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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

News It or Lose It: From World Cup Mega-Shows to Sitcom Spin-Offs

from Afternoons with Zweli on 947 · host 947

Pop royalty is taking over the pitch! On this edition of News It or Lose It, Zweli reacts to the absolutely massive announcement that Madonna and Shakira are co-headlining the first-ever 25-minute FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. With a star-studded lineup of guest appearances teased, this is officially set to be a historic, game-changing moment for global sport and music. We also dive into the streaming world, where HBO has officially greenlit the next Big Bang Theory spin-off: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, focusing on everyone's favorite comic book store owner. Plus, we celebrate global girl group KATSEYE as they officially announce their massive Wild World Tour. Finally, we look at the art of vocal power as Zara Larsson opens up about how Christina Aguilera’s iconic ballad "Hurt" completely shaped her vocal delivery and inspired her journey as a singer. Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture.   Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained.    Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast   Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Zweli broadcast on 947 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/FeeL6wY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/pRBikjo   Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9   Follow us on social media      947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/   947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg   947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg   947 on X https://x.com/947    947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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