Jennifer Hudson kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final with a powerhouse rendition of the US national anthem. It was the kind of typically commanding rendition to be expected from the powerhouse singer and third youngest EGOT winner in history. But whether due to a timing issue or some other logistical mishap, the end of Hudson’s performance did not sync up with the planned military flyover. Instead, FOX’s cameras were trained on the sky for roughly 30 seconds, seemingly waiting for the aircraft to appear. When the jets finally arrived, as captured in an Instagram video by influencer Gabby…
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Katrina Kaif celebrated her birthday earlier this week, and recently, the actress took to social media to share heartwarming glimpses from the celebrations featuring her husband Vicky Kaushal and their son, Vihaan Kaushal. The post included a rare glimpse of little Vihaan. In the first photo, Katrina is seen lifting him high in her arms as she gently kisses his tiny hand. While she chose not to reveal his face, the picture captures his little hands and legs. The next photo is a solo portrait of Katrina. Dressed in a flowy peach outfit, the actress kept her look understated with…
Warning! Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 3, episode 5, ahead! House of the Dragon could have given us a heartwarming reunion in season 3, episode 5, but things took a heartbreaking turn. This installment in the Game of Thrones spinoff series has been tragic around every corner, despite the fact that Rhaenyra Targaryen has finally claimed the Iron Throne. Just before heading to King’s Landing, Rhaenyra suffered the loss of her oldest son, Jacaerys Velaryon, in the Battle of the Gullet. This followed up on the death of her second son, Lucerys Velaryon, in House of the Dragon…
World Cup Commentator Pharrell?! AKA?! A$AP?! I’m Lost!!! Published July 19, 2026 5:19 PM PDT A BBC commentator was anything but “Happy” with his celebrity identification skills during the World Cup Final … mistaking Pharrell for A$AP Rocky — and somehow bungling Rocky’s name in the process. The hilarious flub came about 15 minutes into Sunday’s showdown between Spain and Argentina … when cameras cut to Pharrell sitting in the stands at MetLife Stadium. Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. BBC play-by-play man Guy Mowbray took a crack at identifying him, saying … “I think that is AKA…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close today (July 19) after over a month of intense gameplay. But before Spain beat out defending champion Argentina for the win with an overtime goal, another major spectacle was in order: the first-ever official World Cup Halftime Show. The inaugural event featured performances from Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Justin Bieber, and the Muppets. (Yes, Miss Piggy donned a pink jersey.) Watch highlights from the 11-minute show below.The game was tied 0-0 tie at the conclusion of the first half, leaving tensions high at MetLife Stadium. Good thing, then,…
Music composer Shashwat Sachdev has won his second National Film Award. He has been declared the winner at the 72nd National Film Awards, announced on July 18, for Best Music Direction (Songs) for Article 370. The political thriller, starring Yami Gautam, also emerged as the biggest winner of the evening, winning the Best Feature Film award, while Yami won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award. This marks Sachdev’s second National Award. He had previously won the Best Background Score Award for Uri: The Surgical Strike, the 2019 blockbuster directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Vicky Kaushal. Speaking…
One of Hollywood’s biggest animated franchises is in the middle of an impressive comeback on Netflix in the United States. There’s been a lot to enjoy on the film industry’s animation front in 2026 so far. Pixar has delivered both Hoppers and Toy Story 5 to theaters, with the latter movie currently ranking as the year’s third-highest-grossing movie worldwide. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie still occupies the top spot in that category with its $1.01 billion haul. Netflix has also continued to be a prime destination for animated offerings. The streaming platform delivered the Michael B. Jordan-led Swapped at the…
FIFA World Cup Final Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Madonna Light Up Halftime Show Published July 19, 2026 1:50 PM PDT The FIFA World Cup Final went full Super Bowl Sunday … trotting out a halftime show stacked with music royalty, soccer legends, and even a couple guys from “Ted Lasso.” Waiting for your permission to load the Twitter Tweet. Madonna kicked off the spectacle alongside Brazilian soccer icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo … before the gang from “Sesame Street” got the stadium chanting with a rendition of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.” Waiting for your permission to load the Twitter Tweet.…
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and more joined forces for FIFA World Cup Final’s first-ever halftime show. After 45+ minutes of first-half action, the field at MetLife Stadium — excuse me, New York/New Jersey Stadium (as FIFA demands it be called) — was cleared for the halftime show, the first in the World Cup’s 96 year existence. FIFA even broke their own rules and allowed for the halftime break to be up to 30 minutes as opposed to the usual 15 minutes, but given the overall number of performers and the preparation needed, it’s easy to see why. Get BTS…
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