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In the middle of the NFL action during the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game in London, global Afrobeat star Ayra Starr is set to perform at halftime. She’s the first Afrobeat artist and Nigerian to headline an NFL halftime show in the league’s history.
After nearly 20 years of game play, the NFL returns to London for the second game of the 2026-27 season. The league has been growing American Football around the world with regular season games played in international cities, such as Rio, Mexico City, Melbourne, Berlin, Dublin and others.
For the week five matchup, two prime NFL teams with the Eagles and Jaguars play against each other for domination on the field. Meanwhile, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.
How to Watch NFL London Game 2026 Live Online, at a Glance:
Date: Oct. 11
Matchup: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The NFL London Game happens on Sunday (Oct. 11) with a matchup featuring the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, with a start time of 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT (2:30 p.m. BST).
What TV Network Features the NFL London Game 2026?
The Eagles-Jaguars game broadcasts on NFL Network, while the NFL game is available to livestream on ESPN Unlimited.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During the NFL London Game 2026?
NFL games are known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Artists have been known to appear at games in the past, include English NFL fans, Idris Elba, Kit Harington, Prince William and others.
In addition, Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter and BET Award-winner Ayra Starr performs at halftime. It starts around 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (3 p.m. BST).
Where to Watch the NFL London Game 2026 Live Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the NFL London Game, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, also offer free trials, so you can watch Eagles vs. Jaguars for free.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including NFL Network, at $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
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For the NFL London Game: Eagles vs. Jaguars, the broadcast network NFL Network is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative is on sale for $49.99 for the first month ($89.99 per month afterward) for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for NFL Network. A subscription includes instant access for $31.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $319.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service. It even comes with CW Sports for more livestream games.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on demand. Although the service doesn’t offer a free trial, you can still watch ESPN Unlimited with a clever workaround to watch online for free. Learn more about how to get a free trial to access ESPN Unlimited here.
On Sunday (Oct. 11), the NFL London Game 2026: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars broadcasts on NFL Network. One of the best ways to watch the game live is with DirecTV.
Soulja Boy wants to take “Crank That” to the White House. The rapper teased a 2028 presidential run in an Instagrampost on Saturday (Oct. 10), calling it “a new chapter” and “a bigger vision.”
“SOULJA BOY 2028,” he captioned the post, which named four areas of focus: “economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and the future of technology and AI.”
The rapper, born DeAndre Cortez Way, framed the move as the next step in a career that’s spanned music, business, and tech. “From music to business to technology, I’ve always believed in thinking bigger and challenging what’s possible,” he wrote. “Now I’m exploring what it means to bring that same vision to public service. The future starts with a conversation.”
It’s unclear whether Soulja Boy plans to formally launch a campaign or is simply testing the waters; the post didn’t include any policy specifics beyond the four focus areas.
The tease comes less than two years after Soulja Boy performed at the Crypto Ball, an event held during Donald Trump’s January 2025 inauguration festivities, and later brushed off the backlash by saying he’d been paid well for the gig.
The idea isn’t entirely new, either. In January 2019, Saturday Night Live spun Soulja Boy’s viral Breakfast Club interview into a sketch that imagined him running for president, with Chris Redd playing the rapper and claiming credit for inspiring both Trump and Barack Obama. Soulja Boy shared the parody on social media at the time.
Soulja Boy was one of the first artists to turn internet virality into chart dominance. His debut single, “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which he first promoted himself online as a teenager, spent seven nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the BillboardHot 100 in 2007 and became one of the first songs to sell more than 3 million digital downloads in the U.S. Its accompanying dance helped write the playbook for the online-first, self-promoted music career. His debut album, souljaboytellem.com, peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and he returned to the Hot 100’s top 10 with “Kiss Me Thru the Phone” featuring Sammie, which reached No. 3.
The first night of Head Trip 2026, a one-time-only dance music festival on the Coachella grounds in Indio, Calif., has ended early due to weather.
At 9 p.m. PT on Saturday (Oct. 10), a set by Under Construction (the duo made up of Fisher and Chris Lake) was cut off by an announcement saying, “Attention, in the festival, this is a lightning alert. The show is suspended due to lightning. Exit the venue the way you entered or seek shelter in personal vehicles or shuttle.”
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Within a half hour, attendees were informed that the show would not be continuing on night one, with the festival app being updated to say “Tonight’s show has ended. Due to continued lightning in the area, tonight’s show will not resume. Please exit safely the way you entered. We’ll share updates soon.”
Campers were later advised to continue to shelter in their vehicles until further notice as a weather system containing lightning moved into the Coachella Valley region, as tropical storm Rachel hit the coast of Southern California.
The night’s headliner Calvin Harris, who was due to take the stage at 9:30 p.m. PT following the performance by Under Construction, which followed a b2b set by Peggy Gou and Four Tet and another b2b from Seth Troxler and Ben Sterling.
