ABCNEWS - Circus performer accidentally shot in neck with arrow at New York county fair
A circus performer was accidentally shot in the neck by an arrow during a performance in upstate New York
NPR (Juana Summers) - How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time
The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's leaders speak with NPR's Juana Summers about how they build community around their high-energy performances and represent musicians and audiences in spaces where they may have not traditionally felt welcomed.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Tom Holland takes on Fred Astaire biopic, vows to perform every dance himself
Tom Holland has confirmed that a long-awaited Fred Astaire biopic is his next project, and the actor says he plans to handle every dance routine himself, with no doubles and no safety net. Holland made the announcement during back-to-back press tour stops for "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," telling George Stephanopoulos on "Good […] The post Tom Holland takes on Fred Astaire biopic, vows to perform every dance himself appeared first on American Almanac .
Tom Holland has confirmed that a long-awaited Fred Astaire biopic is his next project, and the actor says he plans to handle every dance routine himself, with no doubles and no safety net. Holland made the announcement during back-to-back press tour stops for "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," telling George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America" that he has already started preparing for the role at a dance studio in central London. Variety reported that Holland described the early rehearsals as equal parts thrilling and daunting. The biopic was first announced five years ago, in 2021, but has taken its time reaching the rehearsal stage. Holland now appears ready to commit fully, framing the project as the defining…Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Nicotine offers cognitive benefits, says Jillian Michaels | On Balance
Fitness expert Jillian Michaels joins NewsNation's Leland Vittert to discuss studies suggesting nicotine may improve cognitive performance when used correctly. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: How star-studded World Cup halftime show came together
Some of music’s biggest global superstars, from Madonna to Shakira and BTS, joined forces for the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.
NPR (Anastasia Tsioulcas) - A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show
With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Bruno Mars returns to London with hits, romance, and a Paddington Bear at Wembley
Bruno Mars stepped onto the Wembley Stadium stage on July 18 for the first time in eight years, opened with a prayer video filmed in a church, and then spent two hours and fifteen minutes reminding 75,000 fans why he set the record for the largest single-day ticket sales in Live Nation history. The six-night […] The post Bruno Mars returns to London with hits, romance, and a Paddington Bear at Wembley appeared first on American Almanac .
Bruno Mars stepped onto the Wembley Stadium stage on July 18 for the first time in eight years, opened with a prayer video filmed in a church, and then spent two hours and fifteen minutes reminding 75,000 fans why he set the record for the largest single-day ticket sales in Live Nation history. The six-night London residency marks Mars' first UK appearance since July 2018, a gap the performer filled by launching Silk Sonic with Anderson.Paak, racking up global hits with Lady Gaga and Rosé, and building a live-show reputation that apparently translates into record-breaking ticket demand across North America, Europe, and the UK. In a cultural moment when legacy pop acts routinely sell out stadium residencies, the Wembley run is worth…Open
NPR (Anastasia Tsioulcas) - Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's expected to run for about 11 minutes.
DAILYCALLER (Nathan Johnson) - Rihanna Surprises Fans With First Public Performance Since 2023 Super Bowl
‘Y’all know I’m rusty, right?’
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Savannah Bananas debut first-ever song on the ESPYs stage
ABC News’ Hanna Battah reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.