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Gjon's Tears
Gjon Muharremaj (; born 29 June 1998), known professionally as Gjon's Tears, is a Swiss singer and songwriter. He was scheduled to Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song "Répondez-moi" prior to the event's cancellation. He was internally selected again as the Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, 2021 contest with "Tout l'univers". He finished in third place with 432 points, the best placing for Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest, Switzerland since Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993, 1993. Life and career Muharremaj was born in Broc, Canton of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland to a Kosovo Albanians, Kosovo Albanian father from Gjinoc, part of Suva Reka, Suharekë municipality in Kosovo, and an Albanians, Albanian mother from Tirana, Albania. He acquired his stage name after moving his grandfather to tears ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broc
Broc (; frp, Broc, locally ) is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. History Broc is first mentioned in 1115 as ''Broc'' and ''Broch''. The municipality was formerly known by its German name ''Bruck'', but that name is no longer used. In 1898, the Cailler chocolate factory was opened. As a consequence, population of Broc increased by a three-fold. The factory hydroelectrical plant on the Jogne enabled the electrification of the entire village. Geography Broc has an area, , of . Of this area, or 41.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 44.2% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 9.1% is settled (buildings or roads), or 2.9% is either rivers or lakes and or 2.2% is unproductive land.Swiss Federal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Télévision Suisse
Radio is the technology of signaling and communicating using radio waves. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves of frequency between 30 hertz (Hz) and 300 gigahertz (GHz). They are generated by an electronic device called a transmitter connected to an antenna which radiates the waves, and received by another antenna connected to a radio receiver. Radio is very widely used in modern technology, in radio communication, radar, radio navigation, remote control, remote sensing, and other applications. In radio communication, used in radio and television broadcasting, cell phones, two-way radios, wireless networking, and satellite communication, among numerous other uses, radio waves are used to carry information across space from a transmitter to a receiver, by modulating the radio signal (impressing an information signal on the radio wave by varying some aspect of the wave) in the transmitter. In radar, used to locate and track objects like aircraft, ships, spacecraf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song written by English musician Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin. It was originally recorded by John for his eighth studio album, '' Caribou'' (1974), and was released as a single that peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, and reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. A version of the song recorded live as a duet between John and George Michael reached number one in the UK in 1991 and in the US in 1992. The pair had performed the song together for the first time at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in July 1985. Elton John version Background "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" was co-written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin during a ten-day period in January 1974 along with the other songs for John's '' Caribou'' album. The song was released as the first single from the album in May 1974 in the United Kingdom, and on 10 June 1974 in the United States. The chorus of the song is supported with a horn arrangement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine And The Queens
Héloïse Adélaïde Letissier (; born 1 June 1988), known professionally as Christine and the Queens and Redcar, or occasionally simply Chris, is a French singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Nantes, he started learning piano at the age of four and found inspiration in one of London's clubs while studying. Letissier released a series of extended plays throughout 2011–2013. His debut album, ''Chaleur humaine'' (2014), received critical acclaim, reached number 2 on both French and UK charts, and was certified diamond in France; it was also a best selling debut record in the United Kingdom. In 2018, he released his second album, '' Chris'', to further critical acclaim. It was ranked album of the year by '' Clash'', ''The Guardian'', and ''The Independent'', and placed in top-ten of nine other year-end lists. " Girlfriend" was recognized by ''Time'' as song of the year. In reaction to his mother's death, Letissier released in 2020 an EP ''La Vita Nuova'', with some critics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine (Christine And The Queens Song)
