<p>The wait is over! As promised, Bad Bunny made the jam-packed stadium groove to his songs. The Grammy-winning global sensation brought Puerto Rican culture to the stage during the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, delivered a thrilling performance during the second quarter of the Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots game. And as a surprise to millions of viewers, he brought Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and many more to groove with him and the world.</p><h2>Bad Bunny brings Latin flair to Super Bowl stage</h2><p>The Latin pop star transported the entire stadium to Puerto Rico as he took the stage at halftime on Sunday in an all-white, jersey-like outfit with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64. His performance began with Bunny walking through a field of crops accompanied by a group of backup dancers, the setup inspired by his ‘’No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí.'' He opened his performance with his 2022 hit “Tití Me Preguntó.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”<br><br>Bad Bunny closed his performance with every counties flag united together ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowl</a> <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/szpKxZ5dZe">pic.twitter.com/szpKxZ5dZe</a></p>&mdash; FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/FadeAwayMedia/status/2020672585403449683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Making Bunny's performance even more entertaining, Lady Gaga brought her own steps. As a surprise, she took the stage and sang her 2024 hit with Bruno Mars, "Die with a Smile", as she did a salsa on the giant stage with the Latin pop star.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lady Gaga joined Bad Bunny on stage, adding her own flair to the performance with salsa moves and a live rendition of her hit song with Bruno Mars.</p>

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<p>In the star-studded spectacle, he was joined by Ricky Martin, who sang Bunny's &nbsp;“LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii.” Apart from singing legends, he was joined by a slew of stars such as Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Karol G, Young Miko, Alix Earle, who didn't sing but were there on the stage to support the singer, who, before his performance, faced a lot of backlash. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from the excitement, his fans also wondered what he'd say up against President Donald Trump and ICE, especially after his Grammy win and his acceptance speech.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Instead of mentioning anything directly, he gave a subtle political message.</p><p>Toward the end of his performance, Bunny said in English, ‘’God Bless America.'' Then he referred to all the countries in the Americas, not just the United States.&nbsp;</p>

On Sunday, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny brought his Puerto Rican roots to one of the world's biggest stages as he made the jam-packed crowd groove to his beats. 

The wait is over! As promised, Bad Bunny made the jam-packed stadium groove to his songs. The Grammy-winning global sensation brought Puerto Rican culture to the stage during the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, delivered a thrilling performance during the second quarter of the Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots game. And as a surprise to millions of viewers, he brought Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and many more to groove with him and the world. Bad Bunny brings Latin flair to Super Bowl stage The Latin pop star transported the entire stadium to Puerto Rico as he took the stage at halftime on Sunday in an all-white, jersey-like outfit with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64. His performance began with Bunny walking through a field of crops accompanied by a group of backup dancers, the setup inspired by his ‘’No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí.'' He opened his performance with his 2022 hit “Tití Me Preguntó.”

<p>On Sunday, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny brought his Puerto Rican roots to one of the world's biggest stages as he made the jam-packed crowd groove to his beats.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In California's Santa Clara, a superhero showed up to the city council meeting to berate officials about letting US President Donald Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) man the city during the Super Bowl next month. During the public comments section of Tuesday’s (Jan 27) meeting, a man dressed head to toe as Batman stepped up to the microphone and launched into a furious rant about immigration enforcement and the upcoming Super Bowl.</p><h2><strong>'Ker-pow...What the f*ck are we doing?'</strong></h2><p>The Caped Crusader opened his statement with a dramatic “Ker-pow!” and slammed his fist on the lectern. Dropping an expletive, the man identified only as Batman, demanded to know what city officials were doing to protect residents.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sometimes-people-need-a-dictator-trump-stuns-davos-after-greenland-rant-1769047692322"><strong>Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant</strong></a></p><p>'What the f*ck are we doing?' he asked. The city is set to host the Super Bowl next month, where the New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks on February 8. But for Batman, football was not the real issue. “You have had months to prepare for this upcoming event,” he told councillors. “People are dying on our streets every single day in this country because we allow this federal government to walk all over you.”</p><p>Watch video here:</p>

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<p>His anger was directed at reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, could be involved in security operations around the Super Bowl. “You need to affirm that no city resources will go to ICE,” he said. “That no cooperation will be given to them.” The man’s real identity remains unknown. On the council’s speaker list, he was simply logged as “Batman”, with a digital timer counting down his slot like any other resident.</p><h2><strong>Why ICE is in the spotlight</strong></h2><p>The outburst comes as tensions in the United States remain high following the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis this month, both shot by federal agents during operations linked to ICE and Border Patrol.</p><p>Those incidents have fuelled widespread protests and renewed anger over immigration enforcement tactics, especially in cities that describe themselves as immigrant-friendly.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shot-dying-then-insulted-disturbing-video-shows-ice-agent-mutter-crude-slur-after-killing-renee-nicole-good-fucking-bitch-jonathan-ross-1768018859463"><strong>'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good</strong></a></p><h2><strong>The Super Bowl controversy</strong></h2><p>The question of ICE and the Super Bowl first surfaced publicly last year, after Corey Lewandowski, a senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security, criticised the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny as the halftime performer. Lewandowski accused the Puerto Rican star of “hating America” and used the moment to argue that there should be no “safe havens” for undocumented migrants. “Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else,” he said at the time.</p><p>While no official plan has been published confirming ICE patrols inside the stadium, federal agencies typically play some role in major event security. </p>

A man dressed as Batman stormed a Santa Clara city council meeting, ranting against plans for ICE involvement during Super Bowl security. Shouting “Ker-pow” and demanding no city cooperation with federal agents, he blasted officials and said…

In California's Santa Clara, a superhero showed up to the city council meeting to berate officials about letting US President Donald Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) man the city during the Super Bowl next month. During the public comments section of Tuesday’s (Jan 27) meeting, a man dressed head to toe as Batman stepped up to the microphone and launched into a furious rant about immigration enforcement and the upcoming Super Bowl. 'Ker-pow...What the f*ck are we doing?' The Caped Crusader opened his statement with a dramatic “Ker-pow!” and slammed his fist on the lectern. Dropping an expletive, the man identified only as Batman, demanded to know what city officials were doing to protect residents. Also read | Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant 'What the f*ck are we doing?' he asked. The city is set to host the Super Bowl next month, where the New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks on February 8. But for Batman, football was not the real issue. “You have had months to prepare for this upcoming event,” he told councillors. “People are dying on our streets every single day in this country because we allow this federal government to walk all over you.” Watch video here:

<p>A man dressed as Batman stormed a Santa Clara city council meeting, ranting against plans for ICE involvement during Super Bowl security. Shouting “Ker-pow” and demanding no city cooperation with federal agents, he blasted officials and said…</p>

'What the f*ck are we doing?': Batman storms Santa Clara city council meeting to rage against ICE, Super Bowl | Watch

<p class="header"><span class="city">New Orleans</span>,<span>&nbsp;</span><span class="country">United States: </span>The Sugar Bowl, a major US college football playoff game that has drawn tens of thousands of fans to New Orleans, has been postponed for one day in the wake of Wednesday's deadly truck-ramming attack, officials said.</p>
<p>"All agree that it's in the best interest of everybody... that we postpone the game for 24 hours," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley told a press conference about the game pitting the University of Georgia against the University of Notre Dame.</p>
<p>The game, originally scheduled for Wednesday evening, will now begin on Thursday at 3:00 pm (2100 GMT), organizers said in a statement.</p>
<p>"The postponement will allow for additional security resources to be put in place in order to maintain the typical standards of a major event in the Caesars Superdome," the statement said, noting that some officers were redployed to the attack probe.</p>
<p>A Georgia student was critically injured in the attack, the university's president announced.&nbsp;Notre Dame announced that all team personnel had been accounted for.&nbsp;The two teams are vying for a spot in the college football playoff semifinals.</p>
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<p>The Sugar Bowl is to take place at New Orleans's Superdome, which also will host the NFL's showpiece Super Bowl, one of the biggest sporting events of the year, on February 9. The venue puts maximum capacity for football games at just under 75,000.</p>
<p>Visitors also flock to New Orleans every year for the annual Mardi Gras festivities. The final day of those celebrations is March 4, but weeks of parties and revelry take place in the run-up.</p>
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Sugar Bowl postponed by a day over deadly truck-ramming New Orleans attack

New Orleans, United States: The Sugar Bowl, a major US college football playoff game that has drawn tens of thousands of fans to New Orleans, has been postponed for one day in the wake of Wednesday's deadly truck-ramming attack, officials said. "All agree that it's in the best interest of everybody... that we postpone the game for 24 hours," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley told a press conference about the game pitting the University of Georgia against the University of Notre Dame. The game, originally scheduled for Wednesday evening, will now begin on Thursday at 3:00 pm (2100 GMT), organizers said in a statement. "The postponement will allow for additional security resources to be put in place in order to maintain the typical standards of a major event in the Caesars Superdome," the statement said, noting that some officers were redployed to the attack probe. A Georgia student was critically injured in the attack, the university's president announced. Notre Dame announced that all team personnel had been accounted for. The two teams are vying for a spot in the college football playoff semifinals. Also read: World Blitz Championship: Vaishali clinches women's bronze as India sign off on a high The Sugar Bowl is to take place at New Orleans's Superdome, which also will host the NFL's showpiece Super Bowl, one of the biggest sporting events of the year, on February 9. The venue puts maximum capacity for football games at just under 75,000. Visitors also flock to New Orleans every year for the annual Mardi Gras festivities. The final day of those celebrations is March 4, but weeks of parties and revelry take place in the run-up. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hundreds of private jets flew into Las Vegas for the Super Bowl on Sunday and environmentalists are now calculating the climate cost. The four airports in Las Vegas area have about 500 parking spots for private jets, and they were all fully booked ahead of the game.

