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Stefan Raab abandons German Eurovision

Society: 22 May 09
Popular TV presenter and music producer Stefan Raab has abandoned negotiations with state television broadcaster ARD on creating next year’s German entry for the Eurovision song contest, Der Spiegel reported Friday. READ »

Dita disaster sparks Eurovision revamp

Society: 18 May 09
After another embarrassing result at the Eurovision Song Contest, Germany wants to change how it selects its entry next year. Not even stripper Dita von Teese could boost Alex Swings Oscar Sings! past 20th place. READ »

Germany fizzles at Eurovision song contest despite Dita

Society: 17 May 09
Burlesque idol Dita von Teese couldn’t add enough zing to German duo’s Alex Swings Oscar Sings! performance at the Eurovision song contest in Moscow Saturday – Germany finished 20th out of 25 countries competing. READ »

Dita von Teese to strip with Germany's Eurovision entry

Society: 29 Apr 09
American burlesque star Dita von Teese will take her clothes off while Germany’s Eurovision Song Contest band “Alex Swings Oscar Sings” performs in Moscow next month, daily Bild reported on Wednesday. READ »

'Porno techno' artist forms duo to take Germany to Eurovision

Society: 10 Feb 09
A German producer and musician dubbed by the media as a “party chav” making “porno techno” has teamed up with an American Broadway performer to form Germany’s contribution to the Eurovision Song Contest this May. READ »

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