Sports, Entertainment & Culture — July 10, 2026

World Cup ratings set U.S. record. The U.S.-Belgium Round of 16 match drew 33.1 million viewers, making it the biggest American telecast since the Super Bowl.

The audience figure came from a match that ended the American team's tournament run in the Round of 16, according to Deadline. Elsewhere in the bracket, France moved on to the semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0, keeping the tournament's momentum going as U.S. broadcasters look to sustain viewership without the home team in contention.

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Bonnie Tyler dies at 75. The Welsh singer died after emergency intestinal surgery. Her 1983 ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" remains one of the best-selling singles of all time.

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Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show. The Canadian singer adds to an already-stacked lineup featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS for the FIFA World Cup final halftime performance.

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'The Pitt' leads Emmy nominations. The drama earned 25 nominations, the most of any show, with the final season of "Hacks" close behind at 24.

The nominations were announced by Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller, NPR reported. The one-nomination gap between the two front-runners sets up a close awards race, with Hacks competing for its final season while The Pitt enters the ceremony as the most-recognized program across all categories.

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