Most Palone singing “America the Bountiful”Photo: Midjourney
Super Bowl XVIII was jam-packed with celebrities, love stories, angry outbursts, and even some football. Many of us watched the Super Bowl on TV with our own two eyes, but Gizmodo set out to learn what the big game would have looked like through the eyes of an AI image generator.
Gizmodo used Midjourney to create visual representations of some of the Super Bowl’s biggest moments. AI deepfakes are slowly becoming a central component of our society, so we figured we might as well get ahead of the curve, and just make these before someone else does. Some are surprisingly accurate while others are painfully wrong. Maybe in the future, we won’t even need a real Super Bowl. We can just AI deepfake the whole thing.
Travis Devouring His Coach, 2024 Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Travis Kelce has much to celebrate — famous girlfriend, Super Bowl win, podcasting, general fame, etc. Still, based on the memes circulating post–Super Bowl, you’d never know it. Chiefs tight end Kelce was caught on-camera screaming at the Chiefs’ chief coach Andy Reid — much to Reid’s apparent shame — after their team lost a fumble in the second quarter. Look, it happens. Kelce’s a competitive guy, this is the biggest game of the year, and he already missed hanging out with Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff at the Grammys to be at practice, so it’s important that that choice be worth it. So Kelce opened his gaping maw and became worthy of an art-history class — the photo is somewhere between Munch’s The Scream and Goya’s painting that is popularly known as Saturn Devouring His Son. But to the internet, it is simply a meme.
But if Kelce yelling is too much for you, just wait till you see what the president of the United States posted after the win.
LAS VEGAS — Fans gathered to show their support for the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas and in San Francisco’s Mission District Saturday night, gearing up for Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown.
CBS News Bay Area cameras captured the growing excitement on Saturday night at the Westgate Sports Book and Joey’s Tavern, a popular gaming bar on W. Craig Rd. that has long been a stronghold for the 49ers Faithful in Las Vegas.
In addition to an appearance by the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleaders, Joey’s on Saturday hosted autograph and meet-and-greet sessions with Niners legends John Taylor — the gifted wide receiver who caught passes from Joe Montana and Steve Young and ’80s-era cornerback Eric Wright. Both players were on multiple 49ers NFL championship teams, with Taylor playing in three Super Bowls and Wright playing in four.
The Super Bowl takes place Sunday, Feb. 11, starting at 3:30 p.m. PST at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The pop star saw a 390% boost in song sales, according to Luminate. Her catalog also saw a 140% surge in on-demand streams in the U.S., the data firm said.
Rihanna’s performance, widely praised on social media, featured a mash-up of 12 hits from her vast catalog of music —at times delivered from high-floating platforms above the football field. The star lit up Arizona’s State Farm Stadium in a custom red jumpsuit that highlighted another of the show’s much-discussed aspects: the revelation that she was pregnant with her second child.
Luminate, which provides the data used by Billboard for their hit charts, showed that on the day of the halftime show and the day after, U.S. on-demand streams for Rihanna’s music increased to 62.2 million, from just 25.8 million on the two days prior.
Rihanna performs at halftime during Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.
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Streams of Rihanna’s music also increased in advance of game day, as listeners re-familiarized themselves with her discography, which spans eight studio albums — all certified platinum and multi-platinum.
The most-streamed song the singer performed at the Super Bowl halftime show was “Umbrella,” with 3.8 million official on-demand streams on Sunday and Monday — up 177% compared to the previous two days — followed by “Diamonds,” with 3.2 million total streams.
The singer’s entire setlist got new traction, with the 12 songs performed at the Big Game selling 27,000 downloads on Sunday and Monday, up 976% from two days earlier. Her digital album sales also increased 301%, according to Luminate data published in Forbes.
Rihanna is #1 on the Global Artist Ranking for the best selling and most streamed artist on all digital platforms worldwide for the third consecutive day. pic.twitter.com/v0LKFj1vJ5
The singer also reached number one in the Global Artist Ranking on Wednesday for the third consecutive day, according to iTunes data from Kworb.net.
Rihanna is worth an estimated $1.4 billion, which makes her the world’s wealthiest musician, and the world’s second-most wealthy female entertainer after Oprah Winfrey, according to Forbes magazine.
The singer’s halftime show was highly anticipated as it had been nearly seven years since she’d last performed on stage, and she has not released an album since 2016’s “Anti.”
