World Cup 2026: halftime show brings together global stars

The finale will include a halftime show with artists like Shakira and BTS, a Super Bowl tradition.

The 2026 World Cup final will have a halftime show

FIFA revealed part of the cast for the closing ceremony and the first halftime show in the history of a World Cup. The event will take place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

Among the confirmed participants for the ceremony are Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Jennifer Hudson and Nicole Scherzinger. Streamer IShowSpeed ​​will also join, reflecting the influence of content creators in global sport.

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Jennifer Hudson will perform a special version of the United States national anthem. The singer is a winner of EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony).

Artists confirmed for halftime

Unlike previous editions, this final incorporates the American tradition of halftime shows, popularized by the Super Bowl. The regulation break will be extended by 15 minutes. The segment will feature the participation of Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Gustavo Dudamel, Burna Boy and the PS22 Choir.

The closing ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. local time (11:30 a.m. central Mexico time), 90 minutes before the opening whistle at 3:00 p.m. The production will be carried out by the Italian company Balich Wonder Studio, with the aim of celebrating the passion and global nature of the tournament.

Luisito Comunica apologizes to ARMY after controversy over BTS

The YouTuber received thousands of hostile messages after minimizing BTS's performance at the World Cup.

The comment that sparked the controversy

Content creator Luis Arturo Villar, known as Luisito Comunica, became a trend after receiving criticism and aggressive messages from BTS followers. The incident occurred on July 19, during the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in Miami.

During the halftime show, the South Korean group performed Dynamite. Luisito posted a video on Instagram saying that no one reacted to the show. “No one got excited about BTS. But really NO ONE,” he wrote.

In the same clip, he added: “It’s really funny, you can tell we’re at a football fan event, because the BTS one just came out, the Korean guy is very famous, and I don’t see anyone really excited.”

Excuse me with an ironic tone

Hours later, the YouTuber uploaded another video. This time, he apologized to the ARMY community and revealed that he had received thousands of insults and threats. “I’m scared, let me know. It’s not a joke, I’m really scared. I woke up to thousands of messages from very angry people, insulting me, threatening me,” he declared.

With a sarcastic tone, he added: “I know they are capable of destroying lives. I want to apologize to them and I hope we can be friends.” He assured that he made a mistake and that, contrary to popular belief, he enjoys the group’s music.

The video accumulated divided reactions between those who supported his comment and those who considered it a provocation. As of this writing, neither Luisito nor BTS representatives have issued additional statements.

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Tom Holland: loneliness defines Spider-Man in A New Day

Tom Holland reveals how loneliness marks the new Spider-Man movie.

Loneliness as a starting point

Peter Parker sacrificed everything to save the world, but now he must bear the consequences. In Spider-Man: A New Day, the hero faces a life marked by loneliness, according to Tom Holland during the film’s presentation in Mexico City.

The British actor attended the fan event held in Aztlán Parque Urbano. He explained that the fourth installment could not ignore the outcome of No Way Home, when Peter erased his identity from everyone’s memory to protect his loved ones.

“The most important thing was not to run away from the consequences of the previous movie. Peter made a huge sacrifice and now he lives with it. It’s painful because we all want him to have the things that any human being deserves. But now he’s facing all of that completely alone.”

Night of rain and ovation

Minutes before Holland arrived, the place was already packed. The intense rain did not disperse the hundreds of fans waiting for the Marvel superhero.

The actor did not arrive alone. He was accompanied by Zendaya, his wife and co-star, and director Destin Daniel Cretton. They were received with cheers, whistles and applause. Zendaya even danced to the song “Zendaya, sister, you’re already Mexican!”

Holland thanked the capital’s fans for their energy: “Thank you, this means the world to us. You have been so incredible. Thank you for your love, for your warm welcome, for being great people and loving our movies so much.”

After mingling with attendees and posing for official photos, the cast said goodbye to applause. The visit began the countdown to the premiere of Spider-Man: A New Day, scheduled for July 29.

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Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong actress, dies at 18

The young actress lost her life in a road accident in Maryland.

A young promise of cinema

Kaylee Hottle, the actress who played Jia in the two installments of Godzilla vs Kong, died at the age of 18 after a road accident in Maryland. Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed the news to TMZ after traveling from Texas to claim the body.

The accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, July 21. Joshua learned of the incident while Kaylee was being taken to the hospital, but his heart couldn’t resist. The authorities informed him of the death later.

A career marked by inclusion

Kaylee debuted at age nine with a commercial for a messaging app created for people with hearing disabilities. She and her father were deaf, and much of her family belongs to the deaf community. In the Godzilla vs Kong saga (2021 and 2024), he gave life to Jia, who communicates with the monster using sign language. Jia lives on Skull Island along with Dr. Ilene Andrews, played by Rebecca Hall.

In an interview with Young Entertainment last April, Kaylee spoke about the challenges of playing Jia:

“I think the most challenging part is patience. There are so many things that require a lot of patience, there is a lot of waiting and a lot of repetition. I had to realize that it was something I had to accept if I wanted to continue bringing this character to life.”

His departure leaves a void in the industry and among his fans, who will remember his talent and his legacy of representation for the deaf community.

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