Eurovision 1983: Where Is Luxembourg’s Corinne Hermès?
Today Mr Häggkvist, our man in Panama, begins his series on Eurovision history. His first stop on Memory Lane has him asking whatever happened to Luxembourg’s last Eurovision winner.
Quote of the Day: Elton John Slams Madonna
Madonna won’t be asking Elton John to tickle the ivories at her place any time soon. That’s because the “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” singer threw Madge under a…
Eurovision Open Caption: Cyprus’ Ivi Adamou
Every week we supply the photo, and you supply the caption. This week’s image comes from the live performance of the first semi-final at Eurovision 2012. Cyprus’ Ivi Adamou had…
Jedward’s “Waterline” Is the ESC 2012 Song You Are Still Listening To
One month ago Wiwi asked y’all to let him know which Eurovision 2012 song had climbed to the top of your most-played lists. After one month and a total of…
Will Roberto Bellarosa Represent Belgium at Eurovision 2013?
The rumor mill isn’t stirring, nor have insiders at Belgium’s state broadcaster tipped us off. But friends on-the-ground in La Belgique have suggested that Robert Bellarosa will sing for Brussels…
“Stay With Me” Lyrics — Pastora Soler (Original: Quedate Conmigo)
Pastora Soler—Spanish Eurovision goddess and ultimate ballad diva—has finally released “Stay with Me”, the English-language version of her Eurovision entry “Quédate Conmigo.” We’re sad to report that a lot of…
With a Smaller Budget, SVT Embraces Austerity for Eurovision 2013
When Sweden’s state broadcaster SVT announced that Eurovision 2013 will take place in Malmö, fans were furious: the capacity of Malmö Arena, they shouted, is ‘only’ 15,500 seats. With the exception…
Which ESC 2012 Song Are You Still Listening To? Last Chance to Vote!
On June 26 we asked y’all to let us know which Eurovision 2012 song you are still listening to now that the contest is over. So far a total of…
Eurovision Open Caption: Austria’s Trackshittaz
Every week we supply the photo, and you supply the caption. This week’s image comes from the first dress rehearsal of the first semi-final. Austria’s Trackshittaz brought some dancers who…
Is Danny Saucedo’s Acoustic Rendition “Amazing”?
You might call Danny Saucedo a generous lover because he always comes second. First he lost to Eric Saade at Melodifestivalen 2011. Then Swedish voters named him runner-up in 2012.…
Czech Republic Won’t Return for Malmö 2013
Apparently the Czechs haven’t forgotten their many Eurovision failures—or perhaps Malmö’s crime rate has scared them off. Either way the country’s state broadcaster CT has confirmed that we won’t see…
Loreen Performs “Euphoria” for Crown Princess Victoria
On July 14 a pop princess met a real-life princess when Loreen performed at a concert in honor of Sweden’s crown princess Victoria. Victoria, Sweden’s heiress-apparent, wanted to celebrate her 35th…
LISTEN: Gaitana’s New Single “You Will Like It”
Gaitana, the world’s most successful Congolese-Ukrainian artist, seems to be issuing a command with her new single “You Will Like It”—and we’re happy to obey. “I prepared a hot summer…
How to Turn a Profit at Eurovision
Tabloids complain about the expense of Eurovision. But David, our Colorado correspondent, believes the contest could be a cash cow for state broadcasters. Here’s how they can get the milk…
Poll: What Was Your Favourite Vocal Gimmick at Eurovision 2012?
The lyrical heights of Eurovision songs are often very low (especially over in the Republic of Georgia). But this year’s competitors managed to go even lower by relying heavily on…
Eurovision History: Our Favorite Arenas
Mr Häggkvist, our man in Panama, looks across the ocean and back in time, and sees some stunning Eurovision venues. Here are his favorites. Hola Euro addicts! Now that SVT,…
Sieneke’s New Album: How Does One So Young Sound So Old?
Sieneke’s new album “Eindeloos” (Endless) confirms that she lives in the past, more precisely in the late 70’s. It’s as if she is striving to prove that her failure to…
Rona Nishliu Updates Her Look, Places Second at Russian Festival
Rona Nishliu sang her way to fifth place at Eurovision in Baku. Afterwards she didn’t just head home and start playing with her plaits. Hell to the no! Instead she…