Toddler Covers “Euphoria” in Melodifestivalen 2013 Trailer
We’ve written a lot about “Euphoria” covers in recent weeks. But this has to be the mother of all of them.
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Eurovision Theme Says “We Are One”, But Are We?
Eurovision officials and Sweden’s state broadcaster SVT have revealed this year’s theme and logo. As you’d expect from the design-conscious Swedes, the logo is eye-catching, slightly edgy and totes progressive.…
Hello World: Loreen Celebrates New Year’s Abroad
Loreen may be Sweden’s national treasure, but this gem is ready to sparkle abroad. Rather than ringing in the New Year in Stockholm or crime-ridden Malmoe, Loreen decided to perform…
Is Eurovision Entering an Age of Slow Motion?
Sitting inside the Heineken Music Hall last Saturday during the Junior Eurovision final, Wiwi knew that Anastasiya Petryk had a lot going for her: a dress made out of bed…
Melodifestivalen 2013: Complete Line-Up Revealed
SVT has finally released the line-up for the third and fourth semi-finals of Melodifestivalen 2013—and there are a few familiar names in the bunch. With this year’s lineup, it’s gonna…
Anton Ewald: The Melodifestivalen Dancer Can Move, But Can He Sing?
On Anton Ewald’s Facebook page, he describes himself as a talented “choreographer and dancer.” That’s easy enough to believe. He was part of the dance ensembles that supported Melodifestivalen contestants…
Melodifestivalen 2013: The First Sixteen Artists Revealed
If national selection season is one big act of foreplay, then Melodifestivalen may be the bit that accidentally induces orgasm. Sweden’s national selection contest never fails to titillate, and regularly…
How Do I Get My Wife To Come To Malmö?
David, our Colorado correspondent, hopes to travel to Malmö for Eurovision 2013. But can he convince his wife to make the trip with him?
LISTEN: Danny Saucedo Releases “Delirious”
Blonde bombshell and 2013 Melodifestivalen host Danny Saucedo is going R&B with his new single “Delirious.” We think we prefer him dropping electronica like “All In My Head.” That genre…
Eurovision Flashback: 1986 Host Denies Rigged Running Order
As Eurovision fans come to terms with the news that producers will determine the Eurovision 2013 running order, a video of an alleged scandal from the 1986 contest has re-emerged…
Poll: Should Producers Determine the Eurovision 2013 Running Order?
Planet Eurovision almost fell out of orbit on November 7 when the E.B.U. announced that the running order of Eurovision 2013 will not be decided by a draw. That’s right. Rather…
WATCH: Loreen Performs “Crying Out Your Name” On Swedish X-Factor
Just in case y’all forgot that Loreen can sing live, she recently strapped on a massive pair of shoulder pads and took to the stage of Swedish X-Factor. Loreen sang…
“Euphoria” Covered on Hungarian X-Factor
Performing Loreen’s “Euphoria” will always be risky: how can you not come off as totally karaoke when compared to one of Eurovision’s biggest stars? So when faced with the challenge, Antal…
Danny Saucedo Goes Downtempo in “I Can See Myself In You”
Danny Saucedo—he of electro-pop space suits and lyrics like “let’s get wicked…hit the street”—has gone all sentimental. Rather than dropping another number for you to work out to, the blonde,…
Review: Why Loreen’s “Heal” Is a Work of Art
“Heal,” Loreen’s first studio album, hits stores later this month. Fortunately Loreen’s people gave Deban Aderemi, a London-based correspondent for WiwiBloggs.Com, an advanced copy. Here’s what he thought of the…
Mitt Mod Lyrics and Translation — Lova Sönnerbo (Junior Eurovision 2012, Sweden)
Read the lyrics and English and French translation of “Mitt Mod”—Lova Sönnerbo’s entry for Junior Eurovision. She’ll represent Sweden and state broadcaster SVT.
“Crying Out Your Name” Lyrics — Loreen
Read the lyrics to “Crying Out Your Name”—Loreen’s hot new single. In it she turns to the bottle, empties out the minibar and cries out your name. How can you…
Did Norway’s Reidun Saether Copy Sweden’s Charlotte Perrelli?
Scandinavian countries share a lot of things, including a love of peace, minimalist furniture, and Eurovision. Based on the following video, it looks like they share musical inspirations, too. Gloria,…