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Controversial half-time show could change World Cup branding forever

Is this the 'Americanisation' of football?

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Kanye West Set to Perform in Georgia Under Production of Live Nation Israel as Concert Details are Unveiled

Kanye West's upcoming concert in Georgia, has sparked global attention due to its ties with Israeli-linked producers and his controversial past

International Business Times UK

Halftime hits: FIFA reveals star-studded squad for historic World Cup final show

FIFA has announced the line up for its first-ever World Cup half-time show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS all set to feature as world football's governing body seeks to emulate the success of the NFL's Superbowl show.

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FIFA Announce 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Headliners: Full Details

The 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime show, with FIFA taking a page out of the NFL’s playbook.

Sports Illustrated

BTS Becomes First KPop Group to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna and Shakira

BTS to headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show in 2026 with Madonna and Shakira, merging sport, music, and education support

International Business Times UK

US Army Ranger School Adds Brutal Bayonet Drills So They Can Use It If Battlefield Tech Suddenly Fails

The US Army has reintroduced bayonet drills at Ranger School to prepare soldiers for combat scenarios where technology may fail, emphasising basic fighting skills and psychological resilience.

International Business Times UK

World Cup announces mega-star half-time show line-up

The line-up could lead to the half-time interval during the final lasting longer than the customary 15 minutes

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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline first ever World Cup final half-time show

Headliners for the Super Bowl-inspired show have been confirmed

Evening Standard

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show

The World Cup final will take place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The Independent UK

Chris Martin and The Muppets announced headliners for first ever World Cup halftime show

Coldplay legend Chris Martin, with the help of Elmo, Cookie Monster and The Muppets' favourite Animal, has curated an all-star lineup for the World Cup Final Halftime Show.

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Are BLACKPINK Lisa and BTS Jungkook Dating? Fans Debate Whether the Matching Hoodie Is Just Coincidence

Fans debate whether BLACKPINK's Lisa and BTS' Jungkook are dating after matching hoodie claims spark viral 'couple hoodie' speculation online

International Business Times UK

BTS' 50,000-strong ARMY turn out at Mexico City for historic presidential palace visit

BTS met President Claudia Sheinbaum and were greeted by tens of thousands of screaming fans from the presidential balcony.

BANG Premier

Tears and screams as 50,000 BTS fans flood city square for glimpse of K-pop band in Mexico

BTS were met by a screaming crowd of an estimated 50,000 fans in Mexico on Wednesday (6 May) ahead of their upcoming concerts.

The Independent UK

BTS Video Of Sydney Sweeney Surrounded By ‘Euphoria’ Crew Is Making Fans “Uncomfortable”

Sydney Sweeney’s viral Euphoria set clip sparks debate as fans react to a bizarre detail.

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BTS Silences Rumors With Record-Breaking Return

What if everything people believed about your ending quietly became the fuel for your strongest comeback? For years, fans of BTS waited through silence, holding on to hope while uncertainty grew. Rumors spread everywhere, and questions kept building was this truly the end of an era? But instead of fading…

The Independent UK

South Korean prosecutors reject police bid to arrest giant K-pop boss

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K-pop tycoon behind BTS avoids arrest in South Korean investor fraud probe

Bang Si-Hyuk is facing a high-profile investigation and is barred from leaving the country

BANG Premier

BTS fans told to stay off El Paso mountains ahead of Sun Bowl double‑header

El Paso officials are urging fans to avoid climbing the surrounding mountains as BTS prepare for two huge shows at the Sun Bowl Stadium on May 2 and 3.

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Why Jin Chose BTS Over His Dream Career

What if you had everything to become a star but chose something else instead? That’s the story of Jin. With visuals that could easily fit the film industry, many believed acting was his natural path. And yet he walked away from it. Not because he couldn’t do it. But because…

Euronews

BTS agency chairman Bang Si-Hyuk faces arrest over alleged fraud scheme

South Korean police are seeking to arrest Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s IPO, in a case that could impact the K-pop giant as BTS resumes touring.

The Independent UK

K-pop music mogul faces arrest in South Korea for fraud

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The Independent UK

South Korean wolf’s escape inspires bread, billboards, and a crypto coin

The two-year-old wolf, who was recaptured last week, is recovering under veterinary care after losing around 4kg

BANG Premier

Jung Kook doesn't see himself as a pop star 'yet'

Jung Kook says he still doesn’t see himself as a “star,” despite his chart‑topping success, and is focused on improving.

The Independent UK

BTS agency’s billionaire founder faces arrest in fraud investigation

South Korea police seeks Bang Si-Hyuk’s arrest as they expand investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100m in investor fraud scheme

The Independent UK

BTS’ Arirang World Tour expected to generate up to £4bn

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