Italy's entry, glam rock band Maneskin, won the Eurovision song contest, as the world's most popular live music event was held in the Netherlands after being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Italian's raucous "Zitti E Buoni" beat out professional jury favourites Switzerland and France, sweeping the public vote which counts for half the points.
Victoria de Angelis of Maneskin told a press conference the win was an important boost for Italy, one of the European countries worst hit by COVID-19.
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5/22/21
5/17/21
European Song Festival: Eurovision makes Covid-lite return in the Netherlands
The glamour of Eurovision is back, with the Dutch hosting a scaled-down, coronavirus-safe version this week after the song contest was cancelled last year.
Delegates will be officially welcomed at the grand opening of this year's week-long event on Sunday afternoon, which includes a glitzy "Turquoise Carpet" event where contestants will strut their stuff, organisers said.
But four teams have already been nixed from the opening ceremony after a Polish and Icelandic delegate tested positive for Covid-19 and Malta and Romania are staying away as a precaution because they are staying in the same hotel.
French singer Barbara Pravi is the bookmakers' favourite to win the Eurovision song contest
Good news for U.S fans of the Eurovision Song Contest. Ahead of Tuesday’s first semi-final, it has been confirmed that the Peacock streaming platform https://www.peacocktv.com/ will air all three shows in the United States. It is set to be available to users of both the premium and free option of the site. Netflix US streams the contest on delay. Pre-qualifying contests are on May 18 and May 20 starting at EST 15.00hrs and PT 12.00hrs. The Grand Final will be on Saturday May 20 starting at EST 15.00hrs and PT 12.00hrs.
Read more at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/eurovision-makes-covid-lite-return-in-the-netherlands/ar-BB1gMseX
Delegates will be officially welcomed at the grand opening of this year's week-long event on Sunday afternoon, which includes a glitzy "Turquoise Carpet" event where contestants will strut their stuff, organisers said.
But four teams have already been nixed from the opening ceremony after a Polish and Icelandic delegate tested positive for Covid-19 and Malta and Romania are staying away as a precaution because they are staying in the same hotel.
French singer Barbara Pravi is the bookmakers' favourite to win the Eurovision song contest
Good news for U.S fans of the Eurovision Song Contest. Ahead of Tuesday’s first semi-final, it has been confirmed that the Peacock streaming platform https://www.peacocktv.com/ will air all three shows in the United States. It is set to be available to users of both the premium and free option of the site. Netflix US streams the contest on delay. Pre-qualifying contests are on May 18 and May 20 starting at EST 15.00hrs and PT 12.00hrs. The Grand Final will be on Saturday May 20 starting at EST 15.00hrs and PT 12.00hrs.
Read more at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/eurovision-makes-covid-lite-return-in-the-netherlands/ar-BB1gMseX
3/27/21
Belarus- Eurovision: Eurovision bosses ‘pressured by politicians & haters on social media’ to disqualify entry from Belarus
Belarus’ state broadcaster says the people behind the Eurovision Song Contest bowed to anti-government activists and an online hate campaign by booting the country from the competition.
The contest’s organizer, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), ruled earlier this month that the initial entry by Belarusian band Galasy ZMesta undermined “the non-political nature” of Eurovision and risked damaging the contest’s reputation.
The song ‘Ya nauchu tebya’ (I’ll Teach You) was widely seen as mocking the protesters who claim that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko rigged last year’s election to secure a sixth term in office, and are demanding his resignation. Several large-scale anti-government rallies have been held, some of which have ended in clashes with police. Lukashenko claims the protests were incited from abroad.<
Read more at: https://www.rt.com/russia/519391-belarus-eurovision-entry-scandal/
The contest’s organizer, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), ruled earlier this month that the initial entry by Belarusian band Galasy ZMesta undermined “the non-political nature” of Eurovision and risked damaging the contest’s reputation.
