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…
Switzerland: Anna Rossinelli Releases New Version of “In Love For A While”
Anna Rossinelli presented a new version of her Eurovision entry “In Love for a While” during the Swiss Awards gala on January 8. The Basel-born beauty also sported a new…
Romania’s Ianna and Anthony Compete in Moldova
Ianna and Anthony Icuagu placed second at the Romanian national final with their song “Open Your Eyes.” Given that they earned the maximum 12 points from televoters, they know they’ve…
Running Order Announced for Melodifestivalen Semi-Finals
Semi-final 1 – Luleå (See our favorites here.)
Malta Announces Its 24 Finalists for Eurovision 2011
The tiny island that brought you big-voiced Chiara Siracusa has announced its Eurovision hopefuls for 2011. Twenty-four acts will vie for the title at the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta…
Irish Drag Queen’s Tribute to 1993 Eurovision Winner Niamh Kavanagh
Wiwi can’t stop watching Sheila Fits-Patrick’s video tribute to 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh. Fits-Patrick, a well-known drag queen in Ireland and the winner of Miss Alternative Ireland 2010, spoofs…
Listen to More From Hotel FM, Romania’s 2011 Eurovision Entry
On New Year’s Eve Hotel FM won the right to represent Romania at Eurovision 2011. But the group–which consists of David Bryan (singer), Gabriel Baruta (piano), and Alex Szus (drums)–have…
Estonia: Meet the 20 ‘Eesti Laul’ Semi-Finalists
After a series of disqualifications, the line-up for Estonia’s 2011 Eesti Laul Eurovision selection has finally been finalized. Twenty acts will compete in two semi-finals, scheduled for February 12 and…
Austria Narrows 210 Eurovision Applicants to 30 Semi-Finalists
Following its three-year absence, Austria re-entered the Eurovision arena by launching “Guten Morgen Düsseldorf!”—the first phase of its national selection contest. A total of 210 artists submitted songs, and a…
Turkey Chooses Yüksek Sadakat for Eurovision 2011
Back in September there was talk that Emre Aydin or Atiye Deniz would represent Turkey in Düsseldorf. Then there was talk of Hadise or Tarkan. But on New Year’s Eve…
Russia’s Slaphappy Philip Kirkorov Sings Eurovision Covers
When Russian Eurovision star and notorious diva Philip Kirkorov isn’t slapping women and dragging them across the floor, he enjoys singing covers of popular Eurovision songs. Below you can hear…
Meet Poland’s First “Krajowe Eliminacje” Finalists for 2011
***UPDATE: See the winner’s video here**** TVP, Poland’s national broadcaster, has released the names of the first five artists who have qualified for “Krajowe Eliminacje,” the country’s national selection contest.…
Bookies: The Blacksheeps Will Win Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2011
London-based bookmakers Bet365 have released their first odds for Norway’s national Eurovision selection contest. They’re betting that the Blacksheeps— winners of Melodi Grand Prix Nordic 2008, the Scandinavian equivalent of…
Azerbaijan Chooses Two More Finalists
And that naturally means we get to listen to two more horrible Eurovision covers.