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LIVE FROM TURIN – Eurovision Song Contest 2022 – Ronela Hajati’s Press Conference after the second rehearsal

4May

By RaffaNo Comments

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LIVE FROM TURIN – Eurovision Song Contest 2022 – Ronela Hajati’s Press Conference after the second rehearsal

Live from the Press Room of Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin Ronela Hajati, representative of Albania, attends the press conference after the second rehearsals that did not really go well: loads of tech issues that caused her not to perform the way she wanted, and many things that have to be reviewed. She clearly is upset, but she deals with the whole thing is an excellent and charismatic way. She also talks about "Bullying", such a delicate matter, and her words, smiles and thoughts are simply unique. Enjoy the video, and tell us what you think. https://youtu.be/384E0bR66bs Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/thegaylymirror IG -- https://instragram.com/raffadpc Facebook https://facebook.com/thegaylymirror TikTok: https://tiktok.com/thegaylymirror

Road to Eurovision Song Contest 2022 / San Marino / Achille Lauro / Stripper / Video Reaction

14Mar

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Road to Eurovision Song Contest 2022 / San Marino / Achille Lauro / Stripper / Video Reaction

On this road to Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, I'm reacting to Achille Lauro’s song - Stripper - from San Marino Eurovision 2022. I’ve always loved Achille’s performances which have always been interesting, intelligent and catchy, but I am struggling - right now - to understand the song, the meaning behind, and the choice made by San Marino for Eurovision Song Contest 2022. It does look to me as if Achille Lauro has put a series of words together, a series of famous sentences all in line to make them rhyme and sound nice… but still, even if the music is catchy (and not new to his style), I can’t seem to fall in love with this song. Have your say, I’m super curious! Enjoy the video, and do share your thoughts with us! https://youtu.be/B6Xd-5Uh7q4 Follow us on https://twitte...

Eurovision Song Contest 2022 – Latvia – Citi Zēni “Eat Your Salad” – Video Reaction

14Mar

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Eurovision Song Contest 2022 – Latvia – Citi Zēni “Eat Your Salad” – Video Reaction

On this road to Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, I'm reacting to Citi Zēni’s song - Eat Your Salad - from Latvia 2022. This year’s song from Latvia for Eurovision Song Contest 2022 is a funky, fun and sexy song with a very important couple of messages: salad is not the only thing on Citi Zēni’s menu, and we need to do more to save our Planet… because there is NO Planet B! A scream of pure straight-macho-sexyness…which we LIKE because it does not sound aggressive or offensive. Do I think this song can make them win Eurovision Song Contest 2022? …Ehm….nope! But it undoubtedly is a very cool song! Enjoy the video, and do share your thoughts with us! https://youtu.be/pXULTOI75Fk Follow us on https://twitter.com/thegaylymirror IG -- https://instragram.com/raffadpc Facebook https:...

Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Australia – Video Reaction to Sheldon Riley – Not The Same –

14Mar

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Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Australia – Video Reaction to Sheldon Riley – Not The Same –

On this road to Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, I'm reacting to @Sheldon Riley ’s song - Not The Same - from Australia Decides 2022. This year’s song from Australia for Eurovision Song Contest 2022 is a very intense, profound and touching song, teaching us the importance of self-acceptance and of being strong in a society that wants us all to fit in a square box. It is a song that touched my heart from inside and in which I can see myself of a few years ago telling lies to me and my dear ones just to hide how much the world around me was hurting me. On a “fun” side, the song does remind of other songs from the past of Eurovision, and has a very strong resemblance to “Husavik” from “Eurovision fire Saga”… check the video and tell me your opinion :-P Enjoy the video, and do shar...

Andromache will represent Cyprus with “Ela”

10Mar

By JorgeNo Comments

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Andromache will represent Cyprus with “Ela”

The Greek-German singer Andromache was announced as the Cypriot representative for Eurovision 2022. The song is called "Ela" (meaning: come) and has an international distinguished team behind its production: Alex Papaconstantinuou (Fuego hitmaker), Arash (Azerbaijan's 2009 representative), Eyelar Mirzazadeh, Fatjon Mifftaraj, Filloreta Raci Fifi, Geraldo Sandell, Giorgos Papadopoulos, Robert Uhlmann, Viktor Svensson and Yll Limani. The theme, sung in Greek and English, can be described as a pop-folk song with some dreamy elements, very much aligned with what Andromache has been doing over the last couple of months. Andromache emmigrated from Germany to Greence at a very young age. In 2015, she rose to fame while participating at The Voice of Greece, achieving the live shows phase. F...

