All articles tagged with #superbowl
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
The first half of the 2025 NFL season reveals a highly competitive landscape with no dominant team, notable surprises like the Patriots' strong start, and the potential for the Chiefs to miss the playoffs, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by SB Nation
The article provides predictions for the 2025 NFL season, including MVP contenders like Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, division winners, and Super Bowl favorites, with a focus on key awards such as Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and coaching honors. The AFC is favored to dominate the Super Bowl, with teams like the Ravens, Bills, and Chiefs highlighted as top contenders.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The Detroit Lions have emerged as the new favorites to win Super Bowl LIX, with their odds improving to +325 after a dominant win over the Jaguars, while the Kansas City Chiefs' odds fell to +450 following a loss to the Buffalo Bills. The San Francisco 49ers experienced a significant drop in their odds, now at +2000, after a loss to the Seahawks and a challenging schedule ahead. Meanwhile, the New York Jets' playoff hopes are dwindling, with their odds plummeting to +75000 after a loss to the Colts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
During a White House ceremony celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' back-to-back Superbowl wins, star tight end Travis Kelce stole the show with his interaction with President Joe Biden.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bleacher Report
Usher's halftime performance at NFL Super Bowl 58 set a record with 129.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime show in Super Bowl history. The well-received performance featured cameos by Alicia Keys, will.i.am, Lil Jon, and Ludacris, and resulted in a 1,200% increase in listeners compared to the previous Sunday. Six songs from the performance landed on the Global Daily Top 100 list, with Usher's "Yeah!" currently at No. 7 on the Apple Music charts. The Super Bowl LVIII broadcast as a whole averaged 123.7 million viewers, marking the largest television broadcast since the 1969 moon landing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The Super Bowl LVI, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, became the most-watched program in U.S. television history, averaging 123.7 million viewers across television and streaming platforms. This marked a 7% increase from the previous year and included a record 202.4 million viewers who watched at least part of the game across all networks. The game was televised by CBS, Nickelodeon, and Univision, with the CBS broadcast averaging 120.3 million viewers. Additionally, Nielsen reported that Usher's halftime performance and Nickelodeon's kids-centric broadcast also garnered high viewership numbers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Temu and Microsoft's Copilot saw a surge in app downloads following their Super Bowl commercials, with Temu's downloads increasing by 34% on Super Bowl Sunday. The e-commerce marketplace Temu, known for its low prices and gamified design, has rapidly grown in popularity and ad spend, impacting other e-commerce platforms. Microsoft's Copilot, an AI chatbot, also gained traction after its Super Bowl ad. The rise of these apps reflects the impact of Super Bowl commercials on app downloads and consumer behavior.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
Super Bowl LVIII featured a range of AI-related commercials, including Microsoft's ad showcasing its AI assistant Copilot, Google's Pixel 8 "Guided Frame" feature for people with blindness or low vision, and a Despicable Me 4 ad featuring Minions creating disfigured AI-generated images. While Microsoft's commercial highlighted the aspirational capabilities of AI, Google's ad demonstrated a positive application of AI technology for accessibility. Meanwhile, the Despicable Me 4 ad took a more humorous approach, showcasing twisted AI-generated images created by Minions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DLNews
Despite crypto firms passing up the opportunity to advertise at the Super Bowl, digital assets still managed to sneak into the conversation as Jack Dorsey sported a Satoshi branded T-shirt for the second year in a row, earning it the title of "the real Super Bowl ad." While crypto adverts were sidelined, the industry still found a way to make an appearance, with players from both teams discussing crypto and the economy ahead of the game. Additionally, Bitcoin slipped 1% to trade just below $48,000, and Ethereum fell to around $2,480 on Monday.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Super Bowl adverts featured trailers for the upcoming Deadpool 3, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool and Wolverine, and Wicked, starring Ariana Grande in the land of Oz. The highly anticipated films were delayed in the UK due to Hollywood acting strikes and are set to premiere in the US on July 26 and in the UK on November 28, respectively.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
Two individuals were arrested after running onto the field during the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, causing a brief interruption in the game. The incident occurred in the third quarter and was not shown on the broadcast. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officials confirmed the arrests, and images suggest that as many as three people may have been involved in the intrusion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Celebrities and tech execs flocked to the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium, with Taylor Swift cheering on her boyfriend Travis Kelce, Usher headlining the halftime show alongside Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, Lil Jon, and H.E.R, and appearances from Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, LeBron James, Draymond Green, Gordon Ramsay, and tech exec Elon Musk.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
Usher delivered an electrifying 15-minute Super Bowl halftime show, featuring surprise guests Alicia Keys, Jermaine Durpri, and H.E.R. He performed hits like "Caught Up," "Love In This Club," and "Yeah!" with Lil Jon and Ludacris, but Justin Bieber, despite rumors, did not make an appearance. The Kansas City Chiefs ultimately won the game 25-22 in overtime.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Celebrities including Taylor Swift, Usher, Justin Bieber, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Elon Musk, and Gwen Stefani were spotted at the Super Bowl, with Jay-Z and his daughters, Taylor Swift and friends, and Elon Musk among those seen enjoying the game from the sidelines or private boxes. The star-studded event also featured performances by Andra Day and appearances by Paul Rudd, Blake Lively, and others, adding to the excitement of the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KLAS - 8 News Now
Two individuals were arrested for running onto the field during the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, causing a brief interruption in the game. The incident occurred in the third quarter and was not shown on the broadcast. Despite the disruption, the game continued, and the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker went on to set a new record for the longest field goal in Super Bowl history.