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<p>Will Taylor Swift be able to attend the Super Bowl? This is the question that Swift's entire fandom is currently very curious about.&nbsp;Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs' win against the Baltimore Ravens on Jan 28, which made the teams way clear for the big game, the clan of Swifties and Chiefs are wondering whether Swift will be&nbsp;present in the stadium to support her beau.&nbsp;<br />
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The concern has arisen due to Swift's busy schedule. The ''Lover'' is jetting off to Japan resuming her Eras Tour from February 7. While there is no concert scheduled on the date&nbsp;of the Super Bowl, but she will be performing a day before&nbsp;the Super Bowl i.e. on Feb 10 in Tokyo, making it a little bit hectic for her&nbsp;to travel back to the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>Will Taylor Swift be able to attend the Super Bowl match after her Tokyo gig? Japan Embassy answers</strong><br />
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In a&nbsp;statement, the Embassy said it is confidently that Taylor will able to make it to the Super Bowl LVIII game to support the red team if she boards the flight from Tokyo on time. &nbsp;<br />
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In the statement, they wrote, “The Embassy of Japan in the United States is aware of recent media reports concerning the steps Taylor Swift will need to take to travel from Tokyo after her concert on February 10th to Las Vegas in time to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play in Super Bowl LVIII.”&nbsp;<br />
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They added, “Despite the 12-hour flight and 17-hour time difference, the Embassy can confidently Speak Now to say that if she departs Tokyo in the evening after her concert, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins. We know that many people in Japan are excited to experience Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, so we wanted to confirm that anyone concerned can be Fearless in knowing that this talented performer can wow Japanese audiences and still make it to Las Vegas to support the Chiefs when they take the field for the Super Bowl wearing Red.”</p>

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<p>Swift will jett off to Japan after attending the Grammy Awards on February 4. In Japan, four back-to-back concert nights have been scheduled at Tokyo Dome from Feb 7 to 10. There is no confirmation whether Swift will attend the final&nbsp;match&nbsp;or not.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>When is Super Bowl LVIII?</strong><br />
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The game of Kansas City Chiefs vs San Fransisco 49ers is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 11, in Las Vegas, Nevada.</p>

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Will Taylor Swift be able to attend the Super Bowl? This is the question that Swift's entire fandom is currently very curious about. Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs' win against the Baltimore Ravens on Jan 28, which made the teams way clear for the big game, the clan of Swifties and Chiefs are wondering whether Swift will be present in the stadium to support her beau.

Will Taylor Swift be able to attend the Super Bowl? This is the question that Swift's entire fandom is currently very curious about. Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs' win against the Baltimore Ravens on Jan 28, which made the teams way clear for the big game, the clan of Swifties and Chiefs are wondering whether Swift will be present in the stadium to support her beau. The concern has arisen due to Swift's busy schedule. The ''Lover'' is jetting off to Japan resuming her Eras Tour from February 7. While there is no concert scheduled on the date of the Super Bowl, but she will be performing a day before the Super Bowl i.e. on Feb 10 in Tokyo, making it a little bit hectic for her to travel back to the country. 'True Legend': Tributes pour in for legendary actor Carl Weathers Will Taylor Swift be able to attend the Super Bowl match after her Tokyo gig? Japan Embassy answers In a statement, the Embassy said it is confidently that Taylor will able to make it to the Super Bowl LVIII game to support the red team if she boards the flight from Tokyo on time. In the statement, they wrote, “The Embassy of Japan in the United States is aware of recent media reports concerning the steps Taylor Swift will need to take to travel from Tokyo after her concert on February 10th to Las Vegas in time to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play in Super Bowl LVIII.” They added, “Despite the 12-hour flight and 17-hour time difference, the Embassy can confidently Speak Now to say that if she departs Tokyo in the evening after her concert, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins. We know that many people in Japan are excited to experience Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, so we wanted to confirm that anyone concerned can be Fearless in knowing that this talented performer can wow Japanese audiences and still make it to Las Vegas to support the Chiefs when they take the field for the Super Bowl wearing Red.” Grammys showcase Nigeria's 'soft power' on world stage 🇯🇵 Statement from the Embassy of Japan on Taylor Swift’s Reported Travel from Japan to the United States ✈️🏈 Are you ready for it? pic.twitter.com/wFKadehTJk — Japan Embassy DC🌸 (@JapanEmbDC) February 2, 2024 × Swift will jett off to Japan after attending the Grammy Awards on February 4. In Japan, four back-to-back concert nights have been scheduled at Tokyo Dome from Feb 7 to 10. There is no confirmation whether Swift will attend the final match or not. When is Super Bowl LVIII? The game of Kansas City Chiefs vs San Fransisco 49ers is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 11, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Will Taylor Swift be able to attend the Super Bowl after her Tokyo gig? Japan Embassy answers

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuideubnBuNjInqD" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, and his wife Brittany are among the most loved couples in the history of the NFL. Patrick and Brittany's journey together is simply adorable! Fans are always excited to know about their love life details. Patrick played his first Super Bowl in 2020. He led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory. The victory made Patrick Mahomes the Super Bowl's Most Valued Player. Thus, he was the youngest quarterback to earn the award in NFL history. Later that year, Patrick proposed to his long-term girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, at a suite inside Arrowhead Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Patrick and Brittany Matthews announced their pregnancy on Instagram soon after the engagement in 2017. Brittany also claims to be Patrick's number-one fan. Here's why Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews are the new NFL couple to watch.</p>

<h2><strong>How did Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews meet?</strong></h2>

<p>Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews go way back. They both are high-school sweethearts. They met at the Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, Texas. According to Yahoo Sports, they started dating in 10th grade. Matthews graduated from the University of Texas in 2017 with a degree in Kinesiology. Meanwhile, the NFL star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, entered the NFL Draft in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Matthews, do?</strong></h2>

<p>Like her beau, Brittany has athletic blood. Matthews played soccer in college in Iceland. However, she came to Kansas City to cheer for the Chiefs in October 2017. Currently, Brittany Matthews is a personal trainer. She is also a part of the Kansas City National Women's Soccer League. Brittany Matthews also has her website and fitness brand, Brittany Lynne Fitness.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How many children do Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews have?</strong></h2>

<p>Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews have two children together. They have a daughter named Sterling Skye Mahomes and a son named Patrick Bronze Lavon Mahomes III.&nbsp;</p>


Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, and his wife Brittany are among the most loved couples in the history of the NFL. Patrick and Brittany's journey together is simply adorable!

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, and his wife Brittany are among the most loved couples in the history of the NFL. Patrick and Brittany's journey together is simply adorable! Fans are always excited to know about their love life details. Patrick played his first Super Bowl in 2020. He led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory. The victory made Patrick Mahomes the Super Bowl's Most Valued Player. Thus, he was the youngest quarterback to earn the award in NFL history. Later that year, Patrick proposed to his long-term girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, at a suite inside Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick and Brittany Matthews announced their pregnancy on Instagram soon after the engagement in 2017. Brittany also claims to be Patrick's number-one fan. Here's why Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews are the new NFL couple to watch. How did Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews meet? Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews go way back. They both are high-school sweethearts. They met at the Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, Texas. According to Yahoo Sports, they started dating in 10th grade. Matthews graduated from the University of Texas in 2017 with a degree in Kinesiology. Meanwhile, the NFL star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, entered the NFL Draft in 2017. What does Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Matthews, do? Like her beau, Brittany has athletic blood. Matthews played soccer in college in Iceland. However, she came to Kansas City to cheer for the Chiefs in October 2017. Currently, Brittany Matthews is a personal trainer. She is also a part of the Kansas City National Women's Soccer League. Brittany Matthews also has her website and fitness brand, Brittany Lynne Fitness. How many children do Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews have? Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews have two children together. They have a daughter named Sterling Skye Mahomes and a son named Patrick Bronze Lavon Mahomes III.

