Liam Gallagher has responded to Harry Kane losing his voice singing Oasis’ “Wonderwall” following England’s epic FIFA World Cup win against Mexico on Sunday night (July 6).

The Three Lions saw off Mexico at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in a 3-2 thriller in one of the most thrilling games of the tournament. Jude Bellingham scored twice in quick succession in the first half to put the visitors in front, with the team’s captain Kane extending the scoreline with a second-half penalty. England’s Jarell Quansah was later sent off with a red card for a rash challenge, leaving England a man down for the rest of the game as Mexico scored two goals to ensure a nail-biting finale.

Following the final whistle, the England squad sang Oasis’ “Wonderwall” in front of the supporters who had made the trip to the iconic Mexico City stadium. At the 2026 tournament, it has become a tradition for the England fans and players to share a singalong of the 1995 Britpop classic, having done so following matches against Croatia, Ghana, Panama and DR Congo.

However Kane was left with little to no voice following the rendition, with the captain struggling through an interview with BBC Sport saying that “I’ve just been singing there. I can’t really talk.”

Following the interview broadcast, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher wrote on X, “It’s hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.”

Another England player came away from the singalong wounded, with Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson seriously injuring his wrist after falling over advertising boards on his way back from the Oasis-coded celebration with fans. He had to be stretchered off by medical staff.

England will play Norway in the quarter final round of the tournament on Saturday (July 11) in Miami.

Kylie Minogue is popular enough in her home country to spark a genuine political controversy — just ask Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who issued a public apology Monday (July 6) after nominating Minogue for all three categories in a “shag, marry, date” game on a comedy podcast.

Albanese appeared on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne in an interview released last week that also covered his dog and gifts from world leaders.

When Osborne pushed Albanese — married to Jodie Haydon for six months — into placing Minogue, Nicole Kidman and Rhonda Burchmore into the categories, he initially resisted before landing on Minogue for the sweep.

“Kylie, clearly,” he said, before confirming: “all of the above… She’s terrific.” Osborne also asked whether Albanese and his wife were “bonking like rabbits,” to which he replied: “Well, when we have time. After the footy. It’s always a good aphrodisiac, a Souths win.”

The comments drew criticism over the weekend from politicians across the aisle, including independent MP Zali Steggall, who told The Australian it was “entirely inappropriate for the prime minister to participate in such a game” and that he should have “push[ed] back, le[d] by example and call[ed] it out as sexist.” Liberal shadow minister Sarah Henderson called the remarks “disrespectful to women, embarrassing to Australians, and demean the office of Prime Minister,” while Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg said they were “beneath his office.”

Albanese’s office responded Monday morning with a one-line statement: “I apologise unequivocally for the comments.” Labor minister Tanya Plibersek defended him without having heard the interview, telling Channel Seven that being “a fan of Kylie Minogue… puts him in a group with millions of other Australians, including me.”

Acting PM Richard Marles noted the podcast format was simply “different” from Albanese’s usual media appearances, pointing to the government’s gender-equality record in cabinet and caucus representation.

Minogue remains one of the most enduring artists in Billboard chart history. She first hit the Hot 100 in 1988 with “The Loco-Motion” (No. 3, 27 weeks on the chart) and returned to the top 10 in 2002 with “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” (No. 7, 20 weeks), the lead single from Fever, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 — her career-best chart placement.

She has logged 11 total titles on the Billboard 200, including 2010’s Aphrodite (No. 19), and 18 entries on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, among them “Dance Alone” with Sia (No. 8). Her 2023 comeback single “Padam Padam” peaked at No. 7 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and became the first track to win the Grammy for Best Pop Dance Recording; it also reached No. 32 on Pop Airplay, her first appearance on that chart in nearly two decades. She is also set to headline the AFL Grand Final in September.

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

What’s in a name? That’s what soccer fans across North America have been asking as they’ve shown up in droves to attend the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

While the matches are being played across 16 popular stadiums in host cities across the continent, you’d be hard-pressed to find the original name of the stadium anywhere on the building — or anywhere in the vicinity for that matter. That’s because FIFA has banned the use of corporate-sponsored stadium names unless said company pays a usage fee — a fee which was presumably too high, since none of the stadiums kept their names for the six-week tournament. The end result: the 2026 World Cup venues are officially known by the major city they’re in (or closest to), leading to clunky naming conventions like “New York New Jersey Stadium” (instead of MetLife Stadium) in the Tri-State area, and “Los Angeles Stadium” instead of SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Financial institution SoFi has brought out a number of musicians and celebrities to its suite in “Los Angeles Stadium” over the last few weeks, and while their branding has been covered up with black fabric on the stadium exterior and on the screens inside, the company says its goal in hosting guests at the World Cup is predicated on more than just a wordmark or logo.

