IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour
Another star-studded performance at half-time will include Shakira, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber.
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Notable Quotes
"When Robbie [Williams] invited me to sing with him, I felt goosebumps everywhere because Robbie's one of my favorite singer, songwriter, and performer."
— Laura Pausini , Celebrity
"From every corner of the globe, we have witnessed greatness, and we have shared in moments of joy. Football is a language spoken without words, a force that unites people."
— Tom Cruise , Celebrity
Key People
Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his Afro-fusion music.
Chris Martin is the frontman of the band Coldplay and is credited for lyrics and music on a track for Blackpink.
President of FIFA.
Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer and actress.
Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for his influential pop music career.
Laura Pausini is an Italian pop singer and songwriter acclaimed for her powerful voice and heartfelt songs.
Madonna is a seven-time Grammy winner and pop star releasing a new album.
Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer and television personality, best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.
Post Malone is an American singer and rapper known for his genre-blending music and hit songs like 'Wow.'
Robbie Williams is a British singer and entertainer known for his solo career and as a member of Take That.
Colombian singer known for her performances and music.
Swae Lee is an American rapper and singer known for being part of the hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd.
Actor and longtime friend of David Beckham.
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