But the pop star has not been exactly on “break” — in fact, the past few years have seen her fashion and make-up brands reach impressive levels of success.
Fenty Beauty generated more than $550 million in sales in 2020, according to Forbes, and her lingerie company, Savage x Fenty — of which she owns a 30% stake — had a $1 billion valuation in early 2021.
Dunkin’ has released outtakes from its hidden camera-style Super Bowl ad starring Ben Affleck. The Bostonian helped the chain strike gold with their first ever Super Bowl ad, and now, coffee and donut enthusiasts everywhere can see what didn’t make the cut.
“It’s Boston, after all, so we had some rather coarse and agitated people who were willing to voice their displeasure in a colorful way, and I’m still lobbying to include the most interesting of those in some of the edgiest social spots,” Affleck told the Wall Street Journal.
The original ad, which was directed by the star’s production company, featured Affleck working the drive-thru window in Medford, Massachusetts, taking orders and selfies with customers. At the end of the commercial, Affleck’s wife, Jennifer Lopez, pays him a visit.
“Is this what you do when you say you’re going to work all day?” she asks incredulously, before reminding her husband to grab her a glazed donut on his way out.
The outtakes are a little raunchier, with Affleck telling one customer in an exaggerated Boston accent that the chain is out of both coffee and donuts.
“What do you got?”
“Ah, water,” says Affleck, as the customer elicits an expletive.
“I’m trying to compensate with comedy for my ineptitude,” the star responds.
Affleck also tells customers that they have to take the Dunkin’ Run deal, which the ad is promoting, running through the menu at such speed that a customer asks him, “Are you alright this morning?”
“Malfunction!” Affleck screams in another scene, angrily pressing on the touchscreen point of service system. “It’s not as easy as it looks,” he adds.
Even so, Dunkin’ stands by the actor’s performance, which just might be his greatest yet.
“We thought, ‘who better to represent [our menu] than the ultimate Dunkin’ runner, Ben Affleck?’” said Dunkin’ chief marketing officer, Jill McVicar Nelson, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
“I’m not your typical Dunkin’ technician,” Affleck says in closing. “Usually, they’re much smarter than me.”
After singer Rihanna performed some of her greatest hits on Sunday night’s Super Bowl halftime show, fans gushed over her performance, her red ensemble — and her accompanying baby bump.
As the 34-year-old rubbed her stomach during the performance of her song “B**** Better Have My Money,” the Internet responded, with both her name and the word “Pregnant” trending on Twitter within minutes.
Now, a rep for the singer has confirmed to CBS News that she is pregnant with baby number two.
Rihanna performs during Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
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The singer, who has also achieved widespread success for both her beauty and lingerie brands, sported a custom jumpsuit and bustier by Loewe, and a floor-length puffer from Alaïa — both left open to reveal her baby bump.
ok so everyone just googled “rihanna pregnant” right
Rihanna welcomed her first child with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, in May. They have chosen to not disclosed their child’s name, nor have they posted extensively on social media. They gave fans their first glimpse of son on TikTok in December.
The singer made headlines with her first baby bump, sporting avant-garde outfits that redefined for many what maternity fashion could look like, leading Vogue magazine to ask, “Is Rihanna Changing Pregnancy Style Forever?“
Rihanna is seen outside the Dior show, during Paris Fashion Week – Womenswear F/W 2022-2023, on March 01, 2022 in Paris, France.
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CBS News reporter Nate Burleson quote tweeted a user who mentioned Rihanna’s appearance on his podcast, “The Process with Nate Burleson,” writing, Sooooooo [Rihanna’s] special #superbowl guest during her performance … was her bump …ooohhh @nateburleson got the scoop again!”
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 Sunday in Super Bowl LVII in a thrilling back-and-forth affair that came down to the final seconds. Points were plentiful in a game which got off to a frenetic pace Sunday and didn’t let up, with strong offensive displays showing why the Eagles and the Chiefs got to this highly anticipated matchup.
Harrison Butker’s 27-yard field goal with eight seconds to play gave the Chiefs their third Super Bowl in franchise history, and their second in the Patrick Mahomes era. The Chiefs superstar quarterback, and the reigning MVP, added to his trophy case by also being named Super Bowl LVII MVP.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who couldn’t win the big game in Philadelphia, beat his former team.
“He’s the MVP,” Reid said about Mahomes. “That’s all that needs to be said: MVP.”