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<p>Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed baby no 4. One of Hollywood's most loved couples,&nbsp;Lively and Reynolds did not announce the birth of their fourth child but instead Lively shared a photo on Super Bowl Sunday revealing she no longer had a baby bump.<br />
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"Puppy Bowl Sunday 2023 been busy," she wrote in the Instagram post, which featured her with Reynolds' mother, Tammy along with the couple. The post also featured photos of their Super Bowl dishes.</p>

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Many of her followers observed that she did not have the baby bump anymore and left comments on the post.&nbsp;<br />
"Epic post! For all the reasons!!!" wrote Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld. "Throwing the internet in a friendzy," added another follower.<br />
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The gender or the exact birthdate of the couple's fourth child has not been revealed. Blake and Ryan's fourth child joins three elder sisters - Betty, 3, Inez, 6, and James, 8.<br />
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The Deadpool actor recently chatted about the couple's then-baby on the way in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, where he shared how the pair's three daughters are 'ready' for their new role. "They're in. They love it," he said of his girls. "They're ready," Reynolds had said.&nbsp;<br />
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"I'm very excited," the star added of his own feelings. "We'd have to be. You know, you'd have to be a moron to do this four times if you didn't like it. It's gonna be nuts, but we're very excited."<br />
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Blake had first revealed her pregnancy with baby no 4 in September, debuting her baby bump on the red carpet for the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women's Summit.</p>


Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed baby no 4. One of Hollywood's most loved couples, Lively and Reynolds did not announce the birth of their fourth child but instead Lively shared a photo on Super Bowl Sunday revealing she no longer had a baby bump.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed baby no 4. One of Hollywood's most loved couples, Lively and Reynolds did not announce the birth of their fourth child but instead Lively shared a photo on Super Bowl Sunday revealing she no longer had a baby bump. "Puppy Bowl Sunday 2023 been busy," she wrote in the Instagram post, which featured her with Reynolds' mother, Tammy along with the couple. The post also featured photos of their Super Bowl dishes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blake Lively (@blakelively) × Many of her followers observed that she did not have the baby bump anymore and left comments on the post. "Epic post! For all the reasons!!!" wrote Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld. "Throwing the internet in a friendzy," added another follower. The gender or the exact birthdate of the couple's fourth child has not been revealed. Blake and Ryan's fourth child joins three elder sisters - Betty, 3, Inez, 6, and James, 8. The Deadpool actor recently chatted about the couple's then-baby on the way in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, where he shared how the pair's three daughters are 'ready' for their new role. "They're in. They love it," he said of his girls. "They're ready," Reynolds had said. "I'm very excited," the star added of his own feelings. "We'd have to be. You know, you'd have to be a moron to do this four times if you didn't like it. It's gonna be nuts, but we're very excited." Blake had first revealed her pregnancy with baby no 4 in September, debuting her baby bump on the red carpet for the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women's Summit.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have welcomed their fourth child together

<p>Cooper Kupp scored two touchdowns and Aaron Donald spearheaded a fearsome defensive display as the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win the&nbsp;Super&nbsp;Bowl&nbsp;on Sunday.</p>

<p>Kupp scored a decisive touchdown with 1min 25sec remaining to give the Rams the lead at SoFi Stadium before Donald grabbed the Rams' record-equalling seventh sack of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to seal a blockbuster victory.</p>

<p>Donald's sack of Burrow was the dramatic final act of a gripping contest between the star-studded Rams and the Bengals, whose bid to win a first-ever Vince Lombardi Trophy fell agonizingly short.</p>

<p>"I'm just so happy," said Rams defensive star Donald. "I wanted this so bad. I dreamed this."</p>

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<p>"One play and we're world champs," Donald added of his crucial late sack of Burrow. "Any way to get to him. We made it."</p>

<p>Wide receiver Kupp was named the&nbsp;Super&nbsp;Bowl&nbsp;Most Valuable Player three years after missing the Rams' prior appearance in a&nbsp;Super&nbsp;Bowl&nbsp;through injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is unbelievable," Kupp said. "To be able to experience this with my family. It has been such a fun ride. Up and down but fun."</p>

<p>Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, meanwhile, paid tribute to his team's never-say-die approach.</p>

<p>"I'm so proud of&nbsp;this team," Stafford said. "There are so many guys on our team that deserve this, so many guys who gave their heart and soul to this team.</p>

<p>"That game today is the story of our season. It's up and down it's tough. We're a tough team. We showed up late and got it done."</p>

<p>The Bengals had stormed into a 20-13 lead early in the second half after a controversial Tee Higgins touchdown and an Evan McPherson field goal.</p>

<p>Higgins raced for a 75-yard score but replays showed he grabbed Rams' safety Jalen Ramsey's facemask before breaking clear -- an infringement that should have led to a penalty.</p>

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<p><strong>'Stars came to life'&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>But the Rams, who had struggled to build momentum on offense after a game-ending injury to Odell Beckham Jr. in the first half, clawed their way back into the game thanks to their rampant defense led by Donald.</p>

<p>Burrow was sacked repeatedly at key moments to prevent the Bengals from extending their lead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Matt Gay's field goal pulled the Rams back to 20-16 heading into the fourth quarter.</p>

<p>Stafford then led a 15-play, 79-yard drive that benefited from three crucial Bengals penalties near the goal line before Kupp plucked a one-yard pass in the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown.</p>

<p>"Stafford and Kupp came to life," said Rams head coach Sean McVay -- who becomes the youngest ever head coach to win the&nbsp;Super&nbsp;Bowl&nbsp;at the age of 36. "Our best players shined the brightest when they had to and that's why we got it done."</p>

<p>Kupp and Beckham had both scored early touchdowns to give the Rams a 13-3 lead in the second quarter before the Bengals battled back into the contest.</p>

<p>The defeat was brutal on Bengals quarterback Burrow, the 25-year-old rising star who has helped transform Cincinnati's fortunes this season.</p>

<p>Burrow finished with 263 passing yards and one touchdown but was buffeted all night and sacked seven times, equalling the record for the most sacks in a&nbsp;Super&nbsp;Bowl.</p>

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<p>"It stings, but we had a great year," Burrow said. "I was disappointed in my performance. I thought I could have given us a chance to win. You live and learn."</p>

<p>Stafford, meanwhile, finished with 283 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.</p>

<p>It was the Rams second franchise&nbsp;Super&nbsp;Bowl&nbsp;victory and their first since returning to Los Angeles from St. Louis in 2016. Their previous win came in 2000.</p>

<p>It was the third&nbsp;Super&nbsp;Bowl&nbsp;defeat in as many appearances for the Bengals, who also dropped the title contest in 1982 and 1989.</p>

<p>Sunday's showstopping finale was a fitting end to one of the most gripping NFL post-seasons in years.</p>

<p>With Los Angeles basking in a February heatwave, a 70,000-capacity crowd packed with Hollywood celebrities were given a show-stopping halftime show led by icons Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, Eminem and Mary J. Blige.</p>