The song ‘Ya nauchu tebya’ (I’ll Teach You) was widely seen as mocking the protesters who claim that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko rigged last year’s election to secure a sixth term in office, and are demanding his resignation. Several large-scale anti-government rallies have been held, some of which have ended in clashes with police. Lukashenko claims the protests were incited from abroad.<
Read more at: https://www.rt.com/russia/519391-belarus-eurovision-entry-scandal/
5/16/20
Eurovision: Abba's Waterloo voted best song of all time
Eurovision: Come Together saw the public vote for their favourites,
on the night that this year's song contest was due to take place.
The 2020 competition was cancelled in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Swedish foursome won it in 1974 in Brighton. The track, which topped the UK charts and set them on their way to fame, went on to sell nearly 6m copies.
Speaking later on the night, Bjorn Ulvaeus from the band said he found it "hard to believe" that was where it began for them all those years ago.
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Eurovision: Abba's Waterloo voted best song of all time - BBC News
The 2020 competition was cancelled in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Swedish foursome won it in 1974 in Brighton. The track, which topped the UK charts and set them on their way to fame, went on to sell nearly 6m copies.
Speaking later on the night, Bjorn Ulvaeus from the band said he found it "hard to believe" that was where it began for them all those years ago.
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Eurovision: Abba's Waterloo voted best song of all time - BBC News
9/2/19
The Netherlands: EUROVISION: the popular Song contest will be held in Rotterdam next year
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1/30/19
Eurovision: Boycott Israel's 'artwashed' Eurovision 2019, pro-Palestinian activists say - by Rami Ayyub
The call by the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement is part of a broader campaign to pressure governments, companies, performers and academics to disengage from Israel.
The movement sees Eurovision “as artwashing - whitewashing through arts” of what it calls Israel’s decades-old regime of military occupation and colonialism, its co-founder Omar Barghouti told Reuters in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
“We take this Eurovision issue very seriously,” he said. “We are very conscious of how the Israeli government is dying to have such a mega cultural event.”
Israel was chosen to host the 42-nation contest after local singer Netta Barzilai won last year in Portugal with “Toy”, propelling her to international stardom. The winning country customarily hosts the following year.
On Tuesday the BDS appeal received support from British celebrities including fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, actresses Julie Christie and Maxine Peake and singer Peter Gabriel.
They were among 50 signatories of a letter to left-leaning newspaper The Guardian calling on the BBC to “press for Eurovision to be relocated to a country where crimes against that freedom are not being committed.”
Note EU-Digest: It seems that given the fact that Britain is at the verge of falling apart as a result of the political chaos in the country with Brexit, the fact that the Eurovision is held in Tel Aviv, or not, should be the last thing on the minds of the British public at large.
Read more at: Boycott Israel's 'artwashed' Eurovision 2019, pro-Palestinian activists say | Reuters
8/16/18
ISRAEL EUROVISION SONG FESTIVAL: Last-minute Eurovision deal secures Israel as 2019 host
Israel’s public broadcaster said Tuesday it had resolved a funding dispute that threatened the country’s chance to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, hours ahead of a European deadline.
The country in May won the right to host next year’s Eurovision when Israeli singer Netta Barzilai won the 2018 contest in Lisbon with a song inspired by the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment.
But a financial dispute between the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (known as Kan) and the Israeli government threatened to derail the plans, with a 12 million euro ($13.5 million) deposit due to the European Broadcasting Union on Tuesday.
State-owned Kan had sought additional government funding to cover the cost, while the finance ministry government insisted it pay from its existing budget.
But Kan radio announced on Tuesday evening that “the Eurovision crisis is over!”
“The broadcasting corporation will today deposit the 12 million euros guarantee for hosting the competition,” it said in a news report.
The guarantee is to cover cancellation of the competition in Israel in the event of circumstances beyond the corporation’s control such as war or natural disaster, it added.
Read more: Last-minute Eurovision deal secures Israel as 2019 host - Al Arabiya English
The country in May won the right to host next year’s Eurovision when Israeli singer Netta Barzilai won the 2018 contest in Lisbon with a song inspired by the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment.
But a financial dispute between the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (known as Kan) and the Israeli government threatened to derail the plans, with a 12 million euro ($13.5 million) deposit due to the European Broadcasting Union on Tuesday.
State-owned Kan had sought additional government funding to cover the cost, while the finance ministry government insisted it pay from its existing budget.
