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Eurovision 2011

May 6, 2011

Has the Eurovision Song Contest changed in the post-Lena era? A pandering to the masses or a celebration of variety? Get the inside scoop on Europe's favorite TV tradition here.

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Has the Eurovision Song Contest changed in the post-Lena era? A pandering to the masses or a celebration of variety? Get the inside scoop on Europe's favorite TV tradition here.

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Eurovision 2011

Azerbaijan crowned Eurovision victors in the 2011 contest at Dusseldorf's Esprit Arena.
May 15, 2011

The Lena effect?

Has Germany's Lena Meyer-Landrut played a role in Eurovision's new, more serious direction?
May 14, 2011

Lena looks back

The young singer has a whirlwind year behind her and talked with DW about the time since her win.
May 13, 2011

In a dead heat

Eurovision executive supervisor, Jon Ola Sand, reflects on this year's competitors in Dusseldorf.
May 9, 2011

Fever pitch at the Esprit Arena as Düsseldorf gears up for Eurovision final

Thursday's second semi-final saw nine countries crash out of the running for the Eurovision final.
May 13, 2011

A money-maker?

Eurovision may be a big deal for Dusseldorf, but it won't be a huge money-maker.
May 5, 2011

Eurovision's first ever winner Lys Assia talks to Deutsche Welle

A chat on the red carpet with Eurovision's first ever winner, Lys Assia.
May 14, 2011

Efficiency and beer

Wherever Eurovision goes, so too does a massive European party and this year it's in Dusseldorf!
May 12, 2011

Germany's song

Germany has chosen the song Lena will sing as defending champion at this year's Eurovision.
February 18, 2011

Eurovision has brought the Balkans together

When Yugoslavia joined Eurovision 50 years ago, it was seen as a crack in the Iron Curtain.
MusicMay 4, 2011

Mamma Mia!

Abba still strikes a chord with Swedish fans, who have high expectations for Eurovision 2011.
May 3, 2011

Most-decorated contestant

Ireland likes to pretend it doesn't care about Eurovision, but maybe it's just sulking.
May 6, 2011
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