Which Artist Got the Biggest Boost Performing at the World Cup?
Major global stars took the stage for the World Cup Halftime Show, though the experience varied wildly between performers.
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The brief
The World Cup Halftime Show featured performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber. The event included a guest appearance by Jason Sudeikis, who brought his Ted Lasso persona to hype up Justin Bieber.
FIFA has described the closing ceremony and halftime show as having made history. Coverage from Yahoo highlights reports that the primary performers received no performance fee for the event.
Meanwhile, Rolling Stone reports a critical perspective from Liam Gallagher, who characterized the halftime show as being "like a bad trip." Future updates may clarify the specific impact of these performances on the artists' visibility and address the reported lack of compensation for the headliners.
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Quick answers
Who performed at the World Cup Halftime Show?
The show featured Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber.
Were the artists paid for their performances?
According to Yahoo, the performers reportedly received no performance fee.
How did Liam Gallagher react to the show?
Gallagher stated that the halftime show was "like a bad trip."
Coverage (7)
- World Cup final halftime show: Rating every performer as Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira star espn.in · 17h ago
- BTS honours Korea’s Red Devils at World Cup halftime show, calls stage ‘a dream’ Asia News Network · 17h ago
- Wayne Rooney Shades Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber's FIFA World Cup Halftime Show in Brutal On-Air Review Yahoo Lifestyle Canada · 17h ago
- History made by stunning closing ceremony and Halftime Show FIFA · 17h ago
- Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber Reportedly Got No Performance Fee for World Cup Halftime Show Yahoo · 17h ago
- Jason Sudeikis Brings Ted Lasso to World Cup Halftime Show to Hype Up Justin Bieber The Hollywood Reporter · 17h ago
- Liam Gallagher Says World Cup Halftime Show Was ‘Like a Bad Trip’ Rolling Stone · 17h ago broke it first
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