jman 56 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 hour ago, bionic said: I hope Australia sit this one out. Its been fun but they don't belong why? because they did better than 99% of the competition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 8 minutes ago, jman said: why? because they did better than 99% of the competition? Because they aren't a full member of the European Broadcasting Union and they would never be able to host it if they win. Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,107 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 hour ago, jman said: why? because they did better than 99% of the competition? Because they're not European? It was cute to have them as a guest for the 50th anniversary, and fun to have them around the year after but its inappropriate (IMO) to keep them every year or even give them the regular option to join Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Confirmed: Bosnia & Herzegovina will not participate in Eurovision 2017. Unitl 2012 Bosnia & Herzegovina was one of the most successful countries, but then they left the contest due financial issues and didn't return until 2016 in Stockholm where they failed to make it to the final. Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,107 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 48 minutes ago, Bellatrix said: Confirmed: Bosnia & Herzegovina will not participate in Eurovision 2017. Unitl 2012 Bosnia & Herzegovina was one of the most successful countries, but then they left the contest due financial issues and didn't return until 2016 in Stockholm where they failed to make it to the final. Sad that they can't get in because of money but Australia probably will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 6 minutes ago, bionic said: Sad that they can't get in because of money but Australia probably will Yeah. Bet the US will be in soon as well Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 The Swedish-Greek Goddess Helena Paparizou reportedly is in talks for a Eurovision comeback next year! Helena Paparizou has competed in Eurovision two times before, once as a part of the duo Antique in 2001 when they ended up on 3rd place and once as a solo artist in 2005 when she as you all know won the contest. In 2014 she competed in the Swedish pre-selection Melodifestivalen to represent Sweden but she only managed to get a 4th place in the final. Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 During the summer Eurovision had a playlist on Spotify to see which songs from 2016 that were the most streamed after the contest and we got one superior winner. Here are the top 5: 1. Sweden: Frans - "If I Were Sorry" - 61,8 million streams 2. France: Amir - "J'ai cherché" - 10,9 million streams 3. Spain: Barei - "Say Yay!" - 9,3 million streams 4. Australia: Dami Im - "Sound of Silence" - 8,7 million streams 5. Netherlands: Douwe Bob - "Slow Down" 7,6 million streams Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Eurovision is currently in the search for the best Eurovision presenters. In the past two weeks fans have been able to vote for their favorite presenter from the 80s. The most popular one was Lill Lindfors who presented the show in 1985 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her wardrobe malfunction is today one of the most memorable Eurovision moments. Watch that and more great moments with Lill Lindfors in the video. Next week the search for the best presenter in the 90s will begin Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Now you can vote for your favorite hosts from the 90s: http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=237703 Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitterAndGrease 594 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On 7/10/2016 at 4:50 PM, M D N A said: The Swedish-Greek Goddess Helena Paparizou reportedly is in talks for a Eurovision comeback next year! Helena Paparizou has competed in Eurovision two times before, once as a part of the duo Antique in 2001 when they ended up on 3rd place and once as a solo artist in 2005 when she as you all know won the contest. In 2014 she competed in the Swedish pre-selection Melodifestivalen to represent Sweden but she only managed to get a 4th place in the final. That's going to be the best thing ever for Greece. Helena has her hot body back and just had a mega hit this summer (along with a sold out national tour). 2016 was definately her year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInManu 736 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Spain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,107 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 53 minutes ago, MadeInManu said: Spain every year lmao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Here we go! Cyprus becomes the first country to choose their artist. It will be Hovig, whom has tried to represent the country in 2010 and 2015. His song will be released in a few months. Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix 34,796 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 The Turkish broadcaster TRT has confirmed that Turkey will not return to Eurovision next year, which means it will be the fifth year without them. Turkey debuted in the contest 1975 and since 2000 they have been one of the most successful countries only missing out the final once in 2011. They won in 2003 with Sertab and the great hit Everyway That I Can. Lose control. Let go and fall. Do you get the satisfaction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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