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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1977, Francesca Lubiani, Italian tennis player was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1986, Simone Laudehr, German footballer was born. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast was born. In 1996, Moussa Dembélé, French footballer was born. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Burna Boy Joins Shakira, Madonna & Justin Bieber for FIFA’s Historic Halftime Show
Burna Boy is heading to the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The Nigerian superstar will share the MetLife Stadium stage on 19 July 2026 with global icons Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber. The post Burna Boy Joins Shakira, Madonna Justin Bieber for FIFA’s Historic Halftime Show appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
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Mashable
· Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber is joining FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show
FIFA added Justin Bieber to the World Cup 2026 final halftime show lineup with Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Coldplay.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary school students based in Staten Island, New York — will also perform, the last joined by Coldplay. [] The post Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
UPI
· Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber joins BTS, Madonna, Shakira World Cup Halftime Show
Justin Bieber joins BTS, Madonna, Shakira World Cup Halftime Show
The West Australian
· Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber joins line-up for World Cup final show
Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, South Korean boy band BTS and others for a half-time show at the World Cup final.
ArcaMax
· Jul 9, 2026
Justin Bieber joins star‑studded lineup for first FIFA World Cup halftime show
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS and more at the first‑ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS
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