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Eurovision 2009
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UK: Have Sugababes Unofficially Split?
It’s a case of Suga-bye-bye as Heidi Range becomes the second member to suggest that the band has joined the Spice Girls and Girls Aloud in girlband heaven.
Country Profile: Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest
“Go big or go home” seems to be Moldova’s motto at Eurovision. Knowing very well that it’s a small country with equally tiny chances of winning, Moldova steals the music…
Niels Brinck’s “Sommer” and “Human” Were Highlights of the Summer
As the summer draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the songs that made it so joyous. ‘Sommer’ by Danish artist Niels Brinck blew joy through my loudspeakers.…
Ukraine: Svetlana Loboda Channels Her Inner Gaga
Back in 2009 Miley Cyrus was still wrapped up inside her Disney cocoon when Svetlana Loboda showed us all how to put on a proper sexually provocative show. But what’s…
Hera Björk & Chiara Join Forces to Cover Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”
Somewhere the Eurovision gods must be smiling. How else would you explain the coming together, Avengers style, of two of Eurovision’s all time greatest Divas – Chiara and Hera Björk?…
United Kingdom: Jade Ewen did “Splash!” for the Cash
Don’t you love it when Eurovision stars ditch all the PR waffle and just say what’s on their minds! Well, that’s precisely what Jade Ewen did when she spoke to…
Azerbaijan’s Arash and Aysel Are Eurovision’s Artists of the Millennium
After two months and more than 4,900 votes, Wiwi’s readers have named Azerbaijan’s Arash and Aysel Eurovision’s Artists of the Millennium. The Azeri duo claimed an overwhelming 77% of all…
“What If We?” — Chiara Siracusa (Eurovision 2009, Malta)
Chiara Siracusa has a big voice—and a body to match. The Maltese songstress has competed in Eurovision twice—first in 1998, then in 2005. Could the third time be a charm?
“The Balkan Girls” — Elena Gheorghe (Eurovision 2009, Romania)
According to her official Eurovision biography, Romania’s Elena Gheorghe comes from a family of priests. If those priests have seen the latest video for “The Balkan Girls,” I suspect they’re…