Chiefs fans were outnumbered in the stadium, but they did their part to silence the boisterous Philly fans with the tomahawk chop chant. After going into halftime down 24-14, the Chiefs came roaring back in the second half to take a 35-27 lead midway through the fourth quarter.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Mahomes hit wide receiver Kadarius Toney on a five-yard touchdown pass at the start of the fourth quarter that gave the Chiefs a one-point lead. Then, a 65-yard punt return by Toney set up a four-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Skyy Moore.
Mahomes finished the game with three touchdowns and 182 yards passing, adding another 44 yards on the ground.
Despite falling short, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts put on a show of his own, with three rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown. With the Eagles down 35-27 midway through the fourth, Hurts scored on a two-yard rushing touchdown, then followed it up by running in the two-point conversion to tie up the score at 35. But it just wasn’t enough.
Chiefs fans held their breaths, when, with about 1:30 to go in the first half, Mahomes came up limping badly following a tackle on a third-down play. Mahomes, who has been dealing with a high-ankle sprain since the divisional round of the playoffs, appeared to be grimacing in pain as he came off the field.
However, Mahomes answered all questions about his health status when he came out after halftime and immediately lead the Chiefs down the field on a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.
T.J. Edwards of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Both teams scored touchdowns on their opening drives of the game. Jalen Hurts made up for a costly fumble early in the second quarter, which helped the Chiefs tie the game at 14-points apiece, with his second rushing touchdown of the evening a few minutes later that gave the Eagles a 21-14 lead. They added to it with a 35-yard field goal to go into halftime up 24-14.
Meanwhile, with his 18-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce passed Rob Gronkowski for the second-most receiving touchdowns in playoff history, with 16. San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice holds the record with 22.
History was also also made Sunday by Mahomes and Hurts, marking the first time that a Super Bowl featured two starting Black quarterbacks.
Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
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The Super Bowl Halftime Show was headlined by Grammy Award-winning pop star Rihanna. In a bright red ensemble with a matching red lip she performed hits “Where Have You Been,” “We Found Love in a Hopeless Place” and “Rude Boy,” among many others.
Her performance had been highly anticipated because it has been nearly seven years since she last performed on stage. She has also not released an album since 2016’s “Anti.”
Her performance wasn’t the only thing that grabbed headlines, but her accompanying baby bump. Following the game, a rep for the singer confirmed to CBS News that the 34-year-old is pregnant with baby number two.
Rihanna welcomed her first child with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, in May.
Rihanna performs onstage during the Super Bowl Halftime Show at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.
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Grammy-winning country music star Chris Stapleton performed the pregame national anthem, and Grammy-winning R&B artist Babyface performed “America the Beautiful” before kickoff.
A Dunkin’ Super Bowl commercial might not have happened without one of the eponymous chain’s celebrity fans: Bostonian and actor Ben Affleck, who directed and starred in this year’s “Dunkin’ ‘Drive-Thru’ Starring Ben.”
The chain — who is apparently on a first name basis with Affleck — enlisted the star’s help in making their first-ever Super Bowl ad after seeing viral footage of him working the drive-thru at a Dunkin’ in Medford, Massachusetts.
“We thought, who better to represent [our menu] than the ultimate Dunkin’ runner, Ben Affleck?” said Dunkin’ chief marketing officer, Jill McVicar Nelson, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
The ad featured Affleck working the drive-thru window, taking orders and selfies with paying customers. At the end of the commercial, Affleck’s wife, singer Jennifer Lopez, pays him a visit.
“Is this what you do when you say you’re going to work all day?” she asks incredulously, before reminding her husband to grab her a glazed donut on his way out.
Fans immediately took to social media, where previous footage of Affleck with Dunkin’ coffee has gone viral.
“All was leading Ben Affleck to this moment, his destiny had come true,” wrote one user.
“As someone who has an album named ‘runs on dunkin’ filled with photos of Ben Affleck and his iced [Dunkin’], I needed that commercial,” wrote another.
Dunkin’ originally pitched an idea that involved Affleck paying a visit to the corporate boardroom, but he suggested an unscripted piece instead. Artists Equity, Affleck’s production company, filmed both.
Leading up to the commercial’s debut, the company teased it both on Twitter, and in stores. On Sunday morning, the company tweeted: “felt cute, might have Ben Affleck in our commercial later.”
