Uncovered: Another 10 Eurovision Covers
It’s that time of the month again, where I have a good old virtual rummage on Youtube, along with some much needed assistance from you guys, and gather up a…
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Say “Aww”: Eurovision Stars as Children
Long before our stars took to the Eurovision stage they were bouncing around in the play pin. In honor of the innocence that preceded all the sequins and cleavage, I’ve…
Alexander Rybak Releases “Leave Me Alone”
Alexander Rybak has had to deal with a stalker recently. But rather than calling the cops or buying a can of mace, he decided to write a song called “Leave…
Alexander Rybak: The Movie
After topping the charts in Belgium, Denmark, Finland and five other European countries, Fairytale singer Alexander Rybak is set to release a documentary about his Eurovision adventures. Alex allowed cameramen…
Alexander Rybak to Play New York, Helsinki and Berlin
Fiddle-fingering Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak is set to make his U.S. debut this November. Rather than traveling to the Ukraine to support future Eurovision stars at the JESC, he’ll be…
Alexander Rybak Releases Official Video of ‘Funny Little World’
2009 Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak has released the official video for his new single “Funny Little World.” He might as well be singing about himself: “Suddenly I’m famous, and people…
Alexander Rybak Releases French Version of ‘Fairytale’
Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak has released his album in France, and it includes a French-language verson of his hit Fairytale. Entendez-vous maintenant!
Alexander Rybak Slips On Stairs
Alexander Rybak traded in his Eurovision fiddle for a ukulele during a recent performance of his single Funny Little World. Alexander wasn’t laughing when he nearly fell off the stage…
Alexander Rybak Remembers His First Kiss + Has A Dog Named Cindy
Here’s an interview with Alex before the Norwegian Grand Prix—the contest that decides who will represent Norway at Eurovision. Dude is goofy. He describes his first kiss (and stresses that…
2009 Eurovision Artists Top iTunes Charts
Europeans returned to work today and rushed to download their favorite Eurovision singles. Alexander Rybak’s Fairytale has now topped the iTunes charts in 12 European countries and broken the Top…
“Fairytale” — Alexander Rybak (Eurovision 2009, Norway)
From the folk dancers who appear to be doing Russian aerobics, to the blond backup singers dressed as Greek goddesses, Norway’s entry is full of what-the-f*ck moments. At the center…