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NEWSFLASH!!! The NFL recently announced that R&B legend Gladys Knight will sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII.
The seven-time Grammy Award winner issued a brief statement about her participation at this year’s event, which will be held on Feb. 3 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz stadium.
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What’s a Super Bowl without a half-time show??
While many would surmise that the big game itself is enough, there are those of us who consider the commercials and star-studded entertainment the Super Bowl’s biggest draw.
Atlanta is less than 6 weeks from hosting the Super Bowl and apparently the half-time show is suffering from a lack of celebrity involvement. In fact, Variety has labeled it, “Music’s Least Wanted Gig,” due to all the controversy surrounding the NFL’s stance on a player’s right to protest.
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The outspoken rapper is a well-known Atlanta Falcons fan, however Tip recently revealed that he’s boycotting the National Football League.
During a segment of BET’s Genius Talks with host Jemele Hill, the rapper/entrepreneur eloquently explained his decision, noting that he feels a boycott is in order due to the NFL’s ban against kneeling during the national anthem.
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Kevin Hart‘s drunk videos from the 2018 Super Bowl are still making the rounds, but he’s issued a “PSA” of sorts.
Kevin’s antics hit the net shortly after the Philadelphia Eagles won as he was blocked by security from accessing the stage during the Vince Lombardi trophy presentation.
[READ: Kevin Hart’s Embarrassing Super Bowl Moments Goe Viral… (VIDEOS)]
Kevin recently addressed the embarrassing viral moment, stating:
“That man did his job, didn’t he? He said, ‘Kevin Hart I know who you are but you can’t be up here.’ I said, ‘The hell if I can’t.’ I went to walk and he put his hand on my chest. … Who gives a sh*t! Fly Eagles Fly! F*ck it!”
The comedian also admits that he celebrated a bit too hard last night after his home team won and is still feeling the burn. He apologized for his drunk actions and issued a public service announcement for the kids.
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Justin Timberlake’s half-time performance during the 2018 Superbowl on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, has been mired with controversy over his decision to feature a tribute to Prince.
The iconic “Purple Rain” hitmaker made an appearance last night during Timberlake’s half-time performance.
Prince’s protegè Sheila E. spoke to Timberlake ahead of his Super Bowl performance and warned him against using a hologram of the late star as it was against his wishes and spiritual beliefs.
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Comedian Kevin Hart and his lovely wife Eniko strike a pose during the Super Bowl last night.
As you can see, Kev was rocking Eagles gear from head to toe and he was understandably ecstatic when his team won against the Patriots last night… so much so that he tried celebrated with the ballers on the field as they were being presented the Vince Lombardi trophy.
Unfortunately for Hart, his celebrity didn’t earn him a pass to the stage and now his embarrassing Super Bowl moment has now gone viral.
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