<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>The Weeknd won hearts with his performance at the Super Bowl LV halftime show in an ornate, bright-red blazer. While the world tripped over his elaborate background dancers and a unique narrative, there was something else that made the singer's performance worth every effort.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The singer-songwriter, born Abel Tesfaye, performed at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, in a custom bedazzled jacket designed by Givenchy's creative director, Matthew M. Williams. According to People, it took four embroiderers more than 250 hours to finish making the statement jacket by hand.</p>

<p>The musician paired it with a black shirt, pants, a leather tie, gloves, and black-and-white oxfords.<br />
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<p>"It's truly an honor to have dressed The Weeknd for his incredible Super Bowl show," Williams said in a statement, according to People. "To me, fashion is all about infusing what you wear with a unique personality, and The Weeknd brought his look to life with his energy, character, and sense of style."</p>

<p>During the halftime show, The Weeknd performed songs from his March 2020 album, 'After Hours.'&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Weeknd first dressed as 'The Character'&nbsp;in his Heartless music video, where he wore a red suit jacket and leather gloves. He portrayed the same character again in the 'Blinding Lights'&nbsp;music video. During his Super Bowl performance, The Weeknd shared the field with a large group of dancers dressed in red jackets, gloves, and bandages that were reminiscent of his past performances.<br />
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<p>Between rehearsals for the halftime show on Sunday, The Weeknd told Variety that the use of bandages by his character and the dancers was a reflection of the constant culture in Hollywood of wanting to change your appearance.<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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<p>"The significance of the entire head bandages is reflecting on the absurd culture of Hollywood celebrity and people manipulating themselves for superficial reasons to please and be validated," he said. "It's all a progression, and we watch The Character's storyline hit heightened levels of danger and absurdity as his tale goes on."</p>

<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>

<p>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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The Weeknd won hearts with his performance at the Super Bowl LV halftime show in an ornate, bright-red blazer. While the world tripped over his elaborate background dancers and a unique narrative, there was something else that made the singer's performance worth every effort.

The Weeknd won hearts with his performance at the Super Bowl LV halftime show in an ornate, bright-red blazer. While the world tripped over his elaborate background dancers and a unique narrative, there was something else that made the singer's performance worth every effort. The singer-songwriter, born Abel Tesfaye, performed at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, in a custom bedazzled jacket designed by Givenchy's creative director, Matthew M. Williams. According to People, it took four embroiderers more than 250 hours to finish making the statement jacket by hand. The musician paired it with a black shirt, pants, a leather tie, gloves, and black-and-white oxfords. In pics: A look at The Weeknd scintillating performance at the Super Bowl 2021 "It's truly an honor to have dressed The Weeknd for his incredible Super Bowl show," Williams said in a statement, according to People. "To me, fashion is all about infusing what you wear with a unique personality, and The Weeknd brought his look to life with his energy, character, and sense of style." During the halftime show, The Weeknd performed songs from his March 2020 album, 'After Hours.' The Weeknd first dressed as 'The Character' in his Heartless music video, where he wore a red suit jacket and leather gloves. He portrayed the same character again in the 'Blinding Lights' music video. During his Super Bowl performance, The Weeknd shared the field with a large group of dancers dressed in red jackets, gloves, and bandages that were reminiscent of his past performances. Superbowl 2021: The Weeknd's memorable halftime performance serves a meme-fest on Twitter Between rehearsals for the halftime show on Sunday, The Weeknd told Variety that the use of bandages by his character and the dancers was a reflection of the constant culture in Hollywood of wanting to change your appearance. Here's why The Weeknd was covered in bandages for the past one year "The significance of the entire head bandages is reflecting on the absurd culture of Hollywood celebrity and people manipulating themselves for superficial reasons to please and be validated," he said. "It's all a progression, and we watch The Character's storyline hit heightened levels of danger and absurdity as his tale goes on." 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. 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 Weeknd's custom Givenchy jacket for Super Bowl was done in 250 hours

