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Eurovision semi-final running order: Armenia, Malta open shows

The producers at Denmark’s state broadcaster DR have revealed the Eurovision semi-final running order. As at the 2013 contest, the producers allocated countries to the first or second half of each…

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Poll: Who will win the first semi-final of Eurovision 2014?

During the first semi-final at Eurovision 2014, two of the bookies’ early favourites—Aram Mp3 from Armenia and Sanna Nielsen from Sweden—will face off with a microphone and a whole lot of…

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Eurovision odds: Armenia early favourite, Sweden, Norway and Hungary follow

Now that Russia’s Tolmachevy Sisters have released their lackluster Eurovision song “Shine”, betting agencies across Europe have a full roster of entries to dissect. The first set of Eurovision odds…

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WATCH: The Tolmachevy Sisters release their Eurovision song Shine

Posted on March 19, 2014November 5, 2019
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byMario Melvan

On Saturday we reported that the Tolmachevy sisters will represent Russia at Eurovision this year. The adorable duo, who won Junior Eurovision back in 2006, are all grown up. That’s…

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Austria

LISTEN: Conchita Wurst will Rise Like a Phoenix in Copenhagen

Conchita Wurst has unveiled her Eurovision 2014 song “Rise Like a Phoenix”. The power ballad oozes Old World class–think Adele’s “Skyfall” or any other James Bond anthem–but there is a…

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Ruth Lorenzo is your Eurovision favourite once again (March 16)

Just two days after releasing her official video for “Dancing in the Rain”, Spain’s Ruth Lorenzo has clawed her way back to the top of our weekly poll, “Who is…

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Country Profile: Ireland At The Eurovision Song Contest

Between being crowned champions of rugby’s 6 Nations on Saturday and St. Patrick’s celebrations today, Irish eyes are most certainly smiling. Best of all, the festivities give us the perfect…

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TEO from Belarus: I’m the one being objectified in Cheesecake!

TEO—Belarus’ answer to Robin Thicke—has one of this year’s most talked about Eurovision songs. His entry “Cheesecake” is so divisive that some Eurofans have suggested that it should be called “Marmite”. Love it…

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Moldova: Cristina Scarlat wins with her Wild Soul

Cristina Scarlat managed to upset her self-confessed rival Boris Covali in Chisinau tonight, winning the O melodie pentru Europa final with her song “Wild Soul”.

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Ukraine: Gaitana calls for an end to tensions in Crimea

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been dominating the news over the past week, and it’s really worrying all of us at wiwibloggs.com. We are thinking of all…

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Amid voting drama, Litesound score World Hockey Championships theme song

Posted on February 26, 2014February 26, 2014
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byDeban Aderemi

When it comes to Belarusian band Litesound, it seems that their fans always find a way to expose the truth. Back in 2012, Alyona Lanskaya was declared the winner of the…

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Album Review: Gaitana’s SAMYY LUCHSHIY

Posted on February 24, 2014February 24, 2014
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byKatie Wilson

It was a lovely surprise to see a signed copy of Gaitana’s “SAMYY LUCHSHIY” at my doorstep this morning. Especially since over the last week, we’ve been watching the news…

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Belgium Eurosong: Eva Jacobs and Udo survive first semi-final

After weeks of listening to good and (often) bad ESC-covers, the Belgian audience finally got to hear the first four Belgian ESC songs. After the jury and audience had awarded…

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Greek national selection: New details about interval act, venue

Posted on February 16, 2014December 12, 2015
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byBilly Xifaras

As we reach the deadline for the submission of the songs for the 59th Eurovision Song Contest, Greece is finally taking baby steps to choose its contestant. Four acts have been…

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Sweden

LISTEN: One-minute snippets for Melodifestivalen semi-final three

Posted on February 13, 2014January 31, 2017
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Melodifestivalen semi-final three kicks off on Saturday, and SVT has just released the one-minute snippets of the songs that will be competing. From a man locked in a cage to hip-hop…

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Russia

Eurovision in Sochi: ESC artists perform at the Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics in Sochi and the Eurovision Song Contest have a lot more in common that large crowds and people speaking dozens of languages that you don’t understand. Wander…

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Belgium

Eurosong Belgium: Second casting results and semi-final qualifiers

Posted on February 9, 2014February 9, 2014
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byDaphne Dee

After the second casting of Eurosong Belgium this evening, we suddenly realized that we still have a long way to go before we know who will represent the Belgians in…

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Russia

Faux lesbian duo tATu will perform during Sochi Opening Ceremony

Posted on February 7, 2014February 7, 2014
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byDaphne Dee

UPDATE: Click here to watch their performance. The Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi are getting closer by the minute. We’re not just looking forward to the…

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russia

Eurovision semi-final running order: Armenia, Malta open shows

Poll: Who will win the first semi-final of Eurovision 2014?

Eurovision odds: Armenia early favourite, Sweden, Norway and Hungary follow

WATCH: The Tolmachevy Sisters release their Eurovision song Shine

LISTEN: Conchita Wurst will Rise Like a Phoenix in Copenhagen

Ruth Lorenzo is your Eurovision favourite once again (March 16)

Country Profile: Ireland At The Eurovision Song Contest

TEO from Belarus: I’m the one being objectified in Cheesecake!

Moldova: Cristina Scarlat wins with her Wild Soul

Ukraine: Gaitana calls for an end to tensions in Crimea

Amid voting drama, Litesound score World Hockey Championships theme song

Album Review: Gaitana’s SAMYY LUCHSHIY

Belgium Eurosong: Eva Jacobs and Udo survive first semi-final

Greek national selection: New details about interval act, venue

LISTEN: One-minute snippets for Melodifestivalen semi-final three

Eurovision in Sochi: ESC artists perform at the Winter Olympics

Eurosong Belgium: Second casting results and semi-final qualifiers

Faux lesbian duo tATu will perform during Sochi Opening Ceremony

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Kalush Orchestra, STEFAN, Elena Tsagrinou and more

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Baby Lasagna, ELENA, Joker Out and more

Georgia’s Andria Putkaradze wins Junior Eurovision 2024 with “To My Mom”

Poll: Who have you voted for in Junior Eurovision 2024?

Festivali i Këngës 63: Competing songs in Albania will be released in early December

Eurosong 2025: Meet the eight artists in Belgium’s Eurovision national final

Ukraine: Polina Dashkova, Ziferblat and ENLEO among the acts submitting Vidbir 2025 bids

Spain: RTVE unveils the 16 contestants for Benidorm Fest 2025

The Wiwi Jury reveals their favourites in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024

New music this week: Songs from Joker Out, Justyna Steczkowska, Cláudia Pascoal and more

Montesong 2024: Who should win Montenegro’s Eurovision 2025 selection?

Armenia at Junior Eurovision 2024: Leo with “Cosmic Friend”

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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