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Time-traveling monarchs open Glasgow Commonwealth Games
world1 month ago

Time-traveling monarchs open Glasgow Commonwealth Games

King Charles III and Queen Camilla stepped from a Tardis to open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Hydro, in a two-hour ceremony that blended Scotland’s history with modern spectacle, including a giant garden stage, the Loch Ness Monster, and performances by Nathan Evans, Tom Walker and KT Tunstall. For the first time in Games history, athletes paraded into the arena before the ceremony proper, as 74 nations carried wooden batons in a symbolic relay that highlighted unity and plastic-pollution awareness. The event celebrated Glasgow’s story and featured a nod to its nightlife and industry, ending with a pyrotechnic teacake finale as 215 medals across 10 sports are contested over 11 days.

via BBC|
#commonwealth-games#glasgow-2026#king-charles-iii
King Charles Opens Glasgow 2026 in Doctor Who–Inspired Commonwealth Games Entrance
sports1 month ago

King Charles Opens Glasgow 2026 in Doctor Who–Inspired Commonwealth Games Entrance

Glasgow 2026 opens with King Charles and Queen Camilla arriving via a Doctor Who–style Tardis as athletes from 74 nations enter; Scotland receives a rousing reception amid Loch Ness Monster imagery and bagpipes, in a ceremony that emphasises a downsized edition with eight fewer sports. The Games run for 10 days with Para-powerlifting medals starting Friday, and Charles urges ocean protection while celebrating the Commonwealth’s unity.

via BBC|
#commonwealth-games#glasgow-2026#king-charles
Tariffs Push Canada to Host Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Without the U.S.
world1 month ago

Tariffs Push Canada to Host Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Without the U.S.

President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on Canadian imports led Canada to scrap a binational opening for the Gordie Howe International Bridge and instead hold a Canada-only ceremony on July 24, while the bridge will still open to traffic on July 27. Ottawa argues the tariff move breaches the USMCA framework, and Michigan officials caution about broader cross-border trade impacts as discussions over tolls and profits continue.

via Detroit Free Press|
#gordie-howe-bridge#opening-ceremony#tariffs
Chicago Welcomes a-Star Fueled Opening for the Obama Presidential Center
politics2 months 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
entertainment2 months 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
culture2 months 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
music2 months 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
world2 months 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
world2 months 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
sports2 months 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