Cooper Kupp scored two touchdowns and Aaron Donald spearheaded a fearsome defensive display as the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Cooper Kupp scored two touchdowns and Aaron Donald spearheaded a fearsome defensive display as the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday. Kupp scored a decisive touchdown with 1min 25sec remaining to give the Rams the lead at SoFi Stadium before Donald grabbed the Rams' record-equalling seventh sack of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to seal a blockbuster victory. Donald's sack of Burrow was the dramatic final act of a gripping contest between the star-studded Rams and the Bengals, whose bid to win a first-ever Vince Lombardi Trophy fell agonizingly short. "I'm just so happy," said Rams defensive star Donald. "I wanted this so bad. I dreamed this." Also read | Super Bowl 2022: Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre and others to perform "One play and we're world champs," Donald added of his crucial late sack of Burrow. "Any way to get to him. We made it." Wide receiver Kupp was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player three years after missing the Rams' prior appearance in a Super Bowl through injury. "It is unbelievable," Kupp said. "To be able to experience this with my family. It has been such a fun ride. Up and down but fun." Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, meanwhile, paid tribute to his team's never-say-die approach. "I'm so proud of this team," Stafford said. "There are so many guys on our team that deserve this, so many guys who gave their heart and soul to this team. "That game today is the story of our season. It's up and down it's tough. We're a tough team. We showed up late and got it done." The Bengals had stormed into a 20-13 lead early in the second half after a controversial Tee Higgins touchdown and an Evan McPherson field goal. Higgins raced for a 75-yard score but replays showed he grabbed Rams' safety Jalen Ramsey's facemask before breaking clear -- an infringement that should have led to a penalty. Also read | Super Bowl draws 96.4 million viewers, lowest in 14 years 'Stars came to life' But the Rams, who had struggled to build momentum on offense after a game-ending injury to Odell Beckham Jr. in the first half, clawed their way back into the game thanks to their rampant defense led by Donald. Burrow was sacked repeatedly at key moments to prevent the Bengals from extending their lead. Matt Gay's field goal pulled the Rams back to 20-16 heading into the fourth quarter. Stafford then led a 15-play, 79-yard drive that benefited from three crucial Bengals penalties near the goal line before Kupp plucked a one-yard pass in the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown. "Stafford and Kupp came to life," said Rams head coach Sean McVay -- who becomes the youngest ever head coach to win the Super Bowl at the age of 36. "Our best players shined the brightest when they had to and that's why we got it done." Kupp and Beckham had both scored early touchdowns to give the Rams a 13-3 lead in the second quarter before the Bengals battled back into the contest. The defeat was brutal on Bengals quarterback Burrow, the 25-year-old rising star who has helped transform Cincinnati's fortunes this season. Burrow finished with 263 passing yards and one touchdown but was buffeted all night and sacked seven times, equalling the record for the most sacks in a Super Bowl. Also read | Super Bowl 2021: Everything you need to know about the big event "It stings, but we had a great year," Burrow said. "I was disappointed in my performance. I thought I could have given us a chance to win. You live and learn." Stafford, meanwhile, finished with 283 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. It was the Rams second franchise Super Bowl victory and their first since returning to Los Angeles from St. Louis in 2016. Their previous win came in 2000. It was the third Super Bowl defeat in as many appearances for the Bengals, who also dropped the title contest in 1982 and 1989. Sunday's showstopping finale was a fitting end to one of the most gripping NFL post-seasons in years. With Los Angeles basking in a February heatwave, a 70,000-capacity crowd packed with Hollywood celebrities were given a show-stopping halftime show led by icons Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, Eminem and Mary J. Blige.

Kupp, Donald star as Rams down Bengals in Super Bowl thriller

<p>Singer Janet Jackson addressed her and Justin Timberlake's infamous 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show scandal.<br />
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In her new two-part documentary, Janet spoke out about the scandal and&nbsp;revealed that she told Timberlake not to put out a statement about the incident at the time and now she and Justin 'are very good friends.'&nbsp;<br />
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“Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion,” Janet explained. “And, of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s got to stop, '' she says.<br />
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Further, she added that they are close friends today, “Justin and I are very good friends, and we will always be very good friends,” Janet said. “We spoke just a few days ago. He and I have moved on, and it’s time for everyone else to do the same.”</p>

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<p>During her halftime show in the year 2004, which Jackson headlined, she brought out surprise guest Timberlake, and together they performed 'Rock Your Body'. During their performance, part of Jackson’s top was torn off, exposing her breast, when Timberlake sang the lyric, “I’ll have you naked by the end of this song.”<br />
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After the shocking incident, Justin's and Janet's careers went in opposite directions. Justin's record sales spiked and his popularity continued to soar, meanwhile, Janet was blacklisted from the industry and was publicly shamed and her career took a hit.&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, last year, Timberlake faced a major backlash after&nbsp;Britney Spears documentary was aired. Following it, Timberlake issued a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-justin-timberlake-apologises-to-britney-spears-and-janet-jackson-i-know-i-failed-363296">public apology</a> to his former girlfriend Britney Spears and singer Janet Jackson, saying he had failed them in the past.<br />
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Timberlake also has been dogged for years by accusations that he failed to take sufficient responsibility for the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.</p>

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"I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed, " Timberlake, 40, wrote on Instagram.&nbsp;<br />
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"I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism," he said.<br />
"Because of my ignorance, I didn`t recognize it for all that it was while it was happening in my own life," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Singer Janet Jackson addressed her and Justin Timberlake's infamous 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show scandal. In her new two-part documentary, Janet spoke out about the scandal and revealed that she told Timberlake not to put out a statement about the incident at the time and now she and Justin 'are very good friends.

Singer Janet Jackson addressed her and Justin Timberlake's infamous 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show scandal. In her new two-part documentary, Janet spoke out about the scandal and revealed that she told Timberlake not to put out a statement about the incident at the time and now she and Justin 'are very good friends.' “Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion,” Janet explained. “And, of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s got to stop, '' she says. Further, she added that they are close friends today, “Justin and I are very good friends, and we will always be very good friends,” Janet said. “We spoke just a few days ago. He and I have moved on, and it’s time for everyone else to do the same.” Australia wants Kanye West fully vaccinated before any concert tour During her halftime show in the year 2004, which Jackson headlined, she brought out surprise guest Timberlake, and together they performed 'Rock Your Body'. During their performance, part of Jackson’s top was torn off, exposing her breast, when Timberlake sang the lyric, “I’ll have you naked by the end of this song.” After the shocking incident, Justin's and Janet's careers went in opposite directions. Justin's record sales spiked and his popularity continued to soar, meanwhile, Janet was blacklisted from the industry and was publicly shamed and her career took a hit. Meanwhile, last year, Timberlake faced a major backlash after Britney Spears documentary was aired. Following it, Timberlake issued a public apology to his former girlfriend Britney Spears and singer Janet Jackson, saying he had failed them in the past. Timberlake also has been dogged for years by accusations that he failed to take sufficient responsibility for the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. Neil Young moves to Amazon Music after Spotify exit over Joe Rogan vaccine 'disinformation' "I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed, " Timberlake, 40, wrote on Instagram. "I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism," he said. "Because of my ignorance, I didn`t recognize it for all that it was while it was happening in my own life," he said.

Janet Jackson says she & Justin Timberlake are 'good friends' in her new documentary

<p>Despite the pandemic, the Superbowl put up a spectacular show on Sunday which included the first look of several upcoming summer blockbusters including 'Fast &amp; Furious 9' and 'Old'.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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Here are the top stories of the day.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Denzel Washington’s ‘The Little Things’ dominates box office with $2 million in collections</strong><br />
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Hollywood actor Denzel Washington enjoys a smooth run at the box office as his latest film ‘Little Things’ dominates the chart with its collections of $2.1 million in its second week of release. The film picked up $1.4 million in ticket sales from 20 countries while it made $7.8 million in the U.S. and Canada and $5.2 million internationally to date.<br />
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Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-denzel-washington%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98the-little-things%E2%80%99-dominates-box-office-with-2-million-in-collections-362059">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-denzel-washington%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98the-little-things%E2%80%99-dominates-box-office-with-2-million-in-collections-362059</a></p>

<p><strong>Miley Cyrus breaks down while singing 'Wrecking ball' at Super Bowl</strong><br />
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Miley Cyrus took the super bowl stage and gave a power-packed performance. Later, during the show, the singer broke down and got emotional during a performance of her song 'Wrecking Ball'.<br />
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Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/miley-cyrus-breaks-down-while-singing-wrecking-ball-at-super-bowl-362208"> https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/miley-cyrus-breaks-down-while-singing-wrecking-ball-at-super-bowl-362208</a></p>

<p><strong>Chris Hemsworth suffers from 'severe back injury', seeks hospital treatment</strong><br />
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Chris Hemsworth has suffered an acute back injury and is seeking hospital assistance. The actor is busy shooting for Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder' in Sydney where he had a minor setback, suffering from an acute back injury in the past few weeks.<br />
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Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chris-hemsworth-suffers-from-severe-back-injury-seeks-hospital-treatment-362181"> https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chris-hemsworth-suffers-from-severe-back-injury-seeks-hospital-treatment-362181</a></p>

<p><strong>Watch: 'Fast &amp; Furious 9' returns as trailer launches during Super Bowl</strong><br />
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‘Fast and Furious’ is back as Super Bowl saw premiere of trailer of the forthcoming film from the franchise. &nbsp;The ‘Fast and Furious 9’ is directed by franchise veteran Justin Lin and he is also attached to direct a 10th and 11th installment to wrap up the main franchise.<br />
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<p><strong>'The Queen's Gambit' star Anya Taylor-Joy talks about series' season 2 possibilities</strong><br />
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Anya Taylor-Joy isn't sure if The Queen's Gambit is over. Netflix is yet to announce whether the limited series — which broke streaming records when it premiered in October — will return for a second season, the actor doesn't think all hope is lost.&nbsp;<br />
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Despite the pandemic, the Superbowl put up a spectacular show on Sunday which included the first look of several upcoming summer blockbusters including 'Fast & Furious 9' and 'Old'.

