Melodifestivalen 2013: Submissions Closed, Numbers Revealed
September 17 was the deadline for composers to submit songs to Melodifestivalen 2013, and Sweden’s state broadcaster has revealed that it received a total of 2,459 songs. Word has it…
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Why Gina Dirawi Should Host Eurovision 2013 in Malmö
When the bookies released their first set of odds predicting who will host Eurovision 2013, they placed Sarah Dawn Finer and Gina Dirawi at the front of the pack. Sarah,…
WATCH: Anna Bergendahl’s New Video for “Live and Let Go”
Sweden’s Anna Bergendahl has given it all up, edged out her hair and moved to California. For her new single “Live and Let Go,” anyway.
Malmö Crime Watch: Police Break up Mass Brawl
Just days after Malmö police failed to apprehend a terrifying chihuahua, the host city of Eurovision 2013 has witnessed a mass brawl involving around 200 people.
With a Smaller Budget, SVT Embraces Austerity for Eurovision 2013
When Sweden’s state broadcaster SVT announced that Eurovision 2013 will take place in Malmö, fans were furious: the capacity of Malmö Arena, they shouted, is ‘only’ 15,500 seats. With the exception…
Is Danny Saucedo’s Acoustic Rendition “Amazing”?
You might call Danny Saucedo a generous lover because he always comes second. First he lost to Eric Saade at Melodifestivalen 2011. Then Swedish voters named him runner-up in 2012.…
Loreen Performs “Euphoria” for Crown Princess Victoria
On July 14 a pop princess met a real-life princess when Loreen performed at a concert in honor of Sweden’s crown princess Victoria. Victoria, Sweden’s heiress-apparent, wanted to celebrate her 35th…
Eurovision History: Our Favorite Arenas
Mr Häggkvist, our man in Panama, looks across the ocean and back in time, and sees some stunning Eurovision venues. Here are his favorites. Hola Euro addicts! Now that SVT,…
Loreen: From Idol to ESC, the Evolution of a Star
The Swedes recently honored Loreen by installing her photo at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport. Now it’s our turn. Mariyan Georgiev, our newest blogger in Bulgaria, unearths videos of Loreen before she…
Loreen Replaces ABBA—at Airport’s Hall of Fame
It’s out with the old and in with the new at Stockholm’s Arlanda International Airport. That’s because airport authorities have unveiled a portrait of Loreen, the darling of Eurovision 2012,…
WATCH: The Moment Loreen Watches “Euphoria”
On May 30, just four days after winning Eurovision 2012, Loreen flew to London to appear on BBC Breakfast—Britain’s most-watched morning news program. It’s taken several weeks, but a kind…
What’s the Point of Loreen’s Official Video for “Euphoria”?
U.K. correspondent Deban Aderemi finds cohesion in Loreen’s official video for “Euphoria.” But post-Eurovision, he wonders what purpose it actually serves. “Euphoria” the video sums up the proverbial calm after…
WATCH: Loreen’s Official Video for “Euphoria”
In “Euphoria,” Loreen describes an ongoing romance as “an everlasting piece of art.” Can the same be said of her official video? The answer is a big fat NO. Directed…
Does Thomas G:Son Have a Problem with Plagiarism Accusations?
Thomas Gustafsson—the Swedish composer and songwriter known as Thomas G:son—has written 58 songs that have competed in national Eurovision selections from Denmark to Romania. It’s probably tough not to repeat…
Second Semi-Final: Complete Jury and Televoting Results
Team Wiwi fell in love with Lithuania’s Donny Montell earlier this year at Eurovision in Concert. But we never really fell in love with his song, or the blindfold photographed…
Eurovision 2013 Dates: Sweden Will Stage Grand Final On May 18
The dates for the 58th annual Eurovision Song Contest have already been set, so get on those hotel booking sites quickly, folks. Sweden will be hosting the event for the…
Loreen’s “Euphoria” Tops the iTunes Charts Across Europe
It’s only been 48 hours since Loreen won Eurovision 2012, but she is already going u-u-u-u-up. “Euphoria” has shot to the top of the iTunes charts in 14 countries including…
Sweden Wins Eurovision in Politically Charged Azerbaijan
In the moments following Loreen’s victory at Eurovision 2012, Team Wiwi published a rather rushed take on her win and the press conference that followed. We’ve had a moment to…