Israel hosts the Grand Final of the 64th Eurovision Song Contest, with Madonna set to showcase Europe's annual music extravaganza.
Israel hosted the Grand Final of the 64th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, with Madonna set to showcase Europe's annual music extravaganza.
Israel earned the right to host the show after Netta Barzilai won last year's competition with her catchy pop anthem"Toy." Madonna herself had faced calls from a Palestinian-led campaign to avoid performing at the event in Israel. But the Queen of Pop rejected the boycott motions, saying she will"never stop playing music to suit someone's political agenda."
The event itself was being hosted by a quartet of Israeli celebrities, including top model Bar Refaeli. Israel's own Wonder Woman Gal Gadot was also set to make a cameo appearance. The Tel Aviv hall was packed with thousands of screaming fans, while tens of thousands gathered to watch the final at the city-sponsored Eurovision village and at public screenings elsewhere.
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