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The 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies are set to feature a wide range of musical performances, highlighting the event’s role beyond just soccer. Major names including Shakira, Katy Perry, Future, ...

The singer will perform during the opening ceremony of the popular sporting event in Los Angeles on June 12 Greg Swales. Katy Perry will perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA 2026 World Cup ...

Over the years, the songs that provide a soundtrack to the World Cup have become a significant part of the tournament, almost as important as the games. Some anthems have reached far beyond the field ...

Shakira, performing at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration Concert. Photo: Martin Rose/Getty Images Co-headlined by Madonna, BTS, and the tournament-obsessed Shakira, the introduction of a ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. With just one day until kick-off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all eyes ...

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The official social media account for Elmo responded to critics after the beloved “Sesame Street” character found itself in hot water for saying it “hopes” the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A familiar, furry red figure managed to become one of the most talked about characters of the 2026 NBA Finals before the opening tipoff. Not a player. Not a coach. Elmo. All the ...

For most of the world who grew up watching Sesame Street, Elmo is a lovable and, importantly, uncontroversial figure with a (somewhat annoying) laugh. For New Yorkers, the Muppet’s latest tweet makes ...

All Elmo wanted to do was make sure that both the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs enjoyed their time on the court as they kicked off the NBA Finals. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...