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2020 In Scandinavian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2020. (Go to last year in Scandinavian music or next year in Scandinavian music.) Events January *1 January – The 2020 season of Denmark's ''X Factor'' competition is launched. * 16 January – The Royal Swedish Opera appoints Alan Gilbert as its next music director; his tenure will begin in spring 2021. * 28 January – Mia Winter Wallace announces that she has left Abbath. *30 January – The Léonie Sonning Music Prize is awarded to Unsuk Chin. February *9 February – Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir becomes the first woman for twenty years, and only the fourth of all time, to win the Academy Award for Best Original Score, which is awarded for her score for '' Joker''. *29 February – The Söngvakeppnin final, held in Reykjavik, is won by Gagnamagnið with the song "Think About Things". The winners do not go on to represent Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest because ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 In Scandinavian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2019. (Go to last year in Scandinavian music or next year in Scandinavian music.) Events January * 10 – The 18th All Ears festival opens in Oslo, Norway, running until 12 January. * 25-3 February – The 32nd Nordlysfestivalen is held in Tromsø. Performers include Dmitry Shishkin and Wenche Myhre. * 31 ** The 8th Bodø Jazz Open Vinterjazz opens in Bodø, Norway, running until 2 February. ** The 21st Polarjazz Festival opens in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, running until 3 February. February * 14 – The annual Ice Music Festival opens in Finse, Norway, running until 16 February. Performers include Maria Skranes, Ivar Kolve and Snorre Bjerck. * 23 – At the 49th Dansk Melodi Grand Prix final, held at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning Leonora emerges as overall winner with the song " Love Is Forever"; she thus becomes Denmark's representative in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Marc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly Wide-format printer, large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. History Early years; 1930–1987 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson, William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, then Monday-to-Friday from 1940. Wilkerson used caustic articles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 was planned to be the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It would have taken place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, following the country's victory at the with the song "Arcade" by Duncan Laurence. The contest was cancelled on 18 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making the first time in the contest's 64-year history that an edition was not held. The contest was scheduled to be held at Rotterdam Ahoy and would consist of two semi-finals on 12 and 14 May, and a final on 16 May 2020. Forty-one countries would have participated in the contest; and would have returned after their absence from the 2019 contest, while and had confirmed their non-participation after taking part in the previous edition. All 41 competing artists and songs were confirmed by the relevant broadcasters by early March 2020. Following the cancellation, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) began discussions of potential carryovers for the , such as the host ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu
(; abbreviated UMK; en, italics=yes, Contest for New Music) is an annual music contest organised by the Finnish public broadcaster Yle. UMK began in 2012 as the new format for the Eurovision Song Contest, replacing the original Finnish Eurovision selection ''Suomen euroviisukarsinta'' which had been held since 1961. Winners Seasons Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2012 The final took place on 25 February 2012 at the Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki where the six finalist songs were performed and the viewers selected a winner. The show featured interval performances by The Rasmus, Anna Abreu, and 2011 Finnish entrant Paradise Oskar. The first of two rounds of televoting selected "När jag blundar" performed by Pernilla Karlsson, "Laululeija" performed by Stig and "Lasikaupunki" performed by Ville Eetvartti as the three super finalists. In the second round of televoting, Pernilla Karlsson and the song "När jag blundar" was the winner. Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2013 The final took plac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aksel Kankaanranta
Aksel Kankaanranta (born 28 January 1998) is a Finnish singer. He was due to represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam with the song " Looking Back", before the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2017, he finished second in ''The Voice of Finland''. He was born in Turku. Eurovision Song Contest Aksel Kankaanranta was scheduled to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam with the song '' Looking Back'' after winning the Finnish national selection ''Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu'', but then on 18 March, it was cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Later that month, the Finnish national broadcaster, Yle, announced they would not internally select Aksel, and he would have to participate in UMK 2021. In episode 2 of ''Eurovision Home Concerts'', Kankaanranta confirmed that he would audition for the 2021 edition of the national selection. Aksel participated in the national selection for Finland in the Eurovision So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In Denmark
The COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark is part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was first confirmed to have spread to Denmark on 27 February 2020. Denmark was among the first European countries to introduce lockdown measures, starting on 13 March. Following a period of consistent increase in hospitalisations, the number of people in hospital with COVID-19 has been falling since late March, with the number of cases in need of intensive care and ventilator units, also at the peak in late March, being well below available resources. Starting on 15 April, a very slow and gradual reopening had been initiated. In an attempt to reduce the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Frederiksen Cabinet had introduced large economic packages with the support of all parties in the Folketing. Nevertheless, it had been estimated that there will be a decrease in GDP of 3â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasmus Bjerg
Rasmus Bjerg (born 28 July 1976) is a Danish actor, comedian and singer. He has enjoyed much success alongside Jonas Schmidt, in series like '' P.I.S. - Politiets Indsats Styrke'', '' Wulffmorgenthaler'', ''Dolph & Wulff'' and '' Jul i Verdensrummet''. He is mostly recognized in the comedy genre, but has also been seen in other genres. Rasmus Bjerg has also been featured in several commercials, such as Tuborg commercials and Lalandia commercials. Filmography Film *''Møgunger'' (2003) .... Betjent Halding *''Princess'' (2006) *''Til døden os skiller'' (2007) .... Alf *''Frode og alle de andre rødder'' (2008) .... Vicevært *''Flame & Citron'' (2008) .... Smalle *'' Rejsen Til Saturn'' (2008) .... Agent 2 (voice) *''Wall-E'' (2008) .... The Captain (Danish voice-over) *''Max Pinlig'' (2008) .... Carlo *'' Oldboys'' (2009) .... Henrik B *''Parterapi'' (2010) .... Bo *'' Nothing's All Bad'' (2010) .... Pornoshopindehaver *''Med lukkede øjne'' (2010) .... Michael *'' All for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hella Joof
Hella Joof (born 1 November 1962) is a Danish actress and director. She was born to a Danish mother and an aristocratic Gambian father who belonged to the Joof dynasty. Joof directed '' En kort en lang'' (2001), ''Oh Happy Day'' (2004) and ''Fidibus'' (2006). Her feature film debut ''En kort en lang'' was seen by ten percent of the Danish population, and her second feature ''Oh Happy Day'', was sold to Disney for a US remake. ''Shake It All About'' was entered into the 24th Moscow International Film Festival. She has hosted '' Bullerfnis'' and other children's TV-programs, but was also the voice of the title character in the hardcore pornographic film '' Constance'' (1998). As an actress, Joof is best known for award-winning performances as supporting characters in such comedies as '' Hannibal & Jerry'' (1997), '' Den eneste ene'' (1999), and '' Humørkort-stativ-sælgerens søn'' (2002). Joof appears as one of the three judges in the Television Show ''Talent 09'' a Danish ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copenhagen
Copenhagen ( or .; da, København ) is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a proper population of around 815.000 in the last quarter of 2022; and some 1.370,000 in the urban area; and the wider Copenhagen metropolitan area has 2,057,142 people. Copenhagen is on the islands of Zealand and Amager, separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road. Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences, and armed forces. During the Renaissance the city served as the de facto capital of the Kalmar Union, being the seat of monarchy, governing the majority of the present day Nordic region in a personal union with Sweden and Norway ruled by the Danis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7 March
Events Pre-1600 * 161 – Marcus Aurelius and L. Commodus (who changes his name to Lucius Verus) become joint emperors of Rome on the death of Antoninus Pius. *1138 – Konrad III von Hohenstaufen was elected king of Germany at Coblenz in the presence of the papal legate Theodwin. *1277 – The University of Paris issues the last in a series of condemnations of various philosophical and theological theses. *1573 – A peace treaty is signed between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice, ending the Ottoman–Venetian War and leaving Cyprus in Ottoman hands. 1601–1900 *1799 – Napoleon Bonaparte captures Jaffa in Palestine and his troops proceed to kill more than 2,000 Albanian captives. *1814 – Emperor Napoleon I of France wins the Battle of Craonne. *1827 – Brazilian marines unsuccessfully attack the temporary naval base of Carmen de Patagones, Argentina. * 1827 – Shrigley abduction: Ellen Turner is abducted by Edward G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of , the pandemic had caused more than cases and confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history. COVID-19 symptoms range from undetectable to deadly, but most commonly include fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Severe illness is more likely in elderly patients and those with certain underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 transmits when people breathe in air contaminated by droplets and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Think About Things
Articles with hAudio microformats "Think About Things" is a song by Icelandic singer Daði Freyr and his band . The song was released on 10 January 2020 with the Icelandic language, Icelandic title "" (), the name of the band. It was selected to Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, represent Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on 29 February 2020. The band planned to compete in Eurovision with the English version of their song. Prior to the cancellation of the contest, the song was considered one of the favourites to win. The song became a viral hit, receiving acclaim by multiple international celebrities. The song won , , and ''Eurovision 2020: Big Night In!'', the Austrian, Swedish, Norwegian and Australian alternative versions of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 respectively. Background and composition The song has two different-language versions – one in Icelandic ("Gagnamagnið"; released 10 January 2020) and one in English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