But Kan radio announced on Tuesday evening that “the Eurovision crisis is over!”
“The broadcasting corporation will today deposit the 12 million euros guarantee for hosting the competition,” it said in a news report.
The guarantee is to cover cancellation of the competition in Israel in the event of circumstances beyond the corporation’s control such as war or natural disaster, it added.
Read more: Last-minute Eurovision deal secures Israel as 2019 host - Al Arabiya English
5/12/14
Russian MP: Conchita Wurst winning Eurovision is ‘the end of Europe’
A Russian MP has claimed that Austrian drag artist Conchita Wurst winning Eurovision is “the end of Europe”.
Wurst took home the crown yesterday evening, scoring 290 points despite causing controversy in Russia and neighbouring countries.
Voting breakdowns released by the EBU today show that Wurst’s entry went down surprisingly well with the Russian public, coming third in the country’s televote, and only lost out overall because the Russian juries ranked it 11th.
Read more: Russian MP: Conchita Wurst winning Eurovision is ‘the end of Europe’ · PinkNews.co.uk
Wurst took home the crown yesterday evening, scoring 290 points despite causing controversy in Russia and neighbouring countries.
Voting breakdowns released by the EBU today show that Wurst’s entry went down surprisingly well with the Russian public, coming third in the country’s televote, and only lost out overall because the Russian juries ranked it 11th.
Read more: Russian MP: Conchita Wurst winning Eurovision is ‘the end of Europe’ · PinkNews.co.uk
5/11/14
Eurovision 2014: A night of surprises as Conchita wins - Sarah Jane Griffiths
It could have been easy to write Conchita Wurst off as a gimmick - a Eurovision novelty act known as "the bearded lady".
Twitter was instantly full of demands that she sing the next Bond theme, or claims that the competition was over, we could all go home. Former favourites Sweden and Armenia were edged out of the running.
Her performance in Thursday's semi-final - which we now know she won - had a similar effect, repositioning the drag act as a serious contender for this year's Eurovision crown.
It could have been easy to write Conchita Wurst off as a gimmick - a Eurovision novelty act known as "the bearded lady".
Twitter was instantly full of demands that she sing the next Bond theme, or claims that the competition was over, we could all go home. Former favourites Sweden and Armenia were edged out of the running.
Her performance in Thursday's semi-final - which we now know she won - had a similar effect, repositioning the drag act as a serious contender for this year's Eurovision crown.
Read more" BBC News - Eurovision 2014: A night of surprises as Conchita wins
5/7/14
Eurovision 2014 Song Festival: The Netherlands emerges as major rival to UK at Eurovision
The Netherlands’ entry Calm After The Storm’, sung by The Common Linnets has caused a major stir in Denmark.
It sailed through in the semi final and has seen its odds cut from 100/1 outsiders to 7/1 overnight. A week ago, the song was written off as a 250/1 rank outsider.
The Common Linnets are Ilse DeLange and Waylon, a male-female duet with a country music background. The song is perhaps the most simple ever seen at the Eurovision Song Contest. It has just three chords and the first half of the song is shown in a single camera take.
The Eurovision Song Festival celebrates its 60th Birthday next year, and rather than thinking about retirement, the contest is stronger than ever, pulling in a staggering 180million television viewers. It is the most watched music event in the world.
There are still some storm clouds ahead for The Netherlands though. Of the ten songs to qualify from last night’s semi final, seven were ballads. There is still stiff competition from Armenia and Sweden in the genre and Malta also have a country song which is tipped to qualify from tomorrow night’s semi final.
One thing we do know is that the Eurovision Song Contest reputation for cheese and irrelevance is dying fast.
It is quickly becoming a showcase for musical talent, quality music and a great night’s television.
Read more: Eurovision 2014: The Netherlands emerges as major rival to UK at Eurovision | Metro News
5/19/13
Sweden - Song Festival: Eurovision song festival won by Emmelie de Forest from Denmark
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| Emmelie de Forest from Denmark |
What an evening it has been!! 26 wonderful acts sang their hearts out on stage, competing for the ultimate prize; the title of winner of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
However, there could be just one winner and that was Emmelie de Forest from Denmark who stormed to victory with 281 points!
