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MGP Junior (Danish TV Series)
MGP Junior (standing for Melodi Grand Prix) is a Danish song contest for children aged 8 to 15. It originated in 2000 as a spin-off of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, before coming the national selection for the now-extinct MGP Nordic in 2002 and from 2006 to 2009. From 2003 to 2005, MGP Junior was Denmark's national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, a pan-European version of the format. The songs are performed primarily in Danish and written by the participants themselves. Many past contestants have gone on to be renowned recording artists, such as 2002's Morten Fillipsen, 2003's Anne Gadegaard, and 2014's Emma Pi Hedeboe. History MGP was first held in 2000 under the name Børne1erens Melodi Grand Prix, but starting 2001, it was changed to the present name MGP (short for Melodi Grand Prix) but not to be confused with Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, a competition for adult singers to qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2002, the idea of MGP for Juniors caught on i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DR (broadcaster)
DR (), officially the Danish Broadcasting Corporation in English, is a Danish public-service radio and television broadcasting company. Founded in 1925 as a public-service organization, it is Denmark's oldest and largest electronic media enterprise. DR is a founding member of the European Broadcasting Union. DR was originally funded by a media licence, however since 2022, the media license has been replaced by an addition to the Danish income tax. Today, DR operates three television channels, all of which are distributed free-to-air via a nationwide DVB-T2 network. DR also operates seven radio channels. All are available nationally on DAB+ radio and online, with the four original stations also available on FM radio. History DR was founded on 1 April 1925 under the name of ''Radioordningen'', which was changed to ''Statsradiofonien'' in 1926, then to ''Danmarks Radio'' in 1959, and to ''DR'' in 1996. During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, radio broadcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Broadcasting Union
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU; french: Union européenne de radio-télévision, links=no, UER) is an alliance of public service media organisations whose countries are within the European Broadcasting Area or who are members of the Council of Europe. , it is made up of 112 member organizations from 54 countries, and 31 associate members from a further 20 countries. It was established in 1950, and had its administrative headquarters in Geneva and technical office in Brussels. The EBU owns and operates the Eurovision and Euroradio telecommunications networks on which major television and radio broadcasts are distributed live to its members. It also operates the daily Eurovision news exchange in which members share breaking news footage. In 2017, the EBU launched the Eurovision Social Newswire, an eyewitness and video verification service. Led by Head of Social Newsgathering, Derek Bowler, the service provides members of the EBU with verified and cleared-for-use newsw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mette Lindberg
Mette Lindberg (born 2 December 1983) is a Danish vocalist for psychedelic pop group The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, paired with songwriter/producer Lars Iversen.Lester, Paul (September 5, 2008)"No 389: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour".''The Guardian'' The band has produced three studio albums to date, ''Fruit'', '' Out of Frequency'', and '' Bring Us Together''. She appeared as a judge on the ninth season of the Danish Version of ''The X Factor''. She mentored the 15-to-22-year-olds category. Lindberg had two acts in the final, Reem Hamze and Alex Benson, but they finished as runner-up and third placer, respectively, after the competition was won by Embrace Embrace may refer to: * A hug, a form of physical intimacy * Acceptance Music Bands * Embrace (American band), a post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C. * Embrace (English band), a post-Britpop band from West Yorkshire * Embrace (duo), a Dan .... References External links The Asteroids Galaxy Tour website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Moleko
Barbara Boitumelo Aersoe better known as Barbara Moleko (born in 1986) is a Danish singer and songwriter. Moleko was born in Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen to a South African father and a Danish mother. She spent her younger years in Mozambique. But when her parents divorced, she moved at the age of 12 with her mother to Denmark in 1998, to reside in Vanløse, a district of Copenhagen. Trying to pursue a musical career, she gained popularity by appearing in 2010 in '' KarriereKanonen'', a musical talent show on Danish DR P3 radio station. On 19 March 2012, she released her debut single "Gå en tur" followed on 20 June 2012 by the EP ''Enchantments'' in collaboration with the band XOB. Soon after, she was backing vocals of rapper LOC big No. 1 hit "Helt min egen". She was also featured in the Danish Christmas hit "Jeg brækker mig" Sara og David and included in addition to Moleko, TopGun and Ivan Pedersen Ivan Pedersen (born April 22, 1950) is a Danish composer. Discography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Søren Rasted
Søren Nystrøm Rasted (born Søren Rasted on 13 June 1969) is a Danish musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He plays keyboards, guitar and sings backing vocals. He is a member of the Danish-Norwegian Eurodance group Aqua. Musical career Rasted was a member of the Danish pop-dance group Aqua. He and his fellow band member Claus wrote and produced the three Aqua albums ''Aquarium'', ''Aquarius'' and ''Megalomania''. Aqua was formed in 1994 and split up in 2001, but reunited in 2008. The band sold more than 28 million records worldwide, and appeared in the Guinness Book of Records as the only debut band with three "self penned" Number One hits in the UK. In 2004 Rasted released the spoken word album '' Lazyboy TV'' under the name Lazyboy. The album included the singles "Facts of Life", " Inhale Positivity" and " Underwear Goes Inside the Pants". Rasted has worked as producer and songwriters on various Danish artists such as Sort Sol writing their " Holler High". Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ole Thestrup
