Courtesy of Rick Ross
A wave of international stars lit up the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday (June 11) at Mexico City’s stadium (Estadio Azteca), headlined by Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy with their World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai.”
Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Tyla were also part of the spectacular show, which began 90 minutes before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.
The spectacle was witnessed by more than 80,000 people inside the venue and millions around the world, according to organizers. Before the game began, Tyla performed the South African national anthem, while ranchera music icon Alejandro Fernández performed Mexico’s anthem on the field of the legendary stadium — a venue that has witnessed historic soccer moments featuring figures such as the late Pelé and Diego Maradona during the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, respectively.
“I believe that two of the most beautiful things in existence are art and sports because they have the ability to bring people together,” said Fher Olvera, the lead singer of Maná, in a statement to Billboard Español. “Soccer unites entire countries around the same emotion, and music does something similar. That’s why it’s so special for us to be part of the World Cup opening.”
“Just imagine what it means to kick off an event that billions of people around the planet will watch, and to do it in Mexico, no less,” he added. “It feels monumental.”
Mexican actress and producer Salma Hayek served as the honorary host during the opening ceremony, having been previously appointed as the tournament’s official ambassador. From the field, Hayek greeted attendees and the international audience just minutes before the first kickoff.
Meanwhile, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, declined to attend the tournament’s opening match featuring the Mexican national team at Mexico City’s stadium. Instead, she gave her ticket to a young Mexican soccer fan through a nationwide contest.
This marks the third time Mexico has hosted a FIFA World Cup, though this time it shares hosting duties with the United States and Canada.
Below, see the highlights of the opening ceremony, in chronological order:
Rick Ross is back outside this summer. Rozay announced on Thursday (June 11) that his Set in Stone album will be released on July 17 via Gamma.
The MMG boss set the album’s rollout in motion with the French Montana and Max B-assisted “Minks in Miami,” and Ross has another single in the chamber as “Mahogany Caskets” featuring T.I. will be released on Friday (June 12).
T.I. and Rozay have teamed up in the past on tracks such as “Pledge Allegiance,” which landed on Tip’s 2010 album No Mercy. They’ve also rapped alongside one another on hits such as DJ Khaled’s star-studded “We Takin’ Over,” which actor Timothée Chalamet recently championed as the “No. 1 video of all-time,” in his opinion.
Set in Stone marks the Biggest Boss’ first album in five years, and serves as the follow-up to 2021’s Richer Than I Ever Been, which debuted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200.
The Miami-bred rapper is currently on the road for his Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Black-Tie Experience Orchestra Tour. The North American trek continues on Friday (June 12) in Atlanta.
“Port of Miami was the foundation of an empire, the blueprint to the biggest boss,” Rozay said in a statement when announcing the tour. “Twenty years later, we aren’t just celebrating an album — we are elevating the culture. Bringing this music to the stage with a full orchestra and choir in a black-tie setting is about cementing the legacy. It’s luxury, it’s historic, and it’s a milestone we are going to celebrate at the absolute highest level.”
Port of Miami was released in August 2006, and Rozay’s debut album launched at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 187,000 album units earned in the first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan (now Luminate) at the time.
Seeker Music Group announced a global distribution partnership with Virgin Music Group, which will see Virgin serving as Seeker’s distributor for its catalog recordings and new projects.
“This partnership is a game-changer for Seeker in how we elevate our catalog and artists,” Evan Bogart, CEO of Seeker Music, said in a statement. “We are so excited about the cultural impact and importance of the records we have the opportunity to support, and Virgin is the best at championing independent catalogs and artists on a global scale. Whether it is Nu Shooz, Run the Jewels, Joan Jett or Christopher Cross, we are now in a position to celebrate our music with more energy and resources than ever before. Seeker is here to build, preserve and extend legacies, and Virgin is the perfect partner to help us scale that mission.”
Last month, Seeker announced the closing of its inaugural $267 million asset-backed securitization (ABS).
“Seeker represents the kind of forward-thinking, creator-driven company we love partnering with at Virgin Music Group,” Cindy James, general manager of Virgin Music Group North America said in a statement. “Steven, Evan and their team have a unique ability to reimagine catalog and artist partnerships in ways that feel fresh, relevant and culturally impactful. With our global infrastructure and their creative vision, we see a tremendous opportunity to amplify this music and connect it with new audiences around the world, and we’re incredibly excited about what we can build together.”
Steven Melrose, Seeker’s Chief Creative Officer, added, “We’ve been good friends with, and huge admirers, of Nat, JT, Jacqueline and Cindy for a while now, so it made all the sense in the world for us to team up with them and their great extended global family. They bring the same creative passion and forward-thinking spirit that defines Seeker, and together we’ll unlock new opportunities for our artists and catalogs worldwide!”
As Steph Strings concluded her first headlining show in Brooklyn this March before a packed, cheering club crowd, she signed off with the declaration: “I’m 25 years old. I’m from Australia. And this is just the beginning.”
And what a beginning it has been.
In January, Strings’ self-released album Feel Alive debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA Australian Album Chart. In March and April, she played headlining shows in the U.S. and Europe — and on Saturday (June 13) she’ll play a midday set at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on the Which Stage. The set will be part of the Bonnaroo livestream on Disney+ and Hulu.
Strings has been steadfastly independent to date. Starting her career as a busker on the streets of her native Melbourne, she has declined so far to sign a record or publishing deal. And, nevertheless, she has landed summer bookings not only at Bonnaroo but other high-profile festivals including Summerfest in Milwaukee on June 19 and the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, N.J. on Sept. 19. She also has a support slot on Jesse Welles’ summer tour.
