Third Benidorm Fest picks Spanish Eurovision song on 3 February
Benidorm Fest 2024, the third edition of what we have to now assume will be an annual Spanish song contest, promises to be an...
Ukraine’s Jamala Added to Russia’s Wanted List
Ukrainian singer Jamala, who clinched the Eurovision victory in 2016, has been placed on Russia's wanted list, as reported by Russian state media. This announcement...
15 November – Knowing my fate is to be with you
Just once in a while, I'll pick a birthday for a member of a group. And I've gone obscure. Possibly. Let's see if her...
14 November – I had not stolen heaven
Do you ever think that some broadcasters enter a song in our favourite TV show but don't actually want to win? It might be...
8 November – I keep hearing your name
Have you noticed something start to happen, and it'll only happen more and more? yes, it's the post-2000 births. Those performers who were born...
2 November – Say a little prayer and sleep tonight
If you were an all-round entertainer, and an appearance in our favourite TV show was only one of the highlights of your career, would...
1 November – The line was crossed
Balkan, Balkan, Balkan. And so on. That's where we are today, and things have a definite Cyrillic flavour. We're with a country that burst...
22 October – I’m still the one, and I’ll always be
You have to admire our friends in Portugal. It took them 167 attempts to get the win in 2017. But before Salvador did his...
20 October – I found a girl sitting at my door...
Are you enjoying your Friday? Does it lift your spirits because the weekend is almost upon you? Maybe not if you're working, but if...
18 October – Bom bom
What's your favourite type of song? One where a singer stands still on stage, with a dark backdrop, and belts out a big beefy...