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BTS Release Normal MV Teaser After Bizarre Single Tabloid Ads: Fans Praise the 'Hilarious Satirical Concept'

BTS released a teaser for their new track 'Normal', featuring a satirical concept that has sparked widespread online discussion and fan reactions. The track debuts on Spotify this Friday.

International Business Times UK

World Cup final half-time show: Who is performing, how long will it take and how can I watch it?

The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The Independent UK

ITV reveals broadcast plan for World Cup final and half-time show

The Independent UK

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In Tokyo's hidden 1,100-year-old shrine, thousands of desperate fans are praying for impossible concert tickets

Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo's busy Nihonbashi district is a tiny Shinto shrine where prayers have taken on an unusual modern meaning. Instead of asking for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers visit Fukutoku Shrine hoping to secure something that has become incredibly difficult…

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony Performers: From Tom Cruise, Madonna to BTS here's the A-Star list set to light up New Jersey on July 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: The biggest football tournament in history is about to sign off in equally massive fashion. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature an unprecedented halftime show. Global music icons like Madonna and BTS will perform during the interval. A pre-match ceremony will include…

The Economic Times

BTS’s agency denies plagiarism allegations after US lawsuit over hit song ‘Swim’

Big Hit Music has dismissed the allegations as ‘unilateral claims’ and said they will respond via legal proceedings

The Independent UK

I Never Knew Harry Potter's Luna Lovegood Actress Made A Cool BTS Contribution To Her Character

That’s a true Harry Potter fan!

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Justin Bieber to join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

Fifa has declared that ‘football, music and social impact will come together’

Evening Standard

Shakira announces new concert at the Pyramids of Giza nearly 20 years after her last show

Shakira is heading back to the Great Pyramids of Giza for a huge November concert, marking her first performance at the iconic site since 2007.

BANG Premier

Who's performing at the FIFA World Cup final half-time show? Full line-up, timings, how to watch

The 11-minute Super Bowl-style spectacle will feature an all-star line-up of global music icons including Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira

Evening Standard

"The game is gone… this is not a Super Bowl": Justin Bieber to join line-up for FIFA's World Cup final halftime show

The Canadian pop superstar joins artists like Shakira and BTS in the first-ever halftime show

MusicRadar

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Global music stars will perform at the World Cup halftime show. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are among the announced headliners. Afrobeats star Burna Boy and the PS22 Chorus will also take the stage. This event supports a fund for children's education and soccer access. The performance aims to…

The Economic Times

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup first ever final halftime show

Justin Bieber has joined a star-studded list of halftime performers who will close out the 2026 World Cup in New York.

Euronews

2026 World Cup Halftime Show: Full List of Acts, How to Watch on TV, Live Stream

Musical artists from a wide range of genres—as well as some famous puppets—will be taking to the stage on July 19.

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The Independent UK

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show’s star-studded lineup

The 11-minute Super Bowl-esque halftime show will feature an array of global music icons

BANG Premier

BTS' ARMY protest leads Chile to reverse ban on hosting the band's ARIRANG world tour dates at Estadio Nacional

Chile is now signalling a possible approval for BTS’ three sold‑out Santiago dates after fan protests and political criticism pushed officials to re‑evaluate how the group’s 360‑degree production could be accommodated at Estadio Nacional.

International Business Times UK

BTS Claim They 'Always Bring The Luck' After England Defeated Mexico in 2026 World Cup Last 16

England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico coincided with BTS's UK tour, leading fans to humorously credit the K-pop group for bringing luck.

The Independent UK

Chile reconsiders decision to block BTS stadium concerts after hundreds of fans protest

Government accuses promoter DG Medios of selling tickets for concerts before obtaining permission to use Santiago's Estadio Nacional

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The Guardian - UK

BTS review – pure joy and astonishing versatility at K-pop titans’ first UK show in seven years

Fans and cynics are putty in the boyband’s hands as the lads lark their way through a catalogue of tracks that ricochet from hard rap to buttery pop

The Independent UK

BTS celebrate England’s World Cup win at epic London comeback show

BTS’ legions of supporters did not let a sticky evening in north London stop them from fully enjoying the reunion

The Independent UK

Five things to know about the BTS concerts at Tottenham Hotspur stadium

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MusicRadar

“With both Swim and Please, after the initial hour or two of writing, I took a step outside, listened to them and they felt special”: We speak to Tyler Spry about producing and co-writing for K-pop sensations BTS

The LA-based producer Tyler Spry was raised on rock icons like The Cure and Radiohead but is now crafting the future of global pop with Bad Bunny and BTS - we trace his creative journey to Grammy success…

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BTS Members' Favorite Comfort Foods and the Stories Behind Them

For BTS, food is much more than fuel. It is comfort after exhausting rehearsals, a reminder of home during overseas tours, and a way to celebrate milestones together. Fans have watched the members cook, eat, and laugh over countless meals through shows like Run BTS!, In the SOOP, and live…

The Independent UK

Justin Bieber ‘in talks’ for World Cup Final half-time show in New York

Shakira, Madonna and BTS have already been announced to perform during the July 19 match

The Independent UK

BTS’s sold-out Las Vegas shows bring record level of visitors to Sin City

Over 3 million visitors led hotel room rates and revenue to reach record levels in May, according to a report

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