Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber - AP News

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A World Cup halftime show featured performances by various artists, including Shakira, Madonna, and BTS, as reported by AP News and Reuters. The event also included appearances by the Muppets and other celebrities. According to wire services, the show was a star-studded affair.

Coverage of the event diverges in terms of emphasis, with AP News and Reuters focusing on the musical performances, while BBC News highlights the colorful nature of the show and mentions additional celebrities in attendance, such as Robbie Williams and Kylie Jenner. BBC News also provides more context about the crowd, noting the presence of celebrities like Timothee Chalamet.

Only the BBC mentions additional performers, such as Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson, which is a notable omission in the AP News and Reuters reports. This gap in coverage suggests that the wire services may have focused more on the headline acts, while BBC News provided a more comprehensive overview of the event.

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World Cup halftime show features various performers

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Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show

Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.

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