Shakira and Burna Boy will host the 2026 World Cup final

Shakira and Burna Boy will headline the final's halftime show; Ghetto Kids will accompany them.

The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will close with music. On Sunday, July 19, at the New York Stadium, the halftime show will be performed by Shakira and Burna Boy.

Collaboration with social impact

The Colombian singer will perform “Dai Dai” alongside the Nigerian. They will be accompanied on stage by the children’s dance group Ghetto Kids, originally from Uganda. This group, which was born in marginalized neighborhoods of Kampala, is part of the Inspire Ghetto Kids Foundation, an NGO that supports girls and boys through art.

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The group was founded in 2007 by Kavuma Dauda, ​​who after being orphaned decided to help minors in vulnerable situations. The foundation covers education, food, housing and medical care through donations. Shakira met them and invited them to her concert in New Jersey, where they participated in the dynamic “Walk with the Wolf.”

Ghetto Kids became popular in 2014 with the video “Sitya Loss” by Eddy Kenzo. In 2023 they participated in Britain’s Got Talent. They have more than 9 million followers on Instagram and 13 million on TikTok. They have received awards such as the AFRIMMA and recognition from the RIAA.

Currently the NGO assists 60 orphaned or vulnerable minors. At least 20 have collaborated with celebrities like Chris Brown and, now, Shakira. They have also met figures such as Lionel Messi and Kun Agüero.

Celebrities in the final

The event will bring together other stars: Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber, among others.

Arantza Ruiz joins La Casa de los Famosos 4: between laughter and caution

The Mexican actress enters the reality show with excitement and warning about its black humor.

Arantza Ruiz, actress of soap operas such as Vencer elpast and Eternamente loving us, is the tenth confirmed member of the fourth season of La Casa de los Famosos (LCDLF). His parents, actor Alejandro Ruiz and producer Socorro Méndez, were not surprised by his decision.

“They told me I’m crazy, but since I’m an adult I can do what I want,” she confessed.

The singer and gamer also recognized the risks of the format: some celebrities have gained popularity, others have faced criticism. However, he is confident that this opportunity comes for his benefit.

Expectations inside the house

Arantza wants a fun atmosphere. “I hope it is a very fun house, I feel that the people who go there really want to have a good time,” he said. Although he is aware of the controversies of past editions, he believes that the production will prioritize entertainment over conflicts.

His main fear: his humor. “I have black and politically incorrect humor. I’m afraid that they won’t understand that it’s a joke, because comedy is very delicate,” he explained.

No fixed strategy

Despite knowing nine of the 15 participants, Arantza does not plan a strategy. “I feel like any strategy falls apart, because here the rules change,” he said. He knew in January that he would enter the reality show, which allowed him to finish recording the telenovela Land of love and courage, which premieres in September in the United States and in October in Mexico.

The actress joins a diverse cast: Ernesto Laguardia, Karina Torres, Ximena Herrera, Aldo Rendón, Moisés Peñaloza, Cynthia Klitbo, Yahir, Flor Vigna and Masad Altamimi. “I love that there are actors and singers with experience. I want to learn from them,” he commented.

His goal is to reach the final, but he knows that the format takes him to the limit. “I hope I don’t reach my limit. If I stay a week or reach the final, I will be satisfied that I dared,” she concluded.

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Mel C marries Australian model in intimate ceremony in England

Mel C married Chris Dingwall in a country wedding with her former colleagues present.

Mel C gets married in a country wedding with nods to the Spice Girls

Former Spice Girls member Mel C married Australian model Chris Dingwall on July 18. The ceremony took place at Country House Cumbria, northwest England, a country-style venue chosen by the couple.

Mel C and Dingwall met in 2023 through an exclusive dating app. According to people close to her, the singer wanted a small celebration, without ostentation. And so it was, although with some details that recalled her time as a pop star in the 90s.

Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown and Geri Halliwell-Horner attended the wedding. Scarlett, daughter of Mel C and the result of her relationship with Thomas Starr, participated as bridesmaid.

Dress designed by Victoria Beckham

Mel C wore a white backless dress, designed by Victoria Beckham, also a former Spice Girl. The designer could not attend due to commitments in the United States related to the World Cup. “It was a gift from Victoria – they are very close,” a source told the Mail on Sunday. Beckham was sorry to miss the ceremony.

The wedding went off without a hitch, except for the appearance of a herd of cows that approached while the couple exchanged vows, surrounded by the natural landscape.

Mel C is preparing for a world tour that will begin in September in Montreal, Canada, and will include performances in the United States, England, Asia and several European countries.

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Maribel Guardia expresses solidarity with Aylín Mujica for the loss of her son

Maribel Guardia sends a message of support to Aylín Mujica after the death of her son Mauro.

Support in the midst of pain

Maribel Guardia knows the void left by the loss of a child. Three years ago, she said goodbye to her only son, Julián, who died at the age of 27 due to a heart attack. Now, he extends his hand to Cuban actress Aylín Mujica, who is facing the death of her firstborn, Mauro, 30 years old.

Mauro died in Barbados after being urgently admitted to a hospital. He apparently suffered from pneumonia; He exercised and felt bad. The news has hit the artistic community.

“Today I cry with you, dear Aylín Mujica. No mother should say goodbye to a child… May God embrace you, hold you and give you the strength necessary to go through this immense pain,” Guardia wrote.

Aylín was in Colombia recording a cooking reality show when she received the news. On Instagram, she thanked the expressions of affection and confessed to feeling devastated. In addition to Mauro, she is the mother of Alejandro and Violeta.

Artists and fans have sent condolences to the 51-year-old host. Solidarity between mothers who have faced similar losses has been present on social networks.

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