May 15th, 2009 · The music competition Eurovision is a $32 million showcase for the 42 participating nations. It's not just all about business however, there have been some political issues raised. Russian officials told a band from Georgia that its entry was too critical of former Russian President Vladimir Putin.
May 9th, 2009 · For 53 years, musicians have vied to win the Eurovision song contest, granted to the best performing act around Europe. Mira Awad, an Arab-Israeli singer, is representing Israel with Noa, a Jewish-Israeli artist. Award tells guest host Guy Raz that their song, "There Must Be Another Way," is not a song of peace, but a simple call to respect the humanity of others.
May 23rd, 2008 · Europe indulges in its annual festival of pop this weekend, when the Eurovision song contest takes place in Belgrade, Serbia. The competition is a rather cheesy contest to choose the most popular pop song in Europe. In its 52-year history, it has become an outrageous celebration of pure kitsch, filled with banal songs, accusations of political interference and collusion between voting nations. Reporter Vicki Barker
May 14th, 2007 · Americans may not know her, but elsewhere in the world, 100 million people watched her on TV. Marija Serifovic won this year's Eurovision Song contest winner, a precursor to American Idol that has been around since 1956.