LISA ANGELL TO REPRESENT FRANCE!

French TV announced their representative this morning. It's Lisa Angell with the song N’oubliez pas. The song translates to Don't Forget and is about remembering World War 1, although it also has a new significance and importance due to the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris earlier this month. Listen to a snippet of the song here. Lisa has released three albums and this is what she said regarding her upcoming participation in the contest:

It is my great pleasure to announce to you that I will represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest on 23 May in Vienna. I’m proud and happy!

France: Anggun and Amandine Bourgeois condemn Charlie Hebdo attack!

Earlier today, three gunmen walked into the Paris offices of 'Charlie Hebdo', a satirical magazine and shot dead twelve people. Several more people have been injured. Naturally, France and the rest of the world have been left in utter shock following this dreadful attack. The attack, which took place this morning, has reportedly been linked to the magazine’s anti-religious stance - especially in relation to Islam. World leaders have condemned the attacks, and so have past French Eurovision representatives. Take a look at their messages below. It's all very sad.