TEL AVIV, Israel — The Latest on the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest (all times local):12:55 a.m.Europe’s ultimate pop extravaganza is hosting the Queen of Pop. Madonna was the special guest Saturday at the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv where 26 nations were battling to be crowned Europe’s best pop act. The 26 contestants in the Grand Final of the 64th Eurovision Song Contest have finished their acts. ——23:20Israel’s prime minister has called the country’s Eurovision representative to wish him luck in the contest. ——22:00The Grand Final of the 64th Eurovision Song Contest is under way.

Source: National Post May 18, 2019 20:57 UTC