UPDATE: Azerbaijan triumph at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 -An estimated 125 million people worldwide tuned in to see duo Ell and Nikki crowned Eurovision winners at this year’s festival with 221 points. Their romantic ballad “Running Scared” was mentioned by fans and critics as a potential winner although it was overshadowed in the run-up to the final by the flashy Jedward and Lenamania. (Via DW-World.de) Jedward came in 8th
Some of our international friends may be watching the Grand Finale of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. It’s a BIG international event that most Americans have never heard of. Heh.
The X Factor UK sensations, Jedward, are in the finals representing Ireland, so there’s that! If you are interested, I’ve posted a link to a live stream
Watch the Eurovision Song Contest Here.
The 2011 Eurovision Song Contest is Live from Düsseldorf, Germany, and begins at 3 pm EDT.
Participants from 25 countries will take part – 10 qualified from the first Semi-Final, 10 from the second Semi-Final and Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain and Italy.
Ell & Nikki – Contest winners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_fGAmTKjUA
