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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Madonna - The Untold Story

Liam Gallagher compares divisive World Cup halftime show to ‘a bad trip’

Super Bowl-style medley of performances featured artists including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Skakira

The Independent UK

Matty Healy and Gabbriette Are Married: 5 Beautiful Wedding Photos From Their Private Ceremony at Madonna's Former Estate

Matty Healy and Gabbriette have married in a private ceremony at Madonna's former Los Angeles estate, with the first wedding photos offering fans a glimpse of the celebration.

International Business Times UK

World Cup half-time show review round-up: ‘Lots of stars and little purpose’

The likes of Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and The Muppets performed at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Evening Standard

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FIFA World Cup Half-Time Show Performers Ranked by Net Worth: Who Is the Richest?

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Coldplay, BTS, and Burna Boy headlined FIFA's first World Cup half-time show. Here's how their estimated net worths compare.

International Business Times UK

World Cup half-time show controversy as fans criticise ‘massacre’

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The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney Called the First World Cup Halftime Show 'Crap' – Here's Why Fans Were Divided

Wayne Rooney labelled the World Cup final halftime show 'crap', sparking debate over FIFA's attempt to blend football with entertainment. The star-studded performance divided fans and pundits alike.

International Business Times UK

Matty Healy Wedding: Rehearsal Photos Hint at Star-Studded Guest List Including The 1975 and Charli XCX

Matty Healy and Gabbriette's rehearsal photos sparked interest before their wedding, with The 1975 and Charli XCX among the confirmed guests

International Business Times UK

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Wayne Rooney delivers X-rated verdict on World Cup final half-time show

Former England forward Rooney branded the first World Cup final half-time show “crap”.

The National (Scotland)

Wayne Rooney Slams FIFA World Cup Halftime Show as 'Crap' After Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira Perform

Wayne Rooney criticised FIFA's first World Cup halftime show, calling it 'crap'. Despite his comments, FIFA praised the event for its entertainment and charitable contributions.

International Business Times UK

The Inaugural World Cup Halftime Was Too Crowded To Be Effective—But I Still Kind of Liked It

Madonna, BTS and more co-headlined an inaugural World Cup halftime show that took a maximalist approach to spectacle.

Sports Illustrated

“Utter Garbage”: FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Divides Billions As Fans Brand It A “Disaster”

“The football final is not a concert. This was ridiculous. There's already enough money in the pocket; there's no need to put on these shows," wrote one user,

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HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors

NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced

FourFourTwo

Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for

It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle

The Guardian - UK

Madonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in first World Cup half-time show

The 11-minute performance on Sunday also saw Justin Bieber step on to the pitch along with Burna Boy and Korean pop group BTS.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show

The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.

Evening Standard

Madonna leads star-studded extravaganza at World Cup halftime show with Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy led a smooth halftime show

The Independent UK

Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

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Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show

EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted Lasso" actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

BTS, Madonna and Muppets take World Cup stage in Super Bowl style halftime show

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Evening Standard

Wayne Rooney issues damning verdict of World Cup final half-time show

Former England forward gave a brutal opinion on the controversial spectacle

The Independent UK

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho join Madonna in World Cup final half-time show performance

The legendary Brazilian duo, World Cup winners in 2002, joined the pop icon to kick off the controversial half-time show in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Gabbriette Bechtel: Supermodel Marries Taylor Swift's Ex Matty Healy

Matty Healy of The 1975 married model Gabbriette Bechtel at Madonna's former estate. The event drew attention due to Healy's past with Taylor Swift, but Bechtel's career stands out.

International Business Times UK

World Cup Final Halftime Show: Start Time, Performers And How To Watch In The US And UK

The World Cup Final will feature its first-ever halftime show with performances by BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira, marking a historic shift in football entertainment.

International Business Times UK

FIFA's $100M Halftime Show Already Draws Backlash: Fans Slam 11-Minute Madonna-BTS-Bieber Set

BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will headline FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show on 19 July, marking a historic crossover between football and pop culture.

TechRadar

How to Watch the World Cup 2026 final halftime show: Free Live Streams, TV Channels & Performers

Here's how to watch the halftime show at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final from anywhere, and potentially for free.

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