Pop icons Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars surprised fans with a live performance of their new collaborative track, ‘Die with a Smile,’ during Bruno’s Intuit Dome opening concert. The performance was a highlight of the event, with Gaga sporting a retro look and Bruno showcasing his signature stage presence.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis expressed his enthusiasm for the Intuit Dome, the future venue for basketball at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He praised the arena’s design and its potential to create an exceptional experience for fans and players alike. Meanwhile, FIBA and the NBA are exploring ways to expand basketball’s global reach, with discussions underway for potential collaborations in Europe. The Paris Olympics saw record-breaking attendance and engagement for basketball, highlighting the sport’s growing popularity. FIBA is also celebrating the achievements of veteran players like Rudy Fernandez and Diana Taurasi, who competed in their sixth Olympics, and the rise of teams from Africa, like Nigeria, who reached the quarterfinals for the first time.
