Madonna vows to sing at Eurovision in Israel
5 years, 7 months ago

Madonna vows to sing at Eurovision in Israel

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Madonna intends to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest final in Tel Aviv, Israel, this weekend, despite calls by activists for her to boycott the event, the singer said Tuesday. But in a statement to CNN, the singer said, “I’ll never stop playing music to suit someone’s political agenda nor will I stop speaking out against violations of human rights wherever in the world they may be.” “My heart breaks every time I hear about the innocent lives that are lost in this region and the violence that is so often perpetuated to suit the political goals of people who benefit from this ancient conflict. “The EBU can confirm that no final decisions have been made, or agreements signed, regarding a performance by Madonna at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019,” a Eurovision spokesperson told CNN. Hantman also said that Madonna was already “on her way” to Israel to take part in Saturday’s show.

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Eurovision 2024 final plunged into further chaos after French singer’s speech
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Eurovision 2024 final plunged into further chaos after French singer’s speech

The Independent  

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Eurovision 2024: List of statements and outbursts on politically charged song contest
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Eurovision 2024: List of statements and outbursts on politically charged song contest

The Independent  

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Why hasn't Israel been banned from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest like Russia was in 2022?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Why hasn't Israel been banned from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest like Russia was in 2022?

ABC  

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Second Eurovision 2024 semi-final reveals 10 qualifiers to advance to Saturday’s grand final
8 months ago

Second Eurovision 2024 semi-final reveals 10 qualifiers to advance to Saturday’s grand final

The Independent  

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Israel’s Eden Golan to compete in Eurovision 2024 semi-final after being booed during rehearsals
8 months ago

Israel’s Eden Golan to compete in Eurovision 2024 semi-final after being booed during rehearsals

The Independent  

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Rylan defends Eurovision ahead of Israel performance at second semi-final
8 months ago

Rylan defends Eurovision ahead of Israel performance at second semi-final

The Independent  

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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests
8 months ago

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests

Al Jazeera  

Israel has qualified for this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching in host country Sweden over the Gaza war. Singer Eden Golan performed her song “Hurricane” in Thursday’s second semifinal in front of 9,000 spectators at the host city’s Malmo Arena and booked her place in the final thanks to viewers’ votes. As she prepared …

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow
8 months ago

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza. They include Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, whose infectious electro number “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” is the current favorite to win, and Ukrainian duo alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, flying the flag for …

Eurovision organisers respond to calls for Israel boycott ahead of song contest final
8 months ago

Eurovision organisers respond to calls for Israel boycott ahead of song contest final

The Independent  

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Olly Alexander cries as he addresses Eurovision controversy over Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Olly Alexander cries as he addresses Eurovision controversy over Israel

The Independent  

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Israel picks Eurovision 2024 contestant amid calls for boycott
11 months ago

Israel picks Eurovision 2024 contestant amid calls for boycott

The Independent  

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Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians
11 months ago

Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians

Al Jazeera  

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Eurovision rejects calls for Israel to be banned from 2024 show despite boycott threats
1 year ago

Eurovision rejects calls for Israel to be banned from 2024 show despite boycott threats

The Independent  

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The Latest: Netherlands wins 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
5 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Netherlands wins 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

Associated Press  

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Eurovision: Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie calls Madonna a 'total prostitute' for performing at Israel event
5 years, 7 months ago

Eurovision: Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie calls Madonna a 'total prostitute' for performing at Israel event

The Independent  

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Madonna arrives in Israel for Eurovision 2019 performance
5 years, 7 months ago

Madonna arrives in Israel for Eurovision 2019 performance

Daily Mail  

Madonna has arrived in Israel after her Eurovision Song Contest performance was finally confirmed. Quirky: The legendary songstress, 60, displayed her typically edgy style in rainbow silk co-ords as she touched down in the country ahead of Saturday's grand final Big star: Madonna's arrival comes as her Eurovision performance is plagued with controversy, despite her insistence it does not mean …

Eurovision 2019: Last appeal from Gaza
5 years, 7 months ago

Eurovision 2019: Last appeal from Gaza

Al Jazeera  

How does it feel to sing so close to so much human misery and suffering? On May 9, Gaza cultural organisations and artists issued a strong call asking them to boycott the contest out of respect for the two babies and two pregnant women along with the 23 other Palestinians killed in Israel’s latest violent assault on the strip. In …

Israel Eurovision faces backlash amid musical kitschfest
5 years, 7 months ago

Israel Eurovision faces backlash amid musical kitschfest

CNN  

Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Always camp, often cheesy and occasionally political, the Eurovision Song Contest rarely passes off without some kind of controversy. “We want people to come that first of all come and see the bigger picture – to enjoy Israel, to enjoy Tel Aviv, but also open their eyes to the fact we occupy millions of people …

Madonna refuses to boycott Eurovision final in Israel: I'll never stop playing music to suit someone's political agenda
5 years, 7 months ago

Madonna refuses to boycott Eurovision final in Israel: I'll never stop playing music to suit someone's political agenda

Firstpost  

Pop singer Madonna on Tuesday said that she is in full mood to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest final in Tel Aviv, Israel, despite calls by activists for her to boycott the event. The singer in a statement given to CNN clarified that “I’ll never stop playing music to suit someone’s political agenda nor will I stop speaking out …

Politics takes center stage as Israel hosts Eurovision
5 years, 7 months ago

Politics takes center stage as Israel hosts Eurovision

Associated Press  

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Palestinian Artists Call For Eurovision Boycott; Israel Responds With PR Campaign
5 years, 8 months ago

Palestinian Artists Call For Eurovision Boycott; Israel Responds With PR Campaign

NPR  

Palestinian Artists Call For Eurovision Boycott; Israel Responds With PR Campaign Enlarge this image toggle caption Pedro Fiúza/NurPhoto/Getty Images Pedro Fiúza/NurPhoto/Getty Images In an open letter published Thursday, a group of over 30 Palestinian cultural centers and organizations from Gaza called for a global boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest, the enduringly popular international singing competition that will be held …

Madonna faces backlash for performance at Eurovision Song Contest in Israel as fans call to BOYCOTT
5 years, 9 months ago

Madonna faces backlash for performance at Eurovision Song Contest in Israel as fans call to BOYCOTT

Daily Mail  

Madonna is facing backlash for her upcoming performance at next month's Eurovision Song Contest in Israel. Controversy: Madonna,60, is facing backlash for her upcoming performance at next month's Eurovision Song Contest in Israel Madonna's upcoming performance has been doused in controversy after it was announced on Monday. Upcoming: The singer is said to be taking to the stage at the …

Madonna will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel
5 years, 9 months ago

Madonna will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel

Daily Mail  

Madonna is set to perform at next month's Eurovision Song Contest in Israel - and it will reportedly cost organisers $1 million. Madonna will perform two songs - one of her hits and a new track - in what would be one of the show's most expensive bookings to date, the European Broadcasting Union confirmed to Haartez. Glam: Madonna will …

Eurovision: Peter Gabriel, Vivienne Westwood and more urge BBC to boycott competition in Israel
5 years, 11 months ago

Eurovision: Peter Gabriel, Vivienne Westwood and more urge BBC to boycott competition in Israel

The Independent  

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