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Halftime hits: FIFA reveals star-studded squad for historic World Cup final show

FIFA has announced the line up for its first-ever World Cup half-time show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS all set to feature as world football's governing body seeks to emulate the success of the NFL's Superbowl show.

Euronews

Cannes Film Festival Fashion Shockers: 5 Controversial Red Carpet Looks Now Banned

A look at Cannes Film Festival fashion controversies, highlighting 5 iconic red carpet looks that challenged dress codes and are now considered banned.

Fashion Times

Shakira returns to World Cup stage with new song for 2026 tournament

The biggest World Cup, featuring 48 teams, kicks off on June 11 and is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico

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FIFA Announce 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Headliners: Full Details

The 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime show, with FIFA taking a page out of the NFL’s playbook.

Sports Illustrated

BTS Becomes First KPop Group to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna and Shakira

BTS to headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show in 2026 with Madonna and Shakira, merging sport, music, and education support

International Business Times UK

Madonna among superstars set to headline World Cup final half-time show

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The Independent UK

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS

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Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

Global music stars Shakira, Madonna and K-pop group BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aimed at expanding access to education and football for children worldwide

The Economic Times

World Cup announces mega-star half-time show line-up

The line-up could lead to the half-time interval during the final lasting longer than the customary 15 minutes

The Independent UK

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show

The World Cup final will take place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The Independent UK

Chris Martin and The Muppets announced headliners for first ever World Cup halftime show

Coldplay legend Chris Martin, with the help of Elmo, Cookie Monster and The Muppets' favourite Animal, has curated an all-star lineup for the World Cup Final Halftime Show.

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18 Of The Most Controversial Cannes Red Carpet Looks That Are Now Banned

Here are the most controversial Cannes red-carpet looks that are now effectively banned under the festival’s new rules and would likely never make it past security today.

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‘We must keep her name alive’: Cesária Évora, the captivating Cape Verdean who went from restaurant singer to global star

After a lifetime of poverty, Évora found huge success aged 51 with 1992 album Miss Perfumado. As Cape Verdean singers celebrate her morna ballads on stage, those who knew her recall her power, pride and constant smoking

The Guardian - UK

Sabrina Carpenter says performing with Stevie Nicks 'healed many things in me'

Sabrina Carpenter says performing with Stevie Nicks at the Met Gala “healed many things in me,” as she continues a run of superstar collaborations including her new Madonna duet.

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Fashion Times

Ships, Marble Statues, and Extra Arms: The 8 Freakiest Met Gala 2026 Celebrity Style Looks

Met Gala 2026 red carpet was pure art-horror. Discover the 8 most uncanny Met Gala fashion looks and celebrity style moments that the internet could not stop talking about.

Louder

"The music world would be a dried-up, tumbleweed-riddled desert if it weren't for Debbie Harry." The importance of Blondie's defiant leader of the pack

Debbie Harry’s distortion of stereotypes, her costumes and her confrontational use of sexuality, defined her as a true artist

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The Met Gala 2026 Afterparties Raged On ‘Til 7am, Here’s What All The Celebs Got Up To Inside

We’ve gathered all the info we can find from the 2026 Met Gala afterparties, from surprise appearances to unexpected celeb link-ups.

The Independent UK

Kylie Jenner debuts bleached brows at Met Gala – are they making a comeback?

Many celebs donned barely-there brows on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet.

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MusicRadar

First Madonna at Coachella, now Stevie Nicks at the Met Gala: when it comes to duetting with music legends, Sabrina Carpenter is winning by a landslide

She appeared alongside the Fleetwood Mac star to sing a classic from 1975

Evening Standard

Beyonce in skeletal couture and 11 of the most eye-catching Met Gala outfits

Beyonce was joined by Kim Kardashian, Madonna and Rihanna on what is often dubbed fashion’s biggest night.

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14 Iconic Art References We Spotted On The 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet

Art and fashion nerds, rejoice!

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17 Works Of Art Brought To Life By Met Gala 2026 Guests In Jaw‑Dropping Ways

Here are 13 artworks brought to life at 2026 Met Gala by celebrities.

Latin Times

10 Looks from the MET Gala 2026 That Made Fashion History

Bad Bunny became an 83-year-old man, Heidi Klum transformed into a classic statue, and Beyoncé returned to the MET Gala after 10 years. The steps of the Metropolitan Museum in New York City witnessed some important moments this May 4th.

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Shakira’s Massive Rio Show Slammed As A “Mess” After Fans Point Out Major Blunders

It was meant to be one of the biggest shows of her career, but some fans felt Shakira’s performance on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach was her messiest.

The Independent UK

Shakira set to perform a free concert for millions of fans on Copacabana Beach

Fans had already begun to gather on the beach Saturday morning to secure prime spots for the evening’s spectacle

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