Entries by Will Adams from 05/2011

Israel's Eurovision 2011 Song: "Ding Dong" by Dana International (VIDEO)

| Posted 05.02.2011 | World

Dana International, the only transsexual ever to win Eurovision, is hoping to reclaim her title in Düsseldorf. This time she's fighting with a "Ding Dong."

Portugal's Eurovision 2011 Song: "Luta é Alegria" by Homens da Luta (VIDEO)

| Posted 05.03.2011 | World

With their simple song, Homens Da Luta mobilized tens of thousands of disgruntled Portuguese. Unfortunately for them, mobilizing tens of thousands of Eurovision voters is another matter entirely.

Ireland's Eurovision 2011 Song: "Lipstick" by Jedward

| Posted 05.04.2011 | World

John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes -- the Irish twins better known as Jedward -- understand the power of self-obsession.

Sweden's Eurovision 2011 Song: "Popular" by Eric Saade (VIDEO)

| Posted 05.05.2011 | World

In the final, Eric's chances may hinge on Europe's appetite for electro-pop. "Popular" is one of the few numbers you could legitimately hear playing at a club. But that's not necessarily a good thing.

Norway's Eurovision 2011 Song: "Haba Haba" by Stella Mwangi (VIDEO)

| Posted 05.06.2011 | World

Stella will breeze through to the finals. There, her unique sound should earn her a Top 10 finish, especially if last year is anything to go by.

Armenia's Eurovision 2011 Song: "Boom Boom" by Emmy

| Posted 05.09.2011 | World

Though Armenian singer singer Emmy never tells us what her lover's kiss is actually like, the video implies it's as powerful as a punch delivered by a boxer wearing silver stilettos and black spandex.

Q&A With Amaury Vassili, France's Eurovision 2011 Contestant

| Posted 05.09.2011 | World

From the moment French broadcaster France 3 announced that Amaury Vassili would represent France at Eurovision 2011, Eurovision fans and opera lovers have been shouting "Ooo la la!"

Q&A With Jedward, Ireland's Eurovision 2011 Contestants

| Posted 05.11.2011 | Entertainment

The blond-quiffed twins known as 'Jedward' will represent Ireland at Eurovision 2011 with their song "Lipstick." I spoke with them ahead of Eurovision about their hair, their aspirations and why they'll stand out in the competition.