Here is the link to Emmelie's winning performance on stage in Malmö during the Grand Final:.
To listen to all the contestants : click here
In its almost 60 years of history, the Eurovision Song
Contest and its participants broke many records and enriched us with
countless fait divers. Eurovision.tv highlights the most remarkable and
impressive records.
More than 1,000 songs
already have taken part in the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2006, the
song of Ireland's Brian Kennedy was number 1,000. In 2003, Cyprus
delivered the 900th song for the Eurovision Song Contest. In 1999,
Lydia's No Quiero Escuchar was the 800th song.Some other points of interest about the Eurovision song festival :
- Most winning songs were performed in English - songs (mostly) in English won 24 times. French is also popular, with 14 victories. Dutch and Hebrew songs won 3 times each
- Six different systems were used over the past decades to pick the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest
- ABBA is the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winner. The Swedish pop band won the contest in 1974 and has enjoyed phenomenal success ever since
- The most covered Eurovision Song Contest song is Domenico Mudugno's Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu, also known as Volare. The song has been covered by famous stars such as Dean Martin, Cliff Richard, David Bowie and many more
5/27/12
Can Eurovision save Europe? - by Barry Neild
As Greece pushes the euro zone towards a possible Armageddon that could tear apart the European Union, at least one experiment in uniting the old continent is still going strong: The Eurovision Song Contest.
Millions of music fans will this Saturday tune into the finals of a talent show that can appear jaw-droppingly strange to the uninitiated, but is for many countries one of the most important cultural — and sometimes political — events of the year.
Though it shows no signs of fatigue in its 56th year, this eclectic mix of national pride, pan-European bonding and barnstorming kitsch isn’t immune to the euro crisis, not least because victory carries the bittersweet reward of hosting next year’s hugely expensive final.
No stranger to controversy thanks to a voting system that some say recognizes cross-border bickering rather than musical talent, the contest has this year generated new disputes courtesy of host country Azerbaijan’s questionable record on human rights.
And while outsiders may disregard it as inconsequential, Eurovision’s global cultural impact shouldn’t be underestimated. In previous years it has helped launch Swedish pop group ABBA, Canadian singer Celine Dion and, of course, Finnish horror rock act Lordi.
Read more: Can Eurovision save Europe? | Alaska Dispatch
Millions of music fans will this Saturday tune into the finals of a talent show that can appear jaw-droppingly strange to the uninitiated, but is for many countries one of the most important cultural — and sometimes political — events of the year.
Though it shows no signs of fatigue in its 56th year, this eclectic mix of national pride, pan-European bonding and barnstorming kitsch isn’t immune to the euro crisis, not least because victory carries the bittersweet reward of hosting next year’s hugely expensive final.
No stranger to controversy thanks to a voting system that some say recognizes cross-border bickering rather than musical talent, the contest has this year generated new disputes courtesy of host country Azerbaijan’s questionable record on human rights.
And while outsiders may disregard it as inconsequential, Eurovision’s global cultural impact shouldn’t be underestimated. In previous years it has helped launch Swedish pop group ABBA, Canadian singer Celine Dion and, of course, Finnish horror rock act Lordi.
Read more: Can Eurovision save Europe? | Alaska Dispatch
2/6/12
Israel to vote for Turkey at Eurovision Song Contest 2012
It is unclear whether Israel and Turkey will improve their relations in the near future, but it is obvious that Israeli TV-watchers will vote for Turkish singer Can Bonomo at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku in May 2012.
The popular rock singer Bonomo will represent Turkey at the contest. The 25-year old singer is of Jewish origin and has visited Israel on numerous occasions, he has many relatives living there. Moreover, he will sing a Jewish song at the contest. All Israeli media sources published information about the singer’s part in the contest with a short biography. Bonomo was born in Izmir, he started playing guitar when he was 8. He became popular as a singer, host of Radio 101 and the Turkish channel MTV.
The press secretary of the United Natives of Turkey in Israel, Rafael Saadi, said Bonomo’s Jewish origin was not a problem to represent Turkey. It proves that Turkish-Israeli social relations are above political ones. Saadi added that they are proud of the singer and would vote for him just as any Israelis would.
