Netherlands: former Eurovision participants join Ladies of Soul
What would happen if a handful of amazing Eurovision artists created a new group and performed together? If you are from The Netherlands you don’t have to imagine anymore! Behold:…
WATCH: Mandinga’s Collaboration with Pitbull, Ahmed Chawki
After featuring on Romanian rapper GLANCE’s song “Cinema”, Mandinga aimed much higher and scored a fab collaboration with Moroccan star Ahmed Chawki and with internationally acclaimed artist Pitbull. “Habibi I…
WATCH: Jedward Thrust Back Into X Factor Final
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…
Greece: Eleftheria Eleftheriou drops it low on ‘Teleiosame’
Eleftheria is back y’all, and this is her most ethnic hit yet. Fear not though, girl is still working her crazy web of extensions and the video is sultry-pout-splattered in…
Review: Celine Dion Owns Her New Single Breakaway
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…
WATCH: Celine Dion Sings Breakaway Live on Strictly Come Dancing
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…
Lithuania: 20 finalists announced for national selection
LRT, Lithuanias’ state broadcaster, just made Eurovision fans very happy. They have announced that there will be a series of 10 shows to decide who is going to sing for…
Loreen Covers Coldplay’s Fix You for Musikhjalpen
When Loreen confirmed her attendance at the Musikhjälpen in Gothenburg, it instantly became one of the most anticipated calendar events of the year. Musikhjalpen, which literally translates to Music Aid…
Bulgaria: Poli Genova wins Musical Academy—and 51,000 Euros
On Friday the 13th Poli Genova, Bulgaria’s 2011 Eurovision contestant, won Musical Academy. The Bulgarian tv show brought together successful artists in a series of primetime sing-offs. Poli walked away…
Late, but whatever: Listen to Marco Mengoni’s Pronto a Correre
We here at WiwiBloggs have been awful forgetful lately. So much so that we forgot to review Marco Mengoni’s “Pronto a Correre”, which means ‘Ready to Run’.
Yohanna Goes Bluegrass with “Mamma þarf að djamma”
It may come as a surprise to many that bluegrass, which is a sub-genre of American country music, has made a resurgence in Iceland. Yeah, that’s right. Eurovision 2009 runner-up…
United Kingdom of Rock: Meet one band the BBC are considering for Eurovision 2014
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…
Cyprus: Ivi Adamou Covers Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas
Ivi Adamou—Cyprus’ Eurovision 2012 contestant—was hoping to spread a litttle la la love this holiday season. So she grabbed her jingle bells, headed to the recording studio and tried to…
Ukraine protests: Eurovision star Ruslana threathens to burn herself alive
Ruslana, the winner of Eurovision 2004, is known for her flair and drama, and she put those traits on display in a very public way as part of the ongoing protests…
Germany: NDR Announces Finalists for Unser Song für Dänemark
NDR, Germany’s state broadcaster, has announced seven of the finalists for Unser Song für Dänemark, the German national selection. An eighth contestant will be named following a special contest for…
Listen: Ovi and Paula Seling’s Miracle Teaser
Ovi and Paula Seling, who finished third representing Romania with “Playing With Fire” in 2010, are officially back in the Eurovision game. Last night, Ovi posted this teaser on YouTube,…
Estonia: Participants Announced for Eesti Laul 2014
Estonia announces their participants for Eesti Laul 2014
Ouch: Fans Boo Two-Time Eurovision Contestant Tereza Kesovija
Tereza Kesovija is Croatia’s answer to Patricia Kaas. In 1966 she represented Monaco at Eurovision with “Bien plus fort”, which ended up in inglorious last place with null points. In…