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Eurovision viewers left asking ‘who the hell is Edgar’ after Austria’s catchy entry
Eurovision viewers left asking ‘who the hell is Edgar’ after Austria’s catchy entry
Let’s be honest: none of us saw a song about being possessed by the ghost of writer Edgar Allan Poe coming at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, but we’re all here for it. In Austria’s entry for the competition – taking place in Liverpool on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine – singers Teya and Salena ask “Who the Hell is Edgar?”, and that’s a blooming good question. The answer? Edgar Allan Poe… poe, poe, poe, poe, poe… Yes, that is the chorus, and yes, it is that catchy. So aside from being supposedly possessed by Poe, what prompted the duo to write about the American writer, who died all the way back in 1849? According to the lyrics, the singer is “happy” to be taken over by Poe because the song is “feeling special” and will “make me rich”. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter However, arguably the more interesting lines come later in the track, when Teya and Salena reference the figure “0.003” – the amount of money music streaming giant Spotify pays artists after a single stream of a song. The lyrics continue: “Give me two years, and your dinner will be free / Gas station champagne is on me / Edgar cannot pay rent for me. “Zero, dot, zero, zero, three / At least it pays to be funny / Ugh.” So yes, “Who the Hell is Edgar” does appear to actually be about the poor treatment of artists in the music industry. We love to see it – and so do other Eurovision fans: However, Austria’s chances of winning the contest may be scuppered now, after it was revealed on Friday that they would be first up to perform in Saturday’s Grand Final. According to an online article from the Eurovision Song Contest itself back in 2019, at the time, only three songs in the competition’s history won after performing first. Out of 67 winners, just over 34 per cent came from the first half of the show, so it doesn’t look that good for them. Elsewhere, though, there is some good news for Luxembourg, as it’s been announced the country will return to compete in the show from next year – ending a 30-year hiatus after they were relegated in 1993. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-14 03:55
Who is Tym Blanchard? 'Jeopardy!' contestant slammed for 'embarrassing' game as he finishes with negative balance
Who is Tym Blanchard? 'Jeopardy!' contestant slammed for 'embarrassing' game as he finishes with negative balance
Tym Blanchard failed to open his account on 'Jeopardy' which infuriated the fans of game show
2023-06-21 13:49
Taylor Swift fans believe 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' will be announced this week
Taylor Swift fans believe 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' will be announced this week
Taylor Swift delighted fans when she released 1989 (Taylor's Version) last month, but alas there is no rest when you're a Swiftie and no Easter egg unfound... Now, many believe that reputation (Taylor's Version) is set to be released this Thursday (November 9) - 13 days after the recent re-recording. A fan (@notalyssasue) has gone TikTok viral with her presentation on why she believes this to be the case, with supporting evidence to back her theory up. She starts by noting how everyone thinks the announcement will be on November 10 because that's the album's original release date back in 2017. @notalyssasue I love living on clownelia street #taylorswift #reputationtaylorsversion #reputationstadiumtour #swiftie #swifties #Inverted "So I know that you're looking at my crazy, but please hear me out," the TikToker says. On the Midnights album, there is the song on the 3 a.m. deluxe edition called 'Glitch' and has the lyrics: "But it's been two thousand one hundred and 90 days of our love blackout." To which @notalyssasue pointed out that Swift had a famous social media blackout ahead of her reputation era, "until randomly coming back one day." She has then calculated that the number of days between the original release date of reputation on November 10 2017 and November 9 2023 is 2,190 - like in the song 'Glitch.' "Gasp," she commented. Then the number of days between the release of 1989 (Taylor's Version) and November 9 is 13 days - Swift's favourite number. A coincidence? Meanwhile, recent snaps of Swift out and about with friends appear on the presentation as @notalyssasue highlighted how the singer's outfits have been "glitching" between blue and black - maybe signifying the shift from 1989 to reputation. Back in