Clarifications for the 2011 Greek national final were given by the Greek national broadcaster, after the constant updates and self confirmations by artists. ERT announced that there will be a maximum of 6 acts in the national final which is set for the end of February. So far, there are 7 acts in the running [...]
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Fan Throws Toilet Paper Roll at Anna Vissi on Christmas (video)
On Christmas night Anna Vissi was singing live at the Athenon Arena music hall when a man from the audience threw a toilet paper roll on stage. The Greek singer stopped the program and extremely nervously, asked the man to come on stage. The following video shows what happened next. The man got on stage and [...]
Onassis Cultural Centre Presents “Travelling with Panait Istrati” Preformance
On Wednesday, the 22nd of December, the Onassis Cultural Center will present the “Travelling with Panait Istati” performance. The evening will be dedicated to the Greek-Romanian writer Panait Istrati. The audience will have a rare opportunity to enjoy Demos Avdeliodis, not only as a director but also as an actor. Panait Istrati was born in Braila [...]
Poles triumph at Greek film festival
Two Polish film-makers emerged as winners at this year’s incarnation of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. Dorota Kedzierzawska (photo) was awarded an honorary ‘Golden Alexander’ for her entire body of work to date, whilst newcomer Marek Lechki scooped the prize for Best Screenplay for his recent drama Erratum. Speaking of her victory, Kedzierzawska said that [...]
Attack Against Eleni Foureira
Eleni Foureira (participant in the 2010 Greek national final along with Manos Pyrovolakis) is receiveing a personal attack by the Greek media. With both parents been Greek (from Ioannina and Athens) her descent is from Mexico. This is what she told to STAR Channel’s Axizei na to Zeis with Tatiana Stefanidou. There are many though [...]
Eleni Foureira not entering the 2011 Greek selection
Eleni Foureira spoke to Antenna TV about the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. Eleni who participated in the 2010 Greek national final along with Manos Pyrovolakis was highly tipped to represent Greece in the Dusseldorf Eurovision edition especially after her spectacular presentation in the 2010 MAD Video Music Awards along with Dan Balan. But the schedule [...]
Bon Jovi “The Circle Tour” Travels to Athens July 20th!
The summer of 2011 will be a Bon Jovi summer for Athens. The band will be appearing at the Athens Olympic Stadium on July 20th. Advanced ticket sales will begin on the 11th of November. Tickets won’t last long as Bon Jovi is very popular in Greece. It is the first live appearance for Bon Jovi in Athens. Their [...]
Paparizou & Remos Offer Pre-Show for Upcoming Winter Show!
A special pre- show was organized at the Diogenis Studio in Athens for the winter season’s live appearances of Helena Paparizou with Antonis Remos. Concerning the Greek Eurovision winner, Helena appeared on stage with a gold dress and performed three songs at the beginning and more after the appearance of Antonis Remos. Of her songs she performed [...]
Maria Menounos Hosts 2,500th Anniversary of the Greek Marathon
Greek-American TV correspondent Maria Menounos will host the 2,500th anniversary of the Greek Marathon. An estimated 12,500 runners will hoof it 26.2 miles. The “Access Hollywood”, “Today Show”, and “Nightly News” correspondent will run the 10k portion of the marathon with her parents.
Scorpions Reschedule Concert for October 27th in Athens!
The cancelled concert by metal rock band Scorpions will finally take place on October 27th in Athens, as announced by its organisers. The original Athens date for the band’s farewell “Get your Sting and Blackout’” tour was scheduled for October 6th. The Scorpions had to postpone the show after signer Klaus Meine suddenly came down with acute laryngitis. [...]
Sakis Rouvas Nominated for Best European Act @ MTV Europe Music Awards!
Greek pop king Sakis Rouvas has been voted to represent Greece as one of nineteen nominees from across Europe for the award Best European Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2010. He was also voted as the Best Greek act of 2010 by Greek pop fans. The other Greek nominees to represent Greece as the Best Greek Act [...]
Anna and Sakis Offer Amazing Premiere After 13 Years! (video)
After 13 years Greek superstars Anna Vissi and Sakis Rouvas met again for a spectacular show. The grand opening was on October 15th and almost 3,900 spectators applauded and enjoyed every single song. This was a highly anticipated collaboration as Greece waited so many years for their duet. The show kicked off with Anna Vissi [...]
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