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Edurne denies saying that “Manchester is Uglier than the Back of a Fridge”

The 2015 Spanish representative in the Eurovision Song Contest, and girlfriend of Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, Edurne, has been in local press in the United Kingdom after comments stating her dislike for the city of Manchester. In an interview on Spanish television, Edurne is said to have branded Manchester as “uglier than the back of a fridge” and went …

Guy Sebastian for Australia – The Internet reacts (and not that good)

Guy Sebastian has the honor to be the first Australian representative at the Eurovision Song Contest. As you are aware, the somewhat controversial decision to let the Country Down Under take part in a contest that is mostly considered European, shocked fans and opponents of the contest. The EBU advised that this is a one time participation only to celebrate …

Conchita Wurst (Austria) wins FSC #72 – February 2015

Chalk up another victory for the Queen of Europe: Conchita Wurst’s “Heroes” bagged the top prize in FSC #72 earlier this week. Not much introduction is needed for the fabulous Miss Wurst, especially on this website. Conchita, drag alter-ego of Austrian Tom Neuwirth, won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen last year, with the song “Rise Like A Phoenix”, …

Rumore, rumore…

The San Remo festival is now over. Il Volo has been chosen to represent Italy in the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. If you ever thought that San Remo was all about music, think twice! There are lots of rumours going on every year and the 2014 edition could be no exception to this. Eurofans play a huge role in the spread …

United Kingdom: Eurovision course offered in London

Fancy taking a more academic approach to Eurovision? Well if you happen to be in the London area of the United Kingdom, now’s your chance! City Literary Institute (better known as City Lit) in Covent Garden, London is offering a short course in Eurovision to celebrate the contest’s 60th anniversary. The course will be tutored by Paul Jordan, better known …

United Kingdom: BBC filming a documentary with Bond composer?

In at riverside studios doing a filmed interview about the Eurovision Song Contest . Seriously . — DavidGArnold (@DavidGArnold) February 18, 2015 In a curious piece of news, it appears that there might be some new Eurovision programming coming to British viewers this year. But why is David Arnold taking part? The British composer, well known for scoring five James …

Drama! Azerbaijani brodcaster criticising Armenia’s act

Drama! Azerbaijani brodcaster criticising Armenia’s act! Armenia announced a couple of days ago that the newly formed project Genealogy woul fly the Armenian flag in Vienna this year. The title of their song is “Don’t Deny”, neither the actual song nor the lyrics have been made available as of today. ITV, the Azerbaijani Broadcaster has already criticized the choice. To …

Jedward to represent AUSTRALIA at Eurovision???

At least, that’s according to Jedward themselves. While the two hyperactive twins won’t represent Ireland this year, they’re hoping to fly the Australian flag instead. As you are probably aware by now, Australia is going to compete this year in Vienna for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest.  And the twins from Ireland are allegedly eager to return to the contest. “John and Edward …

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