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The 60-year-old Madonna arrived in Tel Aviv, where the Eurovision Song Contest final will be held. The invited world star brought with her a team of 135 people.

The singer flew in on a private plane of billionaire Silvan Adams. Businessman finances her visit. The total cost is over a million dollars. Madonna signed a contract according to which she will perform two songs. Earlier it was reported that the star may not perform at the Eurovision stage. Madonna was going to sing a new track with political overtones, which is contrary to the rules of the contest. Apparently, the organizers and the singer reached an agreement on this issue.

She will present a single from the new album Madame X at Eurovision. The singer explained the title of the album: “Madame X is a secret agent. I' madame X Traveling around the world. Changing identities. Fighting for freedom. Bringing light to dark places. I bring light to dark.”