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Chicago Welcomes a-Star Fueled Opening for the Obama Presidential Center
politics22 days ago

Chicago Welcomes a-Star Fueled Opening for the Obama Presidential Center

The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago as a $850 million, 20-acre complex featuring a public library, park, and sports facilities to honor Obama’s 2009–2017 presidency. The ceremony drew a who’s who of power and pop culture, including former presidents Biden, Bush, and Clinton; world leaders like Justin Trudeau and Angela Merkel; and celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Bono and The Edge, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Tyler Perry, Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Dwyane Wade, and the Obama family. Performances featured Springsteen and Wonder among others, underscoring the center’s prominence in post-presidential life and its ties to American cultural and political influence.

via Business Insider|
#celebrities#chicago#former-presidents
A-List Glitz Graces the Obama Presidential Center Opening
entertainment23 days ago

A-List Glitz Graces the Obama Presidential Center Opening

Hollywood’s heavy presence defined the Obama Presidential Center opening, with performers Bono, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson, and a star-studded crowd including Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Tom Hanks, David Letterman, Stephen Colbert and Conan O’Brien. CNN called it “A-listers all over the place,” while Fox News offered partial coverage of Barack Obama’s speech. The 18-acre Chicago campus features a museum, theater, Oval Office replica and more, with Stevie Wonder closing the event. The ceremony also contrasted with the current administration’s cultural approach, and Trump was notably not invited.

via Deadline|
#bruce-springsteen#chicago#entertainment
Star-Studded Lineup to Kick Off Obama Presidential Center Opening
culture25 days ago

Star-Studded Lineup to Kick Off Obama Presidential Center Opening

Bruce Springsteen, U2’s Bono and The Edge, and Stevie Wonder headline the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening in Chicago on June 18, with a worldwide livestream at 11 a.m. CT; the event also features Michelle Obama and other stars, highlighting the values of the Obama presidency as the center opens to the public June 19, with the livestream available on the center’s site.

via Rolling Stone|
#bruce-springsteen#culture#obama-presidential-center
Katy Perry Teams Up With 10-Year-Old Tius Luka for a Heartfelt 'Wonder' at the World Cup Opener
music29 days ago

Katy Perry Teams Up With 10-Year-Old Tius Luka for a Heartfelt 'Wonder' at the World Cup Opener

Katy Perry performed 'Wonder' alongside 10-year-old Norwegian singer Tius Luka at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles. Luka sang the song’s opening and closing lines; he recorded his part in 2021 when he was five, and Perry later wrote verses for the track and added them to her album. Perry embraced Luka at the end as cheers rang out from the crowd.

via Rolling Stone|
#katy-perry#music#opening-ceremony
Stars Shine on LA Red Carpet as FIFA World Cup 2026 Opens with Spectacle
world29 days ago

Stars Shine on LA Red Carpet as FIFA World Cup 2026 Opens with Spectacle

LA hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony at SoFi Stadium with Paris Hilton, Jaafar Jackson, Rob Lowe, Will Forte and more on the red carpet, plus performances by Katy Perry, Future, Blackpink’s Lisa, Anitta, Remi and Tyla as Dan + Shay sing the U.S. anthem; the 48-team, 16-city tournament runs June 11–19, following early matches like Mexico vs. South Africa and USA vs. Paraguay.

via Deadline|
#fifa-world-cup-2026#los-angeles#opening-ceremony
Canada Opens 2026 World Cup with Star-Studded Toronto Ceremony
world29 days ago

Canada Opens 2026 World Cup with Star-Studded Toronto Ceremony

Canada kicked off the 2026 World Cup in Toronto with a star-studded opening ceremony led by Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé, ahead of the hosts’ game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the 48-team tournament unfolds across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The ceremony highlighted Canada’s communities with performances from artists such as Alessia Cara and Elyanna, while the US match in Los Angeles featured Katy Perry and Future. The event follows an opening in Mexico City and precedes a closing ceremony planned for MetLife Stadium, with headliners including Coldplay, Madonna and Shakira. Political attendance was limited, with no Trump or Canadian PM at the openings, and organizers emphasized the global, diverse nature of the host nation.

via BBC|
#alanis-morissette#canada#michael-buble
sports29 days ago

World Cup 2026 Kicks Off With Three North American Opening Ceremonies

The 2026 World Cup opens with three ceremonies in Mexico City (June 11), Toronto (June 12), and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (June 12), ahead of Mexico vs. South Africa, Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, and USA vs. Paraguay. Broadcast is on FOX networks (FOX/FS1) with FOX One streaming; Tubi will simulcast the Mexico and USA ceremonies and their opening matches.

via FOX Sports|
#broadcasting#north-america#opening-ceremony
Shakira and Burna Boy Spark 2026 World Cup Kickoff With Dai Dai
music1 month ago

Shakira and Burna Boy Spark 2026 World Cup Kickoff With Dai Dai

Shakira and Burna Boy delivered the official World Cup song 'Dai Dai' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, joined by a star-studded lineup including Maná, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda and Danny Ocean as the ceremony kicked off the tournament with a flag-draped stage and high-energy performances. The event also highlighted upcoming kickoff celebrations in Los Angeles and Toronto, and a historic final halftime show is planned with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, with proceeds to FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund.

via Rolling Stone|
#burna-boy#music#opening-ceremony
Shakira and Burna Boy headline World Cup 2026 opener in Mexico City
world1 month ago

Shakira and Burna Boy headline World Cup 2026 opener in Mexico City

At Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony featured Shakira and Burna Boy performing the anthem Dai Dai, a celebration of Aztec culture, a 48-nation flag procession, and performances by Danny Ocean, Belinda, Mana, J Balvin, Tyla, Andrea Bocelli and EJAE for the official anthem DNA, with Salma Hayek welcoming fans; the event coincided with the tournament start, though fan zones faced disruptions due to teachers’ protests and security barriers near the venue.

via Al Jazeera|
#azteca-stadium#burna-boy#opening-ceremony
Shakira stars as Mexico kicks off the 2026 World Cup with a festive opening
sports1 month ago

Shakira stars as Mexico kicks off the 2026 World Cup with a festive opening

The 2026 World Cup opens in Mexico City with a vibrant ceremony headlined by Shakira, plus performances from J Balvin, Burna Boy and others, as Mexico co-hosts with the US and Canada. Fans packed Azteca Stadium to celebrate the kickoff amid a build-up marked by renovations and protests, signaling a festive start to the tournament on home soil.

via BBC|
#azteca-stadium#mexico-city#opening-ceremony