FIFA has revealed the star-studded lineup for the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony on July 19th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jennifer Hudson will perform a special rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before kickoff. Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, Robbie Williams, and streamer IShowSpeed will perform during the pre-match celebration, with Tom Cruise making a special appearance. The ceremony will “celebrate the 48 teams’ unforgettable journey,” according to FIFA. The halftime show will feature co-headliners BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin

Tom Holland got ghosted by fan-favorite Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland. Haaland never replied to Tom’s offer to take him to dinner because he didn’t know who he was.

George Lucas doesn’t think fans should dictate how movies are made. Quote, “The audience doesn’t know what they want to see . . . That isn’t how you make the movie.”

As he promised to on TikTok, James Franco posted so-called “evidence” of an alien in his garage. It’s obviously a hoax, but nobody knows why he’s doing it yet.

Lenny Kravitz likes to workout in leather pants or jeans because that’s what he wears onstage. He also trains to have a very narrow physique like, quote, “Spider-Man meets Bruce Lee” with a 28-inch waist.

Billy Joel thinks older artists dilute their legacy when they keep putting out new music. He says he quit writing songs in 1993 because he knew when to stop.

Ella Langley spoke to fans this past weekend about the trouble with comparing yourself to others on social media. Quote, “Who gives a [crap]. This is who I am, and that’s what you get.”

Katy Perry sparked controversy on X after posting photos on Instagram where she poses in front of a lavender wall, leading to accusations of copying Olivia Rodrigo. Critics noted the similarity between Perry’s poses and the cover art of Rodrigo’s debut album, SOUR, which features Rodrigo sticking her tongue out against a purple backdrop.

Warner Bros. and New Line are moving forward with a Conjuring prequel titled The Conjuring: First Communion, set to open September 10, 2027. Garrett Wareing (The Long Walk, Manifest) and Amanda Fix (High School, Orphan Black: Echoes) will play young versions of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, roles previously held by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.

Ariana Grande and former backup dancer Ricky Alvarez are “taking things very slowly” as they rekindle their romance, a source exclusively told PEOPLE. The pair, who dated from 2015 to 2016, reunited over the Fourth of July weekend in Florida with Grande’s family.

Noah Kahan is riding an extraordinary week. The 29-year-old became the first artist to sell out four consecutive nights at Fenway Park in Boston, performing for over 150,000 fans on July 7, 8, 10, and 11. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declared July 11 “Noah Kahan Day,” and his mother announced live that he was inducted into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame, joining Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, and Zac Brown Band

Comedians and podcast hosts Tom Segura and Christina P. have decided to end their 18-year marriage. Sources say the couple’s “special and productive relationship” concluded in recent months. They share two grade-school aged sons and plan to remain dedicated parents.

David Beckham is set to debut as a playable character in Fortnite. The collaboration includes two unique skins: one showcasing Beckham in his iconic England number 7 jersey, and another featuring a formal suit.

The 2026 Daytime Emmy Award nominations are in, with The Young & The Restless topping all nominees at 18 nods, including Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. Beyond The Gates follows with 16 nominations, General Hospital earned 13, and Days Of Our Lives received eight.

Troye Sivan is preparing for a new musical era, coinciding with the three-year anniversary of his hit song “Rush.” Sivan has teased fans with a provocative photo on social media. In the pic, Troye is wearing lace underwear, no shirt, and is covered by a leather coat.

A Michael Jackson-signed script from his guest appearance on “The Simpsons” was sold at Propstore’s Animation Art Live Auction for an estimated $4,000 to $6,000.

Jay-Z set a new record for the most ticket sales for a single concert at Yankee Stadium, selling 45,832 tickets for his Saturday night concert, surpassing his previous record of 44,916 tickets sold the night before.