Soulful male crooners abound at the song contest, making it harder to dance along, but for flag waving diehards -- including in the press room -- there's still good times to be had

Tens of thousands watch Eurovision semifinals at crowded Charles Clore Park on Tel Aviv seaside, though expected throngs of tourists hard to find

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

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

Jewish Agency emissaries around the world make video signing Kobi Marimi's 'Home' for the hearing impaired

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

Members of group made up of musicians with disabilities say they'll give best possible performance after quitting race to represent Israel so as not to violate Jewish day of rest

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

European Broadcasting Union hopes to have the first American Song Contest on air in 2021

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