- 3h ago
Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber star in World Cup's first halftime show as Spain beats Argentina
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium featured the tournament's first-ever halftime show, with performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.
- 4h ago
Madonna, BTS and Shakira star in first World Cup final halftime show as extended break draws fire
The first halftime show in World Cup final history featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, stretching the break to over 27 minutes and drawing sharp criticism from players and purists.
- 7h ago
World Cup final halftime show stretches to 27 minutes as Madonna, Bieber, Shakira perform
FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show featured Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira, but the break lasted 27 minutes and 20 seconds, violating football's 15-minute rule and drawing criticism from former players.
- 8h ago
Spain-Argentina World Cup final's first halftime show: Madonna, Shakira, Bieber, BTS perform, raise $100M
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured the tournament's first-ever halftime show, modeled after the Super Bowl, with performances by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, and others, raising over $100 million for education.
- 19h ago
Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win second World Cup, ending Messi's hopes of back-to-back titles
Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey stadium, securing their first World Cup title since 2010.
- Jul 12
BTS returns to Germany after seven years with sold-out Munich concert
The Korean pop septet kicked off its two-night stand at the 75,000-capacity Allianz Arena, the group's only German dates on the 'Arirang' tour, after a four-year military-service hiatus.
- Jul 10
Mbappé scores eighth World Cup goal as France beats Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinal
Kylian Mbappé's curling strike and Ousmane Dembélé's solo effort secured a 2-0 victory for France over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinal at a sweltering Boston Stadium.
- Jul 9
Shakira's assistant crawls behind her during live TV interview, then the singer teases a blockbuster Madrid residency
Shakira's video call with David Broncano's La Revuelta was upstaged when her assistant Diana crept behind her on all fours, sparking laughter in the studio and a viral moment.
- Jul 8
Justin Bieber and Burna Boy join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for first World Cup final halftime show
FIFA announces Justin Bieber and Burna Boy as the final performers for the inaugural World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS in an 11-minute spectacle supporting global education.
- Jul 5
Ukraine secures US political agreement for Patriot missile production licences, interceptors on the way
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the political deal after NATO summit talks with Donald Trump in Ankara, with deliveries of PAC-3 interceptors expected in days. Technical teams now work to finalise the manufacturing licence.
- Jul 3
Ultimo draws 250,000 to Rome, breaking Vasco Rossi's Italian concert record
The Roman singer-songwriter drew 250,000 spectators to Tor Vergata on July 4, surpassing the 225,000 mark set by Vasco Rossi in 2017, and later announced he had written 'the most important song of my life'.
- Jul 3
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony
The pop superstar and NFL tight end tied the knot on July 3, with Adam Sandler officiating and a 1,000-strong guest list that included Karlie Kloss and Patrick Mahomes.
- Jul 3
Madonna releases 'Confessions II' to best reviews in decades
Madonna released her 15th studio album 'Confessions II' on Friday to widespread critical acclaim, with the sequel to 2005's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' hailed as her best work in decades.
- Jun 26
Madonna drops heavy hint she will headline Glastonbury 2027 in BBC interview with Graham Norton
The pop icon told Graham Norton she plans 'something bigger' than promo tours next summer, with the presenter immediately linking the tease to the Worthy Farm festival.
- Jun 22
Madonna says budget dispute with Universal killed biopic, leading to new album Confessions II
In a new interview, Madonna details the 'falling out' with Universal Pictures over the budget for her life story, the failed Netflix series attempt, and how the frustration birthed her upcoming album Confessions II.
- Jun 18
David Safier turns CDU politician Armin Laschet into reluctant spy in new James Bond parody '00-Laschet'
Bestselling author David Safier follows his 'Miss Merkel' series with a comedy novel in which Armin Laschet, as Germany's president, stumbles into a secret agent role and must save the world. The book is published on 19 June.
- Jun 16
Extreme athlete Andy Lewis, who performed with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, dies in Utah base jump accident
The 39-year-old slackline champion and co-owner of Aerial Arts Moab died Sunday during a tandem jump in Mineral Bottom, Utah. A 68-year-old man also perished.
- Jun 6
SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike as Iran visa limbo and Mexico City altitude shape World Cup buildup
Concessions staff at the Los Angeles venue voted 96% to authorize a walkout, while Iran's squad still lacks U.S. visas and Mexico touts its high-altitude advantage.
- Jun 4
British tabloids spark fury in Sicily with mafia references to Dua Lipa wedding venues, as Palermo residents protest street closures
Articles in the Telegraph and the Sun describing the Sicilian wedding of Dua Lipa and Callum Turner as taking place in a former 'mafia den' have drawn a sharp rebuke from the region's president, while residents of Palermo and Bagheria protest the three-day event's disruption.
- May 30
Vingegaard storms to Piancavallo victory, all but seals Giro d'Italia title and historic Grand Tour triple crown
Jonas Vingegaard delivered a masterclass on the final mountain stage to Piancavallo, winning his fifth stage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia and extending his overall lead to over five minutes ahead of Sunday's processional finale in Rome.
