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BuzzFeed breaks down Robbie Williams’s viral World Cup moment on live German TV, placing it in the wider context of his FIFA theme song performance (“Desire”) at the closing ceremony and the ensuing interview. The piece explains the moment fans spun into memes, clarifying it was a humorous, awkward live-TV moment rather than a scandal, and highlights how viewers and media reacted to the clip.
Spain vs Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final will feature an 11-minute halftime show and a closing ceremony at New York-New Jersey Stadium, with appearances by Tom Cruise and a roster of co-headliners including Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy and BTS, plus performances from Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, IShowSpeed and more. Jennifer Hudson will sing the host nation’s anthem. The ceremony is produced by Balich Wonder Studio to highlight the tournament’s global reach, and supports FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund. The closing ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m. ET, kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. ET, and the halftime show is expected to begin around 3:45 p.m. ET, with the total halftime length capped at 20 minutes.
Spain vs Argentina will meet in the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, with kickoff at 3:00 PM local. The closing ceremony starts at 1:30 PM local and features Post Malone among others, while the halftime show includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS, plus Burna Boy and Gustavo Dudamel; the stage is built on the pitch and the interval could last longer than the usual 15 minutes to install and remove the set. US viewers can watch on FOX (English) and Telemundo/Universo (Spanish), with similar rights in Canada, Mexico, and beIN Sports for other regions.
Barbra Streisand will not attend the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony due to a knee injury, but she will still be honored with the Honorary Palme d’Or. In a statement she expressed regret at missing the in-person celebration while thanking the festival for the honor, and the tribute to her life’s work will proceed on May 23, marking her Cannes debut in a different sense.
Barbra Streisand cannot attend the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony to accept her honorary Palme d’Or due to a knee injury, but the festival will still pay tribute to her at the event and she expressed gratitude and wishes for a speedy recovery.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Games closed with a 2.5-hour ceremony inside Verona Arena that celebrated Italian art and culture—opera, dance and contemporary music—featuring stars like Roberto Bolle, Achille Lauro and Gabry Ponte as about 1,500 athletes entered behind flag bearers from 92 nations. Team USA highlighted the event with a record 12 golds across 16 sports, and roughly 12,000 spectators witnessed the ceremony, which included a remembrance segment for fallen athletes. The closing ended with extinguished flames on two cauldrons and a Verona-friendly light show in place of fireworks, ahead of Los Angeles 2028 and the 2030 Games in the French Alps and Nice.
Verona's ancient Arena di Verona hosted the Milan-Cortina 2026 closing ceremony, blending mythic Icarus imagery with gladiator history and opera-centric performances while honoring athletes like Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych and mothers Elana Meyers Taylor and Francesca Lollobrigida—framing the Games as a culturally rich, theatrical farewell.
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics closed in Verona with an opera-inspired ceremony, final medals awarded in the 50km cross-country events, and a handover of the Olympic flag to 2030 hosts France; Team GB achieved its best Winter Games yet with five medals (three golds), Norway topped the medal table, and Italy celebrated its strongest Games to date with 10 golds and 30 medals.
NBC will have Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir host the 2026 Milan-Cortina closing ceremony, marking their fifth time leading the finale; coverage includes a live 2:30 p.m. ET broadcast, a Best of Milan-Cortina 2026 recap, an early NBA pregame, and a primetime re-air with Mike Tirico, Andrea Joyce, and Lewis Johnson.
Italy hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics with a spread-out opening ceremony across Milan, Cortina, Livigno, and Predazzo—including two flame cauldrons in Milan and Cortina—and a closing ceremony on Feb. 22 at the Verona Arena, the first finale held at a different venue. The Olympic flame arrives in Milan Feb. 5 and is carried by more than 10,000 torchbearers on a 63‑day relay through 110 Italian provinces. The opening event centers on a harmony theme, while the closing program, “Beauty in Motion,” highlights Italian talent and the Verona venue with a high-tech stage, as the Games hand over to the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.
Meghan Markle wowed in a teal strapless Cult Gaia dress at the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony, accessorizing with nude pumps and minimal jewelry. Fans praised her stunning look, with many complimenting the color and her overall appearance.
Meghan Markle breaks away from her usual beige looks and opts for a £830 green Cult Gaia dress and £530 Aquazzura heels for the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf. She accessorizes with Kimaï hoop earrings, a Lorraine Schwartz pinky ring, and a Cartier Love bracelet. Prince Harry delivers an emotional speech, and the couple shows their affection throughout the event. They leave early to avoid crowds and celebrate Harry's birthday at a traditional German bar.
Duchess Meghan made a stylish appearance at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games, wearing a strapless turquoise gown with floral lace detailing by Cult Gaia. She accessorized with beige pumps, diamond hoops, and a gold Cartier bracelet. Meghan's glam included a slick bun, natural makeup, and a glossy pink lip. This bold look follows her previous eye-catching outfits during the tournament, showcasing her fashion-forward choices.