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Eric Saade Interview: The “Popular” Singer Speaks with Wiwi!

Eric Saade won top marks from the international jury and public televoters at last month’s Melodifestivalen final. But the hard work that catapulted the half-Lebanese singer to stardom started long…

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Will Eric Saade Break Glass on Stage at Eurovision 2011?

The good news is that Eric Saade is headed to Eurovision 2011. The bad news is that he may need to leave his glass walls at home.

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Angry Linda Bengtzing Blasts Swedish Public After Melodifestivalen Final

Her dress may have been as bright as the sun, but her mood couldn’t have been any darker. Linda Bengtzing–the 37-year old who tried to make schlager mainstream again–is pissed…

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WATCH: Eric Saade Wins Melodifestivalen 2011

The bookies said it would be a close one. But for anyone inside the Globen Arena last night for the final of Melodifestivalen 2011, Eric Saade’s victory must have seemed…

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Bookies: Eric Saade or The Moniker to Win Melodifestivalen 2011

Last night an international jury cast its votes for Melodifestivalen 2011, and this morning bookies responded with an updated set of odds. They suggest that Eric Saade is the man…

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Melodifestivalen 2011: Can the iTunes Chart Predict Who Will Win?

Posted on March 10, 2011March 16, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

If the iTunes chart is anything to go by, then Saturday’s Melodfifestivalen 2011 final is a two-horse race between Sara Varga (“Spring for Livet”) and Danny Saucedo (“In The Club”).…

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Running Order Announced for Melodifestivalen Semi-Finals

Posted on January 8, 2011March 14, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

Semi-final 1 – Luleå (See our favorites here.)

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“In the Club” lyrics — Danny Saucedo (Melodifestivalen 2011, Sweden)

Posted on December 20, 2010October 11, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

“In the Club” lyrics — Danny Saucedo Melodifestivalen 2011

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Sweden Names First Four Melodifestivalen Contestants

Posted on October 8, 2010March 14, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

Last May Sweden was knocked out during the semi-finals for the first time in its storied Eurovision history. But with the announcement of the first four contestants for Melodifestivalen 2011,…

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Anna Bergendahl Back With “The Army” (VIDEO and LYRICS)

Posted on September 2, 2010March 6, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

After Anna Bergendahl became the first Swedish contestant to ever be eliminated during the semi-finals of Eurovision, she consoled herself by trashing Dutch contestant Sieneke. Then she released an album entitled Yours…

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Anna Bergendahl Is Your Favorite Scandinavian at Eurovision

Anna Bergendahl is the first Swedish entry in the history of Eurovision to fail to qualify for the final, but y’all are still showing her some love. Wiwi’s readers have…

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Why Are Eurovision Stars Covering Leona Lewis?

Posted on May 23, 2010
byWilliam Lee Adams

If imitation really is the greatest form of flattery, then Leona Lewis should feel really good about herself. Two of Eurovision’s most promising contestants covered Leona’s single “Bleeding Love” during…

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“This Is My Life” Remix — Anna Bergendahl (Eurovision 2010, Sweden)

Posted on May 3, 2010March 14, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

We’ve already ridden the remix train through Finland and Germany and onto Romania and Slovakia. Today we’re stopping in Sweden to check out dance versions of Anna Bergendahl’s This Is…

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Is Sweden Scandinavia’s Best Eurovision Entry for 2010?

On March 18, Wiwi asked you to vote for your favorite Scandinavian Eurovision contestant. After one month and 340 votes, here’s how you guys have ranked them. 1. Sweden’s Anna…

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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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Eurovision 2010 Lyrics: Sweden, Anna Bergendahl with “This Is My Life”

Posted on February 22, 2010March 6, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

“This Is My Life” Lyrics — Anna Bergendahl (Sweden)

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“La Voix” Lyrics / Translation — Malena Ernman (Sweden, Eurovision 2009)

Posted on February 25, 2009April 26, 2016
byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the lyrics and translation of Malena Ernman’s “La Voix”—Sweden’s Eurovision 2009 entry. She finished 21st in the final with 33 points.

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Eric Saade Interview: The “Popular” Singer Speaks with Wiwi!

Will Eric Saade Break Glass on Stage at Eurovision 2011?

Angry Linda Bengtzing Blasts Swedish Public After Melodifestivalen Final

WATCH: Eric Saade Wins Melodifestivalen 2011

Bookies: Eric Saade or The Moniker to Win Melodifestivalen 2011

Melodifestivalen 2011: Can the iTunes Chart Predict Who Will Win?

Running Order Announced for Melodifestivalen Semi-Finals

“In the Club” lyrics — Danny Saucedo (Melodifestivalen 2011, Sweden)

Sweden Names First Four Melodifestivalen Contestants

Anna Bergendahl Back With “The Army” (VIDEO and LYRICS)

Anna Bergendahl Is Your Favorite Scandinavian at Eurovision

Why Are Eurovision Stars Covering Leona Lewis?

“This Is My Life” Remix — Anna Bergendahl (Eurovision 2010, Sweden)

Is Sweden Scandinavia’s Best Eurovision Entry for 2010?

Which Scandinavian Entry is Your Favorite? Vote Now!

Eurovision 2010 Lyrics: Sweden, Anna Bergendahl with “This Is My Life”

“La Voix” Lyrics / Translation — Malena Ernman (Sweden, Eurovision 2009)

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