Rain is currently predicted to fall in Indio and the wider region through Sunday morning. Day two of Head Trip is scheduled to begin in the early afternoon and into the night with sets from DJ Harvey, The Blessed Madonna, Dom Dolla b2b Kettama, Skrillex and Swedish House Mafia.
Head Trip is a one-time-only festival by Goldenvoice, which follows the template of the 2023 metal-focused Power Trip and the 2016 classic rock fest Desert Trip.
Barry Manilow has cut short his return to Las Vegas, walking offstage two songs into a show and canceling a pair of concerts after coming down with bronchitis.
The 83-year-old had only just returned to the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on Thursday (Oct. 8), in what his team called a “triumphant welcome-back concert” following a weeks-long break. But at Friday’s show, he stopped after two songs — reportedly telling the crowd, “Talk amongst yourselves” — and didn’t come back.
According to Vital Vegas, his band played instrumentals before a voice came over the PA to announce the show was over, and attendees said they later received refund emails from Ticketmaster. Saturday’s concert was called off entirely.
“After a triumphant welcome-back concert on Thursday, Barry got hit with bronchitis and had to cancel his Friday and Saturday shows,” a representative for the musician and the venue told Variety.
The illness carries particular significance for Manilow. He disclosed in December 2025 that he had been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, discovered after doctors ordered scans while he was recovering from a bout of bronchitis; he subsequently underwent surgery.
The health issues repeatedly postponed his Westgate residency, originally set to begin in February, before he returned to the stage in the U.K. and resumed Vegas dates in July. In late August, he announced another break after a demanding summer run, saying “we were pushing a little too hard.” His team has not said whether upcoming dates — the residency is listed to continue Oct. 15 — will be affected.
One of the most successful recording artists of all time, Manilow has sold more than 85 million records worldwide. He scored his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with “Mandy” in 1975 and went on to land two more chart-toppers: “I Write the Songs” and “Looks Like We Made It,” along with a long run of top 10 hits such as “Copacabana (At the Copa)” and “Can’t Smile Without You.”
He has charted more than a dozen top 40 Hot 100 hits and remains a fixture on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, where his 2026 single “Once Before I Go” reached No. 25. Manilow’s Westgate residency has made him one of Las Vegas’ most enduring headliners, with his tally of shows at the venue surpassing Elvis Presley’s record.
“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters is still picking up awards. The global smash, which won a Golden Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar last winter, among many other awards, won best original song at the 2026 World Soundtrack Awards, which were held on Saturday (Oct. 10) at the annual WSA Ceremony & Concert during Film Fest Gent, Belgium’s biggest international film festival.
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The song, which was written by Kim Eun-jae, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Teddy Park and performed by HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks.
British composer Daniel Pemberton was named film composer of the year for Project Hail Mary, The Drama, The Bad Guys 2 and Masters of the Universe.
The television composer of the year award was presented to Jeff Russo for Alien: Earth, Cape Fear and Citadel (Season 2).
Hannah Peel took home the award for discovery of the year, while the public choice award went to Kevin Smithers’ score for Soy Frankelda.
For three days, international film and film music professionals gathered in Music Centre De Bijloke in the historic heart of Ghent for talks, workshops and masterclasses about the art of composing film music. The last day concluded with the award ceremony and a live concert with selected music by WSA guest of honour Hildur Guðnadóttir and lifetime achievement award recipient Trevor Jones, performed by Brussels Philharmonic and conducted by Dirk Brossé.
Here’s a complete list of winners at the 2026 World Soundtrack Awards.
Film composer of the year
Alexandre Desplat – Frankenstein; Eagles of the Republic; Jurassic World Rebirth; L’homme qui rétrécit (The Shrinking Man)
Jonny Greenwood – One Battle After Another
Hildur Guðnadóttir – The Bride!; Hedda; 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
WINNER: Daniel Pemberton – Project Hail Mary; The Drama; The Bad Guys 2; Masters of the Universe
WINNER: “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters – written by Kim Eun-jae, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Teddy Park | performed by Huntrix
“House” from Wuthering Heights – written by Charli xcx, John Cale, Nathan Klein, Finn Keane | performed by Charli xcx, John Cale
“No Place Like Home” from Wicked: For Good – written by Stephen Schwartz | performed by Cynthia Erivo
“Stolen Tale” from Hedda – written by Hildur Guðnadóttir, Nia DaCosta | performed by Mariam Wallentin
“Train Dreams” from Train Dreams – written by Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner | performed by Nick Cave
Best original composition by a young composer
WINNER: Xabier Doural García
Lidia Pozo Perez
Yeakun Yoo
Discovery of the year
Mari Fukuhara – Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Paris Hurley – The Chronology of Water
Kangding Ray – SIRÀT
WINNER: Hannah Peel – Midwinter Break
Sam Slater – 2000 Meters to Andriivka
Public choice award
Avatar: Fire and Ash – Simon Franglen
WINNER: Soy Frankelda – Kevin Smithers
Project Hail Mary – Daniel Pemberton
Starbright – Ludek Drizhal
KPop Demon Hunters – Marcelo Zarvos
Game music award
WINNER: Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss – Nicolas Garcia
When Olivia Rodrigo dropped her third studio album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, it quickly became one of the year’s biggest breakouts, with legions of fans seeing themselves in its melancholy themes of sadness, loneliness and heartache. On the standout track “what’s wrong with me,” she opens the song with a wrenching and telling line: “I’m just staring at the ceiling, can’t describe this feeling.” Luckily, she was fibbing on that last part: Rodrigo has a knack for describing the depths of despair, and making us all feel a little less alone as a result – with Grammy nominations possibly waiting in the wings as a result.