Despite the pandemic, the Superbowl put up a spectacular show on Sunday which included the first look of several upcoming summer blockbusters including 'Fast & Furious 9' and 'Old'. Here are the top stories of the day. Denzel Washington’s ‘The Little Things’ dominates box office with $2 million in collections Hollywood actor Denzel Washington enjoys a smooth run at the box office as his latest film ‘Little Things’ dominates the chart with its collections of $2.1 million in its second week of release. The film picked up $1.4 million in ticket sales from 20 countries while it made $7.8 million in the U.S. and Canada and $5.2 million internationally to date. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-denzel-washington%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98the-little-things%E2%80%99-dominates-box-office-with-2-million-in-collections-362059 Miley Cyrus breaks down while singing 'Wrecking ball' at Super Bowl Miley Cyrus took the super bowl stage and gave a power-packed performance. Later, during the show, the singer broke down and got emotional during a performance of her song 'Wrecking Ball'. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/miley-cyrus-breaks-down-while-singing-wrecking-ball-at-super-bowl-362208 Chris Hemsworth suffers from 'severe back injury', seeks hospital treatment Chris Hemsworth has suffered an acute back injury and is seeking hospital assistance. The actor is busy shooting for Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder' in Sydney where he had a minor setback, suffering from an acute back injury in the past few weeks. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chris-hemsworth-suffers-from-severe-back-injury-seeks-hospital-treatment-362181 Watch: 'Fast & Furious 9' returns as trailer launches during Super Bowl ‘Fast and Furious’ is back as Super Bowl saw premiere of trailer of the forthcoming film from the franchise. The ‘Fast and Furious 9’ is directed by franchise veteran Justin Lin and he is also attached to direct a 10th and 11th installment to wrap up the main franchise. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-fast--furious-9-returns-as-trailer-launches-during-super-bowl-362100 'The Queen's Gambit' star Anya Taylor-Joy talks about series' season 2 possibilities Anya Taylor-Joy isn't sure if The Queen's Gambit is over. Netflix is yet to announce whether the limited series — which broke streaming records when it premiered in October — will return for a second season, the actor doesn't think all hope is lost. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-queens-gambit-star-anya-taylor-joy-talks-about-series-season-2-possibilities-362169

Top 5 Hollywood news today: Chris Hemsworth suffers back injury, 'Fast & Furious 9' trailer launched 

<p>She may not have performed&nbsp;but that didn't stop Jennifer Lopez from enjoying Super Bowl this year. A year back, the singer-actress had rocked the stage as a Halftime Show performer but this year Lopez enjoyed the show as a fan with her fiancee Alex Rodriguez.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lopez enjoyed a date night with Rodriguez at the Super Bowl game this year and shared several pictures from the biggest football game of the year on social media.</p>

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<p>According to reports, JLo&nbsp;and her fiancee boarded a private plane with New York Yankees player Aaron Judge, former Chicago White Sox pitcher Nick Silva to Florida`s Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.<br />
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While JLo looked gorgeous in a Louis Vuitton dress, Alex was seen dressed in a stunning suit.<br />
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During the game, the `Anaconda` actor took time to express gratitude for hospital workers taking care of COVID-19 patients as she held up a sign that read, "Thank you, healthcare heroes."She was later seen enjoying and dancing when The Weeknd performed during the Halftime show.&nbsp;</p>

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She may not have performed but that didn't stop Jennifer Lopez from enjoying Super Bowl this year. A year back, the singer-actress had rocked the stage as a Halftime Show performer but this year Lopez enjoyed the show as a fan with her fiancee Alex Rodriguez.

She may not have performed but that didn't stop Jennifer Lopez from enjoying Super Bowl this year. A year back, the singer-actress had rocked the stage as a Halftime Show performer but this year Lopez enjoyed the show as a fan with her fiancee Alex Rodriguez. Lopez enjoyed a date night with Rodriguez at the Super Bowl game this year and shared several pictures from the biggest football game of the year on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Rodriguez (@arod) × According to reports, JLo and her fiancee boarded a private plane with New York Yankees player Aaron Judge, former Chicago White Sox pitcher Nick Silva to Florida`s Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. While JLo looked gorgeous in a Louis Vuitton dress, Alex was seen dressed in a stunning suit. During the game, the `Anaconda` actor took time to express gratitude for hospital workers taking care of COVID-19 patients as she held up a sign that read, "Thank you, healthcare heroes."She was later seen enjoying and dancing when The Weeknd performed during the Halftime show. Superbowl 2021: The Weeknd's memorable halftime performance serves a meme-fest on Twitter Super Bowl 2021: List of key film & TV trailers that premiered during the big game night

Jennifer Lopez enjoys date night with Alex Rodriguez at Super Bowl 2021

<p>Super Bowl halftime show is one of the grandest concert witnessed by the USA every year. With the biggest names in the music industry coming up on stage to entertain millions of viewers, their mode of payment is a fun-fact.</p>

<p>Interestingly, NFL doesn’t pay the Super Bowl halftime performer a single penny. The Weeknd will perform at Super Bowl 55 in Tampa “for free.” But it’s about way more than the initial pocket payment for The Weeknd and every other performer who takes the Super Bowl halftime stage.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-weeknd-reveals-spending-7-million-of-his-own-money-on-super-bowl-2021-halftime-show-360068" hreflang="en">The Weeknd reveals spending $7 million of his own money on Super Bowl 2021 halftime show</a></p>

<p>According to Sporting News, more than 100 million people tune in to the Super Bowl via traditional television and streaming services combined. That’s a bigger set of eyeballs than a musician will get in any other concert. Despite just 13 minutes on stage, it’s enough time to provide a huge rocket boost for a career.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/super-bowl-2021-miley-cyrus-to-sing-for-healthcare-workers-at-pre-game-concert-359187" hreflang="en">Super Bowl 2021: Miley Cyrus to sing for healthcare workers at pre-game concert</a></p>

<p>Musical artists that perform at Super Bowl halftime all, without fail, see an almost immediate boost in sales. In 2017, Lady Gaga’s sales and streaming numbers the day after her performance rose by more than 1,000 percent. It was a 534 percent rise for Justin Timberlake in 2018 and a 434 percent uptick for Maroon 5 in 2019.</p>

<p>While individual artists could make different amounts of money based on their own streaming value and album pricing, it’s safe to say it’s a huge single-day boon for an artist like The Weeknd.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-super-bowl-2021-all-the-big-commercials-arranged-for-the-big-game-with-big-names-359171" hreflang="en">Super Bowl 2021: All the big commercials arranged for the big game with big names</a></p>

<p>Super Bowl halftime performers often permanently raise their notoriety for years to come. The next album release will certainly be bigger than if The Weeknd had never performed at the Super Bowl. Other big events will want him, too.</p>


Super Bowl halftime show is one of the grandest concert witnessed by the USA every year. With the biggest names in the music industry coming up on stage to entertain millions of viewers, their mode of payment is a fun-fact.

Super Bowl halftime show is one of the grandest concert witnessed by the USA every year. With the biggest names in the music industry coming up on stage to entertain millions of viewers, their mode of payment is a fun-fact. Interestingly, NFL doesn’t pay the Super Bowl halftime performer a single penny. The Weeknd will perform at Super Bowl 55 in Tampa “for free.” But it’s about way more than the initial pocket payment for The Weeknd and every other performer who takes the Super Bowl halftime stage. The Weeknd reveals spending $7 million of his own money on Super Bowl 2021 halftime show According to Sporting News, more than 100 million people tune in to the Super Bowl via traditional television and streaming services combined. That’s a bigger set of eyeballs than a musician will get in any other concert. Despite just 13 minutes on stage, it’s enough time to provide a huge rocket boost for a career. Super Bowl 2021: Miley Cyrus to sing for healthcare workers at pre-game concert Musical artists that perform at Super Bowl halftime all, without fail, see an almost immediate boost in sales. In 2017, Lady Gaga’s sales and streaming numbers the day after her performance rose by more than 1,000 percent. It was a 534 percent rise for Justin Timberlake in 2018 and a 434 percent uptick for Maroon 5 in 2019. While individual artists could make different amounts of money based on their own streaming value and album pricing, it’s safe to say it’s a huge single-day boon for an artist like The Weeknd. Super Bowl 2021: All the big commercials arranged for the big game with big names Super Bowl halftime performers often permanently raise their notoriety for years to come. The next album release will certainly be bigger than if The Weeknd had never performed at the Super Bowl. Other big events will want him, too.