<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 dir="ltr" lang="en">Watch the Super Bowl LV live visual album now &amp; relive your favorite moments from the <a href="https://twitter.com/pepsi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pepsi</a> Super Bowl LV Halftime show w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/theweeknd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theweeknd</a>, the National Anthem w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/jsullivanmusic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jsullivanmusic</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ericchurch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ericchurch</a> and America the Beautiful w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/HERMusicx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hermusicx</a>: <a href="https://t.co/wb9yMSz3h7">https://t.co/wb9yMSz3h7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLV</a> <a href="https://t.co/1G7mGo4A1w">pic.twitter.com/1G7mGo4A1w</a></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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-a-look-at-the-weeknd-scintillating-performance-at-the-super-bowl-2021-362151#upbeat-performance-362141">In pics: A look at The Weeknd scintillating performance at the Super Bowl 2021</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">BLINDING LIGHTS 🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/theweeknd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWeeknd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PepsiHalftime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PepsiHalftime</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLV</a> <a href="https://t.co/Qv9yyW8wED">pic.twitter.com/Qv9yyW8wED</a></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>
— 𝐸𝓇𝒾𝓀𝒶⟭⟬ ⁹ ⁰ (@Erika_Arnie) <a href="https://twitter.com/Erika_Arnie/status/1358628231096774658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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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>
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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>
— Anna Roisman (@AnnaRoisman) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnnaRoisman/status/1358588825862365186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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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>The Weeknd’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl 2021 will be unique owing to the ongoing pandemic. In a brief interview for the NFL Network, he revealed another break with tradition: there will be no special guest.<br />
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When asked who he'd be bringing along with him, he laughed&nbsp;and said, “I’ve been reading a lot of rumors… I wouldn’t bet on it. There wasn’t any room to fit it in the narrative, in the story I was telling in the performance. So yeah. There are no special guests.”<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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<p>So, it seems there won’t be anyone like Beyonce, Travis Scott, Bruno Mars, Missy Elliott, M.I.A. or any other Super Bowl halftime special guests from recent years — or past collaborators like Daft Punk, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, Rosalia or Doja Cat — joining him in the narrative he’s referring to, which is the long and complex bad-night-in-Vegas storyline that has played out in videos, photos and television appearances around his “After Hours” album.<br />
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It involves the red-jacketed, busted-nose character featured in the album artwork and began back in November of 2019 with a pair of songs — the smash singles and videos “Blinding Lights”&nbsp; and “Heartless.” While It starts off with a few too many drinks and a fight, but then the story becomes more surreal, apparently involving possession by an evil spirit, decapitation, and more.<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>While the Weeknd addressed the bandages in an exclusive interview with Variety earlier this week — essentially saying that they’re a commentary about the vanity surrounding celebrities — he didn’t provide much insight as to what the story itself means or where it’s going. He spoke with Variety about it s in our cover story back in April, but didn’t reveal much: “This character is having a really bad night, and you can come up with your own interpretation of what it is.”</p>

<p>According to Variety, during a press conference on Thursday, he did reveal that the performance will be more “PG” (-rated) than his often gory or disturbing videos; that the performance will take place in the stands as well as on the field (“We kind of built the stage within the stadium”); and confirmed that the performance will “incorporate some of the storyline [from the videos] — it’s a very cohesive story I’m telling throughout this year, so the story will continue.”</p>

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The Weeknd’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl 2021 will be unique owing to the ongoing pandemic. In a brief interview for the NFL Network, he revealed another break with tradition: there will be no special guest.

The Weeknd’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl 2021 will be unique owing to the ongoing pandemic. In a brief interview for the NFL Network, he revealed another break with tradition: there will be no special guest. When asked who he'd be bringing along with him, he laughed and said, “I’ve been reading a lot of rumors… I wouldn’t bet on it. There wasn’t any room to fit it in the narrative, in the story I was telling in the performance. So yeah. There are no special guests.” Here's why The Weeknd was covered in bandages for the past one year So, it seems there won’t be anyone like Beyonce, Travis Scott, Bruno Mars, Missy Elliott, M.I.A. or any other Super Bowl halftime special guests from recent years — or past collaborators like Daft Punk, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, Rosalia or Doja Cat — joining him in the narrative he’s referring to, which is the long and complex bad-night-in-Vegas storyline that has played out in videos, photos and television appearances around his “After Hours” album. It involves the red-jacketed, busted-nose character featured in the album artwork and began back in November of 2019 with a pair of songs — the smash singles and videos “Blinding Lights” and “Heartless.” While It starts off with a few too many drinks and a fight, but then the story becomes more surreal, apparently involving possession by an evil spirit, decapitation, and more. Superbowl 2021: Here's how much celebrities performing during halftime get paid While the Weeknd addressed the bandages in an exclusive interview with Variety earlier this week — essentially saying that they’re a commentary about the vanity surrounding celebrities — he didn’t provide much insight as to what the story itself means or where it’s going. He spoke with Variety about it s in our cover story back in April, but didn’t reveal much: “This character is having a really bad night, and you can come up with your own interpretation of what it is.” According to Variety, during a press conference on Thursday, he did reveal that the performance will be more “PG” (-rated) than his often gory or disturbing videos; that the performance will take place in the stands as well as on the field (“We kind of built the stage within the stadium”); and confirmed that the performance will “incorporate some of the storyline [from the videos] — it’s a very cohesive story I’m telling throughout this year, so the story will continue.”

