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SoFi Stadium workers threaten to go on strike for USA opener

SoFi Stadium workers threaten to go on strike for USA opener

3 min readJun 6, 2026 09:52 PM IST Even as hosts United States prepare for their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign-opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, workers at the venue have voted to authorize a strike. The 2,000-strong staff of bartenders, servers, cooks and dishwashers in the Inglewood-based stadium thus has the option to walk off the job on June 13, after contract talks stalled with the stadium’s food service provider. Associated Press quoted union member Yolanda Fierro as saying that workers were concerned about pay and security on the job amid ramped-up immigration enforcement under USA president Donald Trump’s administration. “What good is the World Cup for Los Angeles when workers don’t earn enough to pay the rent and must choose between showing up and being kidnapped by ICE?” said Kurt Petersen, co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11, as per the report. “If we’re forced to strike, those USD 100,000 FIFA suites will have nothing but bottled water and Doritos.” Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna had earlier said the United States department of …

Justin Bieber Surprises Fans in Rare Live Stage Performance With SZA at SoFi Stadium: Watch

Justin Bieber Surprises Fans in Rare Live Stage Performance With SZA at SoFi Stadium: Watch

Fans attending the second Los Angeles stop of Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour on Friday (May 23) were treated to an unforgettable moment when Justin Bieber appeared on stage with SZA. Performing their hit collaboration “Snooze,” Bieber’s surprise cameo electrified the crowd and marked a rare public performance from the pop icon. Dressed in an all-black ensemble topped with a Balenciaga jacket, Bieber joined SZA under the lights of SoFi Stadium, trading verses and harmonies on their soulful track “Snooze.” Their chemistry was palpable, as they danced and shared a few playful gestures — including Bieber kissing SZA’s hand multiple times — to the delight of the audience. The pair first collaborated on the acoustic rendition of “Snooze,” featured on SZA’s Grammy-nominated album SOS. Bieber also starred in the track’s 2023 music video alongside Young Mazino, Woody McClain, and Benny Blanco. Prior to this appearance, Bieber last performed for a stadium crowd at Coachella 2024 during Tems and Wizkid’s set, where he sang the remix of “Essence.” Since then, his public performances have been limited, and …

Beyoncé’s Concert Turns into Battle Ground as Fans Throw Punches and Kicks at SoFi Stadium

Beyoncé’s Concert Turns into Battle Ground as Fans Throw Punches and Kicks at SoFi Stadium

Beyoncé’s first Cowboy Carter concert turned into a battleground as fans got into a physical fight at the VIP lounge after the concert. In the clip, women are shoving and even kicking each other.  In the clip captured by TMZ, the fight starts with two women arguing, prompting another to intervene. But the brawl escalates after one of them knocks off the other’s cowboy hat from her head. However, one of her friends takes her aside to simmer down the matter.  But instead of calming down, she pounced on another woman, shoving her to the floor. The pushing and shoving went on for a while. The fight didn’t seem to end before the clip was cut off. There’s no information on the reason behind the argument.  The pop star performed in Los Angeles, California, as part of her Cowboy Carter tour. She’s been creating quite a buzz with her performances. But the Grammy winner’s oldest daughter, Blue Ivy, who joined her mother’s dance crew on stage, became one of the biggest highlights.  The highly anticipated …

Taylor Swift’s hit Shake It Off rocks the Richter scale in SoFi Stadium concert

Taylor Swift’s passionate energy was carried over as a formidable force; her fans had the same driving ability. Taylor Swift’s songs set off seismic signals, shows a new study. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo(REUTERS) In the bosom of these revellers, as they danced to the beats of the sensational pop singer Taylor Swift’s Eras tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, their synchronized movements generated quakes akin to seismic tremors. The seismic tremors resulting from dancing to the beat of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour were researched and recorded by scientists from UCLA. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. The scale recorded a 2.3 magnitude In a study that sounds more like a plot from a sci-fi movie, scientists have discovered that the vibrations from Swift’s concerts are powerful enough to register as seismic activity. This unusual phenomenon was first noted during her Seattle shows, which generated tremors equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake. However, the plot isn’t confined to the aftermath. A unit of researchers from Caltech and UCLA that was composed …