The World Cup final's inaugural half-time show had everything that you'd expect from a blockbuster event: a star-studded line-up, a massive audience, and worldwide attention. When Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber appeared on the show, it looked like one of the biggest gigs in music. Given the scale of the event, many expected the performers to command multimillion-dollar fees.
In reality, reports said the headline performers did not receive traditional appearance fees for the show, choosing to support the charitable initiative instead.
