entertainmentSunday, July 19, 2026
The first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show packed an 11-minute spectacle with Madonna, BTS, Shakira, and the Muppets, a logistical marvel that overshadowed most other entertainment news today. Elsewhere, a Call of Duty movie got a release date, and a beloved punk bassist passed away.
The FIFA final halftime show was the day's biggest event, with multiple outlets covering its star-studded lineup and tight timing.
Variety reports the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show squeezed Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, and the Muppets into just 11 minutes, and came in seconds under time. It's a logistical feat that redefines the halftime format.
Pitchfork's coverage adds that Madonna opened with "Music" alongside Brazilian soccer legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, and that Spain beat defending champion Argentina. The show was the first halftime performance in World Cup history.
Two major franchise announcements landed today: a Call of Duty movie is officially on the way, and July 23 is shaping up as the busiest gaming day of summer.
A Call of Duty movie set in the Modern Warfare universe is officially in development with director Peter Berg, targeting a June 30, 2028 release. The announcement ties into the reveal of Modern Warfare 4, launching October 2026.
July 23 will see three major franchise games, a new Avatar, Halo, and Splatoon, launch on the same day, an unusual simultaneous drop that Polygon calls the busiest gaming day of summer.
A sad note closes the day: Jennifer Finch, bassist of the influential punk band L7, has died at 59.
Jennifer Finch, bassist and vocalist for the influential punk band L7, has died at 59 after revealing an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis earlier this week. She played on essential grunge-era albums like 'Smell The Magic' and 'Bricks Are Heavy.'
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