The Feed July 9th

Merge 104.8  |  09 July 2026

Justin Bieber has been announced as the latest addition to the lineup for the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. He joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for the 11-minute performance at MetLife Stadium on July 19th, with the show being curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. The event will also support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to education worldwide.

 

Elton John has announced that he is postponing his retirement again. He has just added two new dates to his farewell tour, three years after it was originally supposed to end. The announcement comes following several health issues for the star. Two years ago, he revealed that he had lost vision in one eye and was struggling with poor vision in the other.

 

Michael Jackson’s estate has announced a new series of special-edition Thriller releases, offering fans fresh collectible versions of the legendary album. The lineup includes four distinct formats, highlighted by the debut of a Gold Metallic Cassette and the first-ever liquid-filled vinyl pressing of Thriller. These limited releases are now available through the official Michael Jackson Store.