IShowSpeed Kicks Off World Cup Closing Ceremony in Blaze of Colour
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Italian singer Laura Pausini expressed excitement and pride in performing at the World Cup closing ceremony alongside Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger.
- The halftime show will feature performances by Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and BTS.
- Madonna is set to perform following the release of her new album, while Bieber recently returned to the spotlight with a performance at Coachella after health-related cancellations.
Italian singer Laura Pausini shared her enthusiasm and honor in performing at the World Cup closing ceremony. She is set to share the stage with artists like Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger. Pausini told the BBC that she felt "goosebumps everywhere" when Robbie Williams invited her to sing, calling him one of her "favorite singer, songwriter, and performer."
The star-studded lineup for the halftime show includes global music icons Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and the K-pop group BTS. Madonna's performance comes after the successful launch of her new album, "Confessions II," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in July.
Justin Bieber is also making a significant return to live performances. Earlier this year, he delivered his biggest show in four years at the Coachella music festival. This follows his cancellation of the "Justice" world tour due to health issues.
When Robbie [Williams] invited me to sing with him, I felt goosebumps everywhere because Robbie's one of my favorite singer, songwriter, and performer.
Originally published by BBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.