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It is billed as the world's biggest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, which comes around every four years.

The men's tournament and will be staged next year in the US with the men's final happening July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

And guess who they've enlisted to help with the inaugural World Cup half time entertainment? None other than Coldplay's Chris Martin and Coldplay manager Phil Harvey.

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The pair aim to put on a show to rival or surpass the Super Bowl extravaganza and will also take over Times Square in the heart of Manhattan for the last weekend of the World Cup, which will, of course, feature the world's best male players.

No details yet, but that is a pretty big gig for a couple of talented guys.

And it is always a good day when we can say there's a new Elton John song out.

This from his collaboration with Brandi Carlile and long time lyricist Bernie Taupin.

The new song is called Swing For The Fences and it is from their upcoming album Who Believes in Angels?

The new album is out on April 4 and you can have a listen to Swing For The Fences in the video above.

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Finally, you may recall earlier in the week, Elton teamed up with Chappell Roan to perform her breakthrough hit Pink Pony Club at his Oscars viewing party.

Well, now, none other than Rick Astley is getting in on the act, doing his version of the song.

The Never Gonna Give You Up singer nailed his rendition, which was posted on social media this week.

Have a listen in the video above.

Watch the full entertainment wrap in the video above