Albania: Adrian & Bledar Win Festivali i Kenges 2012 with “Identitet”
Adrian Lulgjuraj and Bledar Sejko have won Festivali i Këngës 51, and thereby the right to represent Albania at Eurovision 2013. They’ll be singing “Identitet”.
Album Review: Pastora Soler’s ‘Una Mujer Como Yo’
London correspondent Deban Aderemi falls in love with Pastora Soler all over again.
Who Should Represent Romania at Eurovision 2013?
Paula Seling & Ovi, Luminta Anghel & Sistem, and Mihai Traistariu have all shown that Romania has what it takes to crack the top five at Eurovision. As national selection…
Andrius Pojavis Wins in Lithuania Despite Appalling Outfit
Lithuanian voters have looked past Andrius Pojavis’ tacky magician’s outfit, and handed him the ticket to Eurovision 2013.
“Something” Lyrics — Andrius Pojavis (Lithuania, ESC 2013)
Read the lyrics to “Something”—Andrius Pojavis’s song for Eurovision 2013.
Montenegro Chooses Hip Hop Group, Eyes Last-Place Finish
In leaner times governments don’t want to host Eurovision. Fair enough. But it’s a step too far for those governments to force their state broadcasters to sabotage the nation’s chances…
Spain: Listen to El Sueño De Morfeo’s Greatest Hits
By now you’ve all heard that El Sueño De Morfeo will represent Spain at ESC 2013. But have any of you outside of Spain ever heard any of their songs?
Switzerland: Heilsarmee Must Change Outfits and Name to Compete at ESC 2013
The European Broadcasting Union isn’t feeling the love for Heilsarmee. Earlier this evening it announced that the Swiss contestants for Eurovision 2013 must change their name—and their look—or withdraw from…
“Love Kills” Lyrics — Roberto Bellarosa (Belgium, Eurovision 2013)
Read the lyrics to “Love Kills” by Roberto Bellarosa. He’ll represent Belgium at Eurovision 2013.
“You and Me” Lyrics —Takasa (Switzerland, Eurovision 2013)
Read the lyrics to “You and Me” by Heilsarmee—Switzerland’s contestants for Eurovision 2013.
Poll: Melissa Should Win Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow 2013
If Wiwi’s readers have their way, then Melissa Lopez will win Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow on Saturday evening, and thereby the right to represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2013.
Anggun To Judge Indonesia’s X Factor
Anggun, Indonesia’s biggest cultural export, has accepted a gig as judge of Indonesian X Factor.
Anggun to BBC: “I Underestimated Eurovision”
Anggun Cipta Sasmi, the Indonesian-born beauty who represented France at Eurovision 2012, recently sat down with the BBC’s Mishal Husain to discuss her heritage, her rise to prominence and her…
The Artists Who Can Win Eurovision 2013 for Spain
Spain’s TVE will announce who will represent the country at Eurovision in the coming days. In honor of that, our Panamanian correspondent Mr. Häggkvist has compiled a list of his dream…
Iceland: Hera Björk and Paul Oscar Headline Rainbow Reykjavik 2013
Rainbow Reykjavik—the gay winter festival held in Reykjavik from January 31 until February 3, 2013—just got a whole lot gayer. That’s because Icelandic Eurovision icons Hera Björk and Paul Oscar will…
The Artists Who Can Win Eurovision 2013 for Mother Russia
The Russian language seems to have been invented for pop music. Throw in the legacy of communism, which made the Eastern Bloc a creative force upon its dissolution, and combine…
Alyona Lanskaya: More Lives, and More Ambition, Than a Siamese Cat
On December 21st 2011, Alyona Lanskaya appeared on stage in a huge ball gown and ridiculously long hair extensions sorrowfully belting out “All My Life”. Immediately, one was reminded of a modern…
X Factor Romania: Is This The Worst “Euphoria” Cover Ever?
It’s official. Loreen’s Eurovision hit “Euphoria” simply shouldn’t be covered at X Factor competitions throughout Europe.