September, Taylor Nation posted a tweet celebrating the two years since the 'Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version) release, "but they made sure to put emphasis whenever they referred to 'the glitch.'" She also noticed when going to pre-save 1989 (Taylor's Version) the screen "glitched" to black before returning to the blue colour. Swift has a history of announcing a re-recording release during one of her Eras tour shows, and on November 9 she does have a show at Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina. And most importantly of all, the TikTok made her final case: "I really, really want her to." A valid point. Since then, the video has received 1.1m views, 221,000 likes and thousands of comments from Swifties sharing their own theories about reputation. One person wrote: "I don't think she's going to announce it I think she's just going to drop it. No presales or anything. It's the hill I've chosen to die on." "AT THIS POINT I'M GONNA SUPER DISAPPOINTED IF SHE DOESN'T DO ANYTHING THE 9TH OR 10TH, i don't wanna clown again," another person said. Someone else added: "CALENDAR HAS BEEN MARKED." "What if she announces rep tv on Nov 10 then releases on New Year’s Day," a fourth person commented. Meanwhile, other hints that Swift appears to be teasing reputation as the next re-record release include the "S" in 1989 (Taylor's Version) resembling a snake. Additionally, fans who have been buying merch have noticed the star confetti that comes in the parcel is mostly blue, except for one black star. Could Swift really be announcing or potentially dropping reputation (Taylor's Version) so soon? Guess we'll have to wait until November 9 and 10 to find out... How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-11-07 23:28
Curator of Africa-themed Venice Biennale denounces Italy's denial of visas to 3 Ghanaians
Curator of Africa-themed Venice Biennale denounces Italy's denial of visas to 3 Ghanaians
The curator of this year’s Venice Biennale on architecture has denounced Italy’s denial of visas to three Ghanaian men who worked with her on the main exhibition giving voice to Africans and the African diaspora
2023-05-18 23:29
Andrew Tate's latest dig at Greta Thunberg leaves Internet angry: ‘Come back to USA so we can arrest you'
Andrew Tate's latest dig at Greta Thunberg leaves Internet angry: ‘Come back to USA so we can arrest you'
A user wrote, 'After shedding tears in the solitude of his cell, he'd close his eyes, only to envision Greta's smiling face'
2023-07-17 16:18
Dixie D'Amelio shares plans for forthcoming 'EP': 'It’s kind of all over the place'
Dixie D'Amelio shares plans for forthcoming 'EP': 'It’s kind of all over the place'
Dixie D’Amelio has been collaborating with songwriters and producers in the vibrant music hub of Nashville
2023-09-24 20:50
SNL and Timothée Chalamet under fire for joking about Hamas in sketch
SNL and Timothée Chalamet under fire for joking about Hamas in sketch
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2023-11-13 18:49
Who is John Henry Spurlock? Underwater welder joins 'The Bachelorette' Season 20 to find everlasting love
Who is John Henry Spurlock? Underwater welder joins 'The Bachelorette' Season 20 to find everlasting love
'The Bachelorette' contestant John Henry Spurlock is an underwater welder and wants to take his future wife on aquatic exploration
2023-06-27 05:18
Who was Adam Barber? 'Sister Wives' star Janelle Brown's first husband dies after battling cancer
Who was Adam Barber? 'Sister Wives' star Janelle Brown's first husband dies after battling cancer
'Sister Wives' star Janelle Brown and Adam Barber got divorced in 1998
2023-10-07 09:21
KSI playfully claps back at IShowSpeed for trolling him over 'Dragon Ball Legends' game
KSI playfully claps back at IShowSpeed for trolling him over 'Dragon Ball Legends' game
This follows IShowSpeed's unfortunate encounters with swatting during two consecutive live streams
2023-11-25 13:45
Who is Geneva Dunham? 'Love Is Blind' star Paul Peden's new romance after saying 'I Don't' to Micah Lussier
Who is Geneva Dunham? 'Love Is Blind' star Paul Peden's new romance after saying 'I Don't' to Micah Lussier
Meet 'Love Is Blind' star Paul Peden's new romance, tech salon owner Geneva Dunham, after ditching his ex Micah Lussier at the altar
2023-05-31 13:17
Where is the Hand Prop Room located? Britney Spears' 'fake' knife post saves shop from financial ruin
Where is the Hand Prop Room located? Britney Spears' 'fake' knife post saves shop from financial ruin
As per the owner of Hand Prop Room, demand for knives has risen by 50% after Britney Spears posted a dancing video with their products
2023-10-01 21:54