VIDEO : Jerusalem Controversy Casts Shadow Over 2019 Eurovision Contest

According to a report by the Hollywood Reporter, the controversy surrounding the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital has led to a backlash, threatening the chances for the city to host the 2019 edition of the Eurovision singing contest. William Lee Adams, who runs a popular Eurovision blog, reportedly said, "There is a greater concern this year than any other year I can remember about the political backdrop surrounding Eurovision.