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Poll: Which Eurovision Favourite Is Your Favourite?

Since the bookies first released Eurovision odds back in March, eight contestants have dominated the odds table almost continuously. They are Sweden’s Loreen, Italy’s Nina Zilli, Russia’s Buranovskiye Babushki, Serbia’s…

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WATCH: The Buranovskiye Babushki Video Parody

Posted on April 22, 2012November 16, 2017
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byWilliam Lee Adams

What do fake teeth, vodka bottles and a Thai woman with a ping pong ball have in common? They all feature in this hilarious parody of the Buranovskiye Babushki’s Eurovision…

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First Semi-Final Odds: Buranovskiye Babushki Favorites to Win

Since we last updated the odds to win the first semi-final at Eurovision 2012, Russia’s Buranovskiye Babushki have moved past Denmark’s Soluna Samay with the bookies. The sextet of singing…

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Editorial: Why We Shouldn’t Fear Russia’s Buranovskiye Babushki

By now I’m sure all the Eurofans have heard about the Buranovskiye Babushki. But just in case someone has been living under a rock, here they are. Of course, they’re…

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Eurovision T-Shirts: Wear the Buranovskiye Babushki and Other Euro Stars!

Posted on March 16, 2012October 22, 2013
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Russia’s Buranovskiye Babushki haven’t won Eurovision yet, but they’re fast becoming fashion icons. That’s because the London-based Generic Logo Company has started printing Eurovision t-shirts that feature the world’s sassiest…

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The Wiwi Jury: Russia’s Buranovskiye Babushki With “Party for Everybody”

Posted on March 12, 2012October 28, 2016
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Buranovskiye Babushki, Russia’s most famous sextet of singing grannies, wowed audiences with their spirited delivery of “Party for Everybody” at the recent Russian national selection. But what did the Wiwi…

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Party For Everybody Lyrics — Buranovskiye Babushki (ESC 2012, Russia)

Read the Party for Everybody lyrics in English, French and Udmurtian, along with the translation.

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Eurovision Odds: Sweden, Russia and Denmark the Early Favorites

Not all countries have selected their 2012 Eurovision contestant, but that hasn’t stopped betting agencies from handicapping this year’s race. Fifteen leading agencies in Britain currently have Sweden’s Loreen listed…

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Russia: Buranovskiye Babushki Will Sing “Party for Everybody” in Baku

Forget Mother Russia. This year Eurovision voters in Moscow have elected to go with Grandmother Russia instead. That’s right. Buranovskiye Babushki—a group of six singing grandmas—have won the right to…

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Phillipp Kirkorov, Eurovision Diva, Has a Baby Through Surrogate Mother

Posted on December 11, 2011December 12, 2015
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Phillip Kirkorov, one of Russia’s most hot-tempered divas and its 1995 Eurovision contestant, has announced that he has had a baby with the help of a surrogate mother in the…

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WATCH: Dima Bilan’s New Video “Zadyhaousj”

Posted on September 24, 2011November 23, 2011
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Dima Bilan, the Russian playboy who won Eurovision 2008, has released the official video for “Zadyhaousj” (Gasping). Does it leave you short of breath? Let Wiwi know!

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“Like Romeo and Juliet” Lyrics / Translation— Ekaterina Ryabova (Russia, Junior Eurovision 2011)

Posted on August 28, 2011September 25, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Watch Katya Ryabova’s official video for “Like Romeo and Juliet.” She’ll represent Russia at Junior Eurovision 2011. Lyrics follow the video.

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Philipp Kirkorov Caught Lip-Synching in Tashkent

Philipp Kirkorov—he who makes appalling Eurovision covers—is used to giving audiences a scare. But a fan turned the tables on the 44-year old recently in Tashkent, Uzbekistan by touching Kirkorov’s…

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Ego Takes Center Stage at Alexey Vorobyov’s Eurovision Party (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

Following the dry run-through of the second semi-final (and an unfortunate move from our hotel to a rundown hostel), Wiwi and Vebooboo booked it over to the Russia Party at…

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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…

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Russia: Alexey Vorobyov’s First Rehearsal

Russia’s Alexey Vorobyov made a strong case for himself at this morning’s first rehearsal, and now Wiwi is totally in to him.

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First Semi-Final Odds: Azerbaijan or Hungary to Win, Russia Pushing Forward

The first ten acts competing in the first semi-final rehearsed this morning. That means bookies and oddsmakers will be busy re-calibrating their predictions for Eurovision 2011. As such, Wiwi…

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Russia: The Buranovskiye Babushki’s First Rehearsal

Poll: Which Eurovision Favourite Is Your Favourite?

WATCH: The Buranovskiye Babushki Video Parody

First Semi-Final Odds: Buranovskiye Babushki Favorites to Win

Editorial: Why We Shouldn’t Fear Russia’s Buranovskiye Babushki

Eurovision T-Shirts: Wear the Buranovskiye Babushki and Other Euro Stars!

The Wiwi Jury: Russia’s Buranovskiye Babushki With “Party for Everybody”

Party For Everybody Lyrics — Buranovskiye Babushki (ESC 2012, Russia)

Eurovision Odds: Sweden, Russia and Denmark the Early Favorites

Russia: Buranovskiye Babushki Will Sing “Party for Everybody” in Baku

Phillipp Kirkorov, Eurovision Diva, Has a Baby Through Surrogate Mother

WATCH: Dima Bilan’s New Video “Zadyhaousj”

“Like Romeo and Juliet” Lyrics / Translation— Ekaterina Ryabova (Russia, Junior Eurovision 2011)

Philipp Kirkorov Caught Lip-Synching in Tashkent

Ego Takes Center Stage at Alexey Vorobyov’s Eurovision Party (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

WATCH: Alexey Vorobyov Before He Became a Eurovision Favorite

Russia: Alexey Vorobyov’s First Rehearsal

First Semi-Final Odds: Azerbaijan or Hungary to Win, Russia Pushing Forward

Denmark reveals Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 date and venue…along with new strategy

Silia Kapsis: Cyprus confirms its Eurovision 2024 singer

Romania at Eurovision: What’s your favourite entry so far?

New music this week: Songs from Joker Out, Marco Mengoni, Blanka and more

Voyager postpones European tour as singer Danny Estrin reveals cancer diagnosis

Let’s get lit, Eskilstuna! Melodifestivalen 2024 dates and cities revealed

North Macedonia: MRT’s proposed 2024 budget hints at possible Eurovision return

New music this week: Songs from Käärijä, Piqued Jacks, Alessandra and more

Estonia: Eesti Laul 2024 slashes second semi-final and will include “ordinary people” on selection jury

Katrina Leskanich: Live in London at Putney’s Half Moon (28 September)

Melodifestivalen 2024: Producers receive 2,624 song submissions

“I wallowed and I cried” — Mae Muller tells BBC Breakfast about her Eurovision reaction ahead of Sorry I’m Late album release

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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