Rodrigo’s album would make the perfect soundtrack for today’s World Mental Health Day. An annual tradition since 1992, it’s a moment to acknowledge that, like Rodrigo bravely points out, we’re not alone in our struggles. In Billboard’s latest episode of their Like Minded series in partnership with BetterHelp, Monaleo and Kehlani discussed motherhood and the permission to take care of oneself. “63% of U.S. women struggle to prioritize their health,” as reported in the launch of The Permission Project, a BetterHelp initiative focused on women’s mental health.
Between giving yourself permission and this year’s theme of World Mental Health Day, Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change, it all coincides with the music industry’s intimate relationship with mental health and giving oneself the OK to seek help. In the past year, the music world saw a genre-spanning slate of artists both wearing their hearts on their sleeves in their art, as well as publicly prioritizing their own mental health like never before.
Proving that it doesn’t matter whether you’re a fledgling singer-songwriter playing coffee shops and looking for a break, or the record-breaking artist Ella Langley, struggles don’t discriminate. Langley, who is breaking Billboard Hot 100 records as of late with her No. 1 smash “Choosin’ Texas,” has regularly sung about mental health and feeling less than. Take, for instance, “Be Her,” Langley’s vulnerable single from sophomore album Dandelion. On the song, Langley talks about wanting to emulate a fellow gal she’s idolizing. “I just want to be her so bad it hurts,” she croons with a signature twang, alluding to fretting about being less-than and an empty feeling of longing.
But beyond the lyrics, Langley has prioritized her mental health even as her immense success was unfolding before her. In fact, just before the dawn of her record-breaking run, Langley canceled a chunk of her 2025 tour, writing on Instagram: “I want to be fully present for the moments ahead, and I know I can’t do that without taking care of myself,” adding, “Sometimes we have to listen when our bodies and hearts tell us to slow down.” It was a vulnerable choice, and one that eventually paid off for the current superstar: She slowed down in preparation for something better.
Prioritizing oneself is something Ariana Grande has been brave about as well, with Grande perhaps the poster child for the biggest mental health story of the year. While belting out raw anthems on her 2026 album Petal (including the emotive anti-romance ballad “Hate That I Made You Love Me”) in the wake of her stunning success with Wicked, Grande announced a hiatus from public life and canceled all engagements after her current tour, including a turn in a much-ballyhooed upcoming production of Sunday in the Park With George. Grande cited “ongoing public scrutiny,” as fans around the world then rallied to her defense about knowing when to step back from the inferno of fame. In June, Grande also launched B-Line through her Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, in support of the below-the-line workers that make the industry sing.
Langley and Grande aren’t the only ones who knew when to rest in face of a grueling schedule, which serves as popularity’s double-edged sword. Look no further than the typical vulnerability singer Lola Young exhibits, with the talented UK singer-songwriter also taking a step back from her burgeoning spotlight, which included a best new artist Grammy nomination (and best pop solo performance win for “Messy”) to work on herself amid rising fame. “It’s an ongoing process,” she said earlier this year. “I’m not the finished article, but I’m doing a hell of a lot better.”
Another one of music’s biggest acts, the beloved country star Jelly Roll, has also been frank about taking care of his mental health, amid personal struggles including his recent divorce as well as being a recovering addict. “I just gotta go do a little bit of work on myself to make sure that I’m all the way ready,” he said when it comes to handling the next steps of his skyrocketing career. “I’m completely sober, though. I’m clear-headed, and I’m deep in therapy, I’m deep in my Bible, but I think that I gotta separate from the chaos of the business for me to really hear what God wants for me to do next.”
From breakouts to veteran acts, the pop songstress Meghan Trainor was so overwhelmed on the eve of her 2026 tour she pulled the plug on it entirely. Speaking to Billboard earlier this year in a candid interview, she spoke about being a brand-new mother and explained she needed help to see the bigger picture in her life amid the pressure of an impending tour. “I was drowning. I couldn’t do it all and I thought I was doing it all,” Trainor noted.
As the music industry has proven, mental health checkups are an essential part of life, including for artists who are seemingly on top of the world. It’s a worthy reminder on World Mental Health Day, and the rest of the year as well.
