It’s hard to imagine the Super Bowl without the insane costumes its halftime show performers have worn—from Katy Perry’s Jeremy Scott ensembles in 2015 to Prince’s purple guitar. But back in the ’90s when the first big Hollywood act took the stage—after almost 25 years of marching bands playing halftime—the …
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The Weeknd—like Super Bowl performers Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Beyoncé, and more before him—is no strangers to commanding the stage, selling out arenas for thousands of fans and grossing big bucks every tour stop. But this past Sunday, the 30-year-old singer took the stage for the biggest performance of his career, …
Read More »Why The Weeknd Had Bandaged Lookalike Dancers During His Super Bowl Performance
The Weeknd headlined tonight’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, and the musician, who has made headlines for wearing bandages during multiple award show performances, opted not to wear them himself for his big number. But he did have dancers wear them while performing “Can’t Feel My Face” and “Blinding Lights.” They …
Read More »Amanda Gorman Honors ‘Leaders, Healers, and Educators’ at Super Bowl 2021
On January 20, Amanda Gorman made history as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, and many were moved by her powerful words. Tonight was no different as Gorman recited a poem before kickoff at Super Bowl LV in Tampa. Before kickoff, Gorman, wearing a silver-studded, light denim jacket, honored …
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