“The way sneaker heads feel about exclusive shoe drops is how I feel about the Ben Affleck Dunkin drop,” wrote one user, after a sign on one of the digital menus read, “Something’s Ben Brewing,” with the date of the Super Bowl underneath.
The way sneaker heads feel about exclusive shoe drops is how I feel about the Ben Affleck Dunkin drop https://t.co/HgHBHPqiCN
While some were excited to see a familiar face promoting Dunkin’s breakfast value menu, some were less pleased. While Affleck’s heavy Boston accent did not feel to disappoint, his customer service might have.
“It’s Boston, after all, so we had some rather coarse and agitated people who were willing to voice their displeasure in a colorful way, and I’m still lobbying to include the most interesting of those in some of the edgiest social spots,” Affleck told the WSJ.
Dunkin’ said some scenes that did not make the final cut will be promoted on the company’s social media channels instead.
A Dunkin’ spokesperson said that the chain will also be airing the scripted ad in the coming weeks.
The Super Bowl is advertising’s grandest stage, with nearly 200 million adults in the U.S. planning to tune in to this year’s contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, according to one estimate.
For major brands, it’s also one of the priciest — companies are paying about $7 million this year for a 30-second ad during Super Bowl LVII.
Cryptocurrency companies will be conspicuous by their absence in 2023 after making a splash during last year’s game, sacked for a loss by the FTX Trading scandal, a string of industry bankruptcies and a slump in crypto prices. Instead, most of the spots will come from automakers, booze vendors and tech companies.
As usual, advertisers are counting on an array of celebrities from the world of entertainment and sports to promote their brands, including P. Diddy, Adam Driver, Will Ferrell, Kevin Garnett. Melissa McCarthy, Tony Romo, Alicia Silverstone, Miles Teller, John Travolta and Serena Williams.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the commercials airing this Sunday.
Michelob Ultra
Tennis legend Serena Williams and NBA player Jimmy Butler star in a “Caddyshack” spoof and tee off on the green while enjoying some Michelob Ultra.
Super Bowl LVII watchers in the New York region will see a 2-minute spot from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Publicis Groupe that stresses the importance of supporting co-workers who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering business, consumer and financial stories that range from economic inequality and housing issues to bankruptcies and the business of sports.
Rihanna is ready to rock the Super Bowl. Days ahead of her highly-anticipated performance, a source told ET that the 34-year-old singer has “been putting in 100 percent and everything she has to get ready for her halftime performance.”
“She’s so excited and laser focused on every detail. There’s so much happening from her costume changes, her songs, and choreography with the dancers, and she is making the decisions on all of it,” the source says. “She just is practicing with her team of dancers and crew at all hours. There’s no time for sleep right now and they are all so dedicated.”
“She knows this performance will be iconic for years to come and it will live on forever,” the source adds. “She’s been tweaking things and saying how this is going to be craziest 17 minutes of her life. She is nervous, but also knows she is going to kill it.”
As for what fans can expect from the performance, the source says that Rihanna is “going to do her classic hit songs, of course, but she also has surprises lined up.”
“She wants everything to be perfect because she hasn’t performed in so long. She’s putting pressure on herself and wants to blow people’s minds,” the source says of the Barbados-born singer. “She wants people from her country and all over the world to feel her speaking to them. She believes it’s a chance to do more than sing and entertain, and that it’s a time to speak to where she came from and represent who she is. Her performance will be all of that.”
Making the performance even sweeter for Rihanna is the fact that her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their 9-month-old son are experiencing it all with her.
“Rihanna really loves that her family will see her on stage and her son will understand how big of a deal this is one day, so it’s not just about the show for Sunday. It means so much more to her,” the source says of Rihanna, who proudly sported a “Mom” ring on Thursday. “She feels grateful to have A$AP’s support and has been talking about her son at rehearsals and showing videos to her dancers and team. She is such a devoted, hardworking mom and it’s really amazing to see.”
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Rihanna held a private show for around 30 lucky people in Arizona. For the intimate show, Rihanna stunned in a brown Fendi jumpsuit with bright blue fur and had her hair up in a bun with no makeup. She performed songs including “Stay” and “Diamonds”, and looked excited and amped to be doing so, according to a source.
When ET spoke to Rihanna in the days leading up to her performance, she admitted she was “still pinching” herself about landing the gig. “I’m grateful,” she said. “I’m grateful.”