The Rasmus will represent Finland in Eurovision 2022

4Mar

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The Rasmus will represent Finland in Eurovision 2022

Finland has decided: The Rasmus will fly the Finnish's flag in Turin with Jezebel! Fortunately, UMK'22 still happened, considering the Finnish national broadcaster, YLE had announced that they'd withdraw from Eurovision 2022 if Russia was allowed to participate in the contest. In a very strong and competitive show, The Rasmus with the song "Jezebel" was the unaminous winner from both the televote (75%) and the international jury panel (25%). The song, composed by the band's lead singer Lauri Ylönen together with Desmond. Desmond has previously worked on many hits to bands, such as Kiss, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith You can watch to their performance right below:

Russia is banned from Eurovision Song Contest 2022

26Feb

By JorgeNo Comments

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Russia is banned from Eurovision Song Contest 2022

The executive board of European Broadcaster Union has finally decided on excluding Russia from Eurovision 2022, following an increasing pressure by several European broadcasters. Earlier, EBU has stated that Russia was still welcomed to take part in the contest, after Ukraine's broadcaster UA:PBC having sent a letter to the president asking Russia to be suspended from the event. Denmark, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, Iceland and Lithuania had also requested EBU to rethink about the decision. Ultimately, Finland and Estonia threatened not sending a representative to Turin, if Russia takes part. Citi Zeni, Latvia's representatives, also urged EBU to kick out Russia from the contest. Eurovision has always stood as as a safe place where unity, dialogue and diversity are common values...

Cubita from Festival da Canção 2022, opens up about her passion for music and her dreams.

11Feb

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Cubita from Festival da Canção 2022, opens up about her passion for music and her dreams.

We had a lovely chat with Cubita from Festival da Canção 2022 on this Road To Eurovision, and she told us about her amazement for music and her dreams as a singer and as girl. Cubita, participating in Festival da Canção 2022 in Portugal, is a very shy but sweet girl. Her tough appearance is only a mask that covers one of the most gentle and kind girls we’ve ever had the chance to interview on our Road to Eurovision Song Contest. We asked her many questions and talked with her about her participation in Festival da Canção and what would mean for her being part of Eurovision Song Contest too. What really surprised us, and gave Raffa teary eyes (always so emotional, ed) - was the answer she gave to our tricky final question, showing us what a sweet and strong woman Cubita is. Watch...

Road to Eurovision 2022: Brooke wins “Eurosong 2022” with “That’s Rich”

5Feb

By JorgeNo Comments

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Road to Eurovision 2022: Brooke wins “Eurosong 2022” with “That’s Rich”

We're feeling rich, honey! Ireland has chosen Brooke Scullion for Eurovision Song Contest 2022! The Irish broadcaster RTÉ held their national final "Eurosong 2022" on the broadcast of The Late Late Show, and after a combination of studio jury panel, international jury and televoting, Brooke was decided as the winner and the representative of the country at Eurovision 2022 with the song "That's Rich". Six artists were competing for the chance to represent Ireland on Turin's stage via a national final, organized for the first time since 2015. Check below the scoreboard of the Irish selection: Brooke - That's Jury - 28 points (4+12+12) Miles Graham - "Yeah, We're Gonna Get Out of It" - 24 points (10+16+8) Janet Grogan - "Ashes Of Yesterday" - 24 points (12+8+4) Patric...

Road to Eurovision 2022: Andrea represents North Macedonia with “Circles”

5Feb

By JorgeNo Comments

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Road to Eurovision 2022: Andrea represents North Macedonia with “Circles”

North Macedonia has decided on their representative. Andrea will be bringing the song "Circles" to Turin in May. Six songs were competing in Za Evrosong 2022, MRT's national final, in order to represent the Balkan country at the Eurovision 2022. The voting consisted on 50% international expert jury and 50% online voting and the highest number of points landed on the song "Circles", by Andrea, written by Aleksandar Masevski and Andrea Koevska. Although there was a tie on Top 2, the jury voting prevailed which secure Andrea's victory. The entries in contention were as follows: Kaly – Love and Light Yon Idy – Dreams LARA – Flower of Sorrow Viktor Apostolovski – Superman Andrea – Circles Ris Flower – Flying To Berlin What do you think of North Macedonia's entry f...