World Cup Halftime Spectacle: Celebrities, Football, and the Fading Line Between Entertainment and Politics The recent halftime show at the World Cup final featuring a group of global superstars – Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and surprise appearances by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho – marked more than just a spectacular display of music and dance.
It underscored the increasingly blurred lines between entertainment, sports, and politics in our hyper globalized world. The choice of performers was not coincidental.
Madonna's long history of provocative performances and Shakira's Latin infused pop were likely selected to appeal to a broad audience.