Superbowl 2021: Here's how much celebrities performing during halftime get paid

<p>The Weeknd took the Superbowl halftime stage by fiery music and lots of pop-culture references pointed out by the fans - from Stars Wars to The Handmaids Tale. The spectacle put up by the singer started with a hitch as many complained of the low-sound of the singer's mic but as the performance progressed the theatrics took over, using The Weeknd's music to his narrative.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>From robotic choirs, an army of bandaged henchmen, fireworks galore — there were a lot of memorable moments from The Weeknd’s Super Bowl LV Halftime performance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As he transitioned into singing his 2018 hit 'Can’t Feel My Face,'&nbsp;The Weeknd stepped into a brightly-lit backstage area, a camera tracking his feigned panic, as he rushed to get in place for the number to start.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-weeknd-reveals-the-real-reason-behind-weaing-face-bandages-while-promoting-after-hours-361223">Here's why The Weeknd was covered in bandages for the past one year</a><br />
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Twitter users saw this moment and decided to turn it into a meme; with the short clip of The Weeknd rushing backstage and frantically looking around, fans have been given endless leeway in terms of captions. While he sang his breakout hit 'Starboy' with Star Wars' 'Jawa clan' (as pointed out by the Twitteratti), many moments from his $7 million self-financed performance, ended up on Twitter as memes:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My camera roll after I take my phone back from my toddler. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLIV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sbhalftimeshow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sbhalftimeshow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/theweeknd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theweeknd</a> <a href="https://t.co/pktxQpNBFM">pic.twitter.com/pktxQpNBFM</a></p>
— David Aeh (@aeh_david) <a href="https://twitter.com/aeh_david/status/1358636389823369216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Me walking into 2021 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWeeknd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheWeeknd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowl</a> <a href="https://t.co/fEXBSa1IqT">pic.twitter.com/fEXBSa1IqT</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">me when i lose my mom in the grocery <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWeeknd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheWeeknd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Superbowl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Superbowl</a> <a href="https://t.co/9TvxHbbCAJ">pic.twitter.com/9TvxHbbCAJ</a></p>
— ervin (@ervinmartin28) <a href="https://twitter.com/ervinmartin28/status/1358637148371517440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Me arriving to the park in my luxury vehicle to play some mobile weeb Pocket Monster game <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWeeknd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheWeeknd</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z6wuJ5k68u">pic.twitter.com/Z6wuJ5k68u</a></p>
— Kat/Dye (@KMDay13) <a href="https://twitter.com/KMDay13/status/1358632476357263362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What my samosas are seeing from inside the oven right now <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PepsiHalftime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PepsiHalftime</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWeeknd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheWeeknd</a> <a href="https://t.co/0gmFHe69lt">pic.twitter.com/0gmFHe69lt</a></p>
— 𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕒 𝕤𝕥.𝕞𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕖𝕝 (she/her) (@vicstmichael) <a href="https://twitter.com/vicstmichael/status/1358640296469422087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Me if I was one of The Weeknd’s dancers when they all started freestyling on the field😂😂 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PepsiHalftime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PepsiHalftime</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWeeknd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheWeeknd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowl</a> <a href="https://t.co/8a7JXvAE2L">pic.twitter.com/8a7JXvAE2L</a></p>
— Christian 🔱 (@Grubbinator) <a href="https://twitter.com/Grubbinator/status/1358591504651026432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Digging the Jawa choir in this halftime show. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWeeknd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheWeeknd</a> <a href="https://t.co/LLqEzysNGV">pic.twitter.com/LLqEzysNGV</a></p>
— Michael Ongstad (@MikeOngstad) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeOngstad/status/1358588967780835328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Am i the only one getting The Handmaids tale vibes from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PepsiHalftime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PepsiHalftime</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWeeknd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheWeeknd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowlLV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowlLV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowlSunday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowlSunday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalfTimeShow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalfTimeShow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Halftime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Halftime</a> <a href="https://t.co/5gxqdaeEIH">pic.twitter.com/5gxqdaeEIH</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I auditioned for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PepsiHalftime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PepsiHalftime</a> but didn’t book. Congrats to C3PO &amp; their ancestors. <a href="https://t.co/pZR4fkVDuc">pic.twitter.com/pZR4fkVDuc</a></p>
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As stated in the press conference before the performance, The Weeknd kept his otherwise 'R' rated music and narrative simple and PG-13 for the families across.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/superbowl-2021-heres-how-much-celebrities-performing-during-halftime-get-paid-361273">Superbowl 2021: Here's how much celebrities performing during halftime get paid</a></p>

<p>The singer had&nbsp;addressed the bandages which his background dancers were spotted wearing all over their faces, in an exclusive interview with Variety earlier&nbsp;saying that they’re a commentary about the vanity surrounding celebrities.</p>

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The Weeknd took the Superbowl halftime stage by fiery music and lots of pop-culture references pointed out by the fans - from Stars Wars to The Handmaids Tale. The spectacle put up by the singer started with a hitch as many complained of the low-sound of the singer's mic but as the performance progressed the theatrics took over, using The Weeknd's music to his narrative.

The Weeknd took the Superbowl halftime stage by fiery music and lots of pop-culture references pointed out by the fans - from Stars Wars to The Handmaids Tale. The spectacle put up by the singer started with a hitch as many complained of the low-sound of the singer's mic but as the performance progressed the theatrics took over, using The Weeknd's music to his narrative. Watch the Super Bowl LV live visual album now & relive your favorite moments from the @Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime show w/ @theweeknd, the National Anthem w/ @jsullivanmusic & @ericchurch and America the Beautiful w/ @hermusicx: https://t.co/wb9yMSz3h7 #SBLV pic.twitter.com/1G7mGo4A1w — NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021 × From robotic choirs, an army of bandaged henchmen, fireworks galore — there were a lot of memorable moments from The Weeknd’s Super Bowl LV Halftime performance. In pics: A look at The Weeknd scintillating performance at the Super Bowl 2021 BLINDING LIGHTS 🙌 @TheWeeknd #PepsiHalftime #SBLV pic.twitter.com/Qv9yyW8wED — NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021 × As he transitioned into singing his 2018 hit 'Can’t Feel My Face,' The Weeknd stepped into a brightly-lit backstage area, a camera tracking his feigned panic, as he rushed to get in place for the number to start. Here's why The Weeknd was covered in bandages for the past one year Twitter users saw this moment and decided to turn it into a meme; with the short clip of The Weeknd rushing backstage and frantically looking around, fans have been given endless leeway in terms of captions. While he sang his breakout hit 'Starboy' with Star Wars' 'Jawa clan' (as pointed out by the Twitteratti), many moments from his $7 million self-financed performance, ended up on Twitter as memes: My camera roll after I take my phone back from my toddler. #SBLIV #sbhalftimeshow @theweeknd pic.twitter.com/pktxQpNBFM — David Aeh (@aeh_david) February 8, 2021 × Me walking into 2021 #TheWeeknd #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/fEXBSa1IqT — 𝐸𝓇𝒾𝓀𝒶⟭⟬ ⁹ ⁰ (@Erika_Arnie) February 8, 2021 × me when i lose my mom in the grocery #TheWeeknd #Superbowl pic.twitter.com/9TvxHbbCAJ — ervin (@ervinmartin28) February 8, 2021 × Me arriving to the park in my luxury vehicle to play some mobile weeb Pocket Monster game #TheWeeknd pic.twitter.com/Z6wuJ5k68u — Kat/Dye (@KMDay13) February 8, 2021 × What my samosas are seeing from inside the oven right now #PepsiHalftime #TheWeeknd pic.twitter.com/0gmFHe69lt — 𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕒 𝕤𝕥.𝕞𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕖𝕝 (she/her) (@vicstmichael) February 8, 2021 × Me if I was one of The Weeknd’s dancers when they all started freestyling on the field😂😂 #PepsiHalftime #TheWeeknd #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/8a7JXvAE2L — Christian 🔱 (@Grubbinator) February 8, 2021 × Digging the Jawa choir in this halftime show. #SuperBowl #TheWeeknd pic.twitter.com/LLqEzysNGV — Michael Ongstad (@MikeOngstad) February 8, 2021 × Am i the only one getting The Handmaids tale vibes from #PepsiHalftime#TheWeeknd #SuperBowlLV #SuperBowlSunday #HalfTimeShow #Halftime pic.twitter.com/5gxqdaeEIH — Shilpa (@shilpalaa) February 8, 2021 × I auditioned for the #PepsiHalftime but didn’t book. Congrats to C3PO & their ancestors. pic.twitter.com/pZR4fkVDuc — Anna Roisman (@AnnaRoisman) February 8, 2021 × As stated in the press conference before the performance, The Weeknd kept his otherwise 'R' rated music and narrative simple and PG-13 for the families across. Superbowl 2021: Here's how much celebrities performing during halftime get paid The singer had addressed the bandages which his background dancers were spotted wearing all over their faces, in an exclusive interview with Variety earlier saying that they’re a commentary about the vanity surrounding celebrities.

