World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams
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The World Cup held its first halftime show, featuring Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Shakira performing shortened versions of their hits. The 11-minute performance took place just outside New York. The event has reportedly led to increases in streaming numbers for the artists' songs.
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The host nation (US) uses a global event to showcase international artists.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira performed abridged hits at the World Cup's first halftime show.
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Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira performed abridged hits at the World Cup's first halftime show.
Africa News- The host nation (US) uses a global event to showcase international artists.
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Loaded language removedIt was the 11-minute performance widely viewed. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a brief performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming increases.
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Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira performed abridged hits at the World Cup's first halftime show.
Africa NewsThe halftime performance lasted 11 minutes.
Africa NewsThe halftime show was the first in World Cup history.
Africa NewsThe performance resulted in notable increases in song streams.
Africa NewsThe performance took place just outside New York.
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