Justin Bieber stole the spotlight at Fanatics Fest NYC on Saturday, stripping topless to perform an energetic set just hours before his headline halftime performance at the FIFA World Cup final. The 32-year-old Canadian pop star proudly displayed his tattoo-covered torso as he surprised fans at the New York event, later swapping his microphone for a football to show off his kick-up skills amid mounting excitement for the final.
Star-Studded Festival Lineup
Fanatics Fest, held at the Javits Center in New York, brought together some of the biggest names from sports, music, and entertainment in the build-up to the World Cup final. Tennis legend Novak Djokovic donned a colorful wrestling-style mask, while comedian Kevin Hart, 47, performed his popular Cold As Balls show from a bathtub wearing a jester hat. Hart also convinced Djokovic to strip off and join him in the tub, drawing laughs from the crowd.
NFL icon Tom Brady, 48, made another appearance at the festival, a day after his viral on-stage confrontation with Logan Paul. The pair went viral when Brady slapped the WWE star during a heated exchange, though many fans speculated the clash was a promotional stunt. Logan Paul, 31, was also seen at the event.
Other Notable Appearances
Retired WWE wrestler turned Hollywood star John Cena participated in a friendly golf competition, while filmmaker Spike Lee and model Jordyn Woods were spotted enjoying the festivities. Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Marcello Hernández also attended, adding to the star-studded atmosphere.
Despite the array of stunts and celebrity appearances, Bieber ensured all eyes were on him with his shirtless performance. The pop star is set to join Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the World Cup final halftime show on Sunday night in New York. The final will be broadcast in the UK by both BBC and ITV.
