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Madonna, Eurovision production said fighting over song choice

Singer reportedly threatening to cancel performance after Israeli officials ask her to switch out a politically charged single

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Madonna booked to perform at Eurovision in Tel Aviv

Israeli production company says Material Girl to perform 2 songs during May 14 finals; Israeli-Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams covering $1.5 million price tag

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Even with Madonna performing, US carriers take a pass on showing Eurovision

No US channels pick up broadcast rights for next month's song contest; BDS activists launch campaign against US pop star

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Gal Gadot, and maybe Madonna, headed for Eurovision

Tel Aviv planners want to show European tourists and song contest visitors that Israel 'is awesome'

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Roger Waters calls on Madonna not to perform at Eurovision in Tel Aviv

Former Pink Floyd musician denies he is anti-Semitic in open letter asking Queen of Pop to cancel unconfirmed gig at the song contest

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Madonna set to arrive for Eurovision, but gig still in air

Equipment is already here and pop star to fly in with huge entourage on Wednesday, but negotiations still ongoing over broadcast rights

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Madonna, ahead of Eurovision performance, says BDS won’t stop her music

Defying boycott calls, queen of pop vows to not be silenced and to speak out against human rights violations

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Madonna lands in Israel for Eurovision performance

Pop superstar slated to take to the stage during Saturday final, but has not yet signed a contract for her appearance

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At Eurovision rehearsals, Madonna teases fans with promise of ‘special surprise’

European Broadcasting Union reportedly concerned religious visuals in Queen of Pop's rendition of 'Like a Prayer' could spark backlash from viewers

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Madonna reportedly briefly barred from Eurovision venue over unsigned contract

Pop superstar said yet to ink document for performance during Saturday night final of song contest; holdup related to broadcast rights over one of her hit singles

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Madonna confirmed at last for Eurovision performance in Tel Aviv

After delays in contract talks and pressure from anti-Israel activists, pop diva confirmed for show during Saturday final of international song contest

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Second Eurovision semifinal under way in Tel Aviv

Wildly popular international music contest puts Israel, and its controversies, in the spotlight; Madonna confirms performance for Saturday's final

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Favorites advance as Tel Aviv rocks to second Eurovision semifinal

Frontrunner Netherlands and underdog North Macedonia will compete against Israel and 23 others Saturday night as Europe picks its favorite pop act

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Eurovision dress rehearsal goes off without a hitch, but no Madonna

It takes three and a half hours to run through 26 contestants and several other musical numbers for the final event on Saturday

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Eurovision 2019: What to watch for in Saturday’s grand final

The Guardian selects highlights among the 26 acts to compete in 2019 song contest in Tel Aviv... plus Madonna

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Madonna politicizes Eurovision with 2 dancers wearing Israeli, Palestinian flags

Singer, whose song 'Future' featured a call to make peace, rapped by European Broadcasting Union; other critics slam her singing

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Fans sing along to most pro-LGBT Eurovision, though winning song isn’t kitschy

Audience love France for embracing difference, Iceland for counterculture message, Russia for putting its singer in a shower, and Azerbaijan for hooking up to a heart machine

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Politics (mostly) kept off center stage as Israel hosts Eurovision mega-event

As expected, Netherlands wins contest and hometown crooner Kobi Marimi finishes close to last, but fears of pro-Palestinian protests taking over largely fail to materialize

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Madonna posts edited video of her off-key Eurovision performance

After being criticized for quality of vocals, the pop star uploads a clip of her appearance fixed to be the way it was intended to sound; critics post comparisons between the two

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Dutch city: Madonna can sing at Eurovision 2020, despite Palestinian flag stunt

Rotterdam council shoots down motion seeking to ban the pop icon for displaying a 'symbol for the rejection of Israel'; unclear where singing contest will be held

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