"Rita Ora Joins Will Smith, Jade Thirlwall, and Surprise JLS Performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball"

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Rita Ora and JLS Shine at Capital’s Summertime Ball
[Image: Rita Ora performing in a leather outfit]
Rita Ora headlined Capital’s Summertime Ball at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday, delivering a show-stopping performance alongside surprise guests JLS. The 34-year-old pop star wowed the 80,000-strong crowd in a daring leather ensemble—a crop top, hot pants, and knee-high boots—while belting out her biggest hits.

JLS Makes Nostalgic Return
[Image: JLS performing in denim outfits]
Boy band JLS stunned fans with an unannounced appearance, marking their first Summertime Ball in 16 years. Dressed in trendy denim, Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill performed classics like Beat Again and Everybody in Love. The group called the moment “incredible,” adding, “Hearing 80,000 people sing every word was unforgettable.”

Will Smith’s Father’s Day Tribute
[Image: Will Smith and Jaden on stage]
Will Smith, 56, brought son Jaden, 26, on stage for a heartfelt Father’s Day moment. Jaden joked, “I’m only joining ’cause it’s Father’s Day,” before the duo hugged amid cheers. Will also performed The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme, joined by DJ Jazzy Jeff for a nostalgic set.

Jessie J’s Emotional Speech
[Image: Jessie J tearfully addressing the crowd]
Jessie J fought tears during her final performance before undergoing breast cancer surgery. The 37-year-old vowed to “beat” her diagnosis, telling fans, “This show is so special to me. We have so much to live for.” The crowd erupted in support as she thanked her family and team.

Technical Hiccups and Highlights
[Image: Lola Young during her performance]
The event faced glitches, including Lola Young’s earpiece malfunction mid-song. She pleaded, “Can I get some new ears?” before crowdsourcing help. Meanwhile, Zara Larsson dazzled in a bikini top and thigh-high boots [Image: Zara Larsson’s bold outfit], while Benson Boone flipped acrobatically in a Union Jack waistcoat [Image: Benson Boone’s acrobatics].

Nostalgic Collaborations
[Image: Busted and McFly on stage]
Busted and McFly teamed up for a playful, high-energy set, mixing hits like Year 3000 and All About You. The bands wrestled and joked on stage, with McFly’s Harry Judd drumming fiercely.

Fashion Moments
[Image: Rita Ora’s leather gown arrival]
Earlier, Rita turned heads in a figure-hugging leather gown, while Jade Thirlwall rocked a sparkly mini skirt and fishnets [Image: Jade Thirlwall’s edgy look].

Despite minor tech issues, the star-studded lineup and emotional moments made the 2025 Summertime Ball a night to remember.

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