Emin Agalarov To Perform Live During ESC Grand Finale
You may not know Azeri-born pop star Emin Agalarov yet, but on May 26 he’s invading your living room. On March 20 Saffron Music and EMI announced that Emin has…
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Tragedy in Belarus: Alyona Lanskaya Wins EuroFest 2012
Armed with an arsenal of bad lyrics, a tacky dress, and questionable intonation, Alyona Lanskaya has won the right to represent Belarus at Eurovision 2012. A nation should be in…
When Is Eurovision 2012? See the Final and Semi-Final Schedule Now!
The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will take place between May 22 and May 26, 2011. The event will be held inside the 16,000-seat Crystal Hall Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.…
Kirac Will NOT Represent Turkey At Eurovision 2012
Rumors have been swirling for days that rock singer Kiraç will fly Turkey’s flag at Eurovision this May. Those rumors reached fever pitch this morning after Erol Köse—the former president…
Is Azerbaijan Evicting Baku Residents Ahead of Eurovision 2012?
The Azeri government is sinking millions of dollars into Baku’s Crystal Hall, the 25,000-seat arena that will host Eurovision 2012. For local residents, however, the personal costs may be even…
Eurovision 2012: Foundations Set for Baku Crystal Hall
It may look like a pile of concrete and sand for the time being. But within eight months the construction zone above will transform into Baku’s Crystal Hall—the multi-million dollar…
Jedward to Represent Ireland at Eurovision 2012?
According to the Irish Daily Mail, Ireland’s state broadcaster RTE wants Jedward to represent the country at Eurovision 2012 in Baku.
Slovakia Will Not Compete at Eurovision 2012
Facing a reduced budget and ongoing financial problems, Slovakia’s state broadcaster RTVS has confirmed that it will not participate in Eurovision 2012, despite rumors to the contrary.
Lys Assia Competes to Represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2012
Lys Assia, the winner of the very first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, has submitted a song for Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow 2012—the Swiss national selection.
Ultra Nate: Will This American Represent Switzlerand at Eurovision 2012?
The deadline to apply for Die grosse Entscheidungs, the show that determines who will represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2012, is September 30. Ultra Nate is hoping the Swiss will go…
As Azerbaijan Prepares to Host Eurovision 2012, Armenians Worry About Safety
Azeri officials have said they will ensure the safety of the Armenian contestants at Eurovision 2012 in Baku. But given the tumultuous history of the feuding Caucasus neighbors, will that…
Will Jedward Compete at Eurovision 2012?
If Jedward’s manager Louis Walsh has his way, the world’s most famous pair of singing identical twins may be flying the Irish flag at Erovision 2012. “I want Jedward back…
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador: We Will Welcome Gays to Eurovision 2012
On Monday the Times of London published an article about the concerns gay Eurovision fans have over visiting Baku in 2012. This morning, in a letter to the editor published…
Will JLS Represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2012?
Have Blue sparked a celebrity stampede for Eurovision 2012? Just days after the boy band finished 11th at Eurovision 2011, reports have emerged that boy group JLS would like to…