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Eurovision Contestants 2015: Montenegro

Nenad Knezevic Knez, a.k.a. Knez, is one of Montenegro's most popular artists. He started his career in 1992 and has produced 10 successful albums. This year, the 47-year-old singer will represent his country at the Eurovision song contest with the song “Adio.” For those who don’t understand Montenegrin, this ballad is about a relationship that doesn't end well, and about unrequited love — which seems to be one of the favorite themes this year. Perfect for all the violins and the women singing along with Knez.


The country became independent in 2006 and participated for the first time in the contest the following year. Since then, there's been only two songs in English, as Montenegro's artists generally prefer to sing in Montenegrin.

In the video, Knez also takes us on a nice tour of Montenegro. Its forests, mountains and Knez’s green and black velvet jacket have apparently convinced our team of expert judges to award him (for now) the lead spot in the competition!

Our vote:

Does it make you want to visit that country? 9.25/10

Was there enough glitter? 3.5/10

Ok to quit your day job? 2.25/10

OVERALL AVERAGE: 5/10

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Shakira, Miley Cyrus And The Double Standards Of Infidelity

Society judges men and women very differently in situations of adultery and cheating, and in divorce settlements. It just takes some high-profile cases to make that clear.

Photo of Bizarrap and Shakira for their song “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”
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BUENOS AIRES — When Shakira, the Colombian pop diva, divorced her soccer star husband Gerard Piqué in 2022, she wrote a song to overcome the hurt and humiliation of the separation from Piqué, who had been cheating on her.

The song, which was made in collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap and broke streaming records, was a "healthy way of channeling my emotions," Shakira said. She has described it as a "hymn for many women."

A day after its launch, Miley Cyrus followed suit with her own song on her husband's suspected affairs. Celebrities and influencers must have taken note here in Argentina: Sofía Aldrey, a makeup artist, posted screenshots of messages her former boyfriend had sent other women while they were a couple.

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