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Madonna 'grateful and surprised' by Confessions album's success

Madonna has declared she feels "grateful and surprised" by the positive reaction to her new album Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II revealing her "dream" for the record was to "bring joy" and "make people dance this summer".

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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

Madonna's Confessions II Deserves to Be the Album of the Summer, But the Response Proves We Still Punish Women for Ageing

I've been waiting for Madonna to return to the dancefloor, and Confessions II doesn't disappoint. So why does it feel like everyone is talking about everything except the music?

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Ellie Goulding to perform during England v Norway World Cup quarter-final

‘Baby’ singer Justin Bieber, Madonna, Coldplay and Nigerian artist Burna Boy are on the bill for the final half-time performance

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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.

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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

Justin Bieber joins star‑studded lineup for first FIFA World Cup halftime show

Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS and more at the first‑ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

The Independent UK

Madonna's irresistible contradictions

With "Confessions II," Madonna reworks her scrapped biopic into an autobiographical album worthy of the big screen

Salon

First Thing: Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands

Leaders meeting in Ankara urged to show concrete steps towards increasing their budget contribution

The Guardian - UK

Here's how to hear Charli xcx's new album before its even released

Charli xcx will host 25 independent cinema listening parties worldwide from July 9–11 - including London’s The Castle, Stockport’s Savoy and Dublin’s Cinema and Showtime - giving fans an exclusive first listen to Music, Fashion, Film two weeks before its July 24 release,

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Madonna is back, and her brand is stronger than ever

The Queen of Pop's return has a very clear strategy at play.

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Madonna was always anti-nostalgia. But looking back on Confessions II has revitalised her music

The veteran pop diva has pressed rewind to move forward on her new record – and beneath the bangers fizz a host of emotionally charged memories

The Independent UK

Gary Barlow won’t do Take That’s big tour again – here’s why I’m happy about that

COMMENT: The Take That star, now 55, has released a statement saying he won’t be repeating The Circus tour for a third time due to the physical challenges. Finally, someone in the spotlight who refuses to set an impossible bar for themselves and the rest of us, writes Charlotte Cripps

The Independent UK

How to protect yourself from getting ‘Madonna knee’

HEALTH IN FOCUS: The star recently revealed that she has little cartilage left in her knee after years of running on tarmac, Ashtanga yoga – and dancing with heels. Harry Bullmore asks the experts how you can protect yourself

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Madonna’s ‘secret’ Pride appearance ‘scrapped over security fears’

The Queen of Pop reportedly pulled out of a planned surprise appearance at Pride in London after her team raised concerns about safety and crowd control, after spending the week promoting her new album.

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Madonna axes Pride appearance amid security concerns

Madonna pulled out of a surprise appearance at London Pride on Saturday (04.07.26) due to security concerns.

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Madonna is (finally) facing her mortality

MUSIC: For years, she boasted of her own indestructibility, but on her new album ‘Confessions II’, Madonna seems to be haunted by death and in mourning for the freedom of her youth. It’s a kind of vulnerability that has made her more human, and the most creatively interesting that she’s…

Evening Standard

No surprise show from Madonna at London Pride, despite rumours

Speculation was rife the 67-year-old singer was going to appear in Trafalgar Square

The Independent UK

Thousands march in London Pride parade as activists warn LGBTQ+ rights under threat

Pride in London said ‘the urgency is clear’ as wait lists for gender-affirming care increase and hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community are on the rise

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Madonna's 'tension' with daughter

Madonna and her daughter Lola have a lot of “tension” in their relationship but they worked through it with new song The Test.

The Guardian - UK

From Madonna to Minions & Monsters: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

The begoggled yellow munchkins are indulging in a spot of time travel, and the queen of pop returns with a new album of pristine dancefloor bangers

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