NuVidz: Tolmachevy Sisters, Sanna Nielsen, Donatan & Cleo, Adel Tawil!

The Tolmachevy Sisters have released the official video-clip of Shine. The video-clip has a black and white theme throughout... Me likes! There has also been a slight revamp. Sanna Nielsen is one of the favourites to win ESC 2014' and today we finally got to see the official music video of Undo. I'm slightly disappointed with this video, I feel no emotion. But the song is great - and that's the most important thing! Donatan and Cleo have also released a new music video, too! However this video-clip isn't their Eurovision entry - just a new single. Watch that here. Adel Tawil is a well-known singer in Germany. I've only discovered his music recently although I'm already a fan. His latest single is Weinen. Enjoy! 

Russia: Rui Andrade joins the team!

The Russian entry has been written and composed by an international team and now it's been revealed Rui Andrade will join the Tolmachevy Sisters on stage as a backing vocalists, who's Portuguese. Rui came 3rd in the Portuguese national final although he still gets the chance to shine in Eurvosion. ;-)

Meanwhile, with all the current problems in Crimea - what will happen when people there vote? Will the vote be counted as part of the Russian or Ukrainian vote? It'll be interesting to see how that develops.

Introducing 2014: Russia!

Back in September 2013, it was announced that Russia would hold a national final on 31st December. Although those plans were soon scrapped as the application deadline was extended to 28th February - and therefore the national final was then planned to take place in March. However, it was then decided that Russia would select their representative internally. Due to the political situation surrounding Russia and Ukraine etc. many fans were very eager to hear the Russian entry. The Tolmachevy Sisters were announced as the Russian entrants on 15th March. The song they'll perform in Copenhagen was released a few days later and it entitled Shine. Isn't that an original title? The song was composed by an international team consisting of Philip Kirkorov, Dimitri Kontopoulos, John Ballard, Ralph Charlie and Gerard James Borg.

According to media in Russia, Sergey Lazarev was initially going to represent Russia although decided to decline the invitation. I love the Russian language - and I've always been interested in Russian music, however "Shine" does absolutely nothing for me. It's a pleasant song. Nothing less and nothing more. Moscow 2015? I think it's highly unlikely..

Russia: "Shine" revealed!

The long-awaited Russian entry is here! I guess the Tolmachevy Twins have been busy in the studio these past few days so that's why the songs release date was slightly postponed.. and it was even reported that we wouldn't get to hear their entry until the end of the month. But thankfully that's not true as "Shine" was revealed this afternoon. Listen here. I really like the song itself but I think Russia could have difficulties qualifying this year... A video-clip will be released in April.

Due to the current problems with Russia and Ukraine, this entry has caused more interest than any other song this year. The lyrics are rather interesting, too - especially this section:

Living on the edge closer to the crime cross the line a step at a time 
Now maybe there's a place maybe there's a time maybe there's a day you'll be mine 

Naturally, this has sparked a lot of interest regarding because the lyrics could be considered as a political message. Due to the current situation with Crimea. "Maybe there's a day you'll be mine" is especially interesting. I'm not saying that these lyrics are political, personally I don't think they are, although you can defiantly see why some people would think this.

ALL 37 SONGS FOR EUROVISION 2014 ARE NOW KNOWN! STAY TUNED FOR AN SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY SERIES... :-)

Russia: Song details revealed!

The deadline is tomorrow and Russia is one of the only countries left to reveal their song. The other is Austria, but they are revealing their song tomorrow! On Saturday, it was made official that the Tolmachevy Twins would indeed represent Russia but no information on the song was given. Until today!

Russia's entry is be entitled "Shine" and it is composed by a tn international team consisting of Philip Kirkorov, Dimitri Kontopoulos, John Ballard, Ralph Charlie and Gerard James Borg. I'm sure this years Russian song will be overshadowed with what's happening in Ukraine and Crimea. The burring question on everyone's lips is will Ukraine and Russia exchange points this year! The song will be released tomorrow.

Russia: Tolmachevy Twins selected for Copenhagen?

Tonight will be a very busy night, and just before everything kicks off, the Russian act has been announced! Tolmachevy Twins will go to Copenhagen - it's not confirmed although confirmation should come soon. They've got a big job!

A national final originally planned although due to the lack of big names willing to take part, it was cancelled and theretofore Russia has selected internally. Tolmachevy Twins represented Russia in JESC in 2006 and actually won it. They also opened one of the semi finals when Moscow played host in 2009...

NOTHING IS OFFICIAL YET!