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  Serj Tankian: rumors on my possible participation in Eurovision confused Turkish government  August 12, 2010 - 18:01 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - World-known musician Serj Tankian spoke about recent rumors claiming his participation in Eurovision song contest. “I didn’t have any idea about Eurovision, when in 2008 a Finnish reporter asked me if I plan to bring SOAD into the contest to raise Armenian Genocide awareness. I replied that I could look into it to see what it was.” “Later, an article confirming my participation was published.” “Initially, I had no intention to perform at Eurovision. However, on noticing rumors on my participation in Eurovision confused Turkish government, I thought of undertaking some steps in this direction. And should SOAD participate, Armenian Genocide issue would be surely featured in our performance,” the singer stated.  Top stories The nation, located on its own small jetty off the Arabian Peninsula, is a new destination on the art-world grand tour. Lambert has now announced he will be touring with May and Taylor throughout 2012 - including dates at Knebworth. Eastman Kodak Co. aims to cut costs in its restructuring by giving up its expensive naming rights to the Kodak Theatre. Christie’s International (CHRS) said there was a surge in demand for contemporary art as an investment.   |  Latest news Armenian place of worship demolished in Turkey  Malatya Mayor Ahmet Çakır gave verbal permission for building the place of worship on orders by Malatya Governor Ulvi Saran.Lebanese Armenian MP thanks French envoy for genocide bill adoption Shant Janjanian a thank-you letter to the French envoy to Lebanon, Denis Pietton, for the bill that recently passed the Senate.Puerto Rico to export iguana meat The island has roughly 4 million iguanas, which is a little more than the population of the U.S. Caribbean territory itself.Apple, Samsung to have lion share of smartphone profit in 2012 Maynard Um believes Apple and Samsung will combine to account for more than half of smartphone industry revenues in 2012. |
