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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Were Doja Cat and J Balvin paid for performing at the 2025 FIFA halftime show?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup halftime show was a global spectacle, featuring star performers Doja Cat, J Balvin, Tems, and Emmanuel Kelly. Held at MetLife Stadium during the tournament's final, the show added massive entertainment value and global appeal. But one major question remains: Were these artists paid to perform? FIFA partnered with Global Citizen to produce the halftime event, aligning the performance with a philanthropic initiative — the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for global education access. Historically, Global Citizen has worked with high-profile musicians who perform pro bono in support of charitable causes. Although FIFA and Global Citizen have not officially confirmed whether the artists received any payment, multiple indicators suggest the artists likely performed without traditional compensation. One dollar from every ticket sold went directly to the education fund, reinforcing the event's fundraising purpose. This collaboration highlights the growing intersection of music and global sports, using celebrity influence to raise awareness and drive donations. For artists like Doja Cat, Tems, and J Balvin, participating in such events offers global visibility and a chance to support impactful causes — even if it means forgoing a paycheck. With no public confirmation of performance fees, fans and industry insiders are left to speculate. But given the show's nonprofit backing and Global Citizen's legacy, it's likely that the artists donated their time and talent in support of the greater mission.
NBC News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems to perform at the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show
FIFA and Global Citizen announced on June 9 that J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems will headline the inaugural halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final. The championship match will take place on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The concert, which is curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, will be available to watch for free on The halftime show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to provide access to quality education and soccer to children around the world. A dollar from every ticket sold for all of this year's World Cup matches this summer will go to the fund. 'From Medellín to MetLife — I'm honored to headline the first-ever halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final,' Balvin said in a statement. 'It's a historic moment — for me, for Latin culture, and for every kid who dreams big.' 'We're going to bring the world together for a beautiful moment — to celebrate football, feel the unity that music brings, and improve the lives of millions of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. I can't wait — see you at the Club World Cup final!' Tems said. The FIFA Club World Cup will feature 32 teams from around the globe. It will be played in 12 stadiums in 11 cities around the United States. The tournament kicks off June 14.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Utter woke nonsense': Doja Cat, Tems and J Balvin are set to perform at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show but it has sparked outrage among fans
Image Source: Getty The FIFA World Cup Final is all set to become bigger and more entertaining as Doja Cat, Tems and J Balvin are all scheduled to hit the stage on 13th July at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for the halftime show. FIFA and Global Citizen made this special announcement on Monday and while fans are excited to watch the three artists perform, the announcement has sparked outrage among a few fans. Is the FIFA World Cup becoming too 'commercialised'? Fans believe so and are furious about it As soon as the announcement was made on Monday, many fans felt that the FIFA World Cup was losing its 'authenticity'. A fan took to X and wrote, 'The Americanization and full blown commercialization of football. This is the beginning of the end of football as we knew it, while another fan wrote, 'Nah man , why always ruin sporting events with this bs?' A third fan commented, 'Wanna be America so bad', while another user posted, 'Half time show in a football match, especially a WC final ? Utter woke nonsense'. A fifth fan noted, 'Now why did the FIFA president think it's a good idea to introduce half time shows in football? Like wtf smh 🤦🏽♂️' At this point in time, neither the three artists nor FIFA and Global Citizen have addressed the criticism the announcement has received. FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is being held for a noble cause and artists have spoken about their excitement around it The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show will be curated by Chris Martin and has a pretty noble aim - the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The show aims to raise $100 million, which would be used for children's education around the world. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo J Balvin has expressed his excitement to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show and said, 'From Medellín to MetLife — I'm honored to headline the first-ever halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final….' Tems also issued a statement which read as, 'We're going to bring the world together for a beautiful moment to celebrate football, feel the unity that music brings, and improve the lives of millions of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund….' With just over a month left for the FIFA World Cup Final, emotions are on the rise for the teams as well as the fans.
Hypebeast
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems to Headline Inaugural FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show
Summary Get ready for a first in football history. TheFIFA Club World CupFinal is set to feature its inaugural halftime show, with an electrifying lineup of global music titans:J Balvin,Doja CatandTems. This groundbreaking performance will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, atMetLife Stadiumin New Jersey, marking a significant new dimension for a major FIFA tournament. The star-studded event is being produced by Global Citizen and curated by none other thanColdplay's frontman,Chris Martin. This collaboration extends beyond entertainment, serving a powerful philanthropic purpose: to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million USD to improve access to quality education for children worldwide. A dollar from every ticket sold for the entire FIFA Club World Cup tournament will be donated to this fund. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, an expanded 32-team tournament, kicks off on June 14th in the U.S. and culminates with this historic final. J Balvin expressed his honor, calling it a 'historic moment' for himself, Latin culture, and dreamers. Tems echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the unity music brings and its power to improve lives. The show promises a blend of Afrobeats, reggaeton, pop and hip-hop, delivered live and for free globally with an expected audience of 2 billion viewers. This inaugural halftime spectacle is also seen as a precursor to a similar show planned for theFIFA World CupFinal in 2026, also at MetLife Stadium.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Doja Cat, J Balvin, Tems to perform at halftime show of FIFA Club World Cup Final 2025
Picture Credit: X J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems will perform at the first-ever halftime show for the FIFA Club World Cup Final, reported Variety. Their performance will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13. The halftime extravaganza is being produced by Global Citizen and curated by a longtime advisor for that advocacy group, Coldplay's Chris Martin, reported Variety. As with all of Global Citizen's efforts centred around an entertainment event, the ultimate goal is to raise awareness and funding for efforts to end extreme poverty worldwide, reported Variety. After being honoured for performing at the halftime show, the singer J Balvin said, "From Medellin to MetLife -- I'm honored to headline the first-ever halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final. It's a historic moment, for me, for Latin culture and for every kid who dreams big," asd quoted by Variety. Tems also chipped in to share his reaction and said, "We're going to bring the world together for a beautiful moment to celebrate football, feel the unity that music brings, and improve the lives of millions of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. I can't wait ... see you at the Club World Cup final," as quoted by Variety. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo Pop sensation Doja Cat previously headlined two live concerts that were broadcast around the world (the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park and, before that, Global Citizen LIVE, held in front of the Eiffel Tower in 2021), as per the outlet. The new FIFA Club World Cup will be held in the U.S. from June 14 through its July 13 climax. The world's top 32 club teams will compete in 12 venues in 11 cities. It was also announced last fall that Global Citizen will produce the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show in New Jersey on July 19, 2026, reported Variety.
