It's Time for Europe's Singing Olympics Again

Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images After finding Nemo from Switzerland to be the best competitor last year, juries and viewers around the world are preparing to crown a new champion in Europe's annual fever dream of a singing competition. That's right - it's Eurovision Song Contest week. This year, the musical battle began with the first semi-final round in Basel, Switzerland on May 13. A second semi-final on May 15 will lead to 26 countries facing off in the grand final on May 17. Who has qualified for the final so far, and whose participation has been protested? Here, . . .