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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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Did Eric Saade Steal His Show from Alexey Vorobyov? (VIDEO)

Posted on April 16, 2011February 5, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

The claws keep coming out at Eurovision 2011. First Jedward told a tabloid that Blue abandoned their fans. Now Russian contestant Alexey Vorobyov (a.k.a. Alex Sparrow) says that Sweden’s Eric…

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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…

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WATCH: Dima Bilan and Ani Lorak Reunite on Russian TV

Posted on March 15, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

At the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest, Russia’s Dima Bilan and Ukraine’s Ani Lorak finished one-two. They may have duked it out on stage in Belgrade, but they’ve re-united on friendlier…

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Aleksey Vorobyov Will Fly the Russian Flag at Eurovision 2011 — Listen to His Songs Now!

Following the depressing sounds and disheveled look of Peter Nalitch in 2010, Russia has chosen a contestant who a) is upbeat and b) doesn’t look homeless. Aleksey Vorobyov will perform…

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Russia’s Slaphappy Philip Kirkorov Sings Eurovision Covers

Posted on December 30, 2010November 5, 2019
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byWilliam Lee Adams

When Russian Eurovision star and notorious diva Philip Kirkorov isn’t slapping women and dragging them across the floor, he enjoys singing covers of popular Eurovision songs. Below you can hear…

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Russia’s Philipp Kirkorov Flees to Israel After Alleged Slap Attack

Flamboyant Russian pop diva Philipp Kirkorov has fled to Israel after allegedly slapping a female assistant because he was unhappy with the lighting at a concert venue.

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Russia’s First Rehearsal

Posted on May 16, 2010May 17, 2010
byWilliam Lee Adams

Russia’s entry is called Lost and Forgotten. After watching footage of their first rehearsal, I promise you that Peter Nalitch will be both lost and forgotten during the first semi-final.…

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“Lost and Forgotten” Lyrics — Peter Nalitch (Russia, Eurovision 2010)

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

“Lost and Forgotten” Lyrics — Peter Nalitch (Russia, Eurovision 2010)

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“Mamo” Lyrics / Translation — Anastasiya Prikhodko (Russia, Eurovision 2009)

Posted on February 22, 2009May 31, 2020
byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the lyrics and translation to “Mama,” Russia’s entry at Eurovision 2009. Anastasiya Prikhodko finished 11th in the grand final with 91 points.

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

Did Eric Saade Steal His Show from Alexey Vorobyov? (VIDEO)

Filip Kirkorov & Kamalyia Release Cover of “Playing with Fire”

WATCH: Dima Bilan and Ani Lorak Reunite on Russian TV

Aleksey Vorobyov Will Fly the Russian Flag at Eurovision 2011 — Listen to His Songs Now!

Russia’s Slaphappy Philip Kirkorov Sings Eurovision Covers

Russia’s Philipp Kirkorov Flees to Israel After Alleged Slap Attack

Russia’s First Rehearsal

“Lost and Forgotten” Lyrics — Peter Nalitch (Russia, Eurovision 2010)

“Mamo” Lyrics / Translation — Anastasiya Prikhodko (Russia, Eurovision 2009)

Wiwi Jury: Cyprus’ Theo Evan with “Shh”

“I didn’t fade away” — PARG doesn’t let anyone dim his flame in the “Survivor” lyrics

Wiwi Jury: Switzerland’s Zoë Më with “Voyage”

Wiwi Jury: Norway’s Kyle Alessandro with “Lighter”

“Let us dance with a glass in our hands” — Gabry Ponte throws a celebration, Italian style, in the “Tutta L’Italia” lyrics

Wiwi Jury: San Marino’s Gabry Ponte with “Tutta L’Italia”

Wiwi Jury: Denmark’s Sissal with “Hallucination”

“If you know my name then keep it a secret” — Theo Evan explores Greek mythology in the “Shh” lyrics

Wiwi Jury: Israel’s Yuval Raphael with “New Day Will Rise”

Wiwi Jury: Ukraine’s Ziferblat with “Bird of Pray”

“And when you want some love again, shout ‘Encore'” — Erika Vikman enters an otherworldly sexual trance in the “ICH KOMME” lyrics

Wiwi Jury: Poland’s Justyna Steczkowska with “GAJA”

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