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FIFA to stage three World Cup opening ceremonies and two America 250 tributes
sports17 days ago

FIFA to stage three World Cup opening ceremonies and two America 250 tributes

FIFA plans opening ceremonies for the three World Cup host nations (Canada, Mexico and the United States) with a star‑studded lineup, and two July 4 tributes in Philadelphia and Houston to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Ceremonies are scheduled 90 minutes before kickoff, lasting about 13 minutes (Mexico’s is about 16:30), with pre‑match protocol ceremonies following. The roster includes Katy Perry (US), Mana (Mexico), Michael Bublé/Alanis Morissette/Alessia Cara (Canada) and a range of international acts such as J Balvin, Anitta, Danny Ocean, Elyanna and Vegedream, among others. The piece also notes connections to Donald Trump’s America 250 push and the White House Task Force 250, and mentions a yet‑unrevealed final opening/closing show at MetLife Stadium and a World Cup album track Illuminate.”,

via The New York Times|
#america-250#fifa#music-performances
Green Day to Open Super Bowl LX in NFL’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
entertainment3 months ago

Green Day to Open Super Bowl LX in NFL’s 60th Anniversary Celebration

Green Day will kick off Super Bowl LX with a pre-game opening ceremony that doubles as a nod to the NFL’s 60th anniversary. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on February 8, with NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo carrying the event; streaming via Peacock is the most straightforward option for watching the full game. The pre-game lineup also includes Charlie Puth for the national anthem, Brandi Carlile for “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones performing the Black national anthem, ahead of kickoff.

via Mashable|
#entertainment#music#opening-ceremony
Mariah Carey Lip-Sync Rumors Surface at Milan-Cortina Opening Ceremony
world3 months ago

Mariah Carey Lip-Sync Rumors Surface at Milan-Cortina Opening Ceremony

During the Milan-Cortina 2026 opening ceremony, Mariah Carey performed portions of Nel Blu and a later song, with organizers declining to confirm whether she lip-synced. They said some elements are pre-recorded to ensure timing, sound quality, and a seamless broadcast, and Carey was not paid. IOC officials praised the performance and noted positive chemistry with US officials amid later coverage of the event. The article also notes a separate incident of suspected arson affecting rail infrastructure near Bologna, which disrupted travel but did not appear to tarnish Italy’s Olympic image.

via The Guardian|
#lip-sync#mariah-carey#milancortina-2026
Cozy Couture on Ice: The Best, Boldest, and Coziest Winter Olympics Uniforms
fashion3 months ago

Cozy Couture on Ice: The Best, Boldest, and Coziest Winter Olympics Uniforms

The Cut surveys the 2026 Winter Olympics opening-ceremony uniforms, praising standout looks like Italy’s Armani-suited kit, Team USA’s Ralph Lauren-inspired sweaters with white jackets, and Brazil’s Moncler designs, while noting Haiti’s Stella Jean collaboration and other culturally expressive kits. It highlights the coziest outfits from Norway, Canada, and Ireland, and calls out a few misfires (such as the Czech Republic’s busy patterns) as part of a broader celebration of fashion meeting sport on the Olympic stage.

via The Cut|
#fashion#opening-ceremony#sports-style
Milano-Cortina 2026 Opens With Spectacle: A Photo Gallery
sports3 months ago

Milano-Cortina 2026 Opens With Spectacle: A Photo Gallery

Guardian’s photo gallery captures Milano-Cortina 2026’s opening ceremony, a lavish celebration of Italian culture with Armani fashion tributes, Mariah Carey performing Volare and Nothing Is Impossible, a parade of nations, the Olympic rings rising, pyrotechnics, and the cauldron lighting, with scenes from San Siro in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

via The Guardian|
#milano-cortina-2026#olympics#opening-ceremony
Milano Cortina 2026: A fast guide to daily events and viewing
sports3 months ago

Milano Cortina 2026: A fast guide to daily events and viewing

CBS News lays out the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games schedule (Feb 4–22) with Italy six hours ahead of EST and nine ahead of PST, detailing daily events across Alpine, cross-country, curling, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, snowboarding and more. It covers the opening ceremony Feb 6 at Milano San Siro and the closing Feb 22 at the Verona Arena, notes that Paralympics run March 6–15, and explains NBC/Peacock live versus taped coverage with local listings to check.

via cbsnews.com|
#milano-cortina-2026#nbc-coverage#note-only-five-tags-allowed
Armonia lights four venues as Milan-Cortina opens the 2026 Games
sports3 months ago

Armonia lights four venues as Milan-Cortina opens the 2026 Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics opened with a four-site ceremony across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Livigno, and Predazzo, centering on the theme “Armonia” to unify Italy’s regions. Highlights included Andrea Bocelli lighting one of the cauldrons, performances honoring Italian culture, and athletes entering by the venue closest to their events. Russia-friendly applause and celebrations for Ukraine, the U.S., and Italy punctuated the night, with President Mattarella praising unity and gender balance. Critics described the multi-site format as making the opener feel smaller, more like local parades than a single grand spectacle, and noted some logistical and symbolic quirks (e.g., few flags due to flagbearer rules). Nonetheless, the ceremony aimed to project harmony and connection across the Games.

via The New York Times|
#harmony#italy#multi-location