Woman comes home from an all-girls vacation and discovers her pretzels neatly folded. She raises an unexpected concern: ‘he would never’ “Don't just assume the worst.” We Got This Covered · Aug 9
Shakira Rejects Warm Neutrals – Her All-White Living Room Brings Back Design's Most Divisive Palette While warm earth tones are often favored, Shakira leans into a crisp, monochromatic space that top designers say is timeless Homes & Gardens · Jul 27
Report: Shakira, BTS and Other Artists Didn't Get Paid Based on Talent Fee at World Cup Final Halftime Show The FIFA World Cup 2026 introduced a Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring global stars like Shakira and BTS but the performers were reportedly not paid traditional fees. International Business Times UK · Jul 23
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110% Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday The Independent UK · Jul 22
We’ve been desperate for someone to take on Donald Trump. Who knew it would be Coldplay’s Chris Martin? The World Cup left us with some surprising heroes. Kudos to pop’s leader of the bland and his very public rebuke to hatred and division, says music journalist Simon Price The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
The Surprising Reason Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber Made $0 at the FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup final in 2026 featured a Super Bowl-style half-time show, with world-famous artists, a charitable mission, and controversy among football fans. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Robbie Williams addresses World Cup final TV incident after white object falls from mouth The singer later took to social media to share a video explaining the mysterious item, clarifying the nature of the unexpected moment The Independent UK · Jul 20
Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict. Latin Times · Jul 20
Shakira reflects on 'special' World Cup experience Shakira has reflected on her association with the FIFA World Cup. BANG Premier · Jul 20
Robbie Williams pokes fun at ‘deeply unprofessional’ blunder in World Cup show The 52-year-old singer drew attention for an appearance on German TV channel Magenta Sport. Evening Standard · Jul 20
World Cup Half Time Show Blasted as a 'Bad Trip,' Fans Petitioned Shakira to Write All Songs Going Forward FIFA's attempt to introduce a Super Bowl-style half-time show for the World Cup has faced criticism, with fans urging a return to traditional football culture and calling for Shakira's involvement. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Shakira Sparks Viral Frenzy With Spain Hero Ferran Torres at World Cup as Fans Mock Gerard Pique Shakira's appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final with Ferran Torres reignited discussions about her past relationship with Gerard Piqué, highlighting the enduring public interest in their story. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Shakira's World Cup final dress features 200,000 Swarovski crystals Shakira's World Cup final outfit by Roberto Cavalli boasted over 200,000 Swarovski crystals, which took 120 hours to apply by hand. BANG Premier · Jul 20
FIFA seems hell-bent on destroying the World Cup brand (with the help of Shakira and Justin Bieber) Did the World Cup final really require a pop concert? Creative Bloq · Jul 20
MusicRadar · Jul 20 “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
International Business Times UK · 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.
Evening Standard · Jul 20 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.
International Business Times 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 BBC commentator mistakes Pharrell Williams for ‘AKA Rocky’ in cringeworthy World Cup moment Matt Damon, Beyonce and Dua Lipa were other stars among the crowd at last night’s World Cup final
The Independent UK · Jul 20 World Cup half-time show controversy as fans criticise ‘massacre’ IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 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.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 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”.
FourFourTwo · Jul 20 No love for the World Cup half time show... the three hour wait to get into the stadium was more entertaining The inaugural World Cup half time show took place during the Spain vs Argentina final at the New York New Jersey Stadium
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 Spain’s system subdues a team built on the irrational magic of Messi’s lone genius The route to this World Cup victory involved beating the other 2022 finalist and then suffocating Argentina as they dried out in the sun
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 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.