Eurovision expands, with a new song contest in Asia
by editors@theworld.org (Gina Kaufmann) from The World: Latest Stories on (#74NF0)
The televised spectacle pitting country against country has - for 70 years - been anchored in Europe. This week, the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the international song competition, announced the launch of Eurovision in Asia. Bangkok is set to host the inaugural competition in November. The World's Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have more.