Two contests after Netta‘s wild, outsider energy won Israel its fourth Eurovision victory, the country is sending another flamboyant superstar: Michael Ben David. But who is this 25-year-old entertainer bringing “I.M” to life on stage in Turin? You know the drill: He’s a True ‘Cinderella Story’ Michael Ben David‘s life has not always been easy. Born the second of six …

After a long, long process that began in July of last year, we have a winner! The victor of X Factor Israel and the artist who will represent Israel at Eurovision in May is … MICHAEL BEN DAVID, with the song “I.M.”! The winner was decided through a series of duels, with each of the four finalists (Michael Ben David, Eli …

It’s certainly time for a Super Saturday in Eurovision world! There are no less than EIGHT shows taking place this evening, and an announcement from Iceland thrown in for good measure! Here’s how #YOU can keep on top of everything going on this evening around the continent… ESTONIA – Eesti Laul Semi-Final 2 (18:30 CET) Starting way back in November, …

Jerusalem, 3 February 2022 While all eyes were on Estonia, Israel was picking their final songs during HaShir Shelanu L’Eurovizion, a special which aired earlier tonight. The Middle Eastern state is picking  its entrant via X Factor Israel, and had narrowed the field down to  four finalists: Michael Ben David, Eli Huli, Inbal Bibi and Sapir Saban. Each finalist was …

Jerusalem, 3 February 2022 It is time for another round of reviews, as today marks the day we’ll be hearing Israel’s songs performed live for the first time. Israeli broadcaster KAN will debut the eight songs during their live show HaShir Shelenu L’Eurovizion, starting at 20:15 CET. As reported earlier, Israel will select their entrant via XFactor Israel, with the …

Jerusalem, 30 January 2022 Israeli broadcaster KAN has revealed the finer details of their Eurovision selection haShir Shelanu L’Eurovizion. The four remaining acts of XFactor IL (Inbal Bibi, Michael Ben David, Eli Huli and Sapir Saban) will each perform two original songs on the preliminary round on Thursday 3 February. Inbal Bibi will perform “ZAZA” and “Marionette” Michael Ben David …

Israel is down to its final four Eurovision hopefuls! On Sunday night’s show, singers Eli Hulil and Inbal Bibi advanced to the finals of this season of X Factor Israel. (For more information on THEM, click here.) Tonight, the four remaining singers battled it out for the two empty slots in the next round. After a series of duels and …

A landmark moment in the yearly Eurovision Song Contest calendar, as this marks the official transition from last year’s host city (Rotterdam) to this year’s host city (Turin/Torino). The allocation draw was hosted by Carolina di Domenico and Mario Acampa. The Allocation Draw As usual, the draw took place in the upcoming host city of Turin, in the Palazzo Madama. …

Which Eurovision hopeful has the ‘X Factor‘ to make it all the way to Turin? Israel is one step closer to finding out. On tonight’s semi-final of X Factor Israel, the show being used to select the country’s Eurovision act this year, the six remaining contestants competed in knock-out duels, with the victors moving on to the second round. The …

After nearly two months of auditions and preliminary elimination rounds, X Factor Israel‘s mainstage shows began on Sunday, December 26. This season of X Factor Israel has featured a Covid scare, a partner split, and even a newborn baby, but the most important question still remains: Who will win the right to represent the country at Eurovision in May? Beginning …