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Two generations of pop icons united on stage as Madonna joined Sabrina Carpenter for an unforgettable Coachella moment, 20 years after her first festival appearance. The surprise performance celebrated full-circle moments and new beginnings.
The Queen of Pop declared a small Italian restaurant in Margate her favorite, sending love to the seaside town and its thriving arts community. Restaurant owner Harry Ryder has been cooking for his childhood idol multiple times over recent months.
Soccer's biggest game is borrowing a page from American football with a star-studded halftime performance. Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will make history at the FIFA World Cup final on July 19.
Emmanuel Kelly was found abandoned in a box in Baghdad and brought to Australia for life-changing surgery. Now he's headlining the World Cup half-time show with some of music's biggest stars.
The World Cup final will feature Madonna, Shakira, and BTS in a historic Super Bowl-style halftime show on July 19. Every dollar raised will help children around the world access education and soccer.
Three American figure skaters called the Blade Angels are competing to break a 23-year gold medal drought at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Their friendship, authenticity, and incredible skills have caught the attention of Madonna and Taylor Swift.
Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett drummed behind Michael Jackson's iconic moves for three decades, yet most fans never knew his name. Now viral videos with 72 million views are finally giving this legendary musician the recognition he deserves.
Graham Dugoni turned his concern about smartphone overload into Yondr, a company creating phone-free spaces at concerts, schools, and events worldwide. His simple locked pouch now helps millions disconnect and reconnect with real life.
Santa Cruz High School just made history, claiming its first-ever boys' volleyball championship in a thrilling sweep. The team's victory represents decades of dedication and puts Santa Cruz County volleyball on the map.
Two million people packed Rio's Copacabana Beach to watch Shakira perform a free concert featuring nearly 30 songs and surprise Brazilian guests. The show brought $150 million in tourism revenue to the city while celebrating music's power to unite millions.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George isn't just competing for a crown at Miss World 2026. The 26-year-old is using the global stage to advocate for children with special needs through her initiative, Beyond Labels.
Shakira performed for a record-breaking crowd of 2 million people at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana Beach, marking the biggest show of her career. The free concert brought joy to millions and celebrated the power of music to unite people.
Ehime Prefecture's new Beni Princess citrus is so exceptional that Japan is strengthening agricultural protections nationwide. The sweet, perfectly-textured hybrid represents years of careful breeding in one of the world's premier citrus regions.
A group of volunteers from two New Jersey parishes woke before dawn on a rainy Saturday to cook and serve hot breakfasts to homeless New Yorkers. The team brought French toast, scrambled eggs, and care kits to lower Manhattan as part of an ongoing youth ministry tradition.
The Women's Professional Baseball League threw its first pitch in 70 years, with 99-year-old Maybelle Blair returning to the diamond to inaugurate the historic moment. Four teams are now playing in Springfield, Illinois, reviving a dream that ended in 1954.
Colombian superstar Shakira made her lifelong dream come true by performing for 2 million fans on Rio's iconic Copacabana Beach in one of the largest concerts of her career. The free show is expected to generate $160 million for the local economy while bringing pure joy to a massive crowd.
When Upworthy asked what people wanted to be when they grew up, over 1,300 heartfelt answers poured in. From pilots to performers to those who just wanted to stay young, the responses reveal how childhood dreams shape our lives in unexpected ways.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with three massive opening ceremonies across North America, featuring Shakira, Katy Perry, and Michael Bublé. Music superstars will headline shows in Mexico, Canada, and the USA before the tournament's first matches.
Two Nigerian students just took top honors at the African Spelling Bee, with one claiming the championship title and their team earning second place overall. Over 30 African nations competed in the spelling showdown held in Harare, Zimbabwe.
An Olympic fencer who became best friends with Lewis Hamilton at the Met Gala is revolutionizing his sport with a new league designed to make fencing accessible to everyone. The World Fencing League launches Saturday with AI technology and the biggest prize pot in fencing history.
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