Just before kickoff on Super Bowl Sunday, fans at State Farm Stadium in Arizona will be treated to a first: A U.S. Navy flyover piloted by seven women to commemorate 50 years since women were allowed to become U.S. Navy pilots.
Right after the national anthem in the game that will pit the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs, Lt. Peggy Dente will conduct the flyover, which will be her first.
“I think it’d be crazy if you weren’t a little bit nervous, but a little bit of nerves keeps you honest, keeps you humble and keeps you focused on the mission, Dente told CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave.
It wasn’t until 1973 that eight women were the first allowed to enter flight school. Six of them earned their wings. About a year after graduating, Rosemary Mariner became the first woman assigned to pilot a U.S. Navy fighter. Now, women make up about 15% of naval aviators.
“It’s not lost on me how special it is that I get to do what I’m doing today because they did it first,” Dente said.
Some of the NFL’s greats have also recognized the significance of this Super Bowl pregame feat. Several Hall of Famers visited the pilots and their support crews on Thursday to thank them for their service.
“It’s definitely a huge honor to be asked to do this and to celebrate those women that have paved this way for all of us,” said Lt. Arielle Ash.
Ash and Lt. Saree Moreno will be leading the diamond formation on Sunday.
“We’re used to the mission,” Moreno said. “Maybe not so much used to the publicity.”
The pilots have had a few weeks to prepare, including a Friday practice. Dente fell in love with aviation as a child after learning to fly with her father. The inspiration to join the U.S. Navy came from her grandfather, who flew helicopters in Vietnam.
Now, Dente gets to inspire a new generation of aviators.
“I think it’s a message not just to young girls, but to young people that they can do whatever they set their mind to,” she said. “And if they want to be a jet pilot, that is well within possibility for them.”
A new study from researchers at Boston University found that nearly 92% of former NFL players analyzed had the degenerative brain disease CTE, which is often caused by repetitive head impacts during contact sports, or military service. Dr. Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.
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It doesn’t look like the traditional pre-Super Bowl interview with the president will be happening this year, as dueling statements from Fox Corporation and the White House stirred confusion Friday.
On Friday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tweeted that the president “was looking forward to an interview with Fox Soul to discuss the Super Bowl, the State of the Union, and critical issues impacting the everyday lives of Black Americans,” but that the White House had “been informed that Fox Corp has asked for the interview to be cancelled.”
Hours later, Fox, which is broadcasting Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, suggested the interview would take place after all.
“After the White House reached out to FOX Soul Thursday evening, there was some initial confusion,” the Fox Corporation said in a statement. “FOX Soul looks forward to interviewing the president for Super Bowl Sunday.”
However, in response to a question from CBS News, a White House official said Friday night the interview had not been rescheduled.
“As we said earlier, we had arranged an interview with FOX Sports host Mike Hill and Vivica A. Fox with the president ahead of the Super Bowl, and Fox Corp had the interview cancelled,” the White House official said. “FOX has since put out a statement indicating the interview was rescheduled, which is inaccurate.”
The network broadcasting the Super Bowl traditionally interviews the president ahead of the big game.
FILE — Former Vice President Joe Biden looks on during the celebrations after the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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FOX Soul is a digital network and streaming service launched in 2020 that focuses on Black viewers. Mr. Biden has not had a sit-down interview with Fox News since he became president. The conservative cable channel is sometimes viewed by the White House as too encouraging to the extremes of the conservative base, and at times unfair to the Biden administration.
After Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday, Fox News’ Bret Baier said Fox had “formally asked” for a Super Bowl interview.
“But we have not received an answer yet, whether they are going to officially do it or not,” Baier said. “We are running out of days.”
Mr. Biden was interviewed by NBC News before last year’s Super Bowl, and in 2021, “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell interviewed him before the big game.
First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to attend Super Bowl LVII to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas Chiefs. Mr. Biden will not attend.
The Super Bowl is advertising’s grandest stage, with nearly 200 million adults in the U.S. planning to tune in to this year’s contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, according to one estimate.
For major brands, it’s also one of the priciest — companies are paying about $7 million this year for a 30-second ad during Super Bowl LVII.
Cryptocurrency companies will be conspicuous by their absence in 2023 after making a splash during last year’s game, sacked for a loss by the FTX Trading scandal, a string of industry bankruptcies and a slump in crypto prices. Instead, most of the spots will come from automakers, booze vendors and tech companies.
