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Last update: 32 minutes agoWorld Cup Halftime Shock: FIFA just confirmed the first-ever halftime show at a World Cup final—MetLife Stadium on July 19—with Madonna, Shakira and BTS headlining, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced with Global Citizen, plus Sesame Street and The Muppets. Festival Programming: South Africa’s National Arts Festival is leaning into the AI debate with a 2026 theme built around “Ubuntu” and an autoplay, AI-generated dance opera. UK Flag Rules: The UK relaxed rules for flying England/Scotland flags and other permitted banners during the tournament, with size and consent limits depending on where you display them. Publishing Deals: Universal Music Publishing Group China signed folk star Wan Xiaoli to an exclusive global songwriting/composition agreement. Local Spotlight: New Zealand’s Che Fu is set for induction into the Music Hall of Fame at the Aotearoa Music Awards on May 28. Live Music Calendar: Bloomington’s Granfalloon Concert Series expands into three all-ages Switchyard Park shows this summer.
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