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Bulgaria Musical Experts Judge New Version of Eurovision Song

The new version of the notorious song "Illusion" selected to represent Bulgaria at the "Eurovision 2009" contest finals in Moscow was judged Thursday by the country's esteemed musical experts.

Lifestyle | March 12, 2009, Thursday // 19:00 | Viewed: 4025

Bulgaria's Eurovision Performer Hurt by Criticism

Song writer and performer Krasimir Avramov, who won the Bulgarian qualification for Eurovision, has stated that he is hurt by the slashing criticism he has received from numerous Bulgarian musicians. "The Voice", as Avramov is called, gained infamous pop

Lifestyle | March 9, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3331

Acclaimed Movie "Dzift" to Represent Bulgaria at Chicago EU Film Fest

One of the best Bulgarian movies in nearly a decade, "Dzift" is representing Bulgaria at the Chicago festival of EU movies. Starting Friday, March 6 until April 12, the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute in Chicago will host the 1

Lifestyle | March 6, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2311

Renowned Bulgarian Born Israeli Director Returns Home with Goldoni Comedy

Dimitar Bozakov, the most successful Bulgarian theatrical director in Israel, has returned to Bulgaria to produce a unique play at the National Theater "Ivan Vazov."

Lifestyle | March 5, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2792

Jackson Sues Hollywood Auction House for 'Illegal' Personal Items Sale

Michael Jackson is suing Julien's Auction House in Los Angeles, in an attempt to stop the auction of his memorabilia that his new adviser Tohme Tohme arranged for next month, US based Fox News reported Thursday. Jackson is claiming that he never authoriz

Lifestyle | March 5, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2495

Obama Honors Legendary Singer Stevie Wonder with Gershwin Prize

The legendary US soul singer Stevie Wonder was bestowed the Library of Congress' Gershwin prize by President Obama for the song "Sketches of Life," the Bulgarian information agency BGNES reported. In a ceremony held Wednesday at the White House, Obama ga

Lifestyle | February 26, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1631

Young Stars of Oscar Winning Slumdog Movie to Be Offered New Housing

Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, the two child actors from the Oscar Winning "Slumdog Millionaire" movie will be moved from slums to new houses, Indian authorities announced, cited by BBC. The children portrayed the two main characters when they were yo

Lifestyle | February 25, 2009, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5048

Slumdog Millionaire Oscar Winner to Be Presented at Sofia Film Fest

Three of the movies that received top Oscar prizes at the 2009 Academy Awards, are going to be presented at the international "Sofia Film Fest" festival, the festival's organizers reported Tuesday. The movies include "Slumdog Millionaire" - winner of eig

Lifestyle | February 24, 2009, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2165

James Blunt Celebrates Birthday with Concert in Sofia

4 000 Bulgarian fans watched Sunday night's concert of the UK pop star James Blunt in Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture in Sofia.

Lifestyle | February 23, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2482

Slumdog Millionaire Dominates with Eight Oscars at Academy Awards

The UK film, Slumdog Millionaire, has won the top prize at the Academy Awards, winning eight Oscars early Monday, including best director, best picture and two for the film's Indian composer AR Rahman, the BBC reported. The film, set in the slums of Mumb

Lifestyle | February 23, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1420

Krasimir Avramov's Song Illusion to Represent Bulgaria in Eurovision Contest

Bulgarian singer Krasimir Avramov and his own song "Illusion" collected Saturday evening 55,52% of the spectators' vote and will represent Bulgaria in the "Eurovision 2009" finals in Moscow, BGNES reports. Poly Genova and her song "One Lifetime Is Not En

Lifestyle | February 22, 2009, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3139

Bulgaria Music Lovers Select Eurovision 2009 Finalist

Bulgarians are to select Saturday evening their favorite song to represent the country in the popular international "Eurovision" contest to be held in Moscow, the Darik radio reports. The final evening of "Eurovision" Bulgaria is going to be held in Hall

Lifestyle | February 21, 2009, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3388

Paris Hilton Wants Her Ex back

The rich heiress of the Hilton Hotels empire, Paris Hilton, is desperately trying to get her ex-boyfriend, Benji Madden, back, Darik News reported. Hilton broke up with the guitar player of the American rock band "Good Charlotte" in November 2008.

Lifestyle | February 20, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1651

Ticket Scramble for Madonna's Bulgarian Concert Begins

The sale of tickets for what is believed by many to be Bulgaria's single greatest music performance of all time - Madonna's concern in Sofia on August 29, 2009 - began at 9 am on Thursday.

Lifestyle | February 19, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2921

US R&B Star Chris Brown Says "Sorry" over Domestic Violence Incident

19-year-old US R&B star Chris Brown, who was arrested on February 8 over a domestic violence investigation, stated Sunday he was "sorry " about the incident and was seeking counseling, the Bulgarian information agency BGNES reported, citing "People" magaz

Lifestyle | February 16, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1863

Bulgarian Pop Star Included Once Again in MTV Chart

The international television music channel MTV has included once again a video clip of the Bulgarian pop star and model LiLana from her Sound of Goodbye album, the Darik radio reported. The clip is included in the top ten of the World Chart Express list.

Lifestyle | February 14, 2009, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3161

Madonna Confirms Sticky and Sweet Concert in Bulgaria for August

Madonna finally confirmed Wednesday that she will be coming to Bulgaria. The concert, one of the largest ever in Bulgarian music history, is to be organised by 'Sofia Music Enterprises' and will be held in the National Stadium "Vasil Levski" on the evenin

Lifestyle | February 11, 2009, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3011

Led Zeppelin Star Steals Show at Grammys

Led Zeppelin's lead singer, Robert Plant, was the big winner at the Grammys, taking home five prizes for his collaboration with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss late Sunday.

Lifestyle | February 9, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2738

Bulgaria's "Ghetto People" with New York-Style R'n'B Music Video

The Bulgarian hip-hop band "Horata ot Getoto" ("People from the Ghetto") have issued a new rap music video in a New York City-style setting. The clip of the song "Az I Ti" ("You and I") also features the Bulgarian pop singer Lyubo, who sings the chorus l

Lifestyle | February 3, 2009, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 8901

The Boss Stages Halftime Show to Remember at Super Bowl

The music icon Bruce Springsteen along with E Street Band took over the halftime at Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday night, world media reported. The star made it clear the performance was more a matter of business as he and the band had to promote their new a

Lifestyle | February 2, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1910

Bulgarian Rapper's Career Skyrockets to International Rap Hall of Fame

The Bulgarian rap star Sarafa is making serious progress towards bringing Bulgarian Rap to world class level, the Bulgarian information agency BGNES reports. In the past year Sarafa recorded songs for his "Serafim" album along with two of the giants of t

Lifestyle | February 1, 2009, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7188
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