As usual, advertisers are counting on an array of celebrities from the world of entertainment and sports to promote their brands, including P. Diddy, Adam Driver, Will Ferrell, Kevin Garnett. Melissa McCarthy, Tony Romo, Alicia Silverstone, Miles Teller, John Travolta and Serena Williams.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the commercials airing this Sunday.
Michelob Ultra
Tennis legend Serena Williams and NBA player Jimmy Butler star in a “Caddyshack” spoof and tee off on the green while enjoying some Michelob Ultra.
Super Bowl LVII watchers in the New York region will see a 2-minute spot from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Publicis Groupe that stresses the importance of supporting co-workers who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering business, consumer and financial stories that range from economic inequality and housing issues to bankruptcies and the business of sports.
Rihanna will take center stage this Sunday for one of the most watched events of the year, the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The global superstar gave a sneak peak Thursday into what the creative process has been like so far.
In an interview with Apple Music, the businesswoman and musician said her setlist has changed 39 times leading up to the show.
“Every little change counts, whether I want like a guitar cut out, something muted, something added, or just put in a whole new song, or take out a whole song,” Rihanna told Apple Music, in an interview that took place at the Phoenix Convention Center. “Every time I make a change, something has to be updated and that’s a new version.”
Rihanna speaks to Apple Music about the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, at the Phoenix Convention Center on Feb. 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Rihanna’s performance Super Bowl LVII has been highly anticipated, not just because of her level of stardom, but because it has been nearly seven years since she last performed on stage. She has also not released an album since 2016’s “Anti.”
Last May, she welcomed her first child, with her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky. And in August 2021, Forbes announced that the beauty and fashion mogul had joined the billionaire’s club.
Like previous Super Bowl performers, Rihanna described the challenge of delivering a full setlist of music in a 13-minute span. She also spoke on the importance of representation, and how she plans to pay homage to her Caribbean heritage.
“Representing for immigrants, tepresenting for my country, Barbados, tepresenting for Black women everywhere,” Rihanna said. “That’s really important, that’s key for people to see the possibilities. And I’m honored to be here, and I’m honored to be doing this, this year.”
Kickoff for Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona.
Four games. Infinite drama. Welcome to the divisional playoff round of the 2022-203 NFL season.
The league’s eight best teams collide this weekend, with two games on Saturday and two on Sunday. And every one of those is likely to be a banger.
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the New York Giants in what’s expected to be a can’t miss game Saturday night, while the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals meet again on Sunday afternoon, roughly three weeks after Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest in the first half of a game between the two. The weekend wraps up with old rivals the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers battling one last time.
So, cancel any plans you might have had—or if you can’t, make sure your phone is charged. Here’s a look at all of the matchups this week and advice on how best to catch the games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
Here’s this week’s lineup. (The home team is listed second.)
How can I watch NFL games for free—even if I am out of market?
The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. And all of this week’s NFL games will air on broadcast networks, meaning you’ll be able to watch even if you don’t have a cable subscription. To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
Can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Certainly! Here are a few options:
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including all Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial, followed by a $5 or $10 monthly charge. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Paramount+
CBS’s streaming service will give you access to games aired on that network. You can get a one-week free trial, followed by a $5 or $10 monthly charge.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $13.99 per month for all three combined (or $19.99 per month for no ads on Hulu). Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $70 per month ($76 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service is no longer offered, as well. It will cost you $70 per month.
YouTubeTV
After up to a two-week trial, you can expect monthly charges of $65.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling recently increased its prices. The lower-tiered “Orange” plan will now run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. (A $5 per month increase for each.) The seven-day free trial has disappeared along with the price increase, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first month’s bill.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $70 per month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $70–$100, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Not playoff games. Amazon’s contract with the NFL does not extend into the post season.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Several, in fact.
NFL App
The NFL App will let you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to watch an “out of market” game, you’ve got two choices.
Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. There’s a seven-day free trial, after which you’re looking at a $30 charge per season. ($80 for premium.)
DirecTV customers have access to it, but (if you meet the conditions, like living in an apartment complex or some area where you can’t get DirecTV) you can also sign up for an online version, letting you watch any NFL game live this season. There’s a one-week trial, then you’re looking at monthly charges of $73.49 per month for a four-month period or $293.36 for the entire season (or $99 for four months or $396).
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