Country Profile: Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest
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WATCH: Paula Seling, Ovi, Alexander Rybak, Ruslana at Romanian Eurovision Show
Four Eurovision stars. One stage.
Eurovision Flashback Istanbul 2004: Ruslana Wins With Wild Dances
The first Ukrainian diva to slay her competition took to the stage
Woman of Courage: Michelle Obama honors Eurovision winner Ruslana
Ruslana, the winner of Eurovision 2004, has been awarded the prestigious United States Secretary of State’s Women of Courage award by US First Lady Michelle Obama. The award recognizes Ruslana’s…
WATCH: Ruslana and Day One bring drama to Belgium Eurosong
Last night Belgium selected its final four semi-finalists. The results were interesting, but so was all the drama and chatter and hoopla surrounding the event.
Ukraine protests: Eurovision star Ruslana threathens to burn herself alive
Ruslana, the winner of Eurovision 2004, is known for her flair and drama, and she put those traits on display in a very public way as part of the ongoing protests…
Uncovered: Some More Eurovision Covers
As winter fast approaches I think it’s time to curl up and warm the soul with another batch of Eurovision covers, brought to you by, amongst others, a plethora of…
Ruslana Goes Ghetto Fabulous With “My Brother!”
Ruslana—winner of Eurovision 2004—fell in a bucket of paint and washed her hair with bleach before making her latest video for “My Brother!” She then invited all of her friends…
Is Ruslana’s Wild Dances the Most Covered Eurovision Song Ever?
January 23 marks Chinese and Vietnamese New Year. As such, Wiwi was on YouTube searching for videos—my procrastination knows no limits—and he came across a video of an amateur Vietnamese…
Azerbaijan: Maryam Karimova Howls Her Way Into the Semi-Finals
Armed with hairspray and flanked by leather-clad back-up dancers, Maryam Karimova booked a spot in the semi-finals of Azerbaijan’s national selection contest on Friday.
Ruslana Releases Video of “Sha-la-la”
Ruslana, queen of Eurovision 2004, is everywhere. First Wiwi spots her music on the gymnastics floor. And now she’s back with a sexy new video for “Sha-la-la.” We’re big fans…
Ruslana’s “Wild Dances” Inspires U.S. Gymnast Jordyn Wieber
If American gymnast Jordyn Wieber is any indicator, then Eurovision really has gone global.