First Semi-Final Odds: Romania, Finland and Austria Rising
Since we last checked in on the bookies’ predictions on who will win the first semi-final of ESC 2012, the leaderboard has seen some major shifts. Denmark’s Soluna Samay remains…
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Mandinga Win Romania’s Selectia Nationala with “Zaleilah”
Leather body suits, bag pipes and accordions rarely appear on stage at the same time—unless you’re Romanian pop group Mandinga. Their mishmash of folk music, pop couture, and spilling cleavage…
Poll: Who Should Win in Romania?
Last fall there were fears Romania wouldn’t compete at Eurovision 2012. But the perreniel Eurovision contender is back—and its national selection includes some pretty fierce acts. RTV, Romania’s state broadcaster,…
Armenia and Romania Among 43 Countries Competing at Eurovision 2012
The European Broadcasting Union today announced that 43 countries will be flying their flags at Eurovision 2012 in Baku.
Hotel FM Interview: Romania’s David Bryan Speaks with Wiwi!
British expatriate David Bryan has made a home for himself in Romania. So much so that Romanian voters chose to send him and his band Hotel FM to Eurovision…
Filip Kirkorov & Kamalyia Release Cover of “Playing with Fire”
When he isn’t slapping his assistants and dragging them across the floor by their hair, Russian Eurovision diva Filip Kirkorov enjoys recording covers of Eurovision songs. So the slap-happy star…
Romania’s Ianna and Anthony Compete in Moldova
Ianna and Anthony Icuagu placed second at the Romanian national final with their song “Open Your Eyes.” Given that they earned the maximum 12 points from televoters, they know they’ve…
Listen to More From Hotel FM, Romania’s 2011 Eurovision Entry
On New Year’s Eve Hotel FM won the right to represent Romania at Eurovision 2011. But the group–which consists of David Bryan (singer), Gabriel Baruta (piano), and Alex Szus (drums)–have…
Meet Romania’s 2011 Eurovision Finalists
Romania has revealed the 13 contestants who will compete at the national selection contest New Year’s Eve. Below you can listen to each of this year’s competitors. But before you…
Romania’s Paula Seling Competes on Dancing with the Stars
She placed third at Eurovision 2010, and she won first place in Wiwi’s search for Eurovision’s Next Top Model. Now Romania’s Paula Seling has her eyes locked on winning ‘Dansez…
ESC 2010 Profile: Romania’s Paula Seling & Ovi
If Romania’s Eurovision entry has it right, then the more a woman loves a man, the more she wants to kill him. And the more she wants to kill him,…
“Playing With Fire” Remix — Paula Seling and Ovi (Eurovision 2010, Romania)
If you haven’t figured it out already, Paula Seling and Ovi from Romania are one of Wiwi’s favorite Eurovision acts. As such, I’m posting two remixes of their song Playing…
Romanian Contestant Showers on Camera, Tours Bucharest in Sports Car
Romania’s Paula Seling isn’t just a pretty face. She’s a pretty face willing to shower in front of a camcorder. In the music video for her single Get Up Now…
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…
Eurovision 2010 Lyrics: Romania, Paula Seling and Ovi with “Playing with Fire”
“Playing With Fire” Lyrics — Paula Seling & Ovi (Romania, Eurovision 2010)
“The Balkan Girls” Lyrics — Elena Gheorghe (Romania, Eurovision 2009)
Read the lyrics to “The Balkan Girls”—Elena Gheorghe’s entry at Eurovision 2009. The Romanian singer finished 19th in the grand final with 40 points.