Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to Headline First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show
By
Tom Breihan
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Summary
The article discusses FIFA's decision to have a halftime show at the World Cup Final for the first time, featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as headliners. The author expresses strong negative opinions about the current U.S. government's immigration policies and the high cost of tickets, framing the event as a marketing opportunity rather than a genuine entertainment addition.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSoccer games don't typically have halftime shows, but FIFA isn't the kind of organization that'll let a marketing opportunity go to waste.
This year, the World Cup is coming to the United States, which promises to be a clusterfuck of gigantic proportions, especially given our current government's enthusiastic willingness to ban travelers from wherever.
But anyone who makes it through our fascistic customs process and splurges for the insanely expensive World Cup Final tickets will get a performance from a bunch of global superstars.
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