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Could the UK survive the semi-finals? Scottish independence threatens Big 5 status

Posted on February 22, 2014March 27, 2024
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byJames K. Puchowski

Most Brits take for granted the UK’s right to go straight to the final at the Eurovision Song Contest. But this privillege could be removed should the Scottish Government’s plan…

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Watch: Blue Debut Video for Broken

Posted on February 2, 2014February 2, 2014
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byPadraig Muldoon

I think it’s safe to say that Lee Ryan’s recent stint in the Big Brother house was an unmitigated PR disaster. So, it’s hardly surprising that the boymanband star has…

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BBC rejection letter offers insight into Eurovision selection process

Posted on January 22, 2014January 23, 2014
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byWilliam Lee Adams

An e-mail from the BBC to an aspiring British Eurovision act offers a unique insight into the shadowy world of the UK’s internal selection process for Eurovision. It suggests that…

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Belle and Sebastian: Our next album is inspired by Eurovision

Posted on January 22, 2014January 22, 2014
byWilliam Lee Adams

Belle and Sebastian, the Glaswegian pop band, have a new album in the pipeline–and it’s going to ooze with Eurovision inspiration.

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Romania: Krystal Mills and Mircea Cioclei aim for Selectia Nationala

Romanians Paula Seling & Ovi and Stefan Stan & TeddK have already made a strong case for why they should win Romania’s Selectia Nationala. Now another Romanian—Mircea Cioclei—is ready to…

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UK: Have Sugababes Unofficially Split?

Posted on January 15, 2014January 15, 2014
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byPadraig Muldoon

It’s a case of Suga-bye-bye as Heidi Range becomes the second member to suggest that the band has joined the Spice Girls and Girls Aloud in girlband heaven.

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United Kingdom of Rock turn up heat on Eurovision bid

Posted on January 12, 2014January 12, 2014
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byWilliam Lee Adams

For several months we’ve been telling y’all about the United Kingdom of Rock, an upstart band that hopes to rock on at Eurovision 2014 on behalf of the BBC. Their…

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Revealed: The Acts UK Fans Actually Want To Send To Eurovision

Posted on January 7, 2014January 7, 2014
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byPadraig Muldoon

Judging from the reaction to our “golden oldies” piece, y’all are mighty concerned about who the UK send to Denmark. Well, you’re not the only ones. Popjustice, one of Britain’s biggest…

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List: Five artists the BBC might consider for Eurovision 2014

Posted on January 6, 2014January 7, 2014
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byWilliam Lee Adams

In recent days rumours have been swirling that former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell will sing for the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2014. That made us laugh. Geri is 41 years old…

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United Kingdom: Lee Ryan Enters Celebrity Big Brother House

Posted on January 4, 2014January 4, 2014
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Lee Ryan, one-fourth of British boy band Blue, has entered the Celebrity Big Brother House, where he will rub shoulders with the likes of boxer Evander Holyfield and The Only Way…

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Editorial: Why Adele Should Sing for the UK at Eurovision

Posted on December 30, 2013December 30, 2013
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bySamo Lee

Ukraine has already chosen its Eurovision 2014 contestant. So has Albania. But on the other side of Europe there is a country that has remained tight-lipped about its selection process…

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WATCH: Jedward Thrust Back Into X Factor Final

Posted on December 17, 2013September 20, 2016
byDeban Aderemi

The X-Factor is the UK’s most popular television talent show. Despite its audience viewing figures plummeting to an all-time low of 9 million viewers last weekend, the show remains one…

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Review: Celine Dion Owns Her New Single Breakaway

Posted on December 16, 2013August 8, 2014
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byDeban Aderemi

Celine Dion is making The United Kingdom one of her focus markets. Last month, she appeared on the X Factor promoting the title-track of her latest album ‘Love Me Back…

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WATCH: Celine Dion Sings Breakaway Live on Strictly Come Dancing

Posted on December 16, 2013October 26, 2021
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Celine Dion, the most famous Canadian ever to win the Eurovision Song Contest, wowed British viewers on Sunday evening when she performed live during the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing. Bathed in…

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United Kingdom of Rock: Meet one band the BBC are considering for Eurovision 2014

Posted on December 14, 2013December 14, 2013
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Back in November we introduced you to the United Kingdom of Rock—an upstart band in Leatherhead, England. Led by Matt Fielder, they are fed up with Britain’s poor showing in…

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Serbia: Will X Factor Adria’s Zeljko Joksimovic Appear on X Factor UK?

Posted on December 9, 2013September 20, 2016
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byKatie Wilson

When rumors emerged last week that Eurovision alumni and judges on the Serbian version of X Factor Zeljko Joksimovic and Kristina Kovac would be making an appearance on the UK…

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BBC Eurovision producer announces new approach to UK entry

United Kingdom: Scott Mills to reveal Eurovision act on 3 March

Could the UK survive the semi-finals? Scottish independence threatens Big 5 status

Watch: Blue Debut Video for Broken

BBC rejection letter offers insight into Eurovision selection process

Belle and Sebastian: Our next album is inspired by Eurovision

Romania: Krystal Mills and Mircea Cioclei aim for Selectia Nationala

UK: Have Sugababes Unofficially Split?

United Kingdom of Rock turn up heat on Eurovision bid

Revealed: The Acts UK Fans Actually Want To Send To Eurovision

List: Five artists the BBC might consider for Eurovision 2014

United Kingdom: Lee Ryan Enters Celebrity Big Brother House

Editorial: Why Adele Should Sing for the UK at Eurovision

WATCH: Jedward Thrust Back Into X Factor Final

Review: Celine Dion Owns Her New Single Breakaway

WATCH: Celine Dion Sings Breakaway Live on Strictly Come Dancing

United Kingdom of Rock: Meet one band the BBC are considering for Eurovision 2014

Serbia: Will X Factor Adria’s Zeljko Joksimovic Appear on X Factor UK?

Matchless World of Beauty – Mariya Yaremchuk’s documentary about her father lands on Netflix after becoming a box office success in Ukraine

Netherlands: AVROTROS will decide Eurovision 2025 participation by November 1, following EBU deadline extension

Ukraine confirms Eurovision 2025 participation — and “new surprises” for Basel

The Netherlands: Eurovision commentator Cornald Maas wants the country to compete in Basel in 2025

Poll: Who should win the OGAE Song Contest 2024?

Czechia breaks with ESCZ national selection for Eurovision 2025

New music this week: Songs from Barbara Pravi, Guy Sebastian, Laura Tesoro and more

Eurovision photographer won’t appeal Joost Klein case citing her mental health and desire to move on

Theo Evan is Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 singer

New music this week: Songs from Bambie Thug, Baby Lasagna, Victoria De Angelis and more

Happy New Year! What are your wishes for Eurovision 2025 in Basel…and before?

Basel confirmed as Eurovision 2025 host city — with grand final on May 17

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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