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Events boss defends Fifa over extended World Cup half-time show

Fifa has said the show, featuring artists such as Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, will last 11 minutes at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

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ITV to broadcast World Cup final half-time show in full

Rumours suggest the show might break Fifa’s rules by extending the interval from 15 to 25 minutes.

Evening Standard

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony Performers: From Tom Cruise, Madonna to BTS here's the A-Star list set to light up New Jersey on July 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: The biggest football tournament in history is about to sign off in equally massive fashion. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature an unprecedented halftime show. Global music icons like Madonna and BTS will perform during the interval. A pre-match ceremony will include…

The Economic Times

“Doesn’t Give You The Right”: Random Detail In Madonna Snap Sparks Feud With Lady Gaga Fan Community

“This isn’t remotely close to how disgusting y’all have been,” the Gaga fan said.

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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?

Marie Claire

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

The Independent UK

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…

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Euronews

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

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

Salon

Madonna's irresistible contradictions

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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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