A singer representing France at next month's Eurovision song contest said Thursday he is ready to add more French lyrics to his English-language tune to calm an uproar.
The performer at the centre of a French storm over his predominantly English-language song - selected to represent France at next month's Eurovision contest - said he is considering a few modifications.
PARIS - A singer representing France at next month's Eurovision song contest said Thursday that he is ready to add French lyrics to his mostly English-language tune to calm an uproar.
When it comes to Eurovision the French have never really made it to the top of the leaderboard, but this time they have come up with a cunning plan. Much to the disappointment of the proud nation, this year the French entry will be almost entirely in English
A bouncy pop tune sung almost exclusively in English by French singer Sébastien Tellier has sparked a cultural brouhaha after it was named France's official entry for the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
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France's Eurovision Song Contest entry has sparked controversy - because performer SEBASTIEN TELLIER's song is written in English. The singer's track, Divine, is written
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