“Good News”: Lena Releases New Album (LYRICS)
Lena Meyer-Landrut, the quirky German teen who won Eurovision 2010 by giving trauma rhythm, released her second album today. Entitled “Good News,” it includes the six songs still in the…
Who Should Win Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2011? Vote Now!
Is the competition in Norway actually a competition? Not if you believe the odds put down by betting agency Unibet. They’ve got Stella Mwangi—the Kenyan-born beauty and winner of Melodi…
Lithuania: Results of the First Semi-final
Last year Lithuania stumbled out of Eurovision during the second semi-final, despite the pants-dropping theatrics of funk group InCulto (the group that railed against all y’all anti-immigrant groups in Western…
Latvia: Results of Semi-Final #1
Latvia’s Aisha was a lyrical trainwreck at Eurovision 2010 (“”Why does the wind still blow and blood still leak? So many questions now and no reply. What for do people…
Euroviisut 2011: Who Should Win Finland’s National Selection?
The Finns are one step closer to forgetting the squeezebox-playing duo Kuunkuiskaajat. The Nordic nation chooses its 2011 Eurovision rep on Saturday, February 12 live from Turku. But just because…
Who Should Win Iceland’s Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011? Vote Now!
Which Icelander will follow in the footsteps of Hera Bjork in 2011? After the sudden death of Icelandic Eurovision conestant Sigurjón Brink on January 17, the third semi-final of Söngvakeppni…
Blue to Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2011
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…
Spain: Results of Semi-Final #1
In the aftermath of two disappointing performances at Eurovision—Soraya finished 24th in 2009, and Daniel Diges finished 15th in 2010—Spain is looking for a hero. Perhaps that’s why this year’s…
Portugal Reveals 12 Finalists for ‘Festival da Canção’ 2011
The race to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2011 hotted up this week as the public cast votes online in the first stage of Festival da Canção, the Portuguese national selection.…
Iceland: Results of Semi-Final #2
Yohanna, the Icelander who most resembles Scarlett Johansson, managed to place second at Eurovision in 2008 despite performing before a creepy Scientology-inspired backdrop and wearing a dress made of dead…
Tragedy in Iceland as Eurovision Semi-Finalist Dies
Sigurjón Brink, who was due to compete in the third semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsin on January 29, died unexpectedly last night at his home in Garðabæ. Initial reports suggest that…
Iceland: Results of Semi-Final #1
The Icelanders put the financial crisis behind them, collected a few kroners, and last night managed to stage the first semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsin 2011, their Eurovision selection contest. Fans…
Listen to Malta’s 24 Semi-Finalists
The 24 artists fighting to represent Malta at Eurovision 2011 debuted their songs last night on TVM’s program Xarabank program.
Eurovision 2011 Logo and Slogan Revealed
On January 14 NDR, the German national broadcaster, revealed Eurovision’s visual identity for 2011, and it’s meant to send Eurovision fans’ hearts aflutter. The futuristic light rays form a heart,…
Iceland: Listen to the First Five Semi-Finalists
Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has released the artists performing in the first semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins, the Icelandic national selection, on January 15. Here they are. Who do you think has…
Greece Announces Six Finalists for Eurovision 2011
Perennial Eurovision contender Greece has named the finalists for this year’s Greek selection contest, which will take place at the end of February.
Ireland Eurosong 2011: Shortlist Leaked
An insider with connections to the RTE, Ireland’s national broadcaster, has revealed the five contestants who will compete in Eurosong 2011, Ireland’s national selection contest. Their songs have not yet…