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BTS caps record Paris concerts with World Cup halftime show

BTS closed the European leg of their "Arirang" world tour with two sold-out concerts at the Stade de France in Paris on July 17 and 18, drawing a combined 184,000 fans and setting a new attendance record in the group's…

Spain, Argentina scoreless at halftime of World Cup final

Spain and Argentina headed into the second half of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final scoreless on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as the first 48-team tournament reached its climax before a global television audience.

World Cup final makes history with first-ever halftime show

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is making history today not only on the pitch but at the break, as the tournament hosts the first-ever halftime show in…

Post Malone added to World Cup final lineup ahead of Sunday’s historic halftime show

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday will make history not only on the pitch but also on stage, as the tournament introduces its first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New…

Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer, dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose raspy voice and theatrical power ballads made her one of the most recognizable pop artists of the 1980s, died Wednesday in a hospital in Portugal. She was 75.

Bieber joins Madonna, BTS for World Cup halftime show

FIFA announced Wednesday that Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS for the performance scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Lisa makes history as first Thai artist to perform at World Cup ceremony

BLACKPINK's Lisa took the stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday evening as part of the United States' opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, performing "Goals" — her collaboration with Brazilian artist Anitta and Nigerian singer…

Canada opens World Cup with ceremony, earns first-ever point in 1-1 draw

Canada welcomed the world to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday with a star-studded opening ceremony at Toronto Stadium, blending music, cultural tribute, and national pride ahead of the host nation's historic first World Cup match on home soil…

Bocelli, Guetta lead World Cup anthem ‘DNA’ ahead of opener

FIFA unveiled "DNA" as the official anthem of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, June 10, bringing together Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, French DJ David Guetta, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and Korean-American singer-songwriter EJAE in a genre-crossing collaboration released just…

FIFA World Cup kicks off with concerts across three host nations

The FIFA World Cup 2026 launched its pre-tournament celebrations on Wednesday with simultaneous Countdown Concerts across Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles, bringing together an international roster of performers one day before the tournament's opening match in Mexico City.

2026 FIFA World Cup opens with Shakira, Burna Boy headlining Mexico City ceremony

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on Thursday with a spectacle of music and football at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, as Shakira and Burna Boy took the stage to perform "Dai Dai," the tournament's official anthem, live for…

Shakira, Burna Boy release 2026 World Cup anthem

Colombian pop icon Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy have released "Dai Dai," the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA announced on Friday. The track, released via Sony Music Latin and now available on all major…

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline first World Cup halftime show

FIFA and Global Citizen announced that Shakira, Madonna, and K-pop supergroup BTS will co-headline the inaugural halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The performance, curated by Coldplay frontman…

Eurovision opens in Vienna amid unprecedented Israel boycott

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest opened its first semifinal in Vienna on Tuesday evening under the shadow of an unprecedented boycott, with five countries refusing to participate and three public broadcasters declining to air the event altogether over Israel's continued…

Grimes teases new album with DeepSeek AI lyrics

Grimes has announced her long-awaited follow-up to 2020's Miss Anthropocene. In a conversation with sci-fi author Nnedi Okorafor published by Interview magazine on Saturday, the musician revealed that her forthcoming album is titled Psy Opera — and that while she…

BTS opens ‘ARIRANG’ world tour, first in four years

BTS took the stage at Goyang Stadium in South Korea on Thursday night, opening their "ARIRANG" world tour before a packed crowd in a moment fans had awaited since the group's hiatus began in 2022. The concert marked the first…

Celine Dion announces 10-show Paris residency in concert comeback

Celine Dion confirmed her return to the concert stage on Monday, her 58th birthday, announcing a 10-night residency at the Paris La Défense Arena running from September 12 through October 14. The announcement, delivered through an emotional video posted to…

Reddit bans Paul McCartney after he shares concert photos

Paul McCartney's Reddit account was banned over the weekend after the 83-year-old former Beatle shared a Dropbox link containing photos and videos from his phone-free concert at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, prompting bewilderment and mockery across social media.

Paul McCartney announces new solo album, his first in over five years

Paul McCartney announced on Thursday his first solo album in more than five years, a deeply personal 14-track collection titled "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," set for release on May 29 through MPL/Capitol Records. The 83-year-old former Beatle simultaneously released…

BTS drops fifth album ARIRANG, ending nearly four-year hiatus

Global K-pop group BTS released their fifth full-length album, ARIRANG, on Friday, March 20, marking the septet's first collective project in nearly four years after all seven members completed mandatory military service in South Korea. The 14-track album arrives alongside…

Harry Styles announces 40-city album listening parties

Harry Styles is inviting fans to hear his upcoming album before its official release, announcing on Thursday exclusive listening parties across 40 cities that will begin February 18.

Mariah Carey opens 2026 Winter Olympics with ‘Volare’ in Milan

The San Siro Stadium erupted in applause as Mariah Carey took the stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday evening, delivering a stunning performance that captivated an estimated 60,000 attendees and set the tone for the Milano…

Rosé becomes first solo K-pop artist to perform at Grammys

Blackpink's Rosé cemented her place in music history Sunday night as the first solo K-pop artist to perform at the Grammy Awards, opening the 68th annual ceremony alongside Bruno Mars with an electrifying rendition of their hit "APT."

BTS reveals fifth album title ‘ARIRANG,’ set for March release

BTS has officially unveiled the title of their long-awaited fifth studio album: ARIRANG. The announcement, made Thursday morning by BigHit Music on social media, marks the K-pop septet's first full-group release in nearly four years following their military service hiatus.

BTS confirms March 20 comeback album and world tour

K-pop supergroup BTS officially announced their highly anticipated return on January 3, confirming a March 20, 2026, release date for their fifth full-length album and an accompanying world tour. The announcement, made through handwritten letters delivered to fans' homes and…

Bon Jovi to launch 2026 Forever Tour after vocal surgery

Rock legends Bon Jovi announced their highly anticipated return to touring yesterday, revealing seven shows for the "Forever Tour" in summer 2026, marking their first major tour since frontman Jon Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery in 2022.

Netflix announces one-shot Ed Sheeran concert film

Netflix today announced "One Shot with Ed Sheeran," an innovative music experience that promises to revolutionize the concert film format. Set to debut November 21, the groundbreaking special follows the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter through New York City's streets in real time,…

Bad Bunny to headline Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny has been officially announced as the headliner for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, ending months of speculation about who would take music's biggest stage on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Bad Bunny finale breaks Amazon Music viewership record

Bad Bunny's residency finale on Saturday night shattered Amazon Music's viewership record for a solo artist performance, drawing over 340,000 viewers on Twitch alone and marking the most-watched single-artist concert in Amazon Music's history. The Puerto Rican superstar's emotional farewell…