For more: Israel to vote for Turkey at Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | Vestnik Kavkaza
The popular rock singer Bonomo will represent Turkey at the contest. The 25-year old singer is of Jewish origin and has visited Israel on numerous occasions, he has many relatives living there. Moreover, he will sing a Jewish song at the contest. All Israeli media sources published information about the singer’s part in the contest with a short biography. Bonomo was born in Izmir, he started playing guitar when he was 8. He became popular as a singer, host of Radio 101 and the Turkish channel MTV.
The press secretary of the United Natives of Turkey in Israel, Rafael Saadi, said Bonomo’s Jewish origin was not a problem to represent Turkey. It proves that Turkish-Israeli social relations are above political ones. Saadi added that they are proud of the singer and would vote for him just as any Israelis would.
For more: Israel to vote for Turkey at Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | Vestnik Kavkaza
5/29/10
Germany's Lena wins 55th Eurovision song contest
The second ever German winner, Lena Mayer-Landrut, 19, was an unknown amateur when she won Germany's qualifiers for Eurovision -- one of Europe's most watched television programs. After an exciting voting in front of 18,000 people in a fully packed Oslo Telenor Arena and millions of TV viewers all over Europe, it was finally Lena from Germany who received the highest number of points from televoters and juries from the 39 countries participating in this year's edition of Europe's Favourite TV-show! Germany managed to gather 246 points altogether, followed by maNga from Turkey with 170 points and Ovi & Paula Selling from Romania who collected 162 points.To hear the song click here.
3/4/08
EscToday.com: Eurovision Song Contest Serbia 2008 - Tonight: Bosnia & Herzegovina's song presentation
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Eurovision Song Contest Serbia 2008 - Tonight: Bosnia & Herzegovina's song presentation
Tonight in a special BH Eurosong 2008 TV show programme in which the public will hear Elvir Lakovic Laka's song Pokusaj (Try It) for the first time. Laka will represent Bosnia-Herzegovina at the 53rd Eurovisin Song Contest in Belgrade on 20th May 2008 in the first semi final. After he spent seven days in Zagreb, recording the final version of the song Pokusaj in the studio owned by one of the most popular and most productive rock producers, Denis Mujadzic - Denyken, on 16th February Laka had a mini-concert in Profil Megastore in Zagreb, within the promotion of his first album Zec, published by Menart productions in Croatia.
Some 120 million television viewers across Europe tuned in to watch last year's winner, 23-year-old Marija Serifovic from Serbia, take home the crown with "Molitva", a love song about the uncertainties between God and man.
In May, the eyes of Europe will be focused on Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. A record of 43 countries take part in the 53rd running. Schedule - First Semi-Final: Tuesday, 20th of May; Second Semi-Final:
Thursday, 22nd of May; and the Final: Saturday, 24th of May
2/19/08
Eurovision Song Contest Serbia 2008 - parties in The Netherlands and Belgium
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Eurovision Song Contest Serbia 2008 - parties in The Netherlands and Belgium
On Friday, February 29 a Eurovision party will be held in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The party will be organized by www.songfestival.web-log.nl, OGAE Netherlands, www.12points.tv and songfestivalcafé. It's the perfect chance for fans to meet up and dance all night long to old and new Eurovision hits. Besides that, Bea Records will be present as well. Bea Records can be considered as the world's biggest on-line shop for Eurovision music.
The Dutch party will be held in De Grote Catacomben, Oudegracht 219, Utrecht. Doors open at 21.00 hrs and admission is free until 23.00 hrs. After 23.00 hrs the admission price will be € 3,00. For further information you can send an email to ogaenl@live.nl
5/20/07
The Independent: Serbia - Eurovision Song Contest a sign of things to come: "New Europe and Asia grow, Britain losing influence" - by Stephen King
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Serbia - Eurovision Song Contest a sign of things to come: "New Europe and Asia grow, Britain losing influence" - by Stephen King
"What about Britain's influence in the continent's affairs? For an approximate answer, you have my daughter, Helena, to thank; or, more precisely, her geography teacher, a Mr Harris. He was the one who suggested Helena and her classmates conduct an analysis of voting patterns in last week's Eurovision Song Contest. Mr Harris clearly believed the voting would be biased, reflecting the jingoistic tendencies in individual countries. In reality the Serbs were helped out by other countries whose populations appear to have fond and long-lasting memories of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires.
