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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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Is Ruth Lorenzo Representing Spain at Eurovision 2014?

Posted on November 29, 2013November 23, 2014
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byAnthony Ko

Has Spain got their act already?

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Lorde Cites UK’s Blue As Early Inspiration

Posted on November 26, 2013November 26, 2013
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byPadraig Muldoon

If you look hard enough there’ll always be a link to Eurovision.

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Jedward & Bucks Fizz Join Ylvis for Special Performance of “The Fox”

Posted on November 17, 2013November 17, 2013
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byPadraig Muldoon

Last Friday BBC held its annual “Children in Need” telethon, raising a whopping £31 million for charity. But one aspect of the mammoth 6 hour show had a very strong…

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ABBA’s Agnetha Faltskog Sings Live in London

Posted on November 13, 2013November 13, 2013
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Last night Agnetha Faltskog, one-fourth of the legendary group ABBA, performed in her first high-profile gig in 25 years when she took to the stage in London for the Children…

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LISTEN: Should The United Kingdom of Rock Sing at Eurovision?

Posted on November 12, 2013December 2, 2013
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Matt Fielder, a Eurovision fan in Leatherhead, England, is fed up with Britain’s recent history at the contest. But rather than complaining to himself or ranting in a blog post…

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WATCH: Celine Dion Performs “Loved Me Back to Life” Live on UK X Factor

Posted on November 11, 2013September 20, 2016
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Celine Dion fans in the UK had a real blast this weekend. On Saturday the 1988 Eurovision winner appeared on the Jonathan Ross Show, explaining that she had to win…

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Krystal Mills: Meet the Brit Who Wants to Sing for Switzerland

Two years ago Krystal Mills was training to become a hairdresser. But after trying her luck in a few music contests, the 20-year-old put down the scissors and picked up…

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United Kingdom: Rylan Clark Wants to do Eurovision!

Posted on November 6, 2013November 23, 2014
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byAnthony Ko

Is Europe ready for Rylan Clark in Eurovision?

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Will A Former UK X Factor Duo Represent Switzerland?

Posted on October 28, 2013September 20, 2016
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byAnthony Ko

From X Factor to Eurovision

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Listen: Javine Hylton’s Comeback Single “Never”

Finally, after a seven year hiatus, Javine is back. And once again she’s proving why she’s one of pop’s and Eurovision’s most underrated starlets.

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United Kingdom: Will the BBC Select Its Eurovision Singer on The Voice?

Posted on October 26, 2013September 20, 2016
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byAngus Quinn

The Voice UK is not in the best health. Its ratings plummeted last series. Given the lacklustre contestants, dated staging and an altogether terrible editing process, there’s little surprise it…

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Another One Bites the Dust: Blue’s Simon Webbe Declares Bankruptcy

Posted on October 25, 2013October 25, 2013
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byWilliam Lee Adams

The rule of three says that things that come in threes are funnier and more satisfying than things that come in other groupings. Well we just let out a big…

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Eurovision Fashion: Buy Your T-Shirts for Copenhagen Now!

Posted on October 22, 2013
byWilliam Lee Adams

Last May our friends at the Generic Logo Company experienced a mad last-minute rush on Eurovision t-shirts. All y’all decided to snap up your Zlata Ognevich and Krista Siegfrids tees at…

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Snubbed: Jedward Left Off “The X Factor – The Greatest Hits” Album

Posted on October 19, 2013January 13, 2020
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byPadraig Muldoon

To mark its 10th anniversary, “The X Factor UK” is releasing a celebratory 2 disc, 34 track, greatest hits album. Big names like Leona Lewis, One Direction and Olly Murs…

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One Direction Topple Cliff Richard from the Calendar Charts

Posted on October 16, 2013October 17, 2013
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byPadraig Muldoon

Poor Cliff Richard. Despite 2 attempts, the 60s superstar never won Eurovision. But at least he could always console himself with the fact that he had the biggest selling celebrity…

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Josh James Interview: “I’ve Only Just Now Got Hairs on My Chest!”

Posted on October 5, 2013October 5, 2013
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byDeban Aderemi

Some of our readers are still recovering from the Josh Dubovie rebrand. It includes a new name—Josh James—and a new look. Think “bigger pecs and a love of urban street…

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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?

Is Ruth Lorenzo Representing Spain at Eurovision 2014?

Lorde Cites UK’s Blue As Early Inspiration

Jedward & Bucks Fizz Join Ylvis for Special Performance of “The Fox”

ABBA’s Agnetha Faltskog Sings Live in London

LISTEN: Should The United Kingdom of Rock Sing at Eurovision?

WATCH: Celine Dion Performs “Loved Me Back to Life” Live on UK X Factor

Krystal Mills: Meet the Brit Who Wants to Sing for Switzerland

United Kingdom: Rylan Clark Wants to do Eurovision!

Will A Former UK X Factor Duo Represent Switzerland?

Listen: Javine Hylton’s Comeback Single “Never”

United Kingdom: Will the BBC Select Its Eurovision Singer on The Voice?

Another One Bites the Dust: Blue’s Simon Webbe Declares Bankruptcy

Eurovision Fashion: Buy Your T-Shirts for Copenhagen Now!

Snubbed: Jedward Left Off “The X Factor – The Greatest Hits” Album

One Direction Topple Cliff Richard from the Calendar Charts

Josh James Interview: “I’ve Only Just Now Got Hairs on My Chest!”

Albania: RTSH confirms Festivali i Këngës 63 participants…including Elvana Gjata

New music this week: Songs from Nemo, Joost, Lara Fabian and more

Eurovision 1976 winner Martin Lee from Brotherhood of Man passes away aged 77

New music this week: Songs from Bambie Thug, Damiano David, Jerry Heil and more

Ireland accepting Eurovision 2025 song submissions until November 18 deadline

New music this week: Songs from Brunette, Emma, Tina Karol and more

New music this week: Songs from Raiven, Nebulossa, Mustii and more

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?

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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