Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

The time has come. After all these years, 5,7 million visits, 12.000 articles I guess the time has come. As much as I love and care for Eurovision it just doesn't feel the same. The Corona years took their toll and the past two years and certain decisions have helped me to mature the idea that next year I will hear the songs for the first time in semi-final just like any so called local.  The bubble has burst. Add the toxicity in social medias and fandom. The arrogant teenagers who saw their first contest somewhere 2017 or even 2021 who think they know it all and only their opinion matters. Did I mention the toxic atmosphere on social medias? I'm too old for that sh*t. It's been a long ride that took me to various Eurovision on spot as a fan and tourist,  as a journalist, as a delegation member. I met some great people, made memories of lifetime. In stressful, sad periods of my life this blog has been my safe place, a place to escape and forget everything else for an hour o...

"After a heart attack, an ischemia, a vocal edema already defeated, I don't need only this unnecessary war, disgusting and shameful!" This is what Albano declares and announces his leaving from all social medias due to "Absurd and unacceptable daily reactions full of hate, brutality and violence against me and my loved ones" Well, after his homophobic comments, egoism, ignorance and beating up a journalist or two along the way (check the videos below).... maybe he should have had a long look at the mirror first? No further comment. Be clear: I don't support any form of cyber bullism. Sadly, in today's world being a public figure one must stand some harsh comments etc as long as people learn to behave and stop being nasty behind nicks. That's like.... never, isn't it?

Manel and his gang at the beach again Lindita and her hubby at the beach again Marija and her dog at the beach again Michele and his rastas at the beach again  Tamara did Paris Andras did try pirate's life Alexander did Niagara Falls Alma was prety as flower among flowers Isaiah is looking at the future just before releasing a new song Hovig is waiting for someone to take for a ride ... while Zoe is waiting in the forest.

This week sour grapes comes from Croatian Jacques Houdek. He's been complaining with media the other ex-Yogo juries didn't give him enough points, not being "my friend" and the lack of their support costing him even a better final placement. According him the lack of support is due to the fact are just bitter he was the only one who made it to the final. In one word: jealousy. Ok..... ... but no worries. He has been awarded some trophy somewhere as the Best singer..... Sunstroke Project caused a media storm at home when they rushed to Moscow first instead of home, and even kissed the hand of sacked Julia Samaylova. It's worth remembering two of the guys are of Moldovan Russian minority and not so well seen in Moldova. Especially when they refer to speak Russian instead of (broken) Romanian/Moldovan....  Kristian Kostov is "Finally back at home!". Moscow that is. So much for Bulgaria...... .Isaiah's European promo tour contnued ...

While Lucie Jones has been enjoying a lovely relaxing bath.... .. and Alma has been on holidays enjoying the sun and the pool as well.... ... Isaiah has visited both Paris.... ... and Sweden where he picked up among other things a platinum disco for his debut single..... ... and Slavko relaxed by the lake - maybe dreaming of winning something eventually ( and he did, the Barbara Dex award! ) ... and Salvador and Luisa Sobral were invited to the Portuguese parliament for a standing ovation and congratulations.... .... while Alex Florea fired some accusations that Salvador used false technics to win Eurovision having problems with his head rather than his heart causing quite a stir among fans.... . ... but he only followed Robin's example, who first voiced what most of us thought anyways: Salvador's winning speech about disposable fast-food music wasn't quite necessary and polite at that very moment and was easily understood wrong..... .... ...

Robin has been filming his postcard.....  Norma John were in Ukrainian morning tv and tasted some local food..... Imri met some photograpers.... Hovig performed in Eurovision Village Brendan continued with sightseeing Jacques met the ambassador and had so much fun (not) Alpine reunion Norma John got sunstroke Kristian, Demy and Hovig partied away at the Moldovan party (a lot of exlusive videos and photos coming up tomorrow so stay tuned!) Greek dancers .... Francesco Gabbani entered the Italian album charts as #1