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James Newman Reveals UK Eurovision 2021 Entry – ‘Embers’ Out Now

March 11, 2021

James Newman is back and looking forward to representing the United Kingdom at this year’s 65th Eurovision Song Contest, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands – May 22nd, with his blistering new track ‘Embers’, after the competition was postponed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jedward Express Interest In Hosting Newly Announced American Song Contest, As Well As Writing Winning Song

August 7, 2020

The Eurovision Song Contest today announced that from next year there will be an “American Song Contest”, with similar format, but including contestants from all 50 states of the USA. Jedward, no slouches when it comes to both Eurovision AND America, today tweeted that not only would they enjoy hosting the show, but they would also like to write the winning song.

Stuck With U: John Grimes Of Jedward Covers Ariana Grande And Justin Bieber Billboard Chart Topper

May 26, 2020

The latest in a series of acoustic guitar covers, John Grimes from Irish duo Jedward has today released a gorgeous rendition of the recent release, ‘Stuck With U’, from Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber.

Jedward And James Newman To Perform In Upcoming Eurovision Home Concerts

May 1, 2020

With the Eurovision Song Contest called off this year because of the COVID-19 crisis, Eurovision has been doing their very best to keep fans happy by providing plenty of content. In fact, there’s been so much incredible content that it could be hoped this will continue to be on offer once things go back to normal.

Tears Getting Sober: Bulgaria’s 2020 Eurovision Entry Victoria Speaks To EP Ahead Of Live Stream Gig On 28 March

March 25, 2020

Bulgaria’s 2020 Eurovision act VICTORIA recently released her entry for the 2020 competition. ‘Tears Getting Sober’ – out now – is a beautifully produced piece of orchestral pop, full of magical strings reminiscent of a show-stopping Disney ballad. Ahead of the event, we asked Victoria some questions about Eurovision, her music, and her upcoming livestream.

Eurovision 2020 Cancelled

March 18, 2020

Today, after weeks of speculation, perhaps the inevitable occurred – Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam has been cancelled.

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James Newman Unveils UK Eurovision Song Contest 2020 Entry ‘My Last Breath’

February 27, 2020

James Newman has today unveiled the stunning video for his UK Eurovision Song Contest 2020 entry ‘My Last Breath’. The track premiered on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2 this morning. Shot in Sněžka, a mountain on the border between Czech Republic and Poland, the video for ‘My Last Breath’ is directed by Charlie Lightening (Director of Liam Gallagher’s ‘As It Was’ Documentary) and features Dutch Athlete Wim ‘The IceMan’ Hoff, famous for creating the “Wim Hoff Method” of breathing, on an extreme journey of adversary through the mountains, echoed by James’ beautifully raw vocals.

Peter’s Playlist: Summing up Eurovision 2019 in Tel-Aviv

May 21, 2019

Eurovision is over for another year, with The Netherlands taking the crown for the first time in 44 years and the UK propping up the scoreboard (certainly not for the first time). Our Eurovision correspondent Peter Dunwoody was at the event last week and has summed up his time in Tel Aviv with 12 essential tracks from the trip.

It’s The Eurovision Final Tonight – Here’s What To Expect!

May 18, 2019

Happy Eurovision day everyone! For those of us here in Tel Aviv, the contest is coming to an end, but for most people at home, it’s just beginning and there is an absolutely brilliant show in store with 26 songs competing to be the winner.

Madonna Releases ‘Future’ Ahead Of Eurovision Final Performance

May 17, 2019

Madonna has today released the single, ‘Future’, featuring Quavo, and co-produced by Diplo. She will perform the track live for the first time during the interval of tomorrow night’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final, in Tel Aviv, Israel. The release of the track comes ahead of her Madame X intimate concert experience, beginning September 12.

What To Expect From Tonight’s Eurovision Semi-Final

May 16, 2019

Greetings once again from sunny Tel Aviv, as we reach the business end of Eurovision week. On Tuesday, ten countries qualified for the final including Iceland and San Marino for the first time since 2014, and seven went home including the departure of Eurovision veteran Joci Papai from Hungary and Darude from Finland.

Five Things To Expect From The First Eurovision Semi-Final

May 13, 2019

Eurovision week is finally here! Whether you look at it as the World Cup for pop music, the gay Oscars or just an incredibly high budget holiday camp show, there is no doubt that it is one of the biggest spectacles on television and brings a real sense of occasion with it.

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