#FIRSTLOOK: MADONNA, SHAKIRA, AND BTS CO-HEADLINERS AT FIFA WORLD CUP FUNDED FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

As seen on social media (Instagram/YouTube), Madonna, Shakira, and BTS were just announced as the co-headliners of the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The line-up was curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

We wanted to share some additional background on the Halftime Show with you. The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. The Education Fund has already raised over $30 million, with momentum continuing to build as $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be donated throughout the tournament.

Earlier this week, FIFA and Global Citizen announced the first group of organizations to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, providing access to education and football for children in underserved communities in 10 countries around the world. By supporting proven models that combine education, sport, and community engagement, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is helping expand access to learning, improve education outcomes, and create pathways to opportunity for children in some of the world’s most underserved communities. More information on the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and inaugural grantees is available at globalcitizen.org/education-fund-grantees. Applications are now open for the second cycle of grants. Visit globalcitizen.org/education-fund-apply for more details.

Currently, there are approximately 350 million children and adolescents out of school globally. Of these children, approximately 133 million do not meet the minimum proficiency level in reading and math by the end of primary school.

Click here to learn more about the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Global Citizen, the producers of the Halftime Show, is the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday advocates raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the private sector. Since the movement began, more than $50 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives.

#NEWMUSIC: SHAKIRA – “ZOO” FROM “ZOOTOPIA 2”

The all-new original song “Zoo” featured in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated adventure “Zootopia 2” launches today. The single is performed by Shakira, who returns as the voice of Zootopia’s biggest pop star, Gazelle.

“Zoo” music and lyrics are written by Ed Sheeran, Blake Slatkin and Shakira. The song is produced by Blake Slatkin, Alex (A.C.) Castillo, Shakira and Ed Sheeran. “Zoo” will also be available as a collectible 7” purple vinyl single.

Access “Zootopia 2” Spotify Countdown Page HERE

Pre-Add “Zootopia 2” Soundtrack on Apple HERE

Pre-Save “Zootopia 2” Soundtrack on Amazon HERE

Pre-Order Special 7” Vinyl of “Zoo” Single HERE

The “Zootopia 2” score is composed by Academy Award®-winner Michael Giacchino and launches as a part of the complete soundtrack on Friday, November 21, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on Wednesday, November 26.

“Zoo” will resonate with fans of the breakout anthem “Try Everything” featured in the original Oscar® winning film “Zootopia” released in 2016. “Try Everything” has been streamed 2.7 billion times worldwide to date.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” rookie cops Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake (voice of Ke Huy Quan) arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. The film also features the voices of Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Nate Torrence, and Shakira, who returns as Gazelle. From the Oscar®-winning team of Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush and Byron Howard (directors) and Yvett Merino (producer), “Zootopia 2” opens in theatres Nov. 26.

#NEWMUSIC: SHAKIRA FT. RIHANNA – “CAN’T REMEMBER TO FORGET YOU”

Now that’s a proper Comeback!  Colombian Goddess Shakira joins forces with Rihanna for an amazing bit of Pop Perfection in Can’t Remember to Forget You.  Oh Shakira, you salty little Wordsmith, you!  The Track is The Voice Mentor’s first Single since 2010’s Gypsy.

The Rock/Ska-esque Banger boasts a strong Melody and I cannot stress how nice it is hearing Rihanna properly sing versus some of her more recent few-note Melody offerings of late!

Listen to the Track in full below:

Official Artwork:

The Joseph Kahn-directed Video is on its way and Shakira‘s eight Studio Disc is due later this year via Sony Music!

Download the Track here.

 

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music)