What General Election? Madonna to Perform at Eurovision

Forget Israel’s general election happening Tuesday — Madonna is set to perform at the Eurovision song contest in Tel Aviv next month, Israeli news outlet Ynet News reported Monday. The singer will arrive four days before the contest’s May 14 opening date, accompanies by a team of more than 60 people, Ynet reported

Theatrical vocalist Kobi Marimi will represent Israel in this year’s Eurovision, after being crowned the winner of Israeli music contest reality TV show Rising Star for Eurovision. Last year’s “Rising Star” winner Netta Barzilai went on to win the 2018 Eurovision contest with her song “Toy,” securing Israel the role of host for this year’s event. This will be the third time the contest is held in Israel.