“It’s been a rock star year,” says Strings. She spoke to Billboard on a Zoom call hours before a flight to Denver where she played before a crowd of some 3,000 in a free concert at the Levitt Pavilion, on a bill with Colorado-based singer-songwriter Patrick Dethlefs.
Strings’ rise highlights the role of music festivals and booking agencies — often ahead of music publishers and record labels — in the industry’s global A&R process today, and in the discovering and development of tomorrow’s superstars.
Strings’ growing fan base demonstrates how social media has become a promotional tool as powerful as a PR campaign or radio play. She has a combined social media reach of more than 1.5 million across platforms.
A Bonnaroo booking for an unsigned artist is “unusual, but not unheard of,” says Josh Knight, senior vp of music at The·Team, the agency that represents Strings for North America and Europe. “I’ve built my whole career around artists that are independent and most of them have played Bonnaroo and the larger festivals,” adds Knight. “You don’t always need to be on a label to sell tickets and have people listen to your music.”
The·Team first saw success booking Strings in Europe where her virtuosic guitar playing, engaging songs and charming personality won over fans in multiple countries. When the opportunity arose to work with Strings in the U.S., “I jumped at the chance,” says Knight, who succinctly summarizes the young artist’s draw:
“She plays great guitar and has a great voice and a story to tell. I knew that if we just gave it a shot, that we could build [her career] the way I’ve done so many other bands, which is on the road first.”
Here are six things to know about Steph Strings.
Los Ángeles. Epicentro de la creatividad, la diversidad y las tendencias que inspiran al mundo. Una ciudad en permanente evolución, donde el arte, la moda y la innovación encuentran su máxima expresión. Fascinados por su espíritu transformador, Maestros Joyeros inaugura una boutique exclusiva en la ciudad, reafirmando su compromiso con la excelencia y dando un nuevo paso en la expansión de su legado.
Maestros Joyeros se ha consolidado como una de las firmas joyeras mexicanas más prestigiosas y reconocidas de la industria. Con más de tres décadas de trayectoria, la empresa ha construido un legado basado en la excelencia, la tradición y la pasión por la alta joyería, posicionándose como uno de los referentes más importantes de la región. Cada una de sus creaciones refleja una cuidadosa selección de materiales, una meticulosa atención al detalle y un compromiso inquebrantable con la calidad. Sus piezas, únicas y atemporales, encarnan los más altos estándares de excelencia, ofreciendo a sus clientes joyas que trascienden tendencias y celebran momentos extraordinarios.
Su llegada a Los Ángeles representa mucho más que una expansión internacional. Es la evolución de un legado que abre un nuevo capítulo en la historia de Maestros Joyeros, respaldado por tres generaciones que han sabido combinar tradición, innovación tecnológica y una visión meticulosa para perfeccionar cada uno de sus procesos. Este nuevo escenario se convierte en el lugar ideal para presentar ‘El Legado’, una colección que redefine la forma de entender el lujo contemporáneo desde una perspectiva profundamente mexicana. Las piezas fueron diseñadas para representar momentos, emociones y símbolos de trascendencia personal. Más allá del oro y los diamantes, buscan crear joyas con significado. Se trata de un homenaje a la cultura latina contemporánea y al orgullo de construir un camino propio sin olvidar sus orígenes.
Con esta apertura, la firma continúa consolidando décadas de trabajo, pasión y tradición joyera. Bajo la dirección de César Villegas, Maestros Joyeros sigue construyendo un proyecto que honra sus raíces mexicanas mientras proyecta su visión hacia el futuro de la alta joyería internacional.
La nueva boutique de Maestros Joyeros en Los Ángeles fue concebida para todos aquellos que tienen una visión del lujo como algo más personal, emocional y auténtico. La familia Villegas construyó una propuesta distinta dentro del universo de la joyería de lujo. Se trata de piezas concebidas no solo como símbolos de lujo, sino como joyería de oro cargada de memoria, significado y herencia emocional.
En cada pieza, Maestros Joyeros ofrece tradición orfebre jalisciense, transformación y un diseño que cobra identidad propia. Sus materiales son una experiencia íntima, que se puede apreciar como una verdadera obra de arte. La firma no estaba pensando en replicar el mismo escenario para su boutique de Los Ángeles, sino que buscan ofrecer un espacio cercano, contemporáneo y humano, donde sus joyas conectaran con las historias de quienes las llevan.
La llegada de Maestros Joyeros a Los Ángeles marca un paso decisivo en la evolución de la firma, llevando la esencia de la joyería mexicana a uno de los escenarios más influyentes del mundo. Más que adaptarse a las tendencias globales, la marca fortalece una propuesta auténtica, construida sobre su herencia, visión creativa y excelencia artesanal. Este nuevo espacio ha sido concebido para ofrecer una experiencia que trasciende la compra de una joya, acercando al cliente a un universo donde cada pieza refleja carácter, significado y sofisticación. Una filosofía que encuentra su máxima expresión en ‘El Legado’, una colección que celebra la identidad mexicana a través de diseños contemporáneos y atemporales.
Con esta apertura, Maestros Joyeros reafirma su compromiso de impulsar la alta joyería mexicana en el ámbito internacional, creando piezas que preservan recuerdos, representan historias personales y se convierten en símbolos de momentos que perduran a través del tiempo.
Te invitamos a descubrir más sobre su historia y colecciones en sus boutiques de Ciudad de México, Guadalajara y Los Ángeles.
Visita www.maestrosjoyeros.com
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