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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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Poll Predictions: Hungary or Britain to Win Eurovision 2011

Posted on April 14, 2011October 15, 2011
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byPrzemek Bartos

According to a compilation of polls from leading Eurovision fan sites, the battle to win Eurovision 2011 comes down to Hungary’s Kati Wolf and the United Kingdom’s Blue.

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Ireland’s Jedward Attack Britain’s Blue in Tabloid Interview

Eurovision is still a month away, but the claws are already coming out. In a recent interview with British tabloid The Sun, Ireland’s Jedward verbally bitch-slapped Britain’s Blue.

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Who Will Win Eurovision 2011? (Update #1, April 9)

So far Wiwi’s readers have cast a total of 1,803 votes to determine Who Will Win Eurovision 2011.

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Ell & Nikki Lead Eurovision 2011 Contestants In YouTube Views

Predicting the winner of Eurovision is an imperfect science. But every year we create fan polls and consult the bookies’ ratings hoping to come closer to knowing the winner. As…

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Blue to Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2011

Posted on January 30, 2011February 19, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

If you’re a recently reunited pop group looking for a little publicity, debuting your new single in front of 125 million people isn’t such a bad idea. Surely that’s the…

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Britain’s Songwriter Doesn’t Think Azerbaijan Is A Threat

Safura is Azerbaijan’s strongest-ever Eurovision entry, a fixture on Eurovision blogs and news sites and the bookies’ favorite. Even so, British songwriter Peter Waterman says he can’t understand what all…

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Eurovision 2010 Lyrics: U.K., Josh Dubovie with “That Sounds Good To Me”

Posted on February 22, 2010March 6, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

“That Sounds Good to Me” lyrics — Josh Dubovie (United Kingdom) Eurovision 2010

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Jade Ewen Debuts New Single

Posted on July 6, 2009October 21, 2013
byWilliam Lee Adams

Jade Ewen’s first official single is out in the U.K. It’s called My Man and is decidedly funkier and sexier than her Broadway-inspired Eurovision tune It’s My Time. Apparently Jade’s…

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“It’s My Time” Lyrics — Jade Ewen (United Kingdom, Eurovision 2009)

Posted on February 22, 2009May 30, 2020
byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the lyrics to Jade Ewen’s “It’s My Time”—the U.K.’s Eurovision entry in 2009. She placed 5th in the final with 173 points.

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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”

Poll Predictions: Hungary or Britain to Win Eurovision 2011

Ireland’s Jedward Attack Britain’s Blue in Tabloid Interview

Who Will Win Eurovision 2011? (Update #1, April 9)

Ell & Nikki Lead Eurovision 2011 Contestants In YouTube Views

Blue to Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2011

Britain’s Songwriter Doesn’t Think Azerbaijan Is A Threat

Eurovision 2010 Lyrics: U.K., Josh Dubovie with “That Sounds Good To Me”

Jade Ewen Debuts New Single

“It’s My Time” Lyrics — Jade Ewen (United Kingdom, Eurovision 2009)

UMK 2024: Finland’s Eurovision selection includes “all-time best group of entries” as it moves to Tampere’s Nokia Arena

New music this week (part 2): Songs from ALIKA, Vesna, Hooverphonic and more

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Mae Muller, Salvador Sobral, VICTORIA and more

From “bad bitch bops” to melancholy — Mae Muller says “Sorry I’m Late” captures her entering a new era

Audiobook: “Wild Dances: My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision” is available now

North Macedonia at Eurovision: What’s their best-ever entry?

Denmark reveals Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 date and venue…along with new strategy

Silia Kapsis: Cyprus confirms its Eurovision 2024 singer

Romania at Eurovision: What’s your favourite entry so far?

New music this week: Songs from Joker Out, Marco Mengoni, Blanka and more

Voyager postpones European tour as singer Danny Estrin reveals cancer diagnosis

Let’s get lit, Eskilstuna! Melodifestivalen 2024 dates and cities revealed

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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