Excitement builds in Icelandic fishing town vying for Oscars glory
The Oscar nomination came after a locally produced video extolling the song, presented by fictional Husavik resident Oskarsson, went viral.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Austrian bearded drag queen Conchita to release debut album
"Conchita" the album contains 14 tracks but will not feature "Rise Like a Phoenix", the rousing James Bond-like song that won Wurst the Eurovision Song Contest last year.
Thu Mar 05 2015
Bearded drag queen wins Eurovision
Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "Rise Like a Phoenix" sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst.
Mon May 12 2014
Austrian bearded drag queen wins Eurovision song contest
Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "Rise Like a Phoenix" sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst.
Sat May 10 2014
Bearded drag queen among favourites to win Eurovision
A bearded drag queen is now a favourite to win Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest.
Sat May 10 2014
Stage set for drama as Denmark hosts Eurovision
The stage is set for a nailbiter as Denmark on Saturday hosts the Eurovision Song Contest.
Thu May 08 2014
Denmark wins Eurovision Song Contest
Denmark, widely tipped to win the annual music competition, took the honours ahead of the 25 other finalists in a glittering ceremony watched by millions of viewers across Europe.
Sun May 19 2013
Black Sabbath guitarist writes Armenia Eurovision song
The guitarist of British rock band Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, has composed the music for Armenia's entry to this year's Eurovision song contest, the performers said Thursday.
Fri Mar 08 2013