"Christine", also released under the title "Tilted", is a song by Christine and the Queens. "Christine", which is recorded in French, was released for download on 13 October 2014 through Because Music as the third single from his debut studio album ''Chaleur humaine'' (2014). It was, however, originally recorded in English titled "Cripple" in 2012, and a later English version was released as "Tilted" on 3 March 2015. It was named one of the ten best songs of 2015 by ''Time'' magazine. "Christine" was a number one hit on both of Belgium's Ultratop charts and peaked at number 3 in France, while "Tilted" became a top 20 hit in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Background According to Héloïse Letissier, when he first wrote the song, it was written in English. It was originally recorded under the title "Cripple" for an EP, ''Mac Abbey'', in 2012. However, when he performed the song in Brighton in May 2013, the chorus "I actually do enjoy being a cripple" was poorly received by the audi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika (singer)
Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. (born 18 August 1983), known professionally as Mika ( , stylised as MIKA), is a singer-songwriter born in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised in Paris and London. After recording his first extended play, '' Dodgy Holiday'', Mika was named the number-one predicted breakthrough act of 2007 in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2007. Mika released his first full-length studio album, ''Life in Cartoon Motion'', on Island Records in 2007, which has sold more than 8.3 million copies worldwide and helped Mika win a Brit Award—Best British Breakthrough act—and receive a Grammy Award nomination. He topped the UK Singles Chart in January 2007 with "Grace Kelly" and has since gone on to record four more platinum-selling studio albums (most recently ''My Name is Michael Holbrook'' released in October 2019), as well as serve as judge/mentor on both the French version of ''The Voice'' and the Italian version of ''X Factor''. Mika also starred for tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Plus Belle Voix (season 8)
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson * ''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 * The La's, an English rock band * L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer * Yung L.A., a rapper * Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 * "La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings * La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) * ''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper * La7, an Italian television channel * LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agencies * L.A. Screenings, a tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Got Talent
''Got Talent'' is a British talent show TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCOtv company. It has spawned spin-offs in over 69 countries, in what is now referred to as the 'Got Talent' format, similar to that described by Fremantle of the ''Idol'' and ''The X Factor'' formats. Unlike those shows, ''Got Talent'' (influenced by the variety of talent shows '' Opportunity Knocks'' and ''New Faces'') showcase other artistic disciplines in addition to singing. In April 2014, the format was named the world's most successful reality TV format ever by ''Guinness World Records''. Cowell said: "I am very proud that ''Got Talent'' is a homegrown British show. We owe its success to a group of very talented producers all over the world who have made this happen. And of course amazing talent." History ''Got Talent'' was conceived in 2005 by Simon Cowell, creator and judge on ''The X Factor''. The format's origins can be traced to the British talent shows '' Opportunity Knocks'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albanians Got Talent
''Albanian's Got Talent'' ( sq, Shqiptarët Kanë Talent; also known as ''Ti Vlen'') was an Albanian talent show A talent show is an event in which participants perform the arts of singing, dancing, lip-syncing, acting, martial arts, playing an instrument, poetry, comedy or other activities to showcase skills. Many talent shows are performances rather .... ''Albanian's Got Talent'' was the new name of ''Ti Vlen'', which was stopped in 2009. ''Albanians Got Talent'' first aired on 15 October 2010. The judges were Altin Basha, Rovena Dilo and Armend Rexhepagiqi. The winners of the first season were Fiqiri Luli and Sabrina Troushku. It was primarily catered towards Albanians from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Season 1, 2010 The first season of ''Albanians Got Talent'', started on 15 October, ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albanians Got Talent (season 1)
The first season of ''Albanians Got Talent'', started on October 15, in Top Channel. The season was hosted by Albana Osmani, famous Albanian-Presenter from Albania, and Benet Kaci former presenter in RTK from Kosovo. The judges of the show were Altin Basha (director of Albanian sitcom Portokalli), Rovena Dilo (Albanian singer) and Armend Rexhepagiqi (Albanian/Kosovan singer). Semi-finals Semi-final 1 Semi Final 1 started on 27 November 2010. Semi-Final 1 was one of 3 semi-finals, with over 11 talent participants from Albania, Kosovo, Italy & France. From the first semi-final were qualified 3 acts by 4. Televoters around Albania and Kosovo chose 4 favorites, while 2 of them were automatically in final, 2 other of them, the 3rd and 4th place were in the judge's hands. In this case the automatic finalists were (Random Order): Gjon Muharremaj and All stars, while the other top 4 were Drilon Hoxha and Cunat e rrugës. Armend Rexhepagiçi supported Cunat e rrugës, while Rovena & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