“SoFi Stadium was built to be a global destination, and we’re proud to have been part of that vision from day one,” leads a statement from the company. “While FIFA has its own requirements for tournament venues, Angelenos and fans around the world know the stadium as SoFi Stadium and recognize its significance in Los Angeles. Ultimately, our branding extends beyond a sign on a stadium. It shows up in what SoFi is about: helping people achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions.”

SoFi is also helping people realize some of their sporting dreams, welcoming musicians like Chloe Bailey and Nick Lachey, and actors Simu Liu, Chace Crawford and Sterling K. Brown to their VIP suite at SoFi — ahem — Los Angeles Stadium last month. While their logo and signage may have been covered at the stadium, SoFi branding was on full display inside their private suite, with guests receiving SoFi soccer scarves and blue and purple SoFi jerseys at their seats.

The invite-only experience also included an elevated dining experience for guests — think sushi, short rib and thai curry over hot dogs and burgers, while Tattinger champagne and Casmigos tequila flowed freely at the bar.

Bailey was spotted taking ‘fit pics to post to Instagram as she joined SoFi for the U.S. men’s national team’s kickoff game on June 12. Other celebrities in the suite for that game included Dylan Efron and Ginny & Georgia star, Brianne Howey, who were both seen celebrating and recording video of the crowd cheering after the U.S. defeated Paraguay by a score of 4-1.

Lachey, Crawford and Liu, meantime, were in the SoFi suite for the final U.S. group stage game, where the men’s team lost a close 3-2 decision to Turkiye. Love Is Blind host and 98 Degrees star Lachey proudly sang along to the national anthem before changing into a U.S. soccer jersey that he jokingly teased was “too tight” for his frame. Lachey and Liu also gamely posed for photos in the SoFi suite, which had a prime view of the soccer pitch below.

Per a press release, the World Cup experiences helped to showcase the “elevated access and benefits available through SoFi Plus,” a premium membership tier that unlocks higher interest rates, credit card perks, cashback deals and access to certified financial planners. Members can also unlock exclusive “SoFi Plus Experiences,” with expedited entry, discounted tickets and lounge access (where applicable) to big entertainment and sporting events. SoFi also used the events to promote its new crypto program, designed to make the decentralized digital currency more accessible to everyone.

“As the World Cup continues in LA, we’re focused on showing up for our members, the local community and fans in ways that extend beyond the stadium itself,” the company says. “With the World Cup, the LA28 Olympic Games and next year’s Super Bowl, SoFi Stadium will continue to sit at the center of the biggest moments in sports and culture and continue to reflect SoFi’s mission.”

Dizzee Rascal is returning to Australia and New Zealand this November and December for the We Want Bass tour, joined by U.K. dance act Example, rapper Arrdee and Perth DJ Swaglord Savannah across seven shows.

The tour opens at Perth HPC on Nov. 26 and moves through Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Byron Bay before closing at Auckland’s Shed 10 on Dec. 8. Support lineups vary by city: Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney get the full four-artist bill, while Adelaide and Auckland feature only Arrdee, and Byron Bay features only Swaglord Savannah. Mastercard and Live Nation presales run July 8-9, with general tickets on sale July 9 at 1 p.m. local time via livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz.

Born Dylan Mills, Dizzee Rascal remains one of the most influential artists to emerge from London’s grime scene. His 2003 debut Boy in da Corner won the Mercury Prize, making him the youngest winner in the award’s history at 19 and the second rapper to take the prize after Ms. Dynamite the year before. The album is widely regarded as one of grime’s foundational texts.

His commercial peak came with 2009’s Tongue n’ Cheek, which produced four consecutive U.K. No. 1 singles — “Dance Wiv Me” with Calvin Harris, “Bonkers” with Armand Van Helden, “Holiday” and “Dirtee Disco” — and was certified double platinum. His 2010 collaboration with Shakira, “Loca,” topped charts across Europe and peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was appointed MBE in 2020 for services to music.

Example has built a near two-decade career as one of the U.K.’s most consistent rap-dance crossover acts. Arrdee broke through via his verse on Russ Millions and Tion Wayne’s U.K. No. 1 “Body Remix,” before his debut mixtape Pier Pressure reached No. 2 on the Official Albums Chart and No. 1 on the U.K. Streaming Chart.

Dizzee Rascal — We Want Bass Tour: Australia & New Zealand 2026

Nov. 26 — Perth — HPC (with Example, Arrdee, Swaglord Savannah)

Nov. 28 — Brisbane — Eatons Hill Outdoors (with Example, Arrdee, Swaglord Savannah)

Dec. 1 — Adelaide — Hindley Street Music Hall (with Arrdee)

Dec. 4 — Melbourne — Royal Botanic Gardens (with Example, Arrdee, Swaglord Savannah)

Dec. 5 — Sydney — On The Steps at Sydney Opera House Forecourt (with Example, Arrdee, Swaglord Savannah)

Dec. 6 — Byron Bay — Beach Hotel (with Swaglord Savannah)

Dec. 8 — Auckland — Shed 10 (with Arrdee)