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The Hustle: How Abu Dhabi attracts global superstars

Inside Ethara’s strategy to make Yas Island a benchmark for live entertainment

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David Powell, Chief Portfolio and Strategy Officer at Ethara, with The Hustle host and Gulf News Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sports Editor Manjusha Radhakrishnan at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.

Is Ariana Grande retiring? What the statement says

The singer is stepping back from public appearances after her tour, not ending her career

Ariana Grande

Why UAE musicians are betting on vinyl, not streams

Streaming is saturated. So, UAE artists are pressing their music onto vinyl instead

Jayesh Veralkar, founder of Vinyl Souk and its label arm Vinyl Souk Records, pictured at The Flip Side in Al Serkal Avenue, Dubai. The label's latest release, Made in the Emirates Vol. 2, spotlights the UAE's electronic music scene.

Oscar-Winning musician Glen Hansard dies at 56

‘Once’ star and The Frames frontman Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle accident

Glen Hansard performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014

Philippine Embassy in UAE launches OPM playlist

The playlist celebrates the songs that carry Filipino stories, traditions, identity

The Filipino community in the UAE can access the OPM playlist through a QR code shared by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Photo for illustrative purposes only

Katy Perry slams White House over 'Firework' in a video

She says the White House never sought permission and misused a song written about hope

Katy Perry

Top 10 entertainment moments from World Cup 2026

Shakira, Ghetto Kids and global stars made 2026 feel like a music festival with goals

Tonight, the World Cup final got its own halftime show for the first time in 96 years, and it went as big as you'd expect from a lineup that included Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, an orchestra, and, somehow, the Muppets.

FIFA halftime show: Best moments from Madonna, BTS

Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay delivered a historic halftime spectacle

Tonight, the World Cup final got its own halftime show for the first time in 96 years, and it went as big as you'd expect from a lineup that included Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, an orchestra, and, somehow, the Muppets.

Shakira lights up FIFA halftime show with 'Dai Dai'

Colombian star performed the official World Cup anthem with a spectacular dance-filled set

Shakira performs during the Topps Final Halftime Show the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Post Malone debuts new song at FIFA final

The singer opened with an unreleased track before reuniting with Swae Lee for Sunflower

Post Malone and Swae Lee perform during the closing ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

BTS rehearsing for FIFA World Cup halftime show

The K-pop stars were seen rehearsing at before tonight's landmark performance

BTS were spotted rehearsing at MetLife Stadium today, gearing up for their slot at the first-ever official FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.

World Cup final: 8 hacks to enjoy the closing ceremony

Your guide to the star-packed World Cup final show, from kickoff to curtain call

Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira (Photo: Instagram/@madonna, @bts.bighitofficial, @lilbieber, @shakira)

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