Superbowl 2021: The Weeknd's memorable halftime performance serves a meme-fest on Twitter

<p>John Travolta relived his 'Grease'days recently as he danced with daughter Ella for a Super Bowl commercial.&nbsp;The Scotts Miracle-Gro commercial sees Travolta struggling with an iPhone while his daughter Ella watches along.&nbsp;<br />
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Seconds later the father-daughter then do a 'Grease' inspired dance routine that the actor had performed originally with Olvia Newton-John in the film back in 1978. The duo can be seen dancing to Surface's 'Sunday Best'.&nbsp;<br />
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"Super Bowl for me is a major yearly celebration," Travolta noted. "When Scotts Miracle-Gro asked me to do an ad for the Super Bowl with my daughter I was thrilled, especially since we were asked to dance together," said Travolta in a statement.&nbsp;<br />
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"We had a blast honouring the backyard along with all of these wonderful people, in our "Sunday Best" for Super Bowl Sunday," he continued.<br />
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His daughter Ella added, "Each year I always look forward to watching the Super Bowl and all of the great commercials."<br />
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"When Scotts Miracle-Gro offered my dad and I this opportunity, I was overjoyed to share this amazing experience — not to mention dance together! We are so excited to pay homage to the backyard along with all of these incredible people and are "feeling good" spending time outside on this Super Bowl Sunday," she concluded.<br />
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Apart from the father-daughter duo, the commercial also features Martha Stewart, Leslie Baker, Carl Weathers, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, and wellness expert Emma Lovewell.&nbsp;<br />
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Ella is Travolta and the late Kelly Preston's daughter. Preston died in July 2020 after battling breast cancer for two years. The couple who were married for 28 years shared three children together including Ella and son Benjamin, 10. Their eldest son Jett, died in 2009 when he was 16 years old.</p>


John Travolta relived his 'Grease'days recently as he danced with daughter Ella for a Super Bowl commercial. The Scotts Miracle-Gro commercial sees Travolta struggling with an iPhone while his daughter Ella watches along.

John Travolta relived his 'Grease'days recently as he danced with daughter Ella for a Super Bowl commercial. The Scotts Miracle-Gro commercial sees Travolta struggling with an iPhone while his daughter Ella watches along. Seconds later the father-daughter then do a 'Grease' inspired dance routine that the actor had performed originally with Olvia Newton-John in the film back in 1978. The duo can be seen dancing to Surface's 'Sunday Best'. "Super Bowl for me is a major yearly celebration," Travolta noted. "When Scotts Miracle-Gro asked me to do an ad for the Super Bowl with my daughter I was thrilled, especially since we were asked to dance together," said Travolta in a statement. "We had a blast honouring the backyard along with all of these wonderful people, in our "Sunday Best" for Super Bowl Sunday," he continued. His daughter Ella added, "Each year I always look forward to watching the Super Bowl and all of the great commercials." "When Scotts Miracle-Gro offered my dad and I this opportunity, I was overjoyed to share this amazing experience — not to mention dance together! We are so excited to pay homage to the backyard along with all of these incredible people and are "feeling good" spending time outside on this Super Bowl Sunday," she concluded. Apart from the father-daughter duo, the commercial also features Martha Stewart, Leslie Baker, Carl Weathers, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, and wellness expert Emma Lovewell. Ella is Travolta and the late Kelly Preston's daughter. Preston died in July 2020 after battling breast cancer for two years. The couple who were married for 28 years shared three children together including Ella and son Benjamin, 10. Their eldest son Jett, died in 2009 when he was 16 years old.

Watch: John Travolta does his 'Grease' routine with daughter Ella for a Super Bowl ad

<p>Telecom company Verizon has big plans after the Super Bowl on February 7, as it has set `Big Concert for Small Business`, a live event hosted by Tiffany Haddish.<br />
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the concert will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Christina Aguilera, Eric Church, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Luke Bryan and Miley Cyrus.<br />
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Curated and produced by Roc Nation, the show will also shine a spotlight on small businesses as part of Verizon`s multi-year commitment to help one million small business owners rebound and thrive in the digital economy by 2030.<br />
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As per The Hollywood Reporter, Verizon is also committing USD 10 million to small business support through the nonprofit Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), focusing on business owners in historically underserved communities.</p>

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Big Concert for Small Business kicks off at 11 p.m. EST and can be viewed on Yahoo, Fios, @Verizon on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok, as well as on BET, CBS Sports Network, CMT, MTV2 and MTV Live. iHeart and Sirius will also stream the production.<br />
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In a statement, the `Brand New Me` songstress Keys said she was excited to be partnering with Verizon on bringing good music for a meaningful cause."Small businesses are so important and we need to do whatever we can to keep them alive; our communities can`t recover without them."Added Diego Scott, CMO of Verizon, "When we launched Pay It Forward Live, the weekly entertainment series that supported small businesses last March, we had no idea the need for help would still be so critical almost a year later. We made magic happen by collaborating with the entertainment industry and mobilising the public, impacting thousands of businesses."<br />
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"We`re doing it again, in an even bigger way, with the `Big Concert for Small Business`, bringing people together after Super Bowl LV to help the small businesses that are the heart of the American economy."&nbsp;<br />
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Telecom company Verizon has big plans after the Super Bowl on February 7, as it has set `Big Concert for Small Business`, a live event hosted by Tiffany Haddish.

Telecom company Verizon has big plans after the Super Bowl on February 7, as it has set `Big Concert for Small Business`, a live event hosted by Tiffany Haddish. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the concert will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Christina Aguilera, Eric Church, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Luke Bryan and Miley Cyrus. Curated and produced by Roc Nation, the show will also shine a spotlight on small businesses as part of Verizon`s multi-year commitment to help one million small business owners rebound and thrive in the digital economy by 2030. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Verizon is also committing USD 10 million to small business support through the nonprofit Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), focusing on business owners in historically underserved communities. Big Concert for Small Business kicks off at 11 p.m. EST and can be viewed on Yahoo, Fios, @Verizon on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok, as well as on BET, CBS Sports Network, CMT, MTV2 and MTV Live. iHeart and Sirius will also stream the production. In a statement, the `Brand New Me` songstress Keys said she was excited to be partnering with Verizon on bringing good music for a meaningful cause."Small businesses are so important and we need to do whatever we can to keep them alive; our communities can`t recover without them."Added Diego Scott, CMO of Verizon, "When we launched Pay It Forward Live, the weekly entertainment series that supported small businesses last March, we had no idea the need for help would still be so critical almost a year later. We made magic happen by collaborating with the entertainment industry and mobilising the public, impacting thousands of businesses." "We`re doing it again, in an even bigger way, with the `Big Concert for Small Business`, bringing people together after Super Bowl LV to help the small businesses that are the heart of the American economy."

Tiffany Haddish to host Verizon's post-Super Bowl Concert with Alicia Keys and others

<p>At the stadium and behind the scenes, security officials in Tampa are bracing for a daunting range of potential threats to the Super Bowl this year, from COVID-19 and domestic terror attacks to unruly crowds cheering on their home team.</p>

<p>The National Football League championship, which requires security coordination from some 70 local, state and federal agencies, will be played under unprecedented threat conditions with a national domestic terrorism advisory in place following the U.S. Capitol siege on Jan. 6 and the COVID-19 pandemic raging. It will also be the first Super Bowl matchup featuring a team - the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - on its home turf.</p>

<p>Officials have been planning the event’s security for a year, according to FBI Special-Agent-in-Charge Michael McPherson, but recent political and public health crises and the cancellation of Super Bowl week events have caused the massive operation to adapt to a shifting threat picture.</p>

<p>Super Bowl LV is classified as a SEAR-1 event by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), meaning it receives the highest level of federal resources, including explosive detection canine teams, cyber risk assessments and air security.</p>

<p>The FBI Tampa field office, led by McPherson, will be hosting more than a dozen agencies at an intelligence operation center where agents will collect, analyze and disseminate intelligence related to the Super Bowl and communicate with other units around the country.</p>

<p>Fresh on their minds is an advisory issued by the DHS last week, which warned of the persistent threat of domestic terror attacks in the U.S. by “violent extremists with objections to the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition.”</p>

<p>Like all FBI offices, McPherson’s Tampa office has been charged with chasing leads on subjects who may have been involved in the Jan. 6 attack. The agency may increase its surveillance of any local subjects leading up to the game, even if they do not pose an apparent threat to the Super Bowl, McPherson said.</p>