The Weeknd's Super Bowl performance would not have any special guest

<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>American singer and actor Nick Jonas is making his Super Bowl commercial debut by starring in an ad for Dexcom, which is a glucose monitoring system for diabetes management.<br />
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According to Fox News, the `Cool` singer who himself suffers from Type 1 diabetes, hopes that lending his likeness to the company will help raise awareness for the disease.<br />
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He took to his Twitter handle and posted "So pumped to watch the big game this Sunday and start a conversation about a better way to manage diabetes. Head over to http://DexcomGameDay.com now to see the commercial first #dexcom #ad."</p>

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<p>Chad Patterson, senior VP, global marketing, Dexcom, said in a statement, "In an environment like COVID, it`s more relevant than ever. The fact that people are struggling with their health and are somewhat isolated. For people who can`t get to their doctor, they can do so remotely with our technology."<br />
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The 30-second spot, which will air during the first quarter of the game, will showcase how Dexcom is different by not monitoring glucose levels with traditional finger sticks.&nbsp;</p>


American singer and actor Nick Jonas is making his Super Bowl commercial debut by starring in an ad for Dexcom, which is a glucose monitoring system for diabetes management.

American singer and actor Nick Jonas is making his Super Bowl commercial debut by starring in an ad for Dexcom, which is a glucose monitoring system for diabetes management. According to Fox News, the `Cool` singer who himself suffers from Type 1 diabetes, hopes that lending his likeness to the company will help raise awareness for the disease. He took to his Twitter handle and posted "So pumped to watch the big game this Sunday and start a conversation about a better way to manage diabetes. Head over to http://DexcomGameDay.com now to see the commercial first #dexcom #ad." So pumped to watch the big game this Sunday and start a conversation about a better way to manage diabetes. Head over to https://t.co/pTnpDcPAkk now to see the commercial first 😎 #dexcom #ad pic.twitter.com/upAHo1temF — Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) February 2, 2021 × Chad Patterson, senior VP, global marketing, Dexcom, said in a statement, "In an environment like COVID, it`s more relevant than ever. The fact that people are struggling with their health and are somewhat isolated. For people who can`t get to their doctor, they can do so remotely with our technology." The 30-second spot, which will air during the first quarter of the game, will showcase how Dexcom is different by not monitoring glucose levels with traditional finger sticks.

Nick Jonas to appear in Super Bowl commercial for diabetes monitoring system

<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 Weeknd is making sure that he gives a memorable performance at Superbowl 2021 halftime show and the cost is not a concern.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with&nbsp;Billboard, the 30-year-old said that while the Super Bowl ordinarily covers all production costs of the show, he wanted to make his performance extra special and that has cost him around $ 7 million according to E! News.&nbsp;<br />
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He told Billboard, "We've been really focusing on dialing in on the fans at home and making performances a cinematic experience, and we want to do that with the Super Bowl."</p>

<p>The performer, who shared the cover of Billboard with his manager Wassim "Sal" Slaiby and creative director La Mar C. Taylor, also teased what we can expect from his upcoming tour, which is set to kick off this summer if restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic subside.</p>

<p>"Is the tour going to be the After Hours tour still? Is it going to be this new album's tour, with the same tickets?" he mused to the outlet. "It's a whole puzzle I'm trying to wrap my head around right now."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-weeknd-takes-a-dig-at-grammys-again-says-was-planning-performance-for-weeks-345605">The artist's latest album was snubbed at the Grammys</a> but the singer is&nbsp;thrilled to kick off 2021 with a huge, pricy career milestone.</p>

<p>"We all grow up watching the world's biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position," he previously shared in a statement. "I'm humbled, honored, and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year."</p>

<p>On February&nbsp;7, the&nbsp;artist is heading to the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay to perform for a limited crowd live while a million will be glued to their screens witnessing the Superbowl halftime show.&nbsp;</p>


The Weeknd is making sure that he gives a memorable performance at Superbowl 2021 halftime show and the cost is not a concern. In an interview with Billboard, the 30-year-old said that while the Super Bowl ordinarily covers all production costs of the show, he wanted to make his performance extra special and that has cost him around $ 7 million according to E!

The Weeknd is making sure that he gives a memorable performance at Superbowl 2021 halftime show and the cost is not a concern. In an interview with Billboard, the 30-year-old said that while the Super Bowl ordinarily covers all production costs of the show, he wanted to make his performance extra special and that has cost him around $ 7 million according to E! News. He told Billboard, "We've been really focusing on dialing in on the fans at home and making performances a cinematic experience, and we want to do that with the Super Bowl." The performer, who shared the cover of Billboard with his manager Wassim "Sal" Slaiby and creative director La Mar C. Taylor, also teased what we can expect from his upcoming tour, which is set to kick off this summer if restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic subside. "Is the tour going to be the After Hours tour still? Is it going to be this new album's tour, with the same tickets?" he mused to the outlet. "It's a whole puzzle I'm trying to wrap my head around right now." The artist's latest album was snubbed at the Grammys but the singer is thrilled to kick off 2021 with a huge, pricy career milestone. "We all grow up watching the world's biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position," he previously shared in a statement. "I'm humbled, honored, and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year." On February 7, the artist is heading to the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay to perform for a limited crowd live while a million will be glued to their screens witnessing the Superbowl halftime show.

The Weeknd reveals spending $7 million of his own money on Super Bowl 2021 halftime show

<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.”

No place like home: Bucs first team to vie for Super Bowl prize on home turf

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