Video Version of this Article Photo: Eurovision What is Eurovision? This year, Kalush Orchestra, representing Ukraine, won Eurovision with the hip-hop number “Stefania.” In an act of solidarity against the Russian invasion, the voting nations uplifted Kalush Orchestra as a way of uplifting Ukraine (not that it’s undeserved). Eurovision has seen more American headlines as a result, and to those who aren’t familiar with the song contest, this historic win is a perfect introduction. To many Americans, Eurovision seems like just another talent show. Only a few Eurovision hits have made it onto the US charts, and the vast majority are covers of “Volare,” Italy’s entry to the contest in 1958. To the average American ear, Abba and a few winning songs here and there are the only things that ring familiar. A lot of Americans may not even know that Duncan Laurence’s “Arcade” or Alexander Rybak’s “Fairytale,...
- 6/16/2022
- by Kevin Hauger
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
The results of the semi-final allocation draw for this year's Eurovision Song Contest have been revealed. The draw, hosted by Leyla Alieva and Nazim Huseynov, involved officials drawing the 37 Eurovision countries' names from six pots and took place on the stage of the Buta Palace in Baku, Azerbaijan on Wednesday. According to the official Eurovision Song Contest website, the selections of countries in each pot were based on voting patterns from the past few years of the music competition. After the draw, there were performances from dancers and an orchestra, together with past Eurovision stars Ruslana, Aysel, Alexander Rybak, Safura, Lena and Ell/Nikki. The countries who have already qualified for the final include the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and hosting country Azerbaijan. There will be another draw in March (more)...
- 1/26/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Anders Behring Breivik, who is suspected of killing 76 people in a bombing in Oslo and shooting attack at a youth camp, has been ordered into total isolation while he is being held in custody.
In a closed hearing on Monday, Judge Kim Heger ordered Anders Breivik into total isolation while he is detained. The terrorist suspect will not be allowed any visits, letters or access to the media of any kind.
Carrying two guns and dressed as a police official, Breivik allegedly murdered 68 people at a Labor Party youth camp on Utoeya island near Oslo. Eight more people died from a car bombing outside of the main government building in Oslo earlier in the day.
Anders Breivik has reportedly acknowledged he is responsible for the Oslo bombing and youth camp shooting in Utoeya that claimed 76 lives. He has not, however, pleaded guilty to the charges against him, saying he had...
In a closed hearing on Monday, Judge Kim Heger ordered Anders Breivik into total isolation while he is detained. The terrorist suspect will not be allowed any visits, letters or access to the media of any kind.
Carrying two guns and dressed as a police official, Breivik allegedly murdered 68 people at a Labor Party youth camp on Utoeya island near Oslo. Eight more people died from a car bombing outside of the main government building in Oslo earlier in the day.
Anders Breivik has reportedly acknowledged he is responsible for the Oslo bombing and youth camp shooting in Utoeya that claimed 76 lives. He has not, however, pleaded guilty to the charges against him, saying he had...
- 7/25/2011
- by Laura Vess
- SnarkFood.com
A huge explosion outside the government headquarters building in Oslo, Norway on Friday has left several injured and at least one person dead. The enormous Oslo explosion tore into in the 20-story government building, which houses the prime minister’s office, and damaged several other nearby buildings. The explosion also ignited a fire in a six-story building housing the oil ministry.
“There has been one or several powerful explosions in the government district in Oslo,” Oslo police said in a press statement. “So far, police cannot say anything about the scope of the damage, aside from that there’s been one or several explosions.”
An official cause of the Oslo explosion, which occurred shortly before 3:30Pm local time, has not yet been determined. The street next to the damaged buildings was piled with debris and the blackened, smoking wreckage of a car can be seen in some photos and video from the scene.
“There has been one or several powerful explosions in the government district in Oslo,” Oslo police said in a press statement. “So far, police cannot say anything about the scope of the damage, aside from that there’s been one or several explosions.”
An official cause of the Oslo explosion, which occurred shortly before 3:30Pm local time, has not yet been determined. The street next to the damaged buildings was piled with debris and the blackened, smoking wreckage of a car can be seen in some photos and video from the scene.
- 7/22/2011
- by Laura Vess
- SnarkFood.com
We’ve been doing Eurovision in Britain for many years now. But with the advent of reality television, what better way to decide who represents the country this year than to put it to a public vote? And that’s what’s happening on BBC One tonight – six acts will perform for our pleasure. Then we vote for the one we like the most. Simples.
Graham ‘I’m doing Eurovision now Wogan’s retired’ Norton is presenting tonight’s show, and last year’s winner Alexander Rybak is performing. So are the latest version of the Sugababes (which now features our last Eurovision entrant, Miss Jade Ewen).
Also here tonight is the mastermind of this year’s Eurovision entry – Pete Waterman, who’s written the song for Britain. Tonight, as a test of their musical mettle, the potential entrants will sing classic Stock, Aiken and Waterman singles. Brilliant! This should be camp as hell tonight,...
Graham ‘I’m doing Eurovision now Wogan’s retired’ Norton is presenting tonight’s show, and last year’s winner Alexander Rybak is performing. So are the latest version of the Sugababes (which now features our last Eurovision entrant, Miss Jade Ewen).
Also here tonight is the mastermind of this year’s Eurovision entry – Pete Waterman, who’s written the song for Britain. Tonight, as a test of their musical mettle, the potential entrants will sing classic Stock, Aiken and Waterman singles. Brilliant! This should be camp as hell tonight,...
- 3/12/2010
- by Gerard McGarry
- Unreality
The BBC today announced the six acts hoping to take part in music’s biggest annual extravaganza as they compete to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in Your Country Needs You! on Friday 12 March 2010 at 8.30pm on BBC One.
Alexis, 20
Alexis has always been a keen performer, but he has never worked professionally.
As a young boy he was in to acting. He considers himself to be a “showman” and has “no passion for anything else”. He only fell in love with singing when he performed in his school’s production of Grease.
Alexis believes his talent may come from his dad, who used to sing in various bands and gave Alexis lots of encouragement. He aims to emulate singers like Rod Stewart and Freddie Mercury as he was brought up listening to them.
Aged 18 Alexis attended the Kent and Surrey Academy Performing Arts for one year.
Alexis, 20
Alexis has always been a keen performer, but he has never worked professionally.
As a young boy he was in to acting. He considers himself to be a “showman” and has “no passion for anything else”. He only fell in love with singing when he performed in his school’s production of Grease.
Alexis believes his talent may come from his dad, who used to sing in various bands and gave Alexis lots of encouragement. He aims to emulate singers like Rod Stewart and Freddie Mercury as he was brought up listening to them.
Aged 18 Alexis attended the Kent and Surrey Academy Performing Arts for one year.
- 3/8/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
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