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Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Iceland, Israel, and Lithuania will compete in the first half of the first semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. (Photos courtesy of EBU)

The EuroWhat? #11: First!

April 4, 2018

This week we begin our analysis of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in earnest. First up: the first half of the first semi-final! Which entries are locks for advancing to the Grand Final? Who might get help from the running order?

Georgia's Iriao pulled back the curtain to reveal the 43rd entry of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. (Screen: YouTube)

The EuroWhat? #9: Dita Von Teese Curtain Monster

March 21, 2018

This week we chat about the last six entries for Eurovision 2018 with special guest Barbara Sawhill. Are we buying the hype for Israel's "Toy" as this year's favorite? Do we have "Bones" to pick with Bulgaria? What is up with Georgia's curtain lady?

Getting Ready for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

May 12, 2017

A new favorite has emerged, according to the bookkeepers.

Eurovision 2017 Second Semi-Final: Our Predictions

May 11, 2017

When 10 of the entries are toss-ups for qualifying, you know it’s going to be a good Eurovision semi-final.

Jacques Houdek will represent Croatia at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine (Photo: Damian Fiket)

Eurovision 2017 YouTube Second Rehearsals: Semi-Final 2

May 7, 2017

Croatia may be playing spoiler in the second semi-final, making this year’s Eurovision Song Contest that much more unpredictable.

O'G3NE (The Netherlands) rehearses on the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 stage in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo: Andres Putting / Eurovision)

Eurovision 2017 YouTube First Rehearsals: Semi-Final 2

May 4, 2017

There is a clear YouTube front-runner after the first round of Eurovision semi-final rehearsals.

Kristian Kostov will represent Bulgaria at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine (Photo: Diliana Florentin / Virginia Records)

Eurovision 2017 Entry: Bulgaria — Kristian Kostov — Beautiful Mess

April 21, 2017

Bulgaria has finally cracked the Eurovision code! Can Kristian Kostov earn another top five finish with “Beautiful Mess”?

Alma will represent France at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv. (Screenshot: YouTube)

Eurovision 2017 YouTube Week #6: Standings

April 20, 2017

Now that the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest is down to 42 participants, what countries are the top ten for YouTube views?

Francesco Gabbani will represent Italy at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv. (Screenshot: YouTube)

Eurovision 2017 YouTube Week #5: Pre-Party

April 13, 2017

There has been some shuffling in the standings for YouTube views for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest entries. Is it too early to declare a favorite?

Koit Toome and Laura will represent Estonia at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest (Screen: ERR)

Eurovision 2017 YouTube Week #4: Running Order and New Videos

April 6, 2017

Will new videos boost viewership numbers for some of the underperforming countries on the Eurovision YouTube channel?