Finland

Posted on February 22, 2010March 8, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

“Sweet People” Lyrics — Alyosha (Eurovision 2010, Ukraine)

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“It’s All About You” Lyrics — Juliana Pasha (Eurovision 2010, Albania)

Posted on February 22, 2010March 29, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the lyrics to “It’s All About You”—Juliana Pasha’s ESC 2010 song for Albania. You can also read the original lyrics in Albanian.

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“Apricot Stone” lyrics — Eva Rivas (Eurovision 2010, Armenia)

Posted on February 22, 2010March 14, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

“Apricot Stone” lyrics — Eva Rivas Eurovision 2011 — Armenia

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Eurovision News

Oddsmakers: Israel, Azerbaijan and Denmark Are Favorites to Win Eurovision

Which Scandinavian Entry is Your Favorite? Vote Now!

Albania Reveals Final Version of Song, Changes Hair (Again)

In Bold Move, Ukraine Strips Baritone Crooner Vasyl Lazarovich of his Eurovision Title

Lena Meyer-Landrut Interview on German TV

Voters: Harel Skaat Should Sing ‘Milim’ (Words) at Eurovision

Albanian Entry Translates Song Into English–and It Works!

In Creepy Video, Ukraine’s Vasyl Lazarovich Sends His Love to “All Women”

Which Song Should Harel Skaat Sing at Eurovision? Vote Now!

Does Belgium’s Tom Dice Sound Like Tracy Chapman?

Romania’s Live Performance vs. the Promo Video

Olia Tira: Moldova’s Lady Gaga

Belgium vs. Cyprus: Which Man-on-Guitar Will Do Better at Eurovision? Vote Now!

Finland’s Kuunkuiskaajat Release Preview Video

Eurovision Lyrics 2010: France, Jessy Matador, “Allez! Ola! Olé!”

“Sweet People” Lyrics — Alyosha (Eurovision 2010, Ukraine)

“It’s All About You” Lyrics — Juliana Pasha (Eurovision 2010, Albania)

“Apricot Stone” lyrics — Eva Rivas (Eurovision 2010, Armenia)

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