Eurovision 2013: The “This is Malmö Calling” Tour
Whether you’re headed to Eurovision for the first time or are going for the tenth straight year, one thing is certain: Planning a Eurovision holiday can be a real pain.…
WATCH: Ivi Adamou’s Video of “Madness”
Ivi Adamou, the best digitally re-mastered artist at Eurovision 2012, has released the video for her new song “Madness.” The complex lyrics probe the human condition, and mine the trauma…
Eurovision Open Caption: Turkey’s Can Bonomo
Every week we supply the photo, and you supply the caption. This week’s image comes from Can Bonomo’s performance during the grand finale at Eurovision 2012. As you’ll recall, the…
Why Gina Dirawi Should Host Eurovision 2013 in Malmö
When the bookies released their first set of odds predicting who will host Eurovision 2013, they placed Sarah Dawn Finer and Gina Dirawi at the front of the pack. Sarah,…
Poll: Loreen’s “U-U-U-U-UP” Was the Best Vocal Gimmick at Eurovision 2012
Eurovision artists frequently use vocal gimmicks—nonsensical vowels, syllables, and sounds—to get their songs stuck in your head. Examples include Malta’s “eh eh eh eh” and Cyprus’s “Lalalalalalalala love.” Back in July…
PHOTOS: Celine Dion Removes Bra and Poses for V Magazine
Celine Dion just proved that her heart will go on—and so will her body. The 44-year-old singer is either in incredibly good nick, or V Magazine has some amazing skills…
WATCH: Anna Bergendahl’s New Video for “Live and Let Go”
Sweden’s Anna Bergendahl has given it all up, edged out her hair and moved to California. For her new single “Live and Let Go,” anyway.
WATCH: Roman Lob Releases “Call Out the Sun”
Roman Lob sang “Standing Still” at Eurovision, but his career keeps on moving.
Malmö Crime Watch: Police Break up Mass Brawl
Just days after Malmö police failed to apprehend a terrifying chihuahua, the host city of Eurovision 2013 has witnessed a mass brawl involving around 200 people.
Luxembourg: The Duchy’s Top Three Eurovision Acts of All-TIme
Back in the day, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands and tiny Luxembourg ruled the roost at Eurovision. During the 60s and early 70s the Grand-Duché de Luxembourg made the Top…
Album Review: Emin’s “After the Thunder”
Is Emin’s new album worth a listen? London correspondent Deban Aderemi gives us his take. Having performed for a televised audience of at least 170 million people, Emin Agalarov left…
Eurovision Open Caption: San Marino’s Valentina Monetta
Every week we supply the photo, and you supply the caption. This week’s image comes from Valentina Monetta’s performance during the first semi-final at Eurovision 2012. As you’ll recall, Valentina…
Eurovision 1996: Where Is Ireland’s Eimear Quinn?
In recent years the luck of the Irish has been in short supply at Eurovision. Even so, we can’t forget Ireland’s golden years in the 1990s. Ireland remains the only…
Poland: Magdalena Tul Releases “Jak Zapomniec”
When Magdalena Tul won Wiwi’s search for Eurovision’s Next Top Model in 2011, we knew that big things were in her future. So we are thrilled to see Magdalena putting…
“Rezalet Cikarasim Var” Lyrics / Translation — maNga
Turkey’s maNga—the rock-rap group that finished second at Eurovision 2010 with “We Could Be the Same”—are feeling totes rebellious. How else can you explain their new single “Rezalet Cikarasim Var,” which translates…
Iceland: Greta Salóme Releases “Everywhere Around Me”
Greta Salóme, the adorable snow kitten who represented Iceland at Eurovision 2012, has released “Everywhere Around Me.” No, she hasn’t urinated on Wiwi. That’s just the name of her new…
Eurovision Open Caption: Norway’s Tooji
Every week we supply the photo, and you supply the caption. This week’s image comes from Tooji’s first rehearsal at Eurovision 2012. This Norwegian knew how to work his thighs,…
Emin Releases New Video for “Walk Through Walls”
Following Eurovision 2012, Emin—the pocket-sized pop star who was lowered from the ceiling during the interval act—removed the wires and hit the studio. The result is his new album “After…