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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

“This is like a bad trip": Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and others share their views on the first ever World Cup Halftime Show

It featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay

MusicRadar · Jul 20

The Children Who Stole the Show at the World Cup Halftime Show: Meet the Kids Who Performed With Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Chris Martin

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber may have supplied the star power, but some of the most memorable performers in the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show were still in elementary school.

Latin Times · Jul 20

Justin Bieber, Madonna Feud Rumours: Alleged World Cup Halftime Show 2026 Tension Explained

Reports suggest Madonna and Justin Bieber clashed over creative control of the 2026 World Cup final halftime show in New York.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

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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 Shakira

The Independent UK · Jul 20

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 · Jul 20

Who Are the Celebrities at the World Cup Final? Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams and A-List Stars Watch Spain vs Argentina

Spain clinched a 1-0 victory over Argentina in a star-studded World Cup final, featuring appearances by Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, and global leaders, making it a night to remember.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

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

Evening Standard · Jul 19

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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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Fifa and ‘small hand’ Trump over World Cup Halftime Show: ‘Argh!’

The first-of-its-kind halftime show will be overseen by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and features performances from Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Every Celebrity Set to Perform at the 2026 World Cup Final

The match between Argentina and Spain will be a star-studded affair.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

The Cure’s Robert Smith lashes out at the World Cup halftime show

Not everyone is a fan of the upcoming World Cup final halftime show, with The Cure's Robert Smith posting his blunt but oddly poetic (considering the image) thoughts on FIFA's Super Bowl-style performance on Sunday.

Euronews · Jul 17

The Cure's Robert Smith blasts Chris Martin's World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna and Justin Bieber

Robert Smith has slammed the Chris Martin‑curated World Cup halftime show, joining Noel Gallagher in mocking FIFA’s star‑studded plans.

BANG Premier · Jul 17

The full list of artists for the World Cup final half-time show

FIFA’s star-studded New Jersey extravaganza will be the first of its kind at the World Cup final

FourFourTwo · Jul 16

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 · Jul 15

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

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

Guitar World · Jul 10

“From the minute their song came out, my email flooded with people going, ‘Have you heard this song by Coldplay? They ripped you off, man’”: When Joe Satriani took Coldplay to court – and sued them over one of their biggest hits

The shred virtuoso took action against Chris Martin and co over Viva La Vida, which he alleged plagiarized one of his own instrumental tracks

BANG Premier · Jul 10

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.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

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

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MusicRadar · Jul 1

“We kept trying to write one for 20 years, but they’re not very good, to be honest”: A Skyfall of Stars, anyone? Rare Coldplay recordings are being auctioned, including their early attempt at a Bond theme

They date from before the millennium and are currently owned by producer Chris Allison

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

'It's All So Taylor Coded': Elite Wedding Vendors Spark False Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Marriage Panic

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding rumours spiked after luxury vendors teased a secretive New York bash, only for the planner to insist it was a different client's star-studded summer party.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Chris Martin’s lost James Bond theme goes on auction with unheard Coldplay tapes

Acoustic recording of a song titled The World Is Not Enough included in wide-ranging auction featuring formative Coldplay recordings

BANG Premier · Jun 28

Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup final

Robbie Williams will perform his FIFA anthem Desire at the World Cup final.

BANG Premier · Jun 26

Matt Bellamy says Gen Z are craving 'real’ music as AI takes over their lives

Matt Bellamy believes young listeners are turning away from polished pop and gravitating toward raw, authentic music because they’re overwhelmed by AI.

MusicRadar · Jun 11

“They’re not really football people who are performing anyway, are they?” Noel Gallagher on the artists playing the first World Cup Half Time Show

He’s talking about Chris Martin, Madonna, Shakira and BTS

BANG Premier · Jun 11

Noel Gallagher scoffs at Chris Martin’s World Cup halftime show

Noel Gallagher says football doesn’t need a Super Bowl‑style halftime show - and he’s not impressed with Chris Martin’s star‑studded lineup.

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