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And speaking of star power, Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood\u2019s last movie stars, has an Oscar-courting movie coming out in the fall, \u201cDigger,\u201d that he\u2019s been promoting the heck out of. So naturally, the two would merge their audiences, first with \u201cDigger\u201d airing a number of special TV spots during World Cup matches, and then Cruise making a special appearance during Sunday\u2019s World Cup final between Spain and defending champions Argentina at New Jersey\u2019s MetLife Stadium (temporarily renamed the New York New Jersey Stadium just for the World Cup).<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4498\">Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees: Here\u2019s How to Watch the MLB Game Live Online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tAfter hanging with \u201cSesame Street\u2019s\u201d Elmo and Cookie Monster prior to the match, the \u201cMission: Impossible\u201d and \u201cTop Gun\u201d star delivered an inspirational speech opening the World Cup final, where he proclaimed, \u201cSo, as we gather for one final chapter, let us celebrate a tournament that brought the world together. Let us celebrate each other. This is football. This is unity. This is greatness.\u201d A number of other celebrities were in attendance at the final, including President Donald Trump (who was showered with boos), \u201cThe Odyssey\u201d star Matt Damon and his wife, Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, Mick Jagger, Justin Bieber, Will Ferrell, Victor Wembanyama, Post Malone, Pharell Williams (who announcers misidentified as A$AP Rocky), Trevor Noah, Anya Taylor-Joy (in an Argentina jersey, since she\u2019s part-Argentinian), two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody and more.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tAnd then came the halftime show.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tCurated by Coldplay\u2019s Chris Martin, the World Cup\u2019s first-ever official halftime show was co-headlined by BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira, highlighting the competition\u2019s mostly American backdrop and its international scope. With the match scoreless at the half, the crowds in attendance and watching on TV needed an adrenaline boost, and the medley of musical acts was more than eager to provide one.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4496\">Anne Hathaway Says \u2018Princess Diaries 3\u2019 Had a \u2018Story Breakthrough\u2019 After Having to \u2018Start Over\u2019 With the Script: \u2018We are Moving in the Right Direction\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tOh, and there was Jason Sudeikis, who popped out as his Ted Lasso character to introduce Justin Bieber, urging him to \u201cmake us proud\u201d while posing in front of a \u201cBELIEBE\u201d sign.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tTo say that the event was star-studded would be a vast understatement. 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