<p>“We saw what happened in DC and if someone might want to make a political statement... it’s something we would be thinking about,” he said.</p>

<p>Hundreds of law enforcement officials, on horseback, in golf carts, and with canine units, will be posted on the grounds of the Raymond James stadium and the Tampa Riverwalk, where the game and other lead-up events will take place this week, said Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan.</p>

<p>Those officers and their partners behind the scenes will be prepared for potentially violent political demonstrations in the wake of the DHS’ warning.</p>

<p>“We are planning for any type of demonstration, doesn’t matter what their message is,” Dugan said.</p>

<h2>HOME TURF</h2>

<p>Due to COVID-19, many events leading up to the game have been pared down or made virtual and the stadium will only hold 22,000 attendees, a third of its capacity.</p>

<p>These measures have eased the burden slightly on law enforcement officers, who now have fewer physical venues to secure.</p>

<p>But with fewer planned events, and the enthusiasm of a hometown crowd, officials are expecting they will need to monitor spontaneous, local gatherings that could draw energized masses - especially if the Bucs are victorious.</p>

<p>“When we realized the Buccaneers were going to be in it, we started thinking about how else do we have to adjust our footprint,” McPherson said.</p>

<p>In Dugan’s view, the most prominent security concern “is crowd control”.</p>

<p>With thousands of security officials, athletes and fans congregating comes another underlying, but hardly overlooked threat: the contagious virus that has so far killed more than 430,000 Americans.</p>

<p>“One of my greater concerns about this is making sure we have healthy people to execute the plan,” McPherson said, adding that he was urging his officers to follow health protocols so the virus cannot “hinder operations”.</p>

<p>While the mayor of Tampa has mandated mask-wearing around the stadium during Super Bowl week, Chief Dugan, who recovered from his own bout of COVID-19 last week, said he did not anticipate his officers would enforce COVID-19 measures besides reminding people to social distance.</p>

<p>“We really don’t want to get into being the mask police,” he said. “We’re just going to rely on people being responsible citizens.”</p>


At the stadium and behind the scenes, security officials in Tampa are bracing for a daunting range of potential threats to the Super Bowl this year, from COVID-19 and domestic terror attacks to unruly crowds cheering on their home team.

At the stadium and behind the scenes, security officials in Tampa are bracing for a daunting range of potential threats to the Super Bowl this year, from COVID-19 and domestic terror attacks to unruly crowds cheering on their home team. The National Football League championship, which requires security coordination from some 70 local, state and federal agencies, will be played under unprecedented threat conditions with a national domestic terrorism advisory in place following the U.S. Capitol siege on Jan. 6 and the COVID-19 pandemic raging. It will also be the first Super Bowl matchup featuring a team - the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - on its home turf. Officials have been planning the event’s security for a year, according to FBI Special-Agent-in-Charge Michael McPherson, but recent political and public health crises and the cancellation of Super Bowl week events have caused the massive operation to adapt to a shifting threat picture. Super Bowl LV is classified as a SEAR-1 event by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), meaning it receives the highest level of federal resources, including explosive detection canine teams, cyber risk assessments and air security. The FBI Tampa field office, led by McPherson, will be hosting more than a dozen agencies at an intelligence operation center where agents will collect, analyze and disseminate intelligence related to the Super Bowl and communicate with other units around the country. Fresh on their minds is an advisory issued by the DHS last week, which warned of the persistent threat of domestic terror attacks in the U.S. by “violent extremists with objections to the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition.” Like all FBI offices, McPherson’s Tampa office has been charged with chasing leads on subjects who may have been involved in the Jan. 6 attack. The agency may increase its surveillance of any local subjects leading up to the game, even if they do not pose an apparent threat to the Super Bowl, McPherson said. “We saw what happened in DC and if someone might want to make a political statement... it’s something we would be thinking about,” he said. Hundreds of law enforcement officials, on horseback, in golf carts, and with canine units, will be posted on the grounds of the Raymond James stadium and the Tampa Riverwalk, where the game and other lead-up events will take place this week, said Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan. Those officers and their partners behind the scenes will be prepared for potentially violent political demonstrations in the wake of the DHS’ warning. “We are planning for any type of demonstration, doesn’t matter what their message is,” Dugan said. HOME TURF Due to COVID-19, many events leading up to the game have been pared down or made virtual and the stadium will only hold 22,000 attendees, a third of its capacity. These measures have eased the burden slightly on law enforcement officers, who now have fewer physical venues to secure. But with fewer planned events, and the enthusiasm of a hometown crowd, officials are expecting they will need to monitor spontaneous, local gatherings that could draw energized masses - especially if the Bucs are victorious. “When we realized the Buccaneers were going to be in it, we started thinking about how else do we have to adjust our footprint,” McPherson said. In Dugan’s view, the most prominent security concern “is crowd control”. With thousands of security officials, athletes and fans congregating comes another underlying, but hardly overlooked threat: the contagious virus that has so far killed more than 430,000 Americans. “One of my greater concerns about this is making sure we have healthy people to execute the plan,” McPherson said, adding that he was urging his officers to follow health protocols so the virus cannot “hinder operations”. While the mayor of Tampa has mandated mask-wearing around the stadium during Super Bowl week, Chief Dugan, who recovered from his own bout of COVID-19 last week, said he did not anticipate his officers would enforce COVID-19 measures besides reminding people to social distance. “We really don’t want to get into being the mask police,” he said. “We’re just going to rely on people being responsible citizens.”

Super Bowl security officers prep for triple threat of pandemic, politics and hometown crowds

<p>The Bucs survived a second-half resurgence from the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to win the NFC Championship and punch their ticket to the Super Bowl, where they will be the first team to contend for the Lombardi Trophy in their home stadium.</p>

<p>“We’re coming home and we’re coming home to win!” Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians announced on-air after the Bucs outlasted the Packers 31-26.</p>

<p>Super Bowl host cities are typically selected years in advance, with team owners voting for their favored bids, and Tampa was named Super Bowl 55’s host in 2017.</p>

<p>The closest an NFL team has come to playing the Super Bowl on their own turf before was 36 years ago, when the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins 38-16 at Super Bowl XIX inside Stanford University’s Stanford Stadium in California.</p>

<p>With only 22,000 fans allowed inside the 65,618-capacity Raymond James Stadium and the usual bustling Super Bowl party scene largely canceled due to COVID-19, the celebration in Tampa will be comparatively tame.</p>

<p>But city officials and a grateful Bucs fan base on Sunday were already cheering for the possibility of Brady claiming his seventh Super Bowl ring in his new adopted hometown.</p>

<p>“FIRE THE CANNONS! Our @Buccaneers are coming HOME to play in Super Bowl LV!!!” the City of Tampa tweeted after Brady clinched a spot in his 10th Super Bowl, in his first year on the team after a two-decade-long tenure with the New England Patriots.</p>

<p>“What a year for Tampa sports,” wrote Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Steven Stamkos, who brought home the Stanley Cup in September. “@TomBrady is the GOAT for a reason. A Super Bowl championship in Tampa would be a great birthday present for me this year.”</p>


The Bucs survived a second-half resurgence from the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to win the NFC Championship and punch their ticket to the Super Bowl, where they will be the first team to contend for the Lombardi Trophy in their home stadium.

The Bucs survived a second-half resurgence from the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to win the NFC Championship and punch their ticket to the Super Bowl, where they will be the first team to contend for the Lombardi Trophy in their home stadium. “We’re coming home and we’re coming home to win!” Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians announced on-air after the Bucs outlasted the Packers 31-26. Super Bowl host cities are typically selected years in advance, with team owners voting for their favored bids, and Tampa was named Super Bowl 55’s host in 2017. The closest an NFL team has come to playing the Super Bowl on their own turf before was 36 years ago, when the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins 38-16 at Super Bowl XIX inside Stanford University’s Stanford Stadium in California. With only 22,000 fans allowed inside the 65,618-capacity Raymond James Stadium and the usual bustling Super Bowl party scene largely canceled due to COVID-19, the celebration in Tampa will be comparatively tame. But city officials and a grateful Bucs fan base on Sunday were already cheering for the possibility of Brady claiming his seventh Super Bowl ring in his new adopted hometown. “FIRE THE CANNONS! Our @Buccaneers are coming HOME to play in Super Bowl LV!!!” the City of Tampa tweeted after Brady clinched a spot in his 10th Super Bowl, in his first year on the team after a two-decade-long tenure with the New England Patriots. “What a year for Tampa sports,” wrote Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Steven Stamkos, who brought home the Stanley Cup in September. “@TomBrady is the GOAT for a reason. A Super Bowl championship in Tampa would be a great birthday present for me this year.”

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