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RUSSIA'S TEN POINTS FROM AZERBAIJAN LOST?

So it seems. According Azerbaijan TV they should have awarded Russia's entry 10 points Saturday night, but instead gave a flat zero. President Aliyev has ordered an investigation and votes are being recounted. An announcement is expected tonight. "We sincerely hope that this incident, possibly initiated by certain interest groups, will not cast a shadow over the brotherly relations of the Russian and Azerbaijani peoples," Camil Guliyev, head of the country's state broadcaster said, without elaborating. Read more here . With a quick glance, even if Russia would get its 10 points, it wouldn't change the final position on the scoreboard. But if they worry about their relationship with mother Russia over an Eurovision result....

LOREEN IN TROUBLE AGAIN. A POLITICAL ONE THIS TIME!

Loreen's troubles are not over. Just when we have been wondering if she's lost her voice or not, and if certain delegations have it with here (read more here ) she has angered the Azeris themselves. Ali Hasanov, a represent of president Ilham Aliyev's regime stated: "EBU must take action and stop this making politics" after Loreen met some opposite activist on Wednesday (wasn't she supposed to be not talking and save her voice?). The Swedish ambassador has been called to clarify the situation for the Azeri rulers. All this while the demonstrations continue in Baku. The police told they have arrested 30-35 activists near the national TV station's studios asking for freedom of expression. Loreen has also spoken out about the other contestants just being too polite and pushing the human right issues and problems aside. She condemns the regime's actions and has asked the other artists to do the same. She has also spoken her mind about the Azeri organi...

IT'S OPEN! BAKU CRYSTAL HALL

Just a few days short of the first rehearsals when Montenegro takes the stage next Sunday morning, the Baky Crystal Hall is nearly finished. It was officially opened yesterday but president Ilham Aliyev with his wife Mehriban Aliyeva. Judging the lady's wardrobe the ceremony has been rather casual... Let the fun begin!