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Eurovision Odds: Italy and United Kingdom Join the Bookies’ Favorites (21 March)

Italy’s Nina Zilli and Britain’s Engelbert Humperdinck have emerged as favorites to win ESC 2012. Bookies currently have Nina (“L’amore è femmina”) in fourth position with her odds between 12…

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Engelbert Humperdinck Speaks with the BBC: “Waltz Me to the Top!”

Posted on March 21, 2012March 21, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

Engelbert Humperdinck—the 75-year old legend representing Britain at ESC 2012—unveiled his song “Love Will Set You Free” on March 19. The WiwiBloggs.Com team and bookies both fell in love instantly.…

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Engelbert Humperdinck Unveils His Eurovision Song “Love Will Set You Free”

After several weeks of anticipation the BBC has finally released Engelbert Humperdinck‘s Eurovision entry “Love Will Set You Free.” After listening to it about 20 times this morning, the team…

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Engelbert Humperdinck: What Was the United Kingdom Thinking?

Wiwi recently spoke with his friends at JoyEurovision—the hottest Eurovision show from Australia’s Joy 94.9—about the 2012 contest in Baku. In the first of our three-part chat, Andy, Hikaru and…

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Engelbert Humperdinck: The U.K. Chooses Elderly Legend for Eurovision

The U.K.’s former X-Factor contestants have flopped. Its rappers have made Europe cringe. And even boy band Blue came up short on the big night last year in Dusseldorf. So…

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Atomic Kitten Will Not Represent the UK at Eurovision

Posted on February 27, 2012October 14, 2016
byWilliam Lee Adams

It looks like Baku will avoid nuclear meltdown this May after all. That’s because washed-up disbanded girl group Atomic Kitten have diffused the rumor that they’ll be competing at Eurovision…

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Diva Fever Tweet Suggests They Might Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012

Posted on January 21, 2012January 21, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Diva Fever only finished 13th on Britain’s X-Factor. But if their recent tweet has an ounce of truth in it, they may be representing the U.K. at Eurovision 2012.

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Why Girls Aloud Should Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012February 6, 2012
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byDeban Aderemi

As Eurovision 2012 approaches, fans in the United Kingdom are already groaning over the thought of another last-place finish—and the uncertainty of this year’s selection process. Last year marked a…

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Ooo Ahh: Gina G. Releases “Next 2 You” with Vigilante (VIDEO and LYRICS)

Posted on December 9, 2011October 21, 2013
byWilliam Lee Adams

Gina G. —she of “Just a Little Bit” fame—didn’t die with her eighth place finish at Eurovision 1996. In fact, she’s teamed up with Vigilante and released a hot new…

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Eurovision Cover: Listen to the Finnish Version of “Love Shine a Light”

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

Wiwi was on Facebook this morning when Erkki from Finland posted Heidi Kyrön’s cover version of Katrina and the Waves’ 1997 Eurovision winner “Love Shine a Light.” It’s in Finnish,…

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WATCH: Lulu, Winner of Eurovision 1969, Cha Chas on Strictly Come Dancing

Posted on October 16, 2011October 26, 2021
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byWilliam Lee Adams

“Boom bang-a-bang” singer and 1969 Eurovision winner Lulu has been hotting up the stage on Britain’s reality competition “Strictly Come Dancing.”

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Will JLS Represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2012?

Have Blue sparked a celebrity stampede for Eurovision 2012? Just days after the boy band finished 11th at Eurovision 2011, reports have emerged that boy group JLS would like to…

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Eurovision 2011 Aritsts Top iTunes Charts with Jedward and Ell & Nikki Leading the Way

It’s been nearly 48 hours since the Eurovision finale, and Eurovision artists are already climbing the iTunes charts. Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki appear on the most Top 10 lists (seven…

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Eurovision 2011: Voters Choose Cheese Over Politics By Crowning Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki

In the run-up to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, celebrity contestants dominated the headlines and the bookies’ odds tables. Britain’s boy band Blue — who have sold 13 million records…

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Google Prediction: Jedward’s Lead Grows, Amaury Vassili and Blue Climbing

Posted on May 11, 2011December 24, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

Ireland’s Jedward are so hot right now. So much so that their leather Michael Jackson outfits just might melt. The Irish twins have already won Wiwi’s poll to determine who…

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United Kingdom: Blue’s First Rehearsal at Eurovision 2011

Posted on May 7, 2011December 24, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

Wiwi and Vebooboo had high hopes for Britain this year. We loved the nudey photos, and didn’t think their song “I Can” was half bad either. But after watching Blue’s…

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Blue Release Two New Promotional Pictures

Posted on May 3, 2011July 6, 2016
byWilliam Lee Adams

Blue have released a new set of promotional pictures, and this time they are wearing clothes. Mostly.

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Eurovision 2011 Profile: The U.K.’s Blue with “I Can”

They’ve sold 13 million records, released 40 hit singles worldwide and collaborated with Elton John. But come May, Britain’s boy band Blue will share the Eurovision stage with lesser known…

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Eurovision Odds: Italy and United Kingdom Join the Bookies’ Favorites (21 March)

Engelbert Humperdinck Speaks with the BBC: “Waltz Me to the Top!”

Engelbert Humperdinck Unveils His Eurovision Song “Love Will Set You Free”

Engelbert Humperdinck: What Was the United Kingdom Thinking?

Engelbert Humperdinck: The U.K. Chooses Elderly Legend for Eurovision

Atomic Kitten Will Not Represent the UK at Eurovision

Diva Fever Tweet Suggests They Might Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012

Why Girls Aloud Should Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2012

Ooo Ahh: Gina G. Releases “Next 2 You” with Vigilante (VIDEO and LYRICS)

Eurovision Cover: Listen to the Finnish Version of “Love Shine a Light”

WATCH: Lulu, Winner of Eurovision 1969, Cha Chas on Strictly Come Dancing

Will JLS Represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2012?

Eurovision 2011 Aritsts Top iTunes Charts with Jedward and Ell & Nikki Leading the Way

Eurovision 2011: Voters Choose Cheese Over Politics By Crowning Azerbaijan’s Ell & Nikki

Google Prediction: Jedward’s Lead Grows, Amaury Vassili and Blue Climbing

United Kingdom: Blue’s First Rehearsal at Eurovision 2011

Eurovision 2011 Profile: The U.K.’s Blue with “I Can”

Finland’s Käärijä confirmed for London Eurovision Party

Poll: Who is your favourite act of the Big 5 at Eurovision 2023?

A cosmic love story: Moldova’s Pasha Parfeni discusses the symbolism of the “Soarele si Luna” lyrics and staging

Daily digest: Teya & Salena film their Eurovision postcard, Noa Kirel shares rehearsal footage

“Tired of finding meaning in the dark” – Iceland’s Diljá sets herself free in the “Power” lyrics

Sweden’s Loreen confirmed for London Eurovision Party 2023

Daily digest: Marco Mengoni hits 70 platinum records, Joker Out take an early trip to Liverpool

“Mom bought a tractor!” Croatia’s Let 3 use “Mama SC!” lyrics to rail against war-mongers

Liverpool’s EuroFestival: 24 cultural commissions to celebrate “spirit of Eurovision”

Poll: Who is your favourite act from the Baltic states at Eurovision 2023?

Romania’s Theodor Andrei confirmed for London Eurovision Party 2023

San Marino: Delegation calls out toxicity and bullying as Piqued Jacks start pre-party tour

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