Nevertheless, the voting patterns show how Europe's political map has been redrawn since the fall of the Berlin Wall. This has all sorts of implications but, from Britain's point of view, the most obvious is a gradual loss of influence elsewhere in the world.
The world is changing. Eurovision is just one sign of things to come." Stephen King is managing director of economics at HSBC
5/12/07
HuliQ.com: Serbia With "Prayer" Wins Eurovision 2007 Song Festival
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Serbia With "Prayer" Wins Eurovision 2007 Song Festival
Europe voted in Eurovision 2007 festival and gave the winning vote to Serbia. Serbian singer Marija Serifovic performed the song "Prayer" which became favorite of the European voters. Top 5 of Eurovision 2007 are shared between Serbia, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and Bulgaria. The Fins organized the contest in a highly organized, friendly and spectacular way. Twenty four contestant countries, mostly from Eastern Europe competed for the vote of European music lovers.
France voted in an interesting fashion, giving 10 points to Armenia and 12 to Turkey. Last year Turkey gave high point to neighboring Armenia. Two countries do not even have diplomatic relationship. This year, Turkey again amazed everyone by giving the highest 12 points to neighbor Armenia. Armenia gave no votes to Turkey.
Note EU-Digest: More than 100 million people watched one of the world's largest music events, a state-funded potpourri of ethnic rhythms and bubble-gum pop that is the Eurovision Song Contest. Contestants from 42 countries travelled to the Finnish capital to compete in the flagship of the European Broadcasting Union's light entertainment programming on Saturday night. To host the event Helsinki pulled out all the plugs and was transformed for this year's event with giant outdoor screens erected for fans not lucky or rich enough to secure a ticket to the final at the Hartwall Arena.
5/11/07
Helsingin Sanomat - Eastern European countries among surprise winners in Eurovision Song Contest semifinals
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Eastern European countries among surprise winners in Eurovision Song Contest semifinals
At the semifinals of the Eurovision Song Contest, which were held on Thursday night at the Helsinki Arena, ten countries were chosen from a total of 28 to move on to the finals on Saturday. The new finalists are Bulgaria, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Serbia, FYR Macedonia, Hungary, Slovenia, Turkey, and Latvia. They will join 14 other countries that already have a place in the finals.
Unexpectedly large numbers of votes went to Macedonia, Moldova, Hungary, and Bulgaria.
Belarus and Serbia, which had been favourites in a poll taken at the contest’s media centre, went into the finals also. Representing Belarus is Dimitri Koldun, the winner of the Russian Idols talent search television programme, with the song Work Your Magic. Serbia’s entry was Molitva, a touching ballad by Marija Serifovic. Another advance favourite to get into the finals was the fast-paced Shake it up Shekerim by Turkey’s Kenan Dogulu. The main event will be on Saturday evening from Helsinki in Finland. Consult your local TV guides on the time when the show will be broadcast in your area.
5/3/07
Heckler Bay : Eurovision Betting Odds 2007: Moldova, Montenegro & Netherlands - Stuart Heritage
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Eurovision Betting Odds 2007: Moldova, Montenegro & Netherlands - Stuart Heritage
It might just be us, but this year's Eurovision Song Contest could just be the most violent in history. There's a song about starting a nuclear war, a song called Leave Me Alone, no end of songs about dying, and now Fight by Natalia Barbu. And Natalia Barbu doesn't even look like the fighty type - the only fight she should be having is with the cosmetic surgeon who pumped her lips so full of collagen that she can barely open her mouth. But Natalia Barbu doesn't want us to fight each other, oh no: "Fighting anywhere we go/ To face this cruel world/ We gotta just fight forever" she sings, not realising that a song about everyone bundling a planet is about as likely to win Eurovision as, well, Scooch. Current Eurovision betting odds - 50/1
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