Ole Svane Thestrup (12 March 1948 – 2 February 2018) was a Danish actor. He appeared in many Danish films, particularly those directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, as well as television and theatre roles. He had a recurring role in the political drama series ''Borgen''. Early and personal life Ole Thestrup was born in Nibe, North Jutland, on 12 March 1948. He initially had ambitions to become a guitarist, before turning to acting. He joined Aarhus Theatre aged 25, completing his acting training in 1976. He later also worked at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen. Thestrup had a history of alcohol abuse, which contributed to his 1988 imprisonment at Headingley Correctional Institution near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada after he caused disruption on board a British Airways flight from London to Los Angeles, leading to an emergency landing. He gave up alcohol in 1998, after receiving two citations for drunk driving in October 1997. He died on 2 February 2018, in his home in Tuse Næs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley (Danish Singer)
Szhirley Nova Beanca Rokahaim (born Shirley Haim on 23 September 1976) a Danish singer known as Szhirley. She is best known for her EMI Denmark English-language debut album An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records co ... ''I'm Coming'' (1996) which was a moderate success in Denmark, but a major success in Japan. 1999 Discography * ''I'm Coming'' (1996) * ''Hjerter dame'' (2008) * ''Timeglas'' (2016) Featured in * DR Big Band, ''The James Bond Classics'' (feat. Szhirley) (EMI/Red Dot, 2008) * Alexander Brown, ''Sidste Gang'' (feat. Szhirley) ( ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Mygind
Peter Mygind (born 28 August 1963) is a Danish actor and television personality. He has had roles in films including the World War II drama ''Flame & Citron'' as well as several TV series such as '' Borgen'', '' Unit One'', Lars Von Trier's '' The Kingdom'', '' Sommerdahl'' (aka: ''The Sommerdahl Murders'') and the police drama series ''Anna Pihl'', as the roommate of the title character. Mygind hosted the ''Dansk Melodi Grand Prix'' (2011) and the quiz show ''Boom Boom''. In 2005, he participated in '' Vild Med Dans'', the Danish production of ''Dancing with the Stars''. Filmography Personal life Mygind was born in Frederiksberg, the son of actress and theater director Jytte Abildstrøm Jytte Abildstrøm (born 25 March 1934) is a Danish film actress. She has appeared in 40 films since 1956. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. She and her husband Søren Mygind are the parents of Peter Mygind. Filmography * '' Julestjerner'' ( ... and her husband, Søren Mygind. His brothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sofie Linde Lauridsen
Sofie Linde Ingversen (born Sofie Linde Lauridsen, 22 September 1989 in Aarhus), professionally known as Sofie Linde, is a Danish television presenter and main presenter of the Danish X-Factor. Private life Sofie Linde was born in Aarhus but spent most of her early life in Odder. She made her acting debut in the 2009 Danish film '' Aching Hearts'' (''Kærestesorger''). In January 2016, she debuted as the main presenter of the ninth series of the Danish version of X-Factor. On 13 August 2017, it was announced she and television presenter Joakim Ingversen were expecting their first child. and they married on 27 December 2017. Statements on sexual harassment In September 2020, Politiken published a letter signed by more than 700 Danish women, addressed to Linde. The letter said "you are right, we experienced it too". It was referring to Linde's critique at the sexual harassment and sexist workplace culture Linde had experienced. Linde's comments unleashed a wave of debate, invo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine Milton
Christine Milton (born 18 July 1985) is a Danish pop music, pop singer, songwriter and professional dancer. She was one of the participants in Denmark's version of the ''Popstars'' franchise, having competed in season 2. Despite not winning, she was signed to record label Bertelsmann Music Group, BMG. Career She is the original singer behind Jamelia's international hit single "Superstar (Christine Milton song), Superstar", which was written and produced by Danish producers Cutfather & Joe and Remee in 2002. It spent seven weeks at number one on the official Danish singles chart, sold over 12,000 copies, and gave Milton her first gold and platinum record. In Denmark in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004, 2004 she co-hosted the annual Danish MGP Junior (Danish TV series), MGP, a song contest for kids aged 8 to 15, on DR1. On 8 April 2004, Milton released her debut album ''Friday (album), Friday''. Written and produced by the Swedish people, Swedish Record producer, producers G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Dif
René Dif (born 17 October 1967) is a Danish musician, singer-songwriter, DJ and actor, best known as the male lead vocalist of the Danish-Norwegian eurodance group Aqua. Biography 1967–1994: Early years and private life Dif was born in Copenhagen. His father was Algerian and his mother Danish. He has two younger brothers and a sister. He was never interested in school and was kicked out of it several times. As a result, Dif left school after ninth grade to work on a cruise ship. 1994–1995: ''Groove your soul'' While he was in Barbados, Dif heard a local DJ on the radio and decided to become a DJ. He went to Norway to pursue his dream of becoming a star. Dif met Lene Nystrøm on a cruise ship in 1994. When he, Claus Norreen, and Søren Rasted were setting up a band, they needed a singer, and Lene was asked to join. The band, which was later known as Aqua, became an international success. While a DJ in Norway, Dif met DJ Alligator, with whom he made an album, ''Groove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camilla Ottesen
Camilla Ottesen (born 11 November 1972 in Frederiksberg, Denmark) is a Danish television presenter, notable for having hosted the first Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2003, 2003 with Remee. She won the 2003 Danish TV Manufacturers' Assocociation's award for best presenter in children's and youth programming. References External links * 1972 births Living people Danish television presenters Danish women television presenters People from Frederiksberg {{denmark-tv-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
