When Jónsi was recording the duet of Mundu Eftir Mér with Greta Salóme, he knew little of the twists and turns that lay ahead. Both artists have recently given an interview with Icelandic broadcaster RÚV, telling of how their collaboration came about and just how it felt to win the national selection, Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2012.
Earlier this week it was confirmed by swedish broadcaster SVT that the national selection Melodifestivalen is to be held in the new Friends Arena on the 9 of March 2013. As Sweden is tipped high among the bookmakers it looks like SVT is preparing for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest by announcing that Melodifestivalen will be held there.
Last night the Danish TV viewers saw 2012 Danish finalist Suriya secure herself a place in the quarterfinal of Masterchef Denmark. Former double participant Annette Heick was close to making it as well, but due to too little sauce she was out.
After San Marino had been given a deadline until this Friday to present a change of lyrics or an entirely different song, which is not breaking EBU's rules, the broadcaster has announced that they will have a new song presentation Thursday evening.
This week Jacob Sveistrup, Denmark's 2005 Eurovision Song Contest participant, have been trying to impress the professionel judges in Masterchef with his cooking. He however failed misrable as they concluded that his food looks better than it taste.
Today, the last song presentation of the season was once again held in San Marino. The representative name Valentina Monetta brought the same song with the new lyrics, The Social Network Song.
Friday evening Louise Wolff, host of the 2012 Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, was awarded with the honour "female TV host of the year". Louise herself appeared very surprised, but felt honoured that it was the TV viewers who voted for her.
The national finals resulting in each participating country picking its entry